For The smooth ride and top-notch refinement make the Yeti comfortable and relaxing to drive. It's great for families thanks to a massive cabin and versatile seating. The 4x4 model is fun off-road, too.
Against It's not as enjoyable on the road as some small family car rivals. The removable rear seats are heavy to lift out and awkward to replace.
What Car? says
A huge, versatile cabin makes the Yeti a great car for the family. It's smooth and quiet on the road and good fun off it. It's seriously tempting for style-conscious hatchback buyers
There are 16 Skoda Yeti versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
This is where we usually tell you which version is best. Unfortunately, we can't do that, because Skoda hasn't released figures for mpg, CO2 or performance yet. Also, we've driven only two of the five engines on offer.
However, both of them - the 1.8 petrol and 138bhp diesel - are pretty good. They're flexible, and reasonably refined. However, most buyers will go for the front-wheel drive models, which limits you to a 104bhp 1.2 petrol or a 108bhp diesel.
Entry-level E models come with most of what you want, including air-conditioning, remote locking, electric front windows and single CD player. We'd make the upgrade to the S model, though – you get alloy wheels, frontfog lights, and powered rear windows. SE models provide dual-zone climate control, parking sensors and a six-disc CD changer with touchscreen controls, while top-end Elegance cars have an off-road mode, leather upholstery, rain-sensing wipers and xenon headlamps.
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