Skoda Yeti : Review, Price & Pictures

rutvij · 2nd September 2014, 11:56

Here is review of New Yeti by Autocar India.
http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-rev...-390149,0.aspx

It says that new Yeti is going to be launched in only top end Elegance Trim. Does it mean that there will not be any other trim levels or are they going to continue with other trim levels in old avatar. I was looking forward to this launch with a hope of petrol engine and lower priced variant. It seems that I will be disappointed.

Carcrazy60 · 3rd September 2014, 15:21

I hope we can install the TPMS in the older versions too.

pramods · 3rd September 2014, 16:15

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Originally Posted by Carcrazy60

I hope we can install the TPMS in the older versions too.

This has to be a passive TPMS, that is based on the ABS sensor, I have already enabled this in my Yeti since last 3 years, the only drawback I need laptop to reset it whenever there is a TPMS warning! to avoid this we have to wire the switch from dashboard to ABC module and to BMC, that a lot of effort to get only the switch working and avoid using laptop.

-Pramod

robimahanta · 3rd September 2014, 17:02

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Originally Posted by Sheel

Which button is between the traction control & off-road button?

Wish they introduced the DSG this time around. The button is for TPMS(tyre pressure monitoring system).
Apart from the cosmetics, start/stop, cruise control, bixenons, electric seat,tpms are the only value additions. I believe the offroad haldex unit is a newer and lighter one too.

VBN · 4th September 2014, 19:13

http://auto.ndtv.com/news/new-skoda-yeti-review-658484

NaveenKD · 5th September 2014, 13:07

I come from Maruti (WagonR) and Honda (Jazz) stable and never felt any A.S.S hassles. Never did my car broke down nor I have been overcharged or cheated by service center.

Since past 2 years my heart says that next upgrade should be a CUV and always leaning towards Yeti. But every time I read the Skoda horror stories I promise myself never to get tempted. Now that 2014 Yeti is getting launched with more bells and whistles, I will not be honest if I say I am not honest.

I need to know from skoda owners who have bought a Skoda in the recent past whether there is really a (positive) change in the attitude of Skoda towards customers and is there any improvement with Dealers and their service shop.

This will help me to take a decision whether take the plunge or wait for ix25 (seriously that is the only alternate option i see in the horizon)

sagpatel · 5th September 2014, 16:12

I have a yeti and a fabia and I am a happy customer.
the only thing you need check is the cost of servicing. they will try to make you pay for unnecessary things but you can simply deny that. you can also check cost of service and replacement parts on their website (I usually do it).
I have covered 40k on yeti in 2 years and 3.5 years and 43k on fabia and can assure you that VAG cars are built to last.

NaveenKD · 5th September 2014, 16:46

I meant I will not be honest if I say I am not tempted again.

Carcrazy60 · 6th September 2014, 17:04

For the sheer safety and comfort the Yeti offers, it's worth taking the plunge. I have friends who regularly buy old Superbs. One such bloke took the automatic version upto Gangtok and beyond.

I have discovered that Patna also has a private garage which looks after Pajeros and Skodas quite successfully and they are cheaper too.

VBN · 7th September 2014, 21:34

For the upto ₹ 20 lacs range, the yeti is a very good choice in the SUV range. The after sales service is not something that is regular. So one can ignore that and go ahead with the Yeti.

rutvij · 8th September 2014, 19:07

Overdrive has published First Drive report of New Yeti. As per them new Yeti is going to come only in Elegance Trim. Prices are not yet announced. The link of the video is as under:

Overdrive New Yeti First Drive

If any one has news of discounts on outgoing models, Please update.

NaveenKD · 10th September 2014, 12:27

Was watching the live coverage of new Yeti Launch. They have killed the product with the pricing. Ex-Showroom Delhi is 20L+ for 4*4. Frustatating

Carcrazy60 · 14th September 2014, 18:07

I wish they had added parking sensors to the ovrms. It would enable full 360 degrees parking view.

ajaypjayaraj · 14th September 2014, 18:14

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Originally Posted by Carcrazy60

I wish they had added parking sensors to the ovrms. It would enable full 360 degrees parking view.

You mean cameras right? Parking sensors don't come on ORVMs and are fitted to the front and rear bumpers on the sides (Apart from the 8 sensors which already come factory fitted) which gives full 360 degrees parking view. I have these fitted. Usually it's the camera that comes under ORVMs of cars for all round view.

adnair · 14th September 2014, 19:14

The big question on the Yeti is - Do you really get the metal & space for the price you pay?

Look forward to the new Yeti being launched in India. Last time I checked with the dealers in Bangalore, they seem to be pushing for the existing model and dont have an idea of when the new one is going to be launched. Additionally, they dont seem to be offering any discounts :(

2nd September 2014, 11:56	#1726
rutvij BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 423 Thanked: 220 Times	Re: Skoda Yeti : Review, Price & Pictures Here is review of New Yeti by Autocar India. http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-rev...-390149,0.aspx It says that new Yeti is going to be launched in only top end Elegance Trim. Does it mean that there will not be any other trim levels or are they going to continue with other trim levels in old avatar. I was looking forward to this launch with a hope of petrol engine and lower priced variant. It seems that I will be disappointed.
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3rd September 2014, 15:21	#1727
Carcrazy60 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Patna Posts: 220 Thanked: 56 Times	I hope we can install the TPMS in the older versions too.
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VBN BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mumbai Posts: 63 Thanked: 25 Times	http://auto.ndtv.com/news/new-skoda-yeti-review-658484
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5th September 2014, 13:07	#1731
NaveenKD BHPian Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 100 Thanked: 241 Times	Re: Skoda Yeti : Review, Price & Pictures I come from Maruti (WagonR) and Honda (Jazz) stable and never felt any A.S.S hassles. Never did my car broke down nor I have been overcharged or cheated by service center. Since past 2 years my heart says that next upgrade should be a CUV and always leaning towards Yeti. But every time I read the Skoda horror stories I promise myself never to get tempted. Now that 2014 Yeti is getting launched with more bells and whistles, I will not be honest if I say I am not honest. I need to know from skoda owners who have bought a Skoda in the recent past whether there is really a (positive) change in the attitude of Skoda towards customers and is there any improvement with Dealers and their service shop. This will help me to take a decision whether take the plunge or wait for ix25 (seriously that is the only alternate option i see in the horizon)
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5th September 2014, 16:12	#1732
sagpatel BHPian Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mumbai Posts: 329 Thanked: 252 Times	Re: Skoda Yeti : Review, Price & Pictures I have a yeti and a fabia and I am a happy customer. the only thing you need check is the cost of servicing. they will try to make you pay for unnecessary things but you can simply deny that. you can also check cost of service and replacement parts on their website (I usually do it). I have covered 40k on yeti in 2 years and 3.5 years and 43k on fabia and can assure you that VAG cars are built to last.
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5th September 2014, 16:46	#1733
NaveenKD BHPian Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 100 Thanked: 241 Times	Re: Skoda Yeti : Review, Price & Pictures I meant I will not be honest if I say I am not tempted again.
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6th September 2014, 17:04	#1734
Carcrazy60 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Patna Posts: 220 Thanked: 56 Times	Skoda Yeti : Review, Price & Pictures For the sheer safety and comfort the Yeti offers, it's worth taking the plunge. I have friends who regularly buy old Superbs. One such bloke took the automatic version upto Gangtok and beyond. I have discovered that Patna also has a private garage which looks after Pajeros and Skodas quite successfully and they are cheaper too. Last edited by Carcrazy60 : 6th September 2014 at 17:12.
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7th September 2014, 21:34	#1735
VBN BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mumbai Posts: 63 Thanked: 25 Times	For the upto ₹ 20 lacs range, the yeti is a very good choice in the SUV range. The after sales service is not something that is regular. So one can ignore that and go ahead with the Yeti.
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10th September 2014, 12:27	#1737
NaveenKD BHPian Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 100 Thanked: 241 Times	Was watching the live coverage of new Yeti Launch. They have killed the product with the pricing. Ex-Showroom Delhi is 20L+ for 4*4. Frustatating
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14th September 2014, 18:07	#1738
Carcrazy60 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Patna Posts: 220 Thanked: 56 Times	I wish they had added parking sensors to the ovrms. It would enable full 360 degrees parking view.
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14th September 2014, 19:14	#1740
adnair BHPian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 29 Thanked: 10 Times	Re: Skoda Yeti : Review, Price & Pictures The big question on the Yeti is - Do you really get the metal & space for the price you pay? Look forward to the new Yeti being launched in India. Last time I checked with the dealers in Bangalore, they seem to be pushing for the existing model and dont have an idea of when the new one is going to be launched. Additionally, they dont seem to be offering any discounts :(
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