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18 August 2009

Skoda Yeti SE 2.0 TDI CR 140 4x4

Skoda Yeti

Skoda Yeti SE 2.0 TDI CR 140 4×4

What is it?

SKODA’s first-ever proper off-roader – although the Czech car maker would prefer it if you called it a ‘cross-over’. Whatever, the Yeti is a genuinely different family car that mixes the flexibility of a Roomster with a 4×4 system that offers real go-anywhere ability. Engines include VW-sourced TSI turbo petrol and 2.0-litre common-rail diesels.

What’s hot?

  • Amazing breadth of ability. Land Rover-like off-road…
  • …thanks to clever hill descent control and variable 4×4
  • Precise and comfortable to drive on road too
  • Super smooth 2.0-litre diesel is punchy and economical
  • Rear seats slide back and forth or can be removed
  • Big boot, loads of passenger space
  • Classy, high quality cabin derived from Superb
  • Likely to have strong residuals
  • Most models get climate control as standard
  • Available in low-emission front-drive only form too

What’s not?

  • Beefed-up Roomster looks might not appeal appeal to everyone
  • Good to drive but no Ford Kuga in the corners
  • Er…that’s about it

What you need to Know?

P11D Value: 18,570
Monthly Rental*: n/a
Tax Band when posted: 22%
Monthly BiK: n/a
Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo diesel
CO2 Emissions: 159g/km
Power/torque: 140bhp/236lb ft
Economy: 46.3mpg

Business Car Manager Road Test Rating

Skoda could strike gold with the Yeti. It’s almost as capable as a Land Rover Freelander off-road and drives like a slightly taller estate car on it. Practicality is incredible, build quality brilliant and with a wide range of fuel-efficient engines, the Yeti shouldn’t cost much to run too. Brilliant.

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Ralph Morton

Ralph Morton

Ralph Morton is an award-winning journalist and the founder of Business Car Manager (now renamed Business Motoring). Ralph writes extensively about the car and van leasing industry as well as wider fleet and company car issues. A former editor of What Car?, Ralph is a vastly experienced writer and editor and has been writing about the automotive sector for over 35 years.

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