Skoda Launch 6 new cars in 1 night BUT will they bring back the Yeti ? | 4K 

The Yeti was pretty much the only car anyone would ever need. I agree! Skoda need to make a new Yeti.

I own a Yeti - it's 11 years ago and I still look back to admire it every time I park it somewhere! Exciting times for Skoda - can't wait for the "Compact!?

A friend of mine recently bought a Yeti, as he wanted a small car, not an SUV but capable of carrying a big load in the back with rear seats taken out. I drove the car and was quite surprised at how good it is with its 1.2 engine and 6 speed gearbox. Slightly higher driving position than a Polo but underneath basically the same car. There is no other car like it, so hope Skoda bring out a new version.

I drive a Yeti it is brilliant and its economy as a diesel is fantastic Bring back the Yeti Bring back the Yeti bring back the Yeti😃😃😃👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

A Yeti 1.8TSI 4x4 owner from the UAE. 10 plus years and still going strong. Bring back Yeti and I'd wait for it to change my current one.

Lovely stuff Ped - was a pleasure to explore Skoda with you.

Pete I have owned a dozen Skoda’s since 2000. A mk1 Octavia VRS ( awesome car) through a couple of Mk2 Octavia VRS wagons, various Superbs to what the wife and I currently drive a Kodiak and a fully kitted out 272hp Superb estate in Sportline plus spec. In all of that time through all of those cars nothing absolutely nothing has gone wrong or failed. All I’ve had to pay out for is services tyres and wiper blades. Truly fantastic cars. We could afford to run premium badged cars but cannot see the point as they just aren’t as good or reliable as a Skoda.

My favourite Skoda is the Yeti, I have the Kamiq at the moment but I still prefer the Yeti, I kept it 7 years never kept a car that long, love your review

They’re all SUVs 🙁 I know Skoda are a more functional brand but at least they’ve given us the Octavia vRS up until now. Hope this SUV trend eventually disappears we see more fun and sleek cars again

Great review Peter, but your Skoda jokes were mainly aimed at the Lada brand, Overall early Skodas definitely bullet proof in many ways, I should know after owning a total of four, 1 estelle 136, 2 skoda rapides and my final one was the mk1 version of the octavia Vrs. Skoda definitely came alive once the Germans took over and it has done nothing but improve year after year, modern day skodas are same quality as and German manufacturer, once again great review.

I had a 2016 Skoda yeti red and black Monte Carlo, absolutely fantastic car. All Skoda needed to do was to facelift it to keep it fresh, but they did not. Please bring a new yeti out Skoda😊

Big Yeti fan too 👊

Hello it’s me from Port of Dover! It was really cool to meet a RU-vidr! (I was that teenager who wears a black hat Adidas) :)) I wish you reached 1m subs soon!

Hi Ped Must say I enjoyed this refresh look at Skoda. Yes fan if the Yeti and of course the well respected Superb. Will look forward to further episodes in due course.

I recall these Škoda cars when I lived in the UK and Germany. They were…cars… I never paid attention to them until RU-vid came about. I like the old Citigo EV where one could DECIDE to use one’s phone for the infotainment display or just drive without it. That’s the BEST thing about that car. To drive a modern car WITHOUT having to pay attention to a nagging display and controls that have to be looked at sounds like paradise. If “they” dictate that my bicycles have to have infotainment displays…then I’m going to have to walk everywhere. Lol! This Škoda looks nice and goes well. People will like it.

I know Skoda from the epic Tour de France commercial “Torture test”

Enjoyed that, especially as a 68 year old who has lived through Skoda revival first hand. Have posted something on your Twitter a/c with photos. I'm in Bavaria - in Autumn 2022 my wife & I wanted to buy two new SUVs & after a week in a rental Skoda Kamiq in June 2022, Skoda was our first choice, a Karoq & Enyaq. Sadly our local massive rural VAG dealership with 4 large, neighbouring showrooms for Audi, Seat, Skoda & VW were simply unbelievably arrogant in all four showrooms, which they could in a sense, given the desperate shortage of cars. We went 100 metres down road & simply based on excellent customer reception, bought a new fully loaded Nissan Qashqai on the spot and two months later I ordered a new fully loaded BMW iX1. Buying/owning a car is more than the hardware, a lesson German manufacturers need to learn. VAG is not alone, I am having some "arrogance" problem with BMW HQ Munich on OS9 introduction (not my dealer). The almost daily release of new Far East models in low service/maintenance EV market could become a serious problem if European manufacturers don't use their main weapon, the support & dealer network, which will give those frightened of the move to electric, more confidence. Good luck with Skoda project & greetings to my last home county, West Sussex (Petworth area).

Great one Pete, have to say that car looks and sound impresive, I have driven the ICE version and was impressed

Great video, glad your finally getting some Skodas on the channel, we’ve had a few on No 20 at the mo, currently have Kodiaq, an Enyaq and a Citigo. We love the Enyaq, much better than the Tesla M3P we had. Have been to the factory twice and it’s very interesting. Plus the local beers are great.

I remember the jokes As I am old I like what Skoda are doing these days But I am with you bring back the YETI

About 40 years ago, I picked up an old Octavia for my wife (we had no money, and it was cheap). Apart from my wife being offered help while loading the boot with shopping. (The boot was in the front engine in the back). It was a great car. The Superb is in another world and would be on my list if I could afford one. (I still have no money😁)

I drive an Octavia Estate for work. 1 litre 3 cylinder turbo petrol that easily gives me 50mpg around town. 68 plate from new now with 175k on the clock. With full servicing as recommended and tyres, the only thing I needed to replace was the alternator (at 170k miles). Brilliant cars and I’ll definitely be getting an Enyaq 80 next 👍

Ten years ago my wife an I went into a Skôda dealership to buy a Yeti. I had owned cheap used cars of various makes and then drove company cars. While looking at the Yeti we were shown the much cheaper if more basic Roomster. Very unfashionable, one of the workers at the dump when I was taking a carful of garden waste described it as weird. But very competent for taking waste and recycling to the dump. The legroom in the back is enormous. We still own it and it has been faultless.

I've always liked the octavia vrs from launch in the early days. My wife is a bit of a badge snob. But I do remember back in the 80s my friends dad having a skoda and it never faild him. Always picked us up on a wet winters night from night clubs. When cab company's couldn't 😅

Evening all! Hope everyone is doing well and has a great weekend.

During the 1980s, we had the original rear-engine 105L and 120L Skoda saloons in our family. They were actually quite good all-round, cheap, transport with 40+ mpg economy and enough power to keep up with the flow of traffic. The badge snobbery never bothered me and reliability was as good as any other car at that time.

Hi buddy, very nice cars these days. Father in law loves them. Far far away from the Estelle. You have produced a very immersive and informative video with this collaboration. 👍👍🇬🇧

Very interesting vid,thank you.They have certainly come a long way from the Skoda's of old.A friend of mine had an Estelle many years ago and it was pretty awful.But I had a Superb for a few days a couple of years ago and i really liked it.Look forward to more Skoda content.

Another great video-game pal, like you I remember all the jokes. I've come from an M140i to the latest Mk4 octavia vrs and I love it, handles decently, great on fuel plenty of modification potential and room for the kitchen sink

We ran a 1.2 DSG Yeti for three years, a great car, with masses of character. We now run a 1.5 DSG Karoq and it's a lovely car but soulless with no character. Looking at the clays in the video it seems they'll be even less characterful than current Skoda's. You suggest Skoda is going through a second renaissance, but maybe it's a third. When the Yeti dropped out of the line up the Skoda character left the building. Skoda management may see what they unveiled as their way forward but I'm not sure their customer base sees it that way. As you said, bringing in a modernised Yeti would create a massive following but they need to get into the DNA of that car. Silly things like an upright rear door means you can fit a cube shaped dog crate in there which sloping rear hatches can't accommodate. I'm even thinking of chucking in our Karoq and looking for a late diesel DSG Yeti but they're hard to find. Sorry rant over.

Great video! In my third year as a Kamiq driver and absolutely love it, two Kodiaqs and two Karoqs in the family too 😂

On my 9th Skoda and its my 2nd Kodiaq but must say we did love our Yeti also!!! Wife did run a Karoq for a few years and was very happy but always said it wasn't a Yeti, Yeti was a big package in a small body, you where right about quality and standard equipment at a price point, but feel over the years the price has risen to what can only be described as close to some premium brands and am now finding it harder to justify the cost of like for like replacement!!! Am with you bring back the YETI!!!

Great fresh way to getting good quality car 🚙 content on RU-vid keep up with good work 🎉

Well, I'm in my 6 Octavia vRS, Mrs McVitie had 4 Fabia's (1 tdi Sport, 2 vRS's and a Monte Carlo) and my son had a Citigo Sport to learn to drive in and then a Fabia Red Line.. So it's safe to say we like our Skoda's and in all the years we've owned one, only one had a breakdown and that was my first MK1 Octavia vRS when an ignition coil failed. The reputation of the Skoda brand is going from strength to strength and I still maintain they are one of the most underated brands out there, probably due to the badge snobbery, but that's just my opinion. In the time I've been around Skoda's (18 years now) I've driven and owened other makes of vehicle, I've always ended up going back to Skoda... I think that tells you someting, eh?

Wow, so finally you got to review Skoda and the Enyaq, I nearly ordered one at the end of 2020 but as you say I couldn't get passed the reputation of yesteryear. And the I couldn't actually get to test drive one. Skoda have definitely come a long way. Will be interesting to see how they evolve to the next level on their journey as a reputable car manufacturer. Cheers Pedro, great review.

We’ve had 4 Yetis in the family, petrol, diesel, front and four wheel drive. We loved all of them. It’s such a functional, well driving tardis. Having just completed 20,000 miles in an Enyaq iV80, it’s also a brilliant car but with a so-so iPad and poor charging speeds. It’s good but not great like the Yeti.

Yes please bring back the Yeti. I drive a 2017 4x4 now and will only ever buy another Yeti. I remember the first time i sat in one and immediately loved the height, drivers view and quirky but pragmatic design. My model included all the latest features DAB radio and park assist your would struggle to find in most new vehicles. Big mistake to kill the Yeti line...

I've got a 2012 Yeti 170tdi 4x4 Elegance that I bought new & it's been brilliant. It now has 154k miles on it, has been 100% reliable & the engine & transmission system is still all original, despite being remapped & "enjoyed" for the last 90k miles. It's a great car to drive & definitely one of Skoda's stand-out, brand-defining products like the mk1 vRS Fabia & the Octavia. Amazing versatility & practicality for such a small car, & surprisingly good off-road too. I don't think Skoda quite understood what made the Yeti so special to own though which is why the Karoq & particularly the Kamiq have largely failed to replace the Yeti. Good though they are, neither truly replace the Yeti.

Great video and it’s certainly a good brand. The newer cars are fab and very functional

Great video amd imterestimg to see the future. I have had a number of Skoda cars over last 15 r so years....from a 1st generation Fabia VRS through 2 Octavia VRS (one hatchback amd one estate) to my current Kodiaq 4x4 Sportline....altho my fave was my Superb Estate L&K 4x4....luxury at a great price. I can't see me leaving the brand tbh because I just think it's quality at value price. 👍👍

I visited the FD of a VW dealer, once a year. New green signs. He said after 2 years, no one ever brings one back, where many did, with VW. The synopsis was, if you work in a Czech car factory, you care more, and are prouder of product, than the equivalent German

Pete, I do remember all the well deserved jokes and wouldn’t have even had a lift in one. I was totally changed when a friend bought a used Yeti. He has been the biggest petrolhead I’ve ever known with 50+ years of racing driving behind him. The Yeti has been used to drive from the U.K. to a Greek island once or twice a year for the last 8/10 years and I have never heard any reports of breaking down. I would be happy to own an ICE Skoda not an EV though.

Evening All

I have a 2023 Skoda Ocvatia vRS (Yes in Hyper Green 🙂 )also had a 2010 mk2 version a few years ago. You can't beat the practicality of the Octavia, I think it's the best in class. Unfortuanatly the only negative I have with my current car is that they are no longer the bargain they used to be. People are catching on that Skoda is a very good brand now and the prices are reflected in that.

As company cars i have had two octavia estates and now have a superb estate, i love them , never let me down the dealer service has always been excellent. Sadly i never had a yeti as i loved the look of them but i came very close to convincing my dad to get one.

I'm UK Guy who lives in Czech. So I see alot of Skoda's everyday. My friends have a yeti and a transit 7 seater. My god the Yeti is so much better car to drive and carry stuff around in. The valve for money is hard to beat Then we have Citigo, favourit, felicia and favourit pickup and octavia 🤣

As always, great video content Pete. I still think the Superb is an understated great value for money car with excellent space and limousine leg-room in the rear. Although trying to convince my wife is a different matter. The Enyak coupe looks fantastic although the VRS grill (the one that is permanently lit) will divide opinion.

One of my best road cars was a SKODA Octavia, 6 sp and 145kw. Such fun.

I enjoyed watching the Video. My favourite Skoda Is the Enyaq iV

I really liked the Skoda's that I had , both of them Fabia's. The ONLY thing that let them down was the dealer mistake and then the subsequent dealing with Skoda UK and how they didn't even seem to recognise how big of a mistake they had made and what they were going to do about it. In my case , a Skoda dealer sold me a really nice ( crappy colour , almost literally ) Fabia , BUT , they didn't sell it to me with a current MOT , which is in fact illegal. As a lot of you know , you get a lot of paperwork when collecting a new ( new to me , but used ) car AND I had asked that tthe MOT certificate be pout in the rest of the paperwork , to keep everything together. They did tell me at the first visit , when I had a test drive , that it was due an MOT ( in under a weeks time )very soon and they would do a new one for when I picked it up as it needed it. Forward wind almost a year later and I get a call from the dealer I'd bought it from , saying , would I like to go to them to get an MOT , as I didn't have a current MOT ! ! ! I immediately got on the phone to them and said "Pardon me , what do you mean , I don't have a current MOT ? " , the long and short of it was , they didn't issue me a new MOT , it had lapsed within a week of the test drive ( I picked up the car a week later ) and so I was driving a car with no MOT , which also invalidates the Tax and more importantly , Insurance. The dealers response was less than desirable , saying I had call Skoda UK if I wanted more than a "discounted" MOT and then when I rang Skoda UK , I was greeted with a very disagreeable woman ( same woman for at least 3 calls ) saying they couldn't and WOULDN'T do anymore than a discounted MOT. The dis count wouldn't have been worth my while , as the dealership was more than 50 miles away from me ( in the South East of the UK ) and the discount , along with the lost time to get there and back wouldn't have been financially or time wise viable. Now , how bad would it have been if I'd been involved in a serious accident ? I'd have had no insurance , tax or MOT , so , shouldn't have been on the road. I would've had my licence taken away from me for a LONG time ( I rely on my car for work , as I'm a tradesman ) and more than likely had a court case and compensation payout that I would've been paying for the rest of my life ! That for me was the ultimate sin , I'd never been treated so badly and been given a total brush off , by such a serious mistake and the dealer and the head office didn't give a "Flying Monkeys........" "IF" Skoda are going to improve things , especailly in the UK , then THIS is where they need to start. As PP has mentioned before , buying a car , is probably the second biggest purchase the someone is going to make and the dealers and head offices NEED to understand this AND think of the legal consequences of what they do. Forward wind to today. I no longer have the Fabia , as some ( insert appropriate word of your choice ) $*/%£ drove into it and wrote it off and I now have a different make of car and I vowed that I would never go back to Skoda and I didn't and I never will , unless they do something very drastic with their whole dealership and Headquarters setup , to deal with instances like this , maybe stopping this from ever happening again. This isn't a rant , this is a warning to others.

Great to see you reviewing cars that us mere mortals can afford. I have had my Enyaq for a year and I love it. I tried a few different EVs and it gave great value against similar cars by other manufactures such as the ID4. Even if money was no object, it still would have been the car I bought. My only moan with any EV is no spare wheel. There must be a way a spare wheel can be included. Don’t give me any of that foamy stuff that isn’t worth my boot space! I’d love to meet you, often watch your videos. I’m a lady who loves driving so I like a car that I can actually be driven as well as looking beautiful and have all the right things in a the right places, which in the Enyaq, the cup holders should be moved around to the central portion rather than in front of my buttons for my climate and driving modes. Keep up the great work.

“‘Space’ More room for the unthinkable” 😂

I well remember the past brand image - but I also remember the Skodas winning rallies in their classes regularly - I briefly went out with a lass who rallied one too! As I've mentioned before in comments on your channel I drive a three month old Enyaq iV80 Sportline - and I have to say it's a cracking car - it's not a Volvo, but it is as good as anything else I've driven and I'll be brutally honest, streets ahead of the Merc A class pool car I have had for the last two years in every aspect. I can drive briskly - I can enjoy steering on the throttle with rear wheel drive (not something I've had the pleasure of since my Volvo 740 days!). It will go down country lanes happily - but it will also with relatively little effort and a willingness to compromise slightly on temps and aircon (18C in winter instead of 22 for example) and a light foot, do every bit of the WLPT mileage. Indeed, in the current warmer temperatures I am exceeding the WLPT range with a mix of town, country and motorway driving. With good anticipation and proper driver concentration (as we should all be doing anyway....) it is easy to get range. I am fully expecting in summer temperatures and a test run, to exceed 400 miles range without too much of an issue. On the charging front, I charge at home mostly, like yourself and have not had the pleasure of public charging yet - but that's an industry issue not a Skoda issue. On the practicality side, a family of five has no issues - three across the back no problem - and it's a real pleasure to be able to go and do a month food shop without having to go alone and fill all the seats as well as the boot (thanks Merc!) whilst enjoying a comfy ride and a decent sound system. My favourite bit though is the sound levels. Being able to speak to my wife as quietly as if we were sitting on the sofa at home next to each other whilst driving at 50mph + is priceless, especially if like me you suffer hearing loss and struggle with background noise in ICE cars. Looking forward to seeing the next gen of cars from Skoda - along with the improved battery ranges of the next gen of tech coming in the next 18-24 months from the fabs.

The Yeti was a great vehicle. I do hope it retruns

The Octavia vRS, especially the petrol version, was always a brilliant car. I once heard it called "a Golf GTi for grown ups"!😂

Great video Pete. I had a modified mk1 Fabia vRS for 8 years before transplanting the engine and bits into an estate. It was great fun but sadly started to rot

Hi Ped another great video. We decided to buy a brand new Skoda last year as all motoring write ups on it we’re really good. The car was not the Infotainment system is so buggy to the point of total annoyance, you can’t even get station logos up when loading/adding new ones yet on a VW Infotainment it does. Spurious messages started to come up annoyingly on the driver display screen then disappear, found car also really underpowered for its size and auto box not as good as on a VW. It got so bad we got rid of it replaced with a Kia and what an absolute total difference and joy to have and everything just works. There still needs to be a lot more integration across the VW group something like for example the infotainment system should be standardised across all platforms.

My Ex had a Škoda Estelle in Orange with Black Vinyl roof&Rapid 136 in white. I enjoyed driving the Rapid. Have many good memories took my 1st Cavalier Lady down to Lindisfarne.

Skoda Yeti favorite car iv ever owned, i own a 2017 one of the last of them😢

I'm on my 4th Fabia. Started with a 2001 TDI Elegance, brilliant MPG and power. Then a few years later bought a VRS SE, again mega MPG then traded that for a VRS Mk2 180bhp. Brilliant car, fast as well but economy not so great. Now on a MK3 SE 1.2 110bhp, as fast as the MK2 VRS,similar MPG but with £20 VED. Probably my last car as I don't like driving that much in the big city so I walk locally.

Have been a Skoda convert for 3 years now having taken on board all the Skoda jokes of the past. Having owned many different vehicles throughout my motoring years latterly mainly with Ford whom l found were quite a leader in all aspects of motoring advancement. I then started to look around as Ford took to long to produce a small family car with ample leg room, l also considered the new Mondeo but having the launch date repeatedly changed 3 years was the end. The Skoda of choice for us was the Karoq 2.0 4x4 Edition, which we have found to be brilliant in all it promised. The clay models you saw at the factory were simply that and are all subject to change, and l could not fully understand the point. I believe that Skoda and the VAG group generally are go ahead companies and will continue to surprise us in the future. I believe at this point in time that going fully electric would be unachievable and many major companies are still building vehicles with internal combustion power plants. There are too many questions yet to be answered . Electrically powered vehicles are simply another step along motoring’s rapidly developing history, with to much emphasis on Pollution and not enough consideration of the infrastructure. The electric motor l believe will just be another method of providing impetus for wheeled vehicles until the next type of propulsion system takes its place in time.

I just sold my Laurin & Klement Diesel Yeti (Doug) to go electric. I miss Doug 🙁 I would snap up an electric Yeti in a heartbeat! Epic car.

1991 I remember overtaking a Skoda on a long hill in Bohemia whilst towing a large caravan behind my Mk1 Disco. The brand has really changed since then. I'm with you over cars like the Yeti My criteria for selecting a new car , for many years, was can you put a outboard motor in the boot, or a washing machine, or two folding bicycles. Also will it take a towbar for small trailers?

Great video Pete. Remember almost 20 years ago picking up a top spec Octavia L&K powered by the same engine as the VW Golf GTi, absolutely loved it and to this day is still one of the nicest cars I have driven. I like the look of the latest Fabia and would even go as far as to say "Who needs a Golf" ??

When it came to the emd of my Renault lease last year I really, really wanted an Enyaq. It was so frustrating that the lead time was 12 months, so ended up with an Ioniq 5 (no regrets: fantastic car). When that lease is up, however, you can be damn sure I'll be after a second hand Enyaq to buy.

That was very interesting. My brother has done the whole sports car/coupe thing but now he has a wife & sprogg/dog lifestyle, of course he bought a diesel Yeti. It's all the car you need, I love'em too. Strange that the new platform is either full EV or PHEV and not a stand alone Hybrid. That would be more appealing.

In 2004 bought a new last of the line Octavia elegance pd 130 , lovely car, in 2022 bought a Superb estate sportline plus meteor grey 2.0 diesel ex demo, we could have bought an Enyak -prefer ic diesel engines for towing and until we have more charging infrastructure (we live in Cumbria) the lovely Superb will be a keeper.

I had a Yeti but did not like the ride. I also had an Octavia Vrs estate, which I regret selling. I have done the factory tour a few years ago

I owned a first gen Fabia from launch followed by a second fabia they were great cars. If you get the chance for a drive a Fabia VRS from the mid 2000's take it! Drove one on a courtesy and it was amazing. At the moment I'm a little put off by the technical problems with infotainment and updates that seem to be blighting VAG as a whole.

Have a Skoda Rapid Sportback, first Skoda, love it. Just wish it had roof rails like the almost identical bodied Audi A3.

I'll be first in line for a Yeti ev!

Skoda are one of the oldest car makers around, having built their first cars in 1895. And today in 2023, Skoda are now part of the mainstream, producing cars which are as good (and sometimes better) than others at the price. These days, Skoda build quality often exceeds that of parent company VW....... I've owned 4 Skodas since 2001.

Hi pp I had one Octavia V R S very nice Car I loved it 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

I've cracked it, kia Soul with the chromed letters SKODA YETI on the back!

Hi, good morning Which model launch in India ..

Discontinuing the Yeti was a massive mistake, it was a great car in every way, way over engineered for the price point and had a loyal following

I like the use of the name on the front rather than a badge. Ambitious design language with the renderings as well..

I have had a Superb and a Karoq and whilst they very capable I wasn't sad to see them go. Unlike my E-Class.

As the owner of a 2017 Skoda Rapid Monte Carlo, I gotta say I'm very happy with my choice! It's basically a VW Golf, but better with Skoda's touches. Plus, it's a lot more unique than the Golf, which appeals to me. I just hope the small cars Skoda are doing have a great range. Living in Australia, I won't touch anything with less than a 500km range. I regularly do an 850km freeway run between Sydney and Melbourne, and a 450km real world range means I can do it with 2x 20-80% charges en route, which converts to a 9.5hr trip door to door which is quite manageable but approaching the limit for a day trip.

Love my 2018 Skoda Octavia vrs been a great car over the last 5 years and the amount of people coming up to me saying I like your car as the rallye green dose stand out.

Any Skoda is relatively rare down here in Australia. Their numbers are growing courtesy of the SUV range but I personally have a 2020 Octavia 110 TSI manual wagon. It's the first European car I've owned after three Toyota Corollas. I love it very much as it's role as a commuter car. I work night shift and my commute is 17kms each way. On the commute home in the very early hours of the morning I regularly see 5.2litres per 100kms. This stuns me. I do want to upgrade to an RS wagon one day but there isn't a manual option 😢

Super film one of my friends had an old Skoda which had do over 200k

Used to have a wonderful Yeti - the ‘Simply Clever’ and good value approaches are what separate Skoda from the rest of the VW group cars - hopefully the new cars will keep these values

i've always wanted a Skoda, but they don't sell them in the US, even though they are part of VAG.

guy i bought my seat ibiza (1.6d) from, whom i worked with, replaced it it with a skoda yeti (2.0d 4x4) and i asked him if i could borrow his yeti to take some friends to gatwick, so luggage space, people space and engine were all so much better for the longth of journey not least yeti had 6 sp box, seat only 5sp, biggest difference was on the dual carriageway and motorway part of the journey from somerset. i tried to find even a 2wd drive 2.0d yeti, they're holding there value, due to the versatility. only drawback i see is the infotainment/climate control system, now considering the germans and czechs are quite studious engineers, which engineers idea was it to remove seperate climate controls, and worse still lets remove backlightling of controls, because nobody drives at night obviously.

Julian, Jasper Carrott was a VERY long time ago and I couldn’t even mention Skoda in those days unless I was relaying one of his jokes. Total turnaround in rep., unlike any car or product I can think of. Would happily buy today.

We have had 3 Skoda's. First up a Yeti, 2Litre diesel that I may have had a engine upgrade (remap) and that was SUCH a fun car, WAY better than the golf it was based on. Then as needed more room/tow capacity/off road ability (4x4 yeti HOLD their prices and are very rare) so a Superb Outdoor Plus estate 4x4......(A6 Avante with a few less complexities and a much lower price tag) as we now needed to tow and be ok if on grass. The latest is a downgrade for size and bills, a Rapid 1.2L petrol. Another under the radar car so little know but again a cracking car, fun to drive (MUCH lower powered than we used to but great as a runabout and as its a sport (few extra nice look touches as its NOT sporty at all) but a great driving car. Even 2nd hand they are stronger prices as more people are converted to this excellent Car maker.

I am on my third Skoda - A Superb Hatchback, a 3.6 V6 4x4 Superb Estate, and by far my favorite, a Yeti 2.0 DTI DSG 170bhp Laurent and Klemmant. Unfortunately, the Yeti will be going soon due to new London ULEZ charging, but every Skoda I have had was a joy to drive and own. I still feel it is too early for full immersion into EV, so I'm very interested in hybrid cars and a hybrid Yeti would be great.

My father had three Skoda's when they were every bodies jokes. The early (mid 60's) Octavia, then 2 1000MB rear engine versions. I'm now on my sixth Skoda, keeping each one about three years, 3 Octavia's, yes a Yeti and now on my second Kodiaq, the latest the L&K version is used to tow a caravan of 1800kg. Unfortunately from what I've seen there is not a lot of current EV;s that have this capability. We wait and see what developments there are.

Had a couple of diesel octavias as company cars So bought one for the family car a 2012 mk2 that's now done around 135000 so just run in😂. If I was in the market for electric and had the money, it would be an Enyaq. Looks great and skoda build great cars.

This was great. Shame the 7 seater isn’t coming sooner.

Skoda yeti. Best Skoda ever. So rugged and solid. How they ever got rid of it I cannot understand. It's like VW getting rid of the gold. Shocking.

I have had an Octavia before and currently have a superb estate, a fantastic car. I will probably change to an Enyaq next, as I feel it’s much better than the id4 or Q4 and drives so much better than the Ford Maccie-D

I remember back in the days 😂

I remember the Skoda jokes😂.

Swapped a Mercedes’ E class estate for a Skoda Superb estate. Best move I’ve ever made. Superb indeed.

Skoda come to the US!!

I notice you didn't comment on pricing, I presume they'll be up there with all the other EVs?

I bought a new 2 litre diesel Superb in 2019 expecting to do 25k miles per year. Changes at work following COVID have meant less travelling so its taken 4 years to get there. I used to get new company cars every 3-5 years but opted out and bought the Superb with my own money. It's the best car I've had. Just back from Pickering to the south coast (321 miles).It did 67 to the gallon and I had well over 600 miles in the tank when I filled up before coming back (got diesel for £1.489, why is it over £1.60 in the south?!). I don't want to kill the planet but I'm going to stick to ICE for as long as I can. I've sat in an Enyak. It's ok but soooo expensive by comparison and no better appointed. I couldn't have charged it where I stayed and I'd never have made it back on one charge even if it were fully charged up. It took 6 hours to get back, how much longer if I'd had to stop a re charge? Anyway, I think there's a new Superb coming including a diesel. I'm already saving my pennies ... Also how really sustainable are electric cars? My Superb will probably end up as a 20 year old taxi with 200k+ miles on it. A ten year old Enyak will have limited range. Check out the auctions re electric cars now. Old Prius's capable of 30 miles? Hmmm...

It’s one of the wonders of the world how Skoda recovered their brand identity to where they are today. Look forward to you getting your hands on a VRs model!! Maybe another towing candidate???😂