Skoda Yeti Outdoor

Richard Fisher, General Manager,

Peugeot Launceston

"The 2016 �koda Yeti 2.0 TDI CR 150bhp 4x4 DSG in Laurin & Klement trim is a fascinating and rather underrated blend of utility, capability, and understated luxury. At a time when most compact crossovers were leaning more towards fashion than function, the Yeti stood out for being unapologetically practical, with a boxy silhouette that maximised space without sacrificing charm. In this top-tier specification, it quietly hits the trifecta: a punchy diesel engine, four-wheel drive, and the ease of a DSG automatic, all wrapped in �koda's most premium packaging. Under the bonnet, the 2.0-litre TDI engine delivers 150bhp, enough to make brisk progress in virtually any conditions. The pairing with VW Group's 6-speed dual-clutch DSG gearbox ensures smooth, snappy shifts, while the Haldex-based 4x4 system adds genuine traction when the weather turns or the road disappears. It's not a hardcore off-roader, but it's far more capable than its urban crossover peers, and on wet B-roads or snowy inclines, it feels resolutely sure-footed. Inside, the Laurin & Klement trim adds a level of polish rarely seen in this segment. There's sumptuous leather upholstery, heated front seats, a premium sound system, sat nav, and lashings of chrome and piano black trim. It all feels a touch more executive than you'd expect from the Yeti's rugged exterior, and it reinforces the car's unique dual personality, part countryside companion, part urbane commuter. The Yeti was always a bit of an automotive oddball, in the best possible way. With this spec, it manages to be stylish without being flashy, competent without being cumbersome, and luxurious without the badge snobbery. A modern classic in the making? Quite possibly."