Yeti far from abominable

12:42, Feb 8 2010 Peter Hayward

CHUNKY Tonka toy looks have always found a ready market in the UK and it doesn't seem to matter whether four wheel drive is included. Skoda's Yeti is one of the latest crop with this off-road look but although I drove a 2WD version, it is available with 4WD in 2.0-litre diesel form. It makes a marvellous family car, with huge interior pace and a smooth ride. Excellent refinement helps to make it very east to drive and to live with. I'm told that the the 4x4 model is capable and fun off-road so I shall see if I can get my hands on one in the near future. Performance from the 1.2-litre engine is quite reasonable, thanks to its power output of no less than 102bhp. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT And the good road-holding and well balanced handling make for quick and safe cornering even when pressed very hard. Interior It has a massive cabin and versatile seating but the removable rear seats are heavy to lift out and awkward to replace. Entry-level E models come with most of what you want, including air-conditioning, remote locking, electric front windows and CD player. FAST FACTS Skoda Yeti Price: £14,570 Mechanical: 102bhp, 1,197cc, 4 cylinder petrol engine driving the front wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox Max speed: 109mph 0-62mph: 11.8 seconds Combined mpg: 44 Insurance group: 9 CO2 emissions: 149g/km BIK rating: 17% Warranty: 3 years/ 60,000 miles Marks: 9/10 Main rival: Land Rover Freelander 2

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