Skoda slimmed down the Yeti's engine range a while back, removing the hottest petrol model (a 1.8-litre TSI) and switching the old 1.6-litre TDI for a lower-output version of the 2.0 TDI.

At first glance, Skoda’s attempt to maintain its quirky style is not off to a good start; the wrap-around glazing front and rear have both been replaced with a more conservative, albeit ...