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Engine choice for Channel Islands low speed use

I live in Guernsey (low speed limits but steep hills and no salting permitted because of run-off to our resevoirs so 4WD perhaps desirable), annual mileage c5-6K so comparative fuel cost is less important than good engine handling. Would the 1.2 petrol (no 4WD available) be adequate or should I look for a larger 1.8 or possibly diesel engined model without any turbo-charger cooling off need?.

My experience with a TDCi 2.0 Focus had put me off diesel engines (I now drive a petrol CMax 2.0 Ghia) but my husband says auto cut outs on diesel engines at 800RPM no longer occur. We also have "filter in turn" so handling at roundabouts is a (big) consideration!

Asked on 24 January 2011 by Hartfield

Answered by Honest John
The 1.8TSI 160 is by far the best Yeti, test and video here:

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And if you want further confirmation, look up Jeremy Clarkson's test on last night's Top Gear on BBC i-player.

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