I have been looking at the range of small SUVs, as we live in a rural area and the likes of Honda CR-V, Freelander and the Skoda Yeti, etc., appear to fit the bill. In regards to the Yeti I seem to recall your comments in favour of the 1.8TSI 160, as compared to the 2.0-litre diesel with all the associated maintenance problems you mentioned, particulate filter, dual mass flywheel, etc. As a retired couple we do not do that many miles so the rather thirsty petrol version would seem the better option, but would going for the 1.2 petrol be asking too much? We are not that bothered about the 4x4 drive as we don't go off-road - its just the ground clearance that would be attractive.