Skoda Yeti breaks cover at Geneva Motor Show
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We have seen the Skoda Yeti as a concept back in 1996, and as recently as last week, spy shooter caught the production-ready Skoda Yeti testing in cold weather. At the Geneva Motor Show yesterday, the Skoda Yeti was unveiled, and unconfirmed reports suggest it might be released in India this year.
Skoda Yeti Details and Features-
- The Skoda Yeti is a competitor to the Toyota RAV4 and Ford Kuga internationally
- Uses a combination of the Octavia' and Fabia' chassis
- four-wheel drive system lifted from parent company Volkswagen's chest
- has a overall length of 4.2 meters
- with the rear seats are removed 1760-liter cargo area is available
- comes with an option of 2 petrol and 3 diesel engines
Press Release
| Compact, attractively styled and full of surprises: Škoda Auto will celebrate the extension of its model range to five with the introduction of Yeti at Geneva. The 4.2 metrelong, five-door vehicle bears the well-known features of the brand. An impressive front end with a ribbed grille and friendly looking headlamps confidently demonstrateYeti's relationship with the Škoda family. Sturdy flanks and distinct wings give Yeti its robust and solid look on 17 inch wheels, without coming across as bulky and heavy.
The Yeti is a clever response by Škoda Auto to the increasingly important ecological issues in the popular and growing SUV class. Škoda has met the demands for a cleanly styled body, a high seat position and versatile operating options with a design, which despite its robustness, exudes lightness rather than bulky shapes. The Yeti also meets the needs for environmental care, luggage space, safety and great road holding. A carefully balanced running gear concept allows the driver to implement what the design implies: fun and dynamic to drive. The Yeti distinguishes itself with very agile handling coupled with high safety reserves. As well as the stylish exterior of the Yeti, the driver and passengers feel safe. This impression is reinforced, among other things, by the turbo-charged and frugal engines. Two petrol engines and three diesel are on offer: The entry unit (front wheel drive), a petrol engine with four cylinders and 1.2 litre capacity, delivers 77 kW thanks to a power-providing turbo charger (105 PS). The fuel consumption stays within tight limits. The Yeti is also available with the following engines: Petrol: * 1.2 TSI with 77 kW (front wheel drive) Diesel: * 2.0l TDI CR DPF with 81 kW (front wheel drive, 4x4) The Yeti is very well equipped for load lugging, too. The luggage compartment volume is flexible; up to 1760 litres is available by removing the rear seats. A luggage cover and net as well as lashing rings are available to further secure the load. As the Yeti is born of a brand which offers clever automobile concepts as its core competence, it is designed with a highly flexible luggage system. The Yeti is a clever compact SUV that is bound to create a stir in this segment. Excellent handling characteristics and high agility are features of all trims. The 4x4 variants are also characterised by outstanding off-road suitability and excellent traction. These, coupled with superb emission values and low fuel consumption meet the needs for a socially acceptable extension of the SUV class. |