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>> 27/October/2011 - ŠKODA Yeti

The search is over, but the adventure is only just beginning.

Yeti – the fifth and newest member of the ŠKODA family – is finally coming in from the cold. Combining all the rugged strengths of a traditional 4x4 with the practicality and running costs of a hatchback, Yeti is a true crossover vehicle.

Its mix of two and four-wheel drive, diesel and petrol engines, flexible seating arrangements, high driving position and bold styling mean that, unlike its legendary namesake, Yeti is as at home conquering the urban jungle as it is in the wilderness.

Skoda's Yeti's arrival has been timed to perfection. With motorists more conscious than ever of their impact on the environment and the cost of running a car, the Yeti promises to be the perfect option for those who want to minimise outgoings without compromising on style, safety and driveability.

In other words, Yeti is the right car at the right time for thousands of motorists.

The Yeti will be a car that drivers will love to own. From the concept to reality, Yeti has been completely designed, detailed and engineered by ŠKODA Auto at the Design and Technical Centre in Mlada Boleslav.

Thanks to its sophisticated four-wheel-drive system, Yeti is incredibly capable off-road. It is able to climb, descend and cross rough terrain, while its additional ground clearance, high ride height and rugged looks make it a direct competitor to vehicles in the compact SUV market.

Design and Dimension

EXTERIOR

Strong, distinctive design has been a core ŠKODA value for the past 100 years. With Yeti, ŠKODA’s design team led by Head of Design, Jozef Kaban, has introduced a new dimension to ŠKODA’s design portfolio.

Thanks to its smooth lines, striking profile and unmistakable details, ŠKODA has created in Yeti a vehicle that offers a completely fresh approach to family motoring. Yeti strikes the perfect balance between off-road ruggedness and hatchback practicality. Bold yet approachable, Yeti’s exterior design imparts a feeling of solidity and safety without looking bulky or intimidating.

At the front, the chrome-framed grille and V-shaped bonnet creases clearly mark Yeti out as a member of the ŠKODA family, while the large, high-mounted headlights give the front end a powerful but friendly face.

The strong lines continue along the side where the large wheel arches, lower body protection strips and black A and C-pillars give the car a long, flowing profile.

At the rear, Yeti features a distinctive wraparound design that incorporates black C-pillars to create a continuous window surface to the B-pillars – elongating the rear passenger compartment. The tailgate is generously sized and, thanks to the car’s high ride height, even tall drivers will be able to stand underneath it when open.

Completing Yeti’s design details are high-mounted rear light clusters that display the familiar ‘C’ shape when lit, along with the bumper that incorporates additional reflectors and underfloor protection.

INTERIOR

The ‘best of both worlds’ approach that typifies Yeti’s exterior design is continued inside the vehicle. Engineered to make the most of the car’s exceptional interior space, Yeti’s cabin delivers all the qualities demanded by families on the move.

Thanks to high quality materials, intelligent ergonomics and outstanding equipment levels, Yeti has the perfect driving environment. Clever use of coloured trims and different surface textures give Yeti a bright, spacious feel that strikes the perfect balance between practicality and comfort.

The rear passenger compartment features ŠKODA’s innovative VarioFlex seating arrangement. The system allows the seats to be positioned in many different ways, folded up or removed completely. Passengers seated in the back are able to find the most comfortable position while maximising the load space in the boot of the car.

What’s more, those riding in the back have a great view out thanks to seat bases that are mounted 20mm higher than those in the front. A feature more commonly associated with high-end SUVs, the ‘platform’ seating also makes access to the rear seats even easier.

An optional stunning electrically operated panoramic sunroof brings additional light, air and feeling of space into the cabin.

VARIOFLEX

The variable layout of the rear seats have been designed solely by the ŠKODA engineering and design team. There are three separate seats with adjustable backrest inclination covering a range of 13.5 degrees. The outer seats can slide backwards and forwards; after the middle seat has been removed, the outer seats can be moved 80mm towards the centre, thus creating exceptional room for two rear passengers.

The entire seat can be folded forward with the backrest folded down. Once the seats have been folded over and forwards in this way, they can be removed by a means of simple release function.

PRICING

• Yeti 77TSI six-speed manual - $26,290*

• Yeti 77TSI seven-speed DSG - $28,590*

• Yeti 103TDI six-speed manual - $35,690*

• Yeti 103TDI six-speed DSG - $37,990*

* Prices quoted are Manufacturer List Prices excluding dealer delivery charges, which may vary from dealer to dealer and statutory charges, which vary from state to state. 

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