Earlier today at the Geneva Motor Show, Skoda unwrapped its much-delayed Yeti crossover. Aimed at emerging market buyers, the Yeti offers lots of space in a cheap, efficient and rugged package. The Yeti will be available with front- or four-wheel-drive and a variety of gasoline and diesel engines.
Gas engines on offer include Skoda’s 1.2-liter and 1.8-liter TSI turbocharged four-cylinders, while three 2.0-liter TDI diesels will also be available. Diesel power ranges from 109-horsepower up to a range-topping 168-horsepower.
Yeti sits high to give drivers a better view of the road, but Skoda says it possesses handling dynamics more akin to a traditional car than a crossover. The interior is functional but constructed of rugged materials fitting with its positioning.
Skoda expects the Yeti to help bolster its sales, which set a record in 2008 thanks to strong markets in Russia and Eastern Europe.
03/03, 7:17 AM
posted by:
JoseIICordero
It’s handsome. It would be nice if it were U.S. bound.
03/03, 10:46 AM
posted by:
fan
u really think it would sell in the US? not sure… it might… mini clubman sells, too, and this thing IS sweet if its anything like the concept…
03/03, 11:12 AM
posted by:
planeherder
I believe it’s already in the states… but as the Audi Q5 and the Volkswagen Tiguan… I believe they all use the same platform.
03/03, 12:00 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
CRV
03/03, 5:25 PM
posted by:
fan
umm, no… this is NOt based off the tiguan and the q5… its one segmen below.. though, there sure maybe some parts underneath that are shared… but thats hardly platform to me…
this one is based off the current polo gen. as far as i know
03/04, 2:52 PM
posted by:
rams
Would U guys ride with a YETI? they need to find a better name for a car..please!