Skoda Yeti production car rolls out of factory
The first Skoda Yeti production car rolled off Skoda’s Czech Republic plant earlier this week, and according to them it marks Skoda’s entry into the “crossover” segment.
In case you were wondering what a “Yeti” is, it’s not a made-up name. It’s what people call the legendary abominable snowman in the Himalayan region where the creature is said to live. But back to this Yeti. The Yeti is another one of Skoda engineers unique creations from the Volkswagen Group parts bin. Another example is the Roomster.
It may have tough looks but it’s not very big though, with a wheelbase of only 2,578mm, which indicates its likely to be using the PQ35 Golf platform. It’s 4,233mm long, 1,793mm wide and 1,691mm tall. On the interior it features a rear seat system called Varioflex which essentially allows you to extend boot space up to 1,760 liters.
Under the hood are a few engines such as a 1.8 liter TSI engine and a 2.0 TDI engine. The Yeti is also equipped with a 4X4 system with a 4th generation Haldex clutch system for those that intend to take it on rough roads, and it also has a 180mm ground clearance to help with that.
Look after the jump for pix and a video of the Yeti.
May 15, 2009 @ 2:38 am
yeti=like a big foot(big foot another name)
May 15, 2009 @ 2:45 am
nice!!
May 15, 2009 @ 5:21 am
that cars a looker for sure. not a good one though
May 15, 2009 @ 8:08 am
looks like a yeti..
May 15, 2009 @ 8:29 am
decent enough…
like the front design..
remind me of the jeep model.
May 15, 2009 @ 9:37 am
very english, such as range rollver or else. ecceptable if the price is right.
May 15, 2009 @ 10:07 am
Many VW design ques can be seen on this car. Alamak..the spot light so big larr..can suluh some ahkua at Taiping lake garden…hahahaha
May 15, 2009 @ 10:14 am
Paul, if the wheelbase is 2,578mm, shouldn’t it be the PQ35 platform instead? As it has the same wheelbase as the current Golf Mk5 and upcoming Mk6.
May 15, 2009 @ 11:24 am
Hmm. Might have made a mistake then. I will get that checked out.
May 15, 2009 @ 11:56 am
it is a nice design. not too overtly off-roader. taller than normal but not intimidating. reminds me of the matra simca rancho of long ago. even has the nice big foglights right in front
May 15, 2009 @ 12:05 pm
sooo.. fugly!
May 15, 2009 @ 12:33 pm
yes for interior, no for exterior. Mazda CX7 is the best!
May 15, 2009 @ 1:31 pm
Far from being remotely beautiful, yet strangely attractive!
May 15, 2009 @ 2:03 pm
russian car, english design, german technology, indian/himalayan name…
if that is not globalisation, i donno what is…
May 15, 2009 @ 2:10 pm
skoda yuks
May 15, 2009 @ 2:53 pm
[quote comment="238663"]russian car, english design, german technology, indian/himalayan name…
if that is not globalisation, i donno what is…[/quote]
its a czech car la. skoda is from czech republic.lol
May 15, 2009 @ 3:05 pm
Skoda is from Czech Republic, last time is under Russian now no more de..
Their most famous car now is the new Skoda Superb. Check that car and you will know even bentley & BMW 7-series loss to it! Is really Value + Comfort luxury sedan..
May 15, 2009 @ 5:28 pm
bold design, hate it or love it, might take some time to grow on the some people
cheers!
May 15, 2009 @ 8:56 pm
Unique ride for the off-roaders. Kudos.
May 15, 2009 @ 10:47 pm
i like it
May 16, 2009 @ 12:14 pm
looks like an old car with a new paint…
not that pleasent
May 17, 2009 @ 2:14 pm
Superb car !
May 17, 2009 @ 2:43 pm
adly,
which old car does it look like?
June 13, 2009 @ 4:03 pm
its definitely PQ35 like Octavia, Leon, Tiguan, Golf, Touran
Skoda comes from Czech republic, builds cars for 90 years,
never been russian