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 litres.
Under the hood are a few engines such as a 1.8 litre 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.
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yeti=like a big foot(big foot another name)
nice!!
that cars a looker for sure. not a good one though
looks like a yeti..
decent enough…
like the front design..
remind me of the jeep model.
very english, such as range rollver or else. ecceptable if the price is right.
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
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.
Hmm. Might have made a mistake then. I will get that checked out.
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 :)
sooo.. fugly!
yes for interior, no for exterior. Mazda CX7 is the best!
Far from being remotely beautiful, yet strangely attractive!
russian car, english design, german technology, indian/himalayan name…
if that is not globalisation, i donno what is…
skoda yuks
[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
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..
bold design, hate it or love it, might take some time to grow on the some people
cheers!
Unique ride for the off-roaders. Kudos.
i like it
looks like an old car with a new paint…
not that pleasent
Superb car !
adly,
which old car does it look like?
its definitely PQ35 like Octavia, Leon, Tiguan, Golf, Touran
Skoda comes from Czech republic, builds cars for 90 years,
never been russian
Kind of silly to hear that its Russian.. Shows how many educated gentlemen are out there… Skodas are doing V E R Y well out there and very few people can snub the brand today. Perhaps try and ride in one and then say. The Yeti in real life is a looker. Skoda cars are very easy on the design = family car, not crazy designs… simple reliable and VERY quality made cars. Built, designed and produced in the Czech Republic as where their development centre. Sorry to say but the Proton is ions away from such a quality.
try the youtube tests and see for yourself….
The BMW is asking Skoda for permission to use its patent for the twin door system it has on the Superb to install it in the new 5-7 series! That for me is a hands down flaterring thing…