Skoda, the friendly brand from the Czech Republic is now out to conquer the realm of SUVs. The pleasant appearance of the vehicle named after the mythical Abominable Snowman, the Yeti. The modern design and the well-known economical engines all should help Skoda into the SUV segment.
At past motor shows, Skoda presented the Yeti both as a two and four-door vehicle. The four-door version coming out this summer impresses with its lifestyle genes and an elevated coolness factor. Up to the b pillar, it looks a lot like the successful Roomster that was Skoda's intention. Also the overall length of four meters 20 is nearly identical.
Even if Skoda would like to appealed for the lifestyle clientele, the Yeti is far from being just an asphalt SUV. Not only can you drive your kids to school in it, it's also great off the big city pavement. Besides an added 18 centimeters of ground clearance, it's equipped with all-wheel drive and differential lot. There is even an off road mode regulating the ABS commands to get it with the hill descent control.
According to Skoda, the Yeti will help the brand to grow even further. To do so, they designed Yeti as a very fresh. Refraining from giving it any macho image, the Yeti has a totally friendly and contemporary look, blowing a fresh breeze into the segment.
Already familiar from the Skoda Roomster, the high degree of practicability is also main trait of the Yeti. Inside, you won't feel cramped despite the vehicle's compact dimensions just the opposite, four adults enjoy a generous amount of space.
The seats are nice and comfortable with a long supportive base; something you will really appreciate on longer journeys even in a back, taller person will get along well. The rear seats not only slide length wise but can also be removed completely, increasing the trunk volume to 1760 liters; the size of a little delivery van.
The driving performance of the 1.8 TSI with its 160 horsepower is more than sufficient. Fascinating about the four cylinder, it's not only quiet but also have a great power curve. It reaches its torque peak of 250 Newton meters between 1500 and 4500 rpm; great for those who don't like changing gears all that much.
Those who like a sporty drive will love the top ranging gasoline engine. It accelerates the 1500 kilogram car in 8.4 seconds from rest of 100 kilometers per hour, maxing it 200. The average amount of fuel needed to cover 100 kilometers is just under 8 liters.
Brand new, the basic 1.2 liter gasoline engine with 105 Horsepower; the stronger 1.8 TSI is only available with all-wheel drive. There'll be three diesel engines to choose from ranging from 110 to 170 horsepower.
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