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Skoda Yeti SUV coming in 2009

 
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Skoda Yeti SUV coming in 2009

Skoda Yeti SUV coming in 2009

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Volkswagen's Skoda brand doesn't get much press in the West, but it's a very popular brand in central and eastern Europe. The Yeti, a mid-size SUV concept approved for production in April 2007, will finally be making it to market sometime in 2009, though the spokesperson wouldn't guarantee a date.

The car will most likely retain the Yeti name of the concepts that preceded it. Both FWD and AWD variants are expected, though the majority of the 50,000 annual sales will be the AWD models, according to Eckhard Scholz, Skoda's head of technical development. Insiders believe the car will make its production-trim debut at the Geneva Auto Show in March of next year, reports Automotive News Europe.

The Yeti is expected to be powered by several VW Group engines, including a 1.6L FSI four-cylinder in the base model, a pair of diesels at 1.9L and 2.0L, and a range-topping 2.0L petrol engine. The chassis and running gear will be shared with the Octavia sedan.

Preview: Skoda Yeti SUV
Preview: Skoda Yeti SUV

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  1. By NoNameDenton Posted: 6/17/2008 5:23pm PDT

    Weird as it may sound, I wish we got Skoda in the States and SEAT.
     
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  2. By o__ Posted: 6/17/2008 9:15pm PDT

    no you dont want seat but definetly skoda they are great cars we have them in oz and though they barely sell at all anyone who has brought one [us] absolutely loves them
     
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  3. By NoNameDenton Posted: 6/17/2008 11:19pm PDT

    I want SEAT because their new designs are much nicer then their parent company's (VW).
     
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  4. By rb Posted: 6/18/2008 2:53am PDT

    'not much pres in the west!! '- what is defined as the 'west' - Who writes this? do they mean west=USA?

    Skoda is very popular in the UK and western Europe!! do some research!!

    You dont see many in OZ yet as they have only just re-arrived - give it time!! - like you say if people can get over the badge snob thing they will sell heaps here!
     
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  5. By NaBUru38 Posted: 6/22/2008 8:53pm PDT

    By "mid-size SUV" you mean Tiguan-sized? I hope so, since the Superb is almost too big.
     
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  6. ma_raunak avatar raunak Posted: 2/1/2009 12:49pm PST

    Skoda's are amazing cars...with all modern security features they r a must buy. v have them in India and r one of the best selling Luxury cars
     
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