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
Reader Comments
Tue Jun 17 2008 5:23 PM
NoNameDenton says
Weird as it may sound, I wish we got Skoda in the States and SEAT.
Tue Jun 17 2008 9:15 PM
o says
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
Tue Jun 17 2008 11:19 PM
NoNameDenton says
I want SEAT because their new designs are much nicer then their parent company's (VW).
Wed Jun 18 2008 2:53 AM
rb says
'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!
Sun Jun 22 2008 8:53 PM
NaBUru38 says
By "mid-size SUV" you mean Tiguan-sized? I hope so, since the Superb is almost too big.
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