Home | News | Road Tests Skoda Yeti Revealed In Geneva The new Skoda Yeti debuted in Geneva this week. Home > News > Skoda 4th March, 2009 Compact, attractively styled and full of surprises: Skoda Auto will celebrate the extension of its model range to five with the introduction of Yeti at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The 4.2 metre long, five-door vehicle bears the well-known features of the brand. An impressive front end with a ribbed grille and friendly looking headlamps confidently demonstrate Yeti’s relationship with the Skoda 'family'. Sturdy flanks and distinct guards give Yeti its robust and solid look on 17 inch wheels, without coming across as bulky and heavy. The Yeti is a clever response by Škoda Auto to the increasingly important ecological issues in the popular and growing SUV class. Skoda has met the demands for a cleanly styled body, a high seat position and versatile operating options with a design, which despite its robustness, exudes lightness rather than bulky shapes. The Yeti also meets the needs for environmental care, luggage space, safety and great road holding. A carefully balanced running gear concept allows the driver to implement what the design implies: fun and dynamic to drive. The Yeti distinguishes itself with very agile handling coupled with high safety reserves. As well as the stylish exterior of the Yeti, the driver and passengers feel safe. This impression is reinforced, among other things, by the turbo-charged and frugal engines. Two petrol engines and three diesel are on offer: The entry unit (front wheel drive), a petrol engine with four cylinders and 1.2 litre capacity, delivers 77 kW thanks to a power-providing turbo charger. The fuel consumption stays within tight limits. The Yeti is also available with the following engines: Skoda's new compact SUV, the Yeti, is expected in Australia during 2010. Petrol: 1.2 TSI with 77 kW (front wheel drive) 1.8l TSI with 118 kW (4x4) Diesel: 2.0l TDI CR with 81 kW (front wheel drive, 4x4) 2.0l TDI CR with 103 kW (4x4) 2.0l TDI CR with 125 kW (4x4) The Yeti is very well equipped for load lugging, too. The luggage compartment volume is flexible; up to 1,760 litres is available by removing the rear seats. A luggage cover and net as well as lashing rings are available to further secure the load. Because the Yeti is from a brand which offers clever automobile concepts as its core competence, it is designed with a highly flexible luggage system. The Yeti is a clever compact SUV that is bound to make a stir in this segment. Excellent handling characteristics and high agility are features of all trims. The 4x4 variants are also characterised by outstanding off-road suitability and excellent traction. These, coupled with superb emission values and low fuel consumption meet the needs for a socially acceptable extension of the SUV class. More Skoda News ..... here About | Car Clubs | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2009   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. Ltd.