2014 skoda yeti press release

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Skoda Yeti

For the first time ever, the Czech compact-SUV will be available in twovariants: as the elegant and stylish Skoda Yeti for the town, and anadventurous off-road Skoda Yeti Outdoor. Both design variations of the SkodaYeti feature a new front and rear, new alloy wheels, fresh interiors, new"Simply Clever" ideas, the highest functionality and extended engine/gearcombinations. Both new models are to be unveiled at the 2013 FrankfurtMotor Show and by the end of 2013, both Skoda Yeti variants will have beenlaunched on the first markets.

"The Skoda Yeti is one of the most attractive compact SUVs on the marketand has far exceeded our sales expectations since its launch four years ago,"says Skoda CEO Prof. Dr. h.c. Winfried Vahland. He continues, "With this all-new look and being offered for the first time in two variations, we are

establishing new benchmarks. We plan to continue our outstandingdevelopment in this rapidly growing vehicle class."

Striking appearance - now in two variations

A special highlight is the first time offer of two individual design ranges:Skoda's Compact SUV is now available in an elegant, stylish city look as wellas an off-road look for trips in the country. A significant differentiation: thefront and rear elements, such as bumpers, underride guard, side mouldingsand door sills are either in the body colour or, as with the Skoda Yeti Outdoor,remain in black plastic. This off-road Skoda Yeti has series-standard silver

exterior mirrors.

2014 Skoda Yeti

The Skoda Yeti incorporates the new Skoda design language. The front andrear sections have been prominently reinterpreted and the criteria of the newproduct language have clearly emerged: precise edges and lines with anemphasis on the horizontal and the new vehicle logo.

The new fronts of both vehicles are now horizontally more accentuated and

feature a distinctive grille and redesigned headlights, available as an optionfor the first time with bi-xenon headlights with integrated LED daytime runninglights. In keeping with Skoda's new design language, the front headlights arenow rectangular and are now located further under the front bumpers.

The Skoda Yeti's new rear has got a new layout. This includes a new form oftailgate with distinctive tail lights now in a precisely moulded C-Design,optionally available with LEDs, and, in line with the new Skoda look, twocubist triangular elements alongside the new Skoda logo.

The wheel program has been expanded with four newly designed, attractive

alloy wheel designs. There is now a wider selection of colours available,


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including four new metallic finishes - 'Moon-White', 'Jungle-Green', 'Metal-Grey' and 'Magnetic-Brown'. The latter is a Yeti L&K exclusive.

The new Yeti models have got an all-new fresh interior - with new 3-spokesteering wheels in seven variations, new fabrics and patterns for the seat

covers as well as new decorative trims on the dashboard.

The first Skoda with rear-view camera

The Skoda Yeti is the brand's first model with an optional Optical ParkingAssistant; a rear-view camera. Thus Skoda continues in their use of practicaland safety-related assistance systems.

This is the first time that the Skoda Yeti will feature the latest generation of theautomatic parking assistant. The new system enables the Yeti toautomatically reverse and parallel park and even pull out. The new Skoda Yeti

features the automatic lock and start system 'KESSY' for the first time. Thissystem allows the car to be opened, locked and started automatically, withoutthe key having to go into the ignition.

Spacious and functional: "Simply Clever" on the road

The revised Skoda Yeti has also received four new "Simply Clever" fittings.The double-sided floor covering in the boot is new in the Yeti but already a hitin various other Skoda models. There is also a detachable LED light in theboot, the vest holder under the driver's seat and the waste container in theside door of the Yeti.

In addition to the new features, the updated Skoda Yeti offers some familiarcomfort features. These include the huge panoramic glass sunroof, themodern dual-zone air conditioning 'Climatronic', heated seats, cruise control,a heated windscreen and the power-adjustable driver's seat.

One highlight is, and remains, the Skoda Yeti's VarioFlex rear seat system,offering unique interior versatility. The three rear seats can be individuallyfolded or removed. The outer seats can be shifted across or down with themiddle seat removed. In an instant, the Yeti is transformed from a five to a

four seater, making more space for the rear passengers.

There are also the carried-over fittings, such as the fold-down passenger seat,folding tables on the backs of the front seats, various storage compartmentsand practical bottle holders. Functionality is a top priority in the boot, featuringamong other things, fastening points and fold-down hooks.

Generous space is once again confirmed in the Yeti. In no other compactSUV do the rear passengers have as much headroom as in the Skoda Yeti -1027 millimetres. The boot capacity is at least 405 litres. Pushing the rearseats forward will increase the size to 510 litres and removing the rear seats

completely will increase the volume to a fantastic 1,760 litres.


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Seven modern engines; front and all-wheel drive, manual transmissionand DSG

There is a selection of four diesel and three petrol engines for the all-newSkoda Yeti - all turbocharged and with direct injection. The performance

spectrum ranges from the 1.2 TSI with 77 kW and 105 hp to the 2.0 TDI with125 kW/170 hp. The fifth generation front or all-wheel drive with Haldexcoupling is fitted depending on the engine specs. With an automatictransmission, the Skoda Yeti exclusively uses the modern six or seven-speeddual clutch transmission (DSG).

The GreenLine version 1.6 TDI/77kW, front wheel drive and a manualgearbox, produces CO2 emissions of just 119 g/km. That corresponds to aconsumption of 4.6 litres of diesel per 100 km (61 MPG). Additionally, thereare three Green tec engine variants: the 2.0 TDI/103 kW with manual six-speed gearbox, and 1.6 TDI/77 kW with seven-speed DSG. The front-wheel

drive 1.4 TSI/90 kW petrol engine with manual transmission is availableexclusively in the fuel-efficient Green tec variant. The Green tec packageincludes the Start-Stop System, brake energy recovery (recuperation) and lowrolling resistance tyres.

The diesel engine 2.0 TDI with 125 kW is now available with the fantasticcombination of all-wheel drive and automatic six-speed dual clutchtransmission. The front-wheel drive Yeti 1.6 TDI 77 kW is available withautomatic seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Safety without compromise

The Skoda Yeti is uncompromised in terms of safety, for which the compactSUV received the maximum 5-star rating in the 2009 Euro NCAP Crashtest.

Active safety is increased through ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and ABS(Anti-lock Breaking System) with Break Assist, which are fitted as standard inEU countries. The front fog lights can be optionally equipped with CornerFunction. New bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights increasethe visibility of the vehicle and the illumination of the road in the dark. Uponrequest, there are electronic assistants for up and down hill driving. Other

options include the electronic tyre pressure monitoring system.

With electronically controlled all-wheel drive (fifth generation Haldex coupling),and a ground clearance of 180 mm, the compact SUV is ready for any terrain.The electronic differential lock EDS enables a smooth and comfortable startand grip on various road surfaces.

In terms of passive safety, the Skoda Yeti boasts up to nine airbags. Isofixpoints securely fasten child seats. Three-point seat belts in the front with belttensioners and height adjustment and height-adjustable headrests completethe safety package.

2014 skoda yeti press release

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