New Skoda Yeti makes debut at Frankfurt in two variants

"The Skoda Yeti is one of the most attractive compact SUVs on the market and has far exceeded our sales expectations since its launch four years ago," said Skoda CEO Prof. Dr. h.c. Winfried Vahland.

And for the first time ever, the Czech compact SUV will be available in two variants - as the elegant and stylish Yeti for the town, and an adventurous off-road Yeti. Both design variations of the Yeti feature a new front and rear, new alloy wheels, fresh interiors, the highest functionality and extended engine/gear combinations.

The new fronts of both vehicles are now horizontally more accentuated and feature a distinctive grille and redesigned headlights, available as an option for the first time with Bi-Xenon headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights. In keeping with Skoda's new design language, the front headlights are now rectangular and are now located further under the front bumpers.  

The Yeti's new rear has also got a new layout. This includes a new form of tailgate with distinctive tail lights now in even more precise moulded C-Design, optionally available with LEDs, and, in line with the new Skoda look, two cubist triangular elements alongside the new Skoda logo.

There is a selection of four diesel and three petrol engines for the all new Yeti - all turbocharged and with direct injection. The performance spectrum ranges from the 1.2-litre TSI with 103bhp to the 2.0-litre TDI with 168bhp. With an automatic transmission, the Yeti exclusively uses the modern six or seven-speed dual clutch transmission (DSG).

The GreenLine version 1.6-litre TDI/103bhp, with front wheel drive and a manual gearbox, produces CO₂ emissions of just 119 g/km. That corresponds to a consumption of 21.7km/L of diesel. Additionally, there are three Green tec engine variants - the 1.4-litre TSI/121bhp, 2.0-litre TDI/138bhp with manual six-speed gearbox, and 1.6-litre TDI/103bhp with seven-speed DSG. The Green tec package includes the Start-Stop System, brake energy recovery (recuperation) and low rolling resistance tyres.

Both new models will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September and by the end of 2013, both new Yeti variants will have been launched on the first markets such as the U.K.