Skoda to showcase Yeti Xtreme at Worthersee

At this year's GTI event at Worthersee, Skoda will be presenting the Yeti Xtreme - a world premiere of this solid and sporty concept rally car based on the popular compact SUV.

In creating the Yeti Xtreme, the successful compact SUV has been converted into a particularly sporty and dynamic rally design. The show car combines the power of an all-wheel drive SUV with strong design elements and equipment features of a racy rally car.

The car is powered by a 1.8-litre 160bhp strong TSI engine and features a six-speed DSG transmission. The maximum torque of 250Nm is achieved between 1,500rpm and 4,200rpm.

The Yeti Xtreme accelerates from 0-100km/h in nine seconds and on to a top speed of 192km/h.

The striking matte-grey Yeti stands on powerful 17-inch alloy wheels and large off-road tyres. It features tinted side windows, roof and wheel rim inserts are set off in bright yellow-green. At the front, the brawny athlete has a powerful bumper and a large air intake, along with LED headlights. For robust sporting use, the height of the chassis can be adjusted.

The Yeti Xtreme flexes its muscles with strikingly shaped wings and powerful door sills. At the rear, the strong rear bumper bears witness to the power and dynamics of the vehicle, as do the two wide exhaust tailpipes, which sound particularly throaty as a result of the absence of silencers.

The interior wows with a racy rally design and includes equipment required for rally use. Other features include the 'Super Sport' steering wheel with integrated gearshift paddles. The designers have also used selected high-tech materials for various parts in the car's interior: the inner door covers have been made entirely from carbon fibre and the floor panel is made from aluminium.