Considering that this type of vehicles became extremely well-liked in previous years, the Czech car maker decided to enter this segment. This compact SUV is the first vehicle of this type produced by Skoda, but it currently received very excellent critics. It was originally launched in 2009 and immediately after extra six years of production, company prepares some huge modifications. The redesigned model ought to are available in the middle of this year as 2016 Skoda Yeti. There are also reports that it might be renamed to Skoda Snowman, but these are just speculations so we may have to wait until new model come.
The 2016 Yeti will come with plenty of improvements. It will ride on the VW’s MQB platform, which is utilised for a lot of models like Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, VW Golf etc. It will probably be available each in five and seven-seats configurations. When it is about exterior look, new model will include considerably aggressive lines and much more attractive general look. The 2016 Yeti will totally stick to company’s new design language and most of the styling cues will probably be borrowed from new Octavia. When it is about interior, it will be completely redesigned as well. Beside new styling, new model need to be a lot more spacious. New platform need to offer extra legroom each for front and rear passengers. The 2016 Skoda Yeti may also come with a lot of improvements with regards to technology so, count on to find out many new or upgraded hi-tech and safety features.
It is anticipated that 2016 Skoda Yeti will depend on established variants. There are going to be several petrol and diesel variants in offer. The base engine will almost certainly be 1.4 liter TSI with 121hp and 148 lb-ft of torque. Optional petrol variant will probably be a 1.8 liter TSI with around 150 horses and 184 lb-ft of twist. There will be two diesel engines in supply (1.6 and 2.0 TDI), in several configurations between 100 and 170 horsepower. All engines will be obtainable both with manual and automatic transmissions.
The 2016 Skoda Yeti will come someplace in the middle of 2015 and it will go between 24.000 and 34.000 dollars.
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