The crossover will go on sale from March 1 and will be available in two trim levels - a city version and a more off-road-oriented Skoda Yeti Outdoor. Besides functional differences, both Skoda Yeti versions also differ visually: bumpers, wheel design, interior trim, and more.
Externally, the car remains recognizable, but only in body shape. Otherwise, the differences are immediately noticeable. In the front, the additional round headlights have disappeared, and the bumper shape has changed. No obvious changes were noticed in the interior.
More about our first impressions will be covered in the review of the new Skoda Yeti:
There have been changes in the technical equipment of the car. Now the buyer can choose between two petrol engines - 1.4 TSI and 1.8 TSI, or a 2-liter diesel engine. It should also be noted that all-wheel-drive versions now feature a fifth-generation Haldex coupling. It takes into account not only wheel slip but also other conditions - cornering, vehicle speed, speed and angle of accelerator pedal depression, as well as driving in forced idle or traction mode. When ESP intervenes, the coupling can be locked, but during ABS operation it still disengages. That is, during a skid, when the stability system tries to return the car to its original position, Haldex assists it. ESP works in conjunction with the latest-generation coupling, so it is installed exclusively on vehicles with the stability system.
The list of additional systems that help drive off-road has increased. This includes a descent assistant and a hill-start assistant. Full control over the contact of each wheel when driving on rough terrain is provided by the "OFF ROAD" system, which includes nearly ten electronic assistants. There are also front fog lights with the "CORNER" function, which illuminate turns depending on the steering angle. The updated Skoda Yeti also features fashionable LEDs, park pilot, keyless entry, and a rear-view camera - previously unavailable for the crossover.
The price of the Skoda Yeti on our market starts at almost 220 thousand hryvnias. Considering the cost of competitors, it is quite acceptable. Moreover, the reputation of the Skoda brand in Ukraine will clearly play in favor of increasing demand for the new model, which previously was not among the popular crossovers among Ukrainians.
Representatives of "Eurocar" expect to sell at least 600-700 cars this year. This figure exceeds last year's data by one and a half times.
You can familiarize yourself with the trim levels and prices of the Skoda Yeti 2014 in the catalog of new cars.
