26.11.2009 - This new model sports a unique design, is comforta­ble and functional with fam­ily touches.  New technology includes Off-Road, which adapts the parameters of the electronic systems to abrupt terrain, double electronically controlled panoramic sun roof and innovative anchor­ing systems in the luggage compartment.

Combining the strengths of a traditional 4x4 with the practicality and low running costs of a hatchback, Skoda’s first lightweight crossover vehicle really is ready to go and is sure to be loved by drivers and families alike.

The front end of the Yeti, dominated by the radiator grille which is surrounded by four headlamps, gives the impression of driving pleas­ure whilst the rear, with its large opening door, tells you this is a practical vehi­cle.  Fairly compact, the Yeti is easy to tame in town and city centre situations, and at the same time offers incom­parable handling on rough terrain.

Passengers can enjoy an extremely spacious interior which is both flexible and comfortable.  The raised driving position gives excel­lent views and a feeling of security, as well as easy ac­cess.  The seats are designed to minimise fatigue during long journeys with good lat­eral support and reclinable backs.  Skoda’s VarioFlex system guarantees maxi­mum versatility of the inte­rior and luggage space with three independently folding rear seats.  To individualise the interior, you can choose between 16 different fabric colour combinations.

The Skoda Yeti is avail­able in four trim levels with a choice of petrol or die­sel engines giving fuel con­sumption which can only be described as frugal.  Even the entry level includes air conditioning, remote cen­tral locking, driver and pas­senger front, side and cur­tain airbags, audio system and front electric windows.  Moving up the trim lev­els you can add front fog lights, rear electric windows, driver’s knee airbag, dual-zone air conditioning, cruise control, touchscreen 6-CD player, acoustic rear parking sensors, and alloy wheels, and the top of the range is equipped with full leather upholstery and rain sens­ing windscreen wipers.  For more information, visit your local Skoda dealer or www.skodacanarias.com.

Spot the Yeti

Skoda are so happy with the outcome that they are offering a great reward to Yeti spotters - the chance to win a weekend at the Parador de Tejeda in Gran Canaria.  During the dynam­ic road tests taking place on the island which will finish during January 2010, con­testants are invited to enter their most original photo­graphs of the vehicle.  The jury, consisting of members of the Skoda team and the management of the Parador of Tejeda will take into ac­count not only the original­ity of the photos but also the presence of Canarian land­scapes, off-road aspects and more.

You can present up to five photos which, if you have a Facebook ac­count you can upload into Skoda’s page ‘El Yeti ex­iste’, or into Flickr in the Skoda Canarias section.  If you are not familiar with these websites you can send them directly to Dmolino@vwcanarias.com.



This article appears in the print edition 604 of Island Connections

Gallery: The Yeti exists!

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