Believed to be introduced
next year, the Skoda Yeti replacement was confirmed by the company's
chief, Bernhard Maier. Maier may have not revealed much on the new Skoda
Yeti, but we know that it will share many nuts and bolts with the Seat Ateca
and Volkswagen Tiguan, including the MQB platform, powertrains and interior technology.
The next Yeti should look more like a
crossover and less like a van, with a sportier profile, slimmer lights and a
front end inspired by the larger Kodiaq. It will also be more practical and
roomier, with more generous space for passengers and their luggage, with a boot
similar to the Seat Ateca at over 500 liters.
The engine lineup will be in line with the rest of
the crossovers made by the Volkswagen Group, and will include a selection of
turbocharged petrol and diesel engines. Besides the usual 1.0-liter and
1.4-liter TSIs, and 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter TDIs, the new Yeti is also believed
to come as a hybrid, using a 1.4-liter petrol engine and electric motor
combination, which can produce up to 218 PS in the VW Tiguan GTE.
Lesser models will have to do with front-wheel
drive, while more expensive variants will benefit from all-wheel drive and a
new DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission. The new Skoda
Yeti will be eventually joined by a jacked-up Scout version, while a more
aggressive Sportline will probably top it.
