Skoda Yeti Facelift

 

Expected Launch: July 2014

Expected Price: 16 - 19 lakhs

Skoda Yeti Facelift is not launched in India yet. Information on this page is tentative.

Skoda Yeti Facelift Preview

Skoda took the wraps off the Yeti facelift at the 2014 Auto Expo in February. It was earlier unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show and currently is on sale in a few international markets. The Indian car market might get this urban SUV in the second half of this year.

Exterior

The new Yeti gets a similar treatment as the new Superb. The front fascia features a new grille, rectangular-shaped headlight with optional bi-xenons and LED DRLs at the front. At the back we can see a revised tailgate and C-shaped tail lamps with optional LEDs. There are many other changes like tweaked bumpers, rear panels and new side protective mouldings. The vehicle also gets reworked 16-inch alloy wheels.

Interior

There are not many changes inside, but the revisions to the cabin include new fabric upholstery, decorative trim pieces and a new dashboard. The company has equipped the car with a three-spoke steering wheel similar to the one on the Superb. The other features include a new tyre pressure monitoring system, electrically adjustable driver seat and cruise control along with keyless entry and start.

Engine and Gearbox

Mechanically, the car remains the same with the choice of two diesel engines. This means both the 2.0-litre oil-burner versions have been carried over. The 108bhp mill comes mated to a five-speed manual gearbox and delivers power to the front wheels. On the other hand, the 138bhp motor is mated to a six-speed manual transmission and is available as a four-wheel-drive variant.

Competition and Price

Skoda Yeti falls into the niche segment of cars in India and the carmaker might price the revamped Yeti in the range of Rs 16 lakh to Rs 19 lakh for the Indian car market.