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I hate the Monte Carlo line from Skoda. It could have been a way for the Fabia to keep a 1.4 turbo under the hood. But no, you can have it with every crappy engine making 60-something horsepower.
Likewise, I don't really understand why the Yeti Monte Carlo exists, but it's probably because people like red paint with black wheels. And now, you can have this one with crappy engines, too.
I was checking if the new 1.0 TSI engine was being used by any other Skoda model besides the Octavia (it's not). And I found the Monte Carlo version of the Yeti got way cheaper than it used to be.
The reason is that you can order it with a 1.2-liter TSI petrol engine making 110 hp, the same one that was in the Octavia. It's available as an FWD crossover with either a manual or a 7-speed DSG automatic.
But wait, there's more! The basic engine for the Yeti used to be a 1.6 TDI with 105 hp. It's gone, replaced by the 2.0 TDI you can buy on the Beetle and the Scirocco. Reduced to making 110 PS and 250 Nm of torque, it's hardly a tribute to German/Czech engineering. Want the spec? Of course you do. With this underpowered TDI, the Yeti takes 11.7 seconds and has a top speed of 180 km/h.
Moving over to the design side of things, the compact SUV is fitted with larger, black 17-inch aluminum wheels, black pillars and roof rail. Interior details are similar, but there are a few extras such as race style stainless steel pedals and red stitching for the floor mats. The crossover can be had in seven colors - Corrida Red, Magic Black, Candy White, Laser White, Moon White, Metal Grey, and Brilliant Silver.
In Germany, the Yeti Monte Carlo now starts at €24,990 with a 1.2 TSI and a stick, or €27,790 with the 110 PS diesel. It's also available in Britain. Prices there start from £19,700 for the 1.2, while the auto costs £1,100 extra. The diesel is priced at £21,045.
I was checking if the new 1.0 TSI engine was being used by any other Skoda model besides the Octavia (it's not). And I found the Monte Carlo version of the Yeti got way cheaper than it used to be.
The reason is that you can order it with a 1.2-liter TSI petrol engine making 110 hp, the same one that was in the Octavia. It's available as an FWD crossover with either a manual or a 7-speed DSG automatic.
But wait, there's more! The basic engine for the Yeti used to be a 1.6 TDI with 105 hp. It's gone, replaced by the 2.0 TDI you can buy on the Beetle and the Scirocco. Reduced to making 110 PS and 250 Nm of torque, it's hardly a tribute to German/Czech engineering. Want the spec? Of course you do. With this underpowered TDI, the Yeti takes 11.7 seconds and has a top speed of 180 km/h.
Moving over to the design side of things, the compact SUV is fitted with larger, black 17-inch aluminum wheels, black pillars and roof rail. Interior details are similar, but there are a few extras such as race style stainless steel pedals and red stitching for the floor mats. The crossover can be had in seven colors - Corrida Red, Magic Black, Candy White, Laser White, Moon White, Metal Grey, and Brilliant Silver.
In Germany, the Yeti Monte Carlo now starts at €24,990 with a 1.2 TSI and a stick, or €27,790 with the 110 PS diesel. It's also available in Britain. Prices there start from £19,700 for the 1.2, while the auto costs £1,100 extra. The diesel is priced at £21,045.
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