Skoda Yeti Up for Orders

Skoda has just announced that its new Yeti crossover vehicle is now available for orders, six weeks before the official sales debut on September 2009. The Czech manufacturer said that most trims have been granted very low insurance ratings, with the Yeti E entry level version receiving the 3E rating. The S line received the same score while the SE was awarded 4E.

"As the manufacturer of happy drivers it’s important that we secure low insurance ratings to contribute to lower insurance premiums for our customers. Our low insurance ratings, combined with great prices and Škoda’s legendary high levels of specification, means that Yeti will be an attractive option for UK family drivers who are looking to get great value for money from their car purchase," Warren Richards, Product Marketing Manager at Skoda UK, said.

The Yeti is offered with a choice of two petrol engines and three diesels, as it follows: a 1.2-liter gasoline option generating 105 horsepower (available for E, S, SE and Elegance trims), a 1.8-liter TSI petrol unit rolling out 160 hp (SE 4x4 and Elegance 4x4), a 2.0-liter TDI 110 bhp (E, S, S 4x4, SE, SE 4x4, Elegance and Elegance 4x4), 2.0-liter TDI 140 bhp (SE 4x4 and Elegance 4x4) and 2.0-liter (Elegance 4x4).

Pricing for the Yeti starts at 13,750 pounds (16,000 euros).

"Yeti is a true crossover vehicle that combines the strengths of a traditional 4×4 with the practicality and low running costs of a hatchback. Adding the practicality of frugal fuel consumption and low emissions to Škoda’s great value, pocket-friendly insurance ratings and family-friendly touches – it’s clear why Škoda is the manufacturer of happy drivers," Skoda said emphasizing that Yeti could be used by any category of buyers.