Skoda Yeti

Skoda India is the fully owned subsidy of the multinational Czech luxury car maker Skoda Auto. The Indian auxiliary has quite a few different models in the country’s car market since a long time now, which are doing impressive business for them. The company has always been striving hard to give the Indian populace their best cars in the most competitive price they can afford. One such formidable and well built SUV in their model line-up is the SUV, Skoda Yeti. There are a couple of options in this variant and also in the driving modes of this SUV. There is a front wheel drive option along with an all wheel drive option as well for the customers to choose from. The Skoda Yeti is a premium SUV and has been fitted with some awe inspiring comfort and safety features in it. This muscular SUV, Skoda Yeti was launched in November, 2011 and has been doing notable sales since then in the country. Some of the most remarkable and striking features fitted in this SUV are alloy wheels, roof rails, fog lamps, ABS with EBD, air bags, remote locking, front and rear arm rests for added comfort for the passengers, music system with eight speakers to enhance the in-cabin entertainment quotient and a long list of many other such amazing features. Skoda Auto has equipped this magnificent SUV with a highly developed diesel engine, which delivers class leading performance. This remarkable drive train has a lot of versatility along with notable SUV technologies, which makes it very easily manageable. The insides are tastefully done up and have lots of space for the passengers to be relaxed and in a comfortable position, even on long drives. The company has equipped this SUV with a power packed 2.0-litre diesel mill. This engine can displace 1968cc and has 4 cylinders with 16 valves, a DOHC (dual overhead cam shaft) and is mounted transversely in front. This engine is easily able to generate 108.5bhp at 4200rpm in combination with a peak torque yield of 250Nm at 1500-2500rpm for the two wheel drive variant. While the more powerful all wheel drive version can produce an outstanding 138.1bhp at 4200rpm along with a maximum torque yield of 320Nm at 1750-2500rpm, which is quite impressive.

Skoda Yeti Diesel Models

• Skoda Yeti Active 4X2
  This is also the two wheel drive model of Skoda Yeti with same engine as Skoda Yeti Active mated to 5 speed manual transmission. It comes with automatically dimming interior rear view mirror, Rear Parktronic sensor with speaker and a display on central infotainment system. It has got lumber support for front seats, leather upholstery, automatic front wiper with rain sensor and storage compartment under front passenger seat.
• Skoda Yeti Ambition 4X2
• Skoda Yeti Ambition 4X4
  This is the base variant of the SUV that is packed with alloy wheels, chrome package, front fog lamps, manual AC, Skoda swing audio player, dual front airbags, and more or less all the higher end variant's handling, comfort and safety features.
• Skoda Yeti Elegance
  This top end variant features additions over the base one such as corner function with front fog lamps, automatic dimming external rear view mirrors, off-road assistant with Hill Decent control, front and rear parking distance control, side airbags at front and curtain head airbags at front and rear, Skoda audio player with 6.5 inch LCD TFT colour display and touch screen control, integrated 6 CD changer with 8 speakers and SD/MMC data card reader, dual zone Climatronic automatic AC, personal comfort settings, boarding spot lamps, Maxi-DOT- large pixel display of multi functional data and warning messages, etc.

  Skoda Yeti Mileage

  
  The company has equipped this awe inspiring Skoda Yeti SUV with a power packed diesel engine, which is capable delivering an impressive fuel economy. This 2.0-litre mill is a turbocharged diesel engine with self aligning blades. It is an in-line configuration engine with a liquid cooling system, has a turbocharger along with a high pressure direct injection system. This fuel supply system helps the SUV to generate a reasonably good mileage in the range of 14.3 kmpl when driven on the city roads and about 17.70 kmpl, when on the highways, which is rather good.
  
   
  

  Power of Skoda Yeti

  
  The Skoda Yeti is being offered with a 4x2 and also in an all wheel drive option, which is slightly more powerful than the other. The engine is the same 2.0-litre diesel mill with has the ability to displace 1968cc. However, the 4x2 variant derives close to 108.5bhp at 4200rpm in combination with a peak torque output of 250Nm at 1500 - 2500rpm, which is quite good. On the other hand, the more commanding all wheel drive variant has the capacity to churn out an outstanding 138.1bhp at 4200rpm along with a maximum torque yield of 320Nm at 1750 – 2500rpm, which is quite impressive.
  

  Acceleration & Pick-Up

  
  The 2.0-litre diesel engine under the hood of this Skoda Yeti SUV is rather commanding and generates a splendid performance. This diesel mill has been equipped with 4 cylinders along with 16 valves and also has a DOHC (dual overhead cam shaft) along with a high pressure direct injection fuel supply system, which aids in incredible acceleration along with excellent pick-up. The 4x2 variant of this Skoda Yeti can attain a top speed in the range of 165 to 170 kmph, which is quite good. This 2.0-litre diesel mill can propel this two wheel drive variant from 0-100 kmph in just a little more than 10 seconds. On the other hand, the power packed all wheel drive version of this SUV takes slightly under 10 seconds to cross the 100 kmph barrier from a standstill. Whereas, this variant can attain a top speed of close to 190 kmph, which is rather impressive.
  

  Skoda Yeti Exteriors

  
  The outsides of this elegant yet sturdy looking SUV, Skoda Yeti are neatly designed and it shows that the designers of the company have put in a lot of effort to develop this amazing design. Going by its name, it seems that this SUV has been designed for some off road adventure, but at the same time it is also a life style vehicle, which is very good and easily manageable on the city roads as well. The frontage of this SUV has a bold and aggressive look with a newly styled front radiator grille and a neat bonnet. This stylish front grille has some amounts of chrome treatment and also has the company’s logo embedded in it. This grille is surrounded by a couple of round shaped lamps on both the sides, in which there are a pair of head lamps and a 2 of fog lamps as well. The side profile has some significant features such as body coloured outside rear view mirrors, which have been integrated with side turn indicators. The bold and pronounced wheel arches have been fitted with a modish set of 16-inch alloy wheels of size 7.0 J x 16, which have been affixed with tubeless radials of size 215/60 R16. The front as well as rear bumpers have brush guards in silver finish, while the stylish roof rails in silver colour along with the body coloured door handles add to the beauty of this well built SUV. The rear end gets a large windscreen that has a wash and wiper along with a defogger as well. This SUV, Skoda Yeti has twin pipe tail exhausts that add to the sportiness of the vehicle. The tail lamp cluster is bright and has been designed neatly to fit in with the exteriors. There is black cladding in the lower portion of this SUV, which helps the body panels from any accidental scratches. Overall, this SUV has all the qualities of a perfect adventure vehicle along with being well dressed even for the city life on a daily basis.
  
  Exterior Measurements
   
  The overall dimensions of this sturdy SUV are very roomy and have lots of space for the occupants. The total length of this SUV is about 4223mm along with an overall width of 1691mm, which also includes the protruding external wing mirrors. Then this SUV, Skoda Yeti has a spacious wheel base of 2578mm, which is very comfortable for all the occupants and gives them ample leg room along with apt head and shoulder space for an effortless driving experience. This SUV also has a remarkable ground clearance of 180mm, which makes it easier to manoeuvre across any terrain in the country. The boot can accommodate 416 litres of baggage in the designated luggage compartment, while this can be increased to a whopping 1485 litres with the back seats folded forward. The boot has a couple of luggage restraint nets, which assist in holding the baggage together and safe. The 4x2 variant of this SUV has a big fuel tank of 55 litres, whereas the other all wheel driver version gets a 60 litre larger tank. This incredible Skoda Yeti has a minimum turning circle diameter of close to 10 meters as well.

• Skoda Yeti Interior

  
  The Interiors of this marvellous SUV, Skoda Yeti have been done up with élan. The company has put in some of the best in line features, which are positively going to give the occupants a luxuriant driving experience. To begin with, the seats of this SUV are very firm, but at the same time are immensely comfortable and neatly sculpted. The front driver as well as the side passenger seat can be height adjusted and customized along with offering lumbar support as well. All the interior surfaces have been done up with high quality material, which makes this SUV very elegant and up market. The dash board has a very soft feel to it and all the controls on it are very easy to use. There is quite a bit of chrome used in the interiors as well such as there is a chrome trim on the controls of the air conditioner as well as the infotainment unit. Then there is some chrome used on the steering wheel then the interior door handles also get a chrome finish. Along with these the air conditioner duct sliders as well as the locking button of the hand brake also gets some chrome treatment, which gives this SUV a well groomed look. The complete interior of this SUV, Skoda Yeti is done up with well designed Gobi sand interior, which has a two tone front padded dash board that has a silver alloy design on it. Along with the dash board even the central console has this silver alloy finish, while the door panels have the similar interior effect. There is a removable parcel shelf at the rear, while there are storage compartments in the side panels as well. There is storage in the front and rear doors as well along with some space to store things under the front passenger seat. There is a large storage box under the front centre arm rest with a cooling option. While the main glove box in the front has illumination along with a cooling option. Apart from all these, there are quite a number of other storage spaces as well in this massive SUV, Skoda Yeti.
  
  Interior Comfort
   
  The company has equipped this splendid SUV, Skoda Yeti with a very long inventory of comfort and convenient aspects. The list of these features comprises of height adjustable front seats with lumbar support adjustment as well, front centre arm rest for added comfort that can be adjusted in terms of length and height. This SUV also has rear seat centre arm rest with cup holders as well. The company has bestowed this Skoda Yeti trim with a Skoda music system that has a 6.5 inch LCD TFT based brilliant colourful touch screen along with an integrated six CD changer with 8 speakers, which also has an auxiliary input for other portable media players. The air conditioning unit is extremely powerful and is manually regulated along with adjustable rear AC vents, which are on the rear centre console and under the front seats. This AC unit has also been integrated with an odor as well as a pollen filter to keep the inside cabin fresh and odor less. The seats as well as the power steering wheel along with the gear shift rod and the hand brake lever are covered in premium leather upholstery. The external rear view mirrors are power adjustable from the inside adding to the comfort of the driver, while the steering wheel is adjustable, height and length wise. This SUV, Skoda Yeti also has a variable rear seat system (VarioFlex), a central infotainment system, a multifunction display that consists of travelling time, distance travelled, average speed, immediate and average consumption of fuel, travel distance before refuelling, service interval along with outside temperature display and a clock as well. There is also a gear change recommendation indicator, an intensity adjustment of the instrument cluster illumination (back light), automatic rain sensing front wipers and a host of other such features, which will simply astound the buyers.
   
  Interior Measurements
   
  This premium SUV, Skoda Yeti is rather spacious and offers all the passengers with apt comfort and space on the inside. This premium SUV has the ability to take in five passengers with ease and provide them with a roomy leg room along with a reasonable shoulder and head space, which will ensure a comfortable driving experience for all the occupants. With regards to the internal dimensions of this SUV, the Skoda Yeti offers a moderate headroom of 1034mm for the front passengers and about 1027mm for the rear seat occupants. This along with the elbow width of a roomy 1446mm for the front and close to 1437mm for the rear passengers, which is quite good even for a a taller person of six feet. The luggage compartment of this spacious SUV is about 416 liters, which can be increased to a massive storage area of 1485mm by simply folding down the rear seats (VarioFlex sear system), which is rather amazing. 

• Skoda Yeti Engine and Performance

  
  The company has given this impressive SUV with a power packed engine, which is capable of excellent performance. This 2.0-litre mill is a turbocharged diesel power train with self aligning blades. It is an In-line drive train with a liquid cooling system, has a turbocharger along with a high pressure direct injection fuel supply system. This engine can displace close to 1968cc and has four cylinders with sixteen valves, a dual overhead cam shaft (DOHC) and is mounted traverse in front. This commanding diesel motor is easily able to generate an influential 108.5bhp at 4200rpm in combination with a peak torque yield of 250Nm at 1500 – 2500rpm for the two wheel drive variant. While the more powerful all wheel drive version can produce an outstanding 138.1bhp at 4200rpm along with a maximum torque yield of 320Nm at 1750 – 2500rpm, which is quite impressive. The company claims that this SUV, Skoda Yeti can generate a healthy mileage of 17.72 kmpl, when driven under standard driving conditions. This variant is a front wheel drive and has been cleverly coupled with a fully synchronized five speed manual transmission gear box with efficient gear shifts. 

• Stereo & Accessories in Skoda Yeti

  
  This is one of the most premium and sophisticated SUV in the country. The company has also given it quite a long list of advanced and highly developed comfort and safety aspects, which will certainly entice the customers into buying it. This SUV has also been bestowed with a powerful and advanced audio unit, which will further enhance the in-cabin ambiance of this vehicle and make the drive more comfortable and relaxing. The 4x2 variant has been equipped with a Skoda Swing audio player. While the other all wheel drive variant has been fitted with a sophisticated Skoda music system that has a 6.5 inch LCD TFT based brilliant colourful touch screen along with an integrated six CD changer with 8 speakers, which also has an auxiliary input for other portable media players. This high end version also has steering mounted audio controls, which make the handling of this audio system quite simpler for the driver.
  
   
  

  Wheels

  
  The company has equipped the flared up yet neatly carved out wheel arches of this premium SUV with a classy set of alloy wheels. The bold and pronounced wheel arches have been fitted with a modish set of 16 inch alloy wheels of size 7.0 J x 16, which have been further affixed with robust tubeless radial tyres of size 215/60 R16, which have a superior road grip on any terrain. The 4x2 variant of this Skoda Yeti have been equipped with 'Moon' branded alloy rims, while the other all wheel drive version gets the modish 'Nevis' styled rims, which make the side profile look captivating. The company has also equipped all the variants of this Skoda Yeti SUV with a standard full spare wheel, which is fitted in the boot compartment and is a standard feature in all the trims.
  

  Braking & Handling

  
  This SUV, Skoda Yeti is massive and needs a very proficient braking system in combination with a robust suspension mechanism to keep it safe and steady on any road conditions. The company has taken good care of these crucial and significant aspects of this SUV. The robust suspension system for the front axle is a McPherson type mechanism with lower triangular links along with a torsion stabilizer. While the rear axle gets a multi element axle with a singular longitudinal and three transverse links and the torsion stabiliser as well. On the other hand, the braking system is very efficient and has disc brakes along with inner cooling with a single/piston floating caliper for the front tyres. The rear tyres get disc brakes for enhanced braking on any kind of road conditions. Apart from these, the company has also equipped this SUV with some of the advanced and highly developed mechanisms such as an anti lock braking system with an electronic brake force distribution along with the advanced mechanical brake assistant. Then there is electronic stability program to enhance the stableness of this SUV. Along with these, there are quite a few other features as well, which enhance the braking as well as the stability of this marvellous SUV.
  

  Handling & Safety

  
  The company has equipped this SUV, Skoda Yeti with a long list of safety features, which enhance its worth and keep the passengers as well as the vehicle safe. These remarkable safety features comprise of automatically dimming internal rear view mirror, front and rear fog lamps, rear wind shield wash, wipe and a defogger with timer, ABS with EBD and Hydraulic brake assistant with MBA, anti slip regulation with traction control, an EDL (electronic differential lock) with ESP. then there are park-tronic sensors at the rear end with speakers, which make the parking of this massive SUV simpler. This SUV also has the highly developed an off road assistant along with an hill descent control to make the handling of this SUV simpler on the hills and high altitude areas. The company has also equipped this Skoda Yeti with dual front air bags along with side air bags at the front side along with curtain air bags at the front side as well as the rear that will enhance the protection level of the passengers, active front head restraints, a couple of Isofix child seat preparations on the outer rear seats. Then there is the protective cover for the engine,, the transmission as well as the undercarriage to enhance the safety quotient. This SUV also has protective cover for the rear suspension arms, fuel supply cut-off in case of an accident, engine immobilizer with a floating code system and a security code for the infotainment system, remote central locking of doors and the boot lid along with remote opening and closing of all the windows as well.
• Model – Skoda Yeti (Diesel)
  Variant – 4x4 Elegance
  Year of registration – Oct 2010
  Color – Mato Brown (Bronze Brown)
  Kms Reading when received – 17781kms
  KMS Driven By Us – 870kms
  Overall Efficiency Achieved – 13.5kmpl (in mixed conditions)
  Maintenance Cost – Roof Antenna
  Faults – None
  
  There is nothing terrifying in this the 5door compact SUV from Skoda as compared to the monster Yeti from the Himalayas.  The Skoda Yeti has a rugged yet gentle look. The prevalence of straight lines on its body panels are complimented by the subtle curves all around that make a mix of a boxy yet sweet looking part car part off roader.  Our Skoda Yeti was left with us nearly a month ago, so we've had good enough time now to get under its groove and get you its true character. We would speak on the exteriors of the Yeti in our initial report. Skoda has been on a high for a while with a few new launches and models. The   Yeti happens to be one of the first off roader from Skoda. The Yeti has been around for a while, launched in 2010 in India. The Yeti being a CKD exerts a lot of components from the overseas bins. The quality is remarkable on the outside. The build quality is flawless with highest quality of sheet metal being put in use. There are no panel gaps or rough edges on the Yetis body. The Yeti we driving has clocked nearly 18,000kms and as a true Skoda it shouts out quality with a capital Q. The door handles still have a feel of a brand new car and so do the doors when you open or shut them. The Skoda Yeti is easily a bold product that has a very practical, distinctive, reliable and high quality all-rounder. Skoda Yeti has a neat looking face with the unique high mounted round fog lamps and the Skoda family grill with vertical slats having chrome garnish around it gives a very distinctive and unseen face to the crossover. The sides appear like a giant tall full grown hatch back car with huge wheel arches, large glass area and blacked out A, B and C pillars using some high quality glossy plastics. A neat pair of roof rails makes the Yeti look taller than actually it is and also heightens the visual appeal sideways. The Skoda Yeti Elegance that we driving runs on Goodyear Excellence tyres with 215/60 R16 spec. These tyres are meant for off and on-road drive conditions. The ride quality and handling of a car also depends on the tyre and thread pattern to some extent and the Goodyear Excellence does a mighty good job on the Yeti. The seven spoke alloys on the Yeti as the variant name suggests (Elegance) look elegant. The rear is flat with a lid spoiler and centre mounted stop lamps making things looks good. The bumpers in the front and the rear are purposely left uncoloured basically because while off roading a lot of rocks and mud hits the bumpers that spoil the paint on them. The bumpers also have cosmetic scuff plates in silver in the front and the rear.  Nothing went wrong or needed attention in that time the Yeti has been here except for the roof radio antenna that was flicked away by some over enthusiast fan of the Yeti and we had to replace the antenna to tune back to our FM stations. There are things that we like and also a few things that are missed on our Yeti. The super solid build quality is what impresses us big time. Small things like the ease of passenger entry – egress thanks to the in proportion height of the Yeti is a big boon. The auto boot unlock using the car remote also helps when your hands are occupied and u can’t use the key to unlock the boot lid. The Skoda Yeti has a compact dimension that of just over 4.2 meters that makes manoeuvring and parking it in tight spots super easy, part of the credit also goes to the accurate park sensors in the front and rear. The large expanse of glass area all around makes the Yeti look larger and bolder in proportion. The wing mirrors are electrically adjustable but lack of auto folding mirrors does pinch you when you have to park the Yeti and manually fold the mirrors in tight parking’s.  All said and done the Skoda Yeti has a distinctive road presence that is very uncommon at least in India. The distinctive face of the Yeti makes it stand out among the other mini SUVs. Everything feel like built to lost for ages we forgot very easily that the car we driving had already done 18,000kms. My family loved the Skoda Yeti a lot and more of that in the next Yeti report. Rains would be hitting Mumbai soon and we would be driving around the monsoon in the Skoda Yeti. Watch-out for our detailed second report where you can read a lot on how the Skoda Yetis cabin feels to be in for nearly a month and also about the Yeti handling the Mumbai rains.