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2010 Skoda Yeti UK Launch Review

July 2009
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The search may be nearly over, but the adventure is only just beginning. Prices for Å kodas newest " and fifth " model line, the Yeti, will start at just £13,750.

With great prices and Å kodas legendary high levels of specification, Yeti will provide the best value in its class when it breaks cover on 17 September. Combining the strengths of a traditional 4x4 with the practicality and low running costs of a hatchback, Yeti is a true crossover.

Yeti will be available in four trim levels, with a choice of five engines and either two- or four-wheel drive. DSG transmission will be available with the 1.2 TSI 105bhp petrol engine.

The entry-level Yeti E, starting at £13,750, is available in front-wheel drive, with either a 1.2 TSI or the 2.0 TDI CR 110bhp diesel engines. Yeti E includes items such as air conditioning; remote central locking; driver and passenger front side and curtain airbags; sound system with single CD player; 16 wheels; and front electric windows.

Yeti S, starting from £14,250, is available with either front- or four-wheel drive in a choice of four engines starting with the 1.2 TSI 105bhp which is available with DSG or manual transmission.

Yeti S adds 16 alloy wheels; front fog lights; rear electric windows; and drivers knee airbag to the Yeti E specification.

Yeti SE starts at £15,650 and is also available in either front- or four-wheel drive. The engine choices range from the 1.2 TSI 105bhp to the 2.0 TDI CR 140bhp. Equipment over

Yeti S includes dual"zone air conditioning; cruise control; integrated touchscreen 6-CD player; acoustic rear parking sensors; and 17 alloy wheels.

The top-of-the-range Yeti Elegance starts at £17,600 and is available with a choice of five engines " including the 2.0 TDI CR 170 bhp 4x4. Additional equipment over Yeti SE includes off-road button with the 4x4 transmission; ESP; heated front seat; bi-xenon headlights with cornering function; full leather upholstery; and rain sensor windscreen wipers.

Yeti combines safety, comfort and bold styling in a car that drivers and their families will love to own. Add the practicality of frugal fuel consumption and low emissions to Å kodas great value and family-friendly touches and its clear why Å koda is the manufacturer of happy drivers.

The following section gives details of key specification items that are standard on each of the trims:

Safety
Driver, passenger front, side and curtain airbags
Passenger airbag with switch-off function
Rear disc brakes
Alarm system with interior monitoring and back-up horn

Function
Height and reach adjustable four spoke steering wheel
Halogen projector headlights with DE-module

Equipment
Varioflex seating
Black roof rails
Tyre repair set (compressor 12 V + bottle with the adhesive filling)
Front electric windows
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors

Comfort
Remote central locking (with 2 keys)
Manual air conditioning with automatic regulation
Height-adjustable driver and passenger seat
Radio Stream - 2 DIN with integrated single CD player

Design
16" 'Rif' steel wheels 7Jx16
Black door mirrors and door handles
Black protective side mouldings
Decorative 'Graphite' inserts on dashboard

Comfort
4-spoke multi-functional leather steering wheel for radio
Dual-zone air conditioning
Cruise control
Additional 4 loudspeakers rear
Radio Bolero " 2 DIN with integrated CD changer (6 CD), can play MP3 recordings
Acoustic rear parking sensors

Design
17" 'Dolomite' alloy wheels 7J×17''
Body coloured door mirrors and door handles
Small leather package (steering wheel, gearshift lever, hand brake grip)
Equipment - Elegance (over and above SE)

Safety
ESP incl. ABS+EBD+EBC+ASR+EDL+HBA+DSR+ESBS (standard for 4×4)
Off road button (4×4 only)
Hill hold control (only with ESP, standard for 1.2 105bhp DSG)
Front fog lights with Corner function

Function
Integrated headlight washers
Bi-xenon headlights with cornering function and dynamic angle control
Light assistant (Coming home, leaving home, tunnel light, day light running lights)

Equipment
Boarding spots integrated to door mirrors
Rain sensor and auto-dimming rear view mirror

Comfort
4-spoke multi-functional leather steering wheel for radio and telephone
Telephone pre-installation GSM II with Bluetooth
Double lumbar supports (front)
Heated front seats

Design
17" 'Spitzberg' polished alloy wheels 7J×17''
Full leather upholstery
Decorative 'Cosmic' inserts on dashboard

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