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Stuck in the Snow?… Time to get a Yeti

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Škoda’s Yeti makes light work of wintry conditions
Snowy conditions reveal an upsurge in Yeti spottings as the furry character loves playing in the snow
As bookies slash the odds on January 2010 being the coldest on record, thousands of motorists face the daily danger of driving unsuitable cars, leaving them stuck in snow and struggling on the ice. If only they had bought a Škoda Yeti…

With all the benefits of a 4×4 vehicle combined with the practicality of a family hatchback, Škoda Yeti has been making light work of the UK’s treacherous weather conditions thanks to its ability to tackle rough terrain and wintry conditions.

Robert Hazelwood, Škoda UK Director explains: “No one could have expected the snowy conditions we have experienced so far this year and with more forecast until the end of January, having suitable transport to get around is essential. The Škoda Yeti is a versatile family car no matter what the weather.”

The Yeti combines safety, comfort and bold styling in a car that drivers and their families will love to own. It is available in front-wheel or four-wheel drive, in a choice of five diesel or petrol engines and four trim levels.

Equipment levels are high across the range with electric front windows and CD player, air conditioning, six airbags and Škoda’s hugely practical Varioflex seating standard on all models. Add the practicality of frugal fuel consumption and low emissions to Škoda’s great value and family-friendly touches, and it’s clear why the Yeti is the car of choice all year round.

Despite the misery that the winter weather is causing on roads across the country, families still managed to enjoy some good old fashioned fun in the snow over the weekend. During a snowball fight, one family were joined by a surprise playmate as the rarely seen furry Yeti frolicked in the snow with them, throwing snowballs and making snow angels.

The Škoda Yeti is priced from £13,990 and was named ‘Family Car of the Year 2009’ in the Top Gear Awards.

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Škoda Yeti goes on sale in the UK

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  • On sale from 17 September
  • A true crossover, available in front-wheel or four-wheel drive
  • Prices start from £13,725
  • Monthly rates from £189 through Škoda Finance
  • Five stars in Euro NCAP

The new Škoda Yeti will go on sale on Thursday 17 September at Škoda retailers across the UK.  Starting at just £13,725, Yeti is the newest addition to the growing range of Škoda vehicles.

Combining all the rugged strengths of a traditional 4×4 with the practicality and running costs of a hatchback, Yeti is a true crossover vehicle. It is available in front-wheel or four-wheel drive, in a choice of five diesel or petrol engines and four trim levels.

Equipment levels are high across the range with electric front windows and CD player, air conditioning, six airbags and Škoda’s hugely practical Varioflex seating standard on all models.

Yeti also features a number of exciting technologies designed to make life on board Yeti even more rewarding. These include park assist, an electrically opening panoramic sunroof, an off-road button and touch screen displays that incorporate Bluetooth, all available as options.

The four-wheel drive versions are underpinned by fourth-generation Haldex clutch that directs torque to the wheels that need it most, ensuring grip in even the poorest conditions.

Yeti received five stars in recent EuroNCAP testing, with its result hailed as one of the best vehicles tested so far. “Škoda has shown that it provides an equal degree of protection for passengers of all sizes, sitting in various positions (in all seats),” says the Euro NCAP assessment report.

Škoda Finance is offering Yeti for monthly rates as low as £189 through Solutions, the personal contract plan from Skoda Finance.

All in all, Yeti is another great car from Škoda, the manufacturer of happy drivers.

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Yeti Finds Its Škoda Soul Mate

Skoda Yeti Find Soul Mate

Skoda Yeti Find Soul Mate

  • Furry beast united with car of same name
  • Škoda offering reward to Yeti spotters
  • New crossover vehicle will be won by one lucky Yeti spotter

Škoda has finally tracked down the furry Yeti beast spotted across the UK in recent weeks.  With the help of thousands of Yeti spotters, Škoda has found the furry but friendly beast and re-united him with his favourite car and namesake.

The trail of evidence that helped in tracking Yeti down can be found on www.yetispotting.com, as well as on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.  These sites have helped keep members of the public, and Škoda, aware of the furry Yeti’s location over the summer.

Škoda is so happy with the outcome that it is offering a huge reward to Yeti spotters – the chance to win a Škoda Yeti vehicle of their own.  Over the weekend of 12-13 September, one lucky person will win a new Škoda Yeti, just by spotting the car in one of the UK’s major family attractions.  Clues to help people find the Yeti’s location can be found at www.yetispotting.com and on local radio in major UK cities.

Yeti Spotters will be impressed with great prices and Škoda’s legendary high levels of specification.  Combining the strengths of a traditional 4×4 with the practicality and low running costs of a hatchback, Yeti is a true crossover that will provide the best value in its class.

Those who spot Yeti can enter a prize draw to win a brand new Yeti, along with family passes to local attractions for runners up.

The Škoda 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 £13,725, is available in front-wheel drive, with either a 1.2 TSI or the 2.0 TDI CR 110bhp diesel engine. 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” steel wheels; and front electric windows.

Yeti S, starting from £14,225, is available with either two- or four-wheel drive with a choice of two engines starting with the 1.2 TSI 105bhp, available with DSG or manual transmission.  Yeti S adds 16” alloy wheels; front fog lights; rear electric windows; and driver’s knee airbag to the Yeti E specification.

Yeti SE starts at £15,625 and is also available in either two- 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; touchscreen 6-CD player; acoustic rear parking sensors; and 17” alloy wheels.

The top-of-the-range Yeti Elegance starts at £17,575 and is available with a choice of five engines – including the 2.0 TDI CR 170 bhp 4×4. Additional equipment over Yeti SE includes off-road button with the 4×4 transmission; ESP; heated front seats; bi-xenon headlights with cornering function; full leather upholstery; and rain sensor windscreen wipers.

Yeti breaks cover on 17 September and 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 Škoda’s great value and family-friendly touches and it’s clear why Škoda is the manufacturer of happy drivers.

For more information on how to win a Škoda Yeti, go to www.yetispotting.com or follow Yeti on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Euro NCAP: Five Stars and Best Marks for Škoda Yeti

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Skoda Yeti

The best marks for safety for the Škoda Yeti: in the new, toughened crash test performed by Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme), Škoda’s compact SUV has achieved the highest rating – five stars. Besides adult occupant protection, the overall result reflects the vehicle’s excellent child occupant and pedestrian protection parameters.

The Yeti’s top-class safety test results include those of a “whiplash test”, a new category established this year to assess the stability of the seats and the degree of protection of the occupants from cervical spine injuries in rear impacts. The Yeti’s result is one of the best of all the vehicles tested so far. “Škoda has shown that it provides an equal degree of protection for passengers of all sizes, sitting in various positions (in all seats),” says the Euro NCAP assessment report.

“The result shows our commitment to safety aspects at the development stage that also includes seat geometry tests and the strength of the applied materials. We test various seat settings and work hard to improve the properties of the entire system. To ensure maximum possible protection, the system must be in perfect harmony. We use state-of-the-art technology and test methods, as safety is one of the key aspects in developing new Škoda vehicles,” says Dr. Eckhard Scholz, Škoda Auto BOD member responsible for technological development.

In its assessment report, Euro NCAP mainly appreciates the degree of protection provided by the knee airbag (available as standard in Germany). The Yeti can be fitted with as many as nine airbags. Thanks to the stable body structure made of high-strength steel, this compact SUV has received excellent 92 percent in the occupant protection category and, thanks to optimum protection provided by airbags, the maximum possible number of points in the side impact category.

Škoda engineers have put great emphasis on active safety in developing the Škoda Yeti. As required by Euro NCAP, the passenger airbag indicator light comes on when the airbag is deactivated. Upon starting the vehicle, an “Airbag On” display informs the driver that the airbag is activated. As a standard part of the vehicle’s equipment, the Škoda Yeti is fitted with the ISOFIX system for mounting child seats onto rear seats.

Besides occupant protection (especially child protection), pedestrian protection parameters are excellent, too. In this connection, the car has received the maximum number of points for the bumpers.

With the test results described above, the Yeti has proved to be one of the safest cars in the market.

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