2018 Skoda Yeti Facelift

The 2018 Skoda Yeti is going to be the second-generation SUV that is going to be built on the MQB platform. Efforts are going on full-fledged on the part of the Czech manufacturer to make the 2018 Skoda Yeti a far more accomplished car in all respect possible.

In the year 2013, the Yeti has received a major facelift. The Yeti has already established itself as a stupendous go-anywhere vehicle and the new 2018 Skoda Yeti is all set to carry that legacy forward.

2018 Skoda Yeti front

2018 Skoda Yeti – Comes with a Longer Wheelbase

The 2018 Skoda Yeti would not only be bigger in size than that of its predecessor but would also look far more premium. It would also be having an enhanced ground clearance and a longer wheelbase. The fundamental design of the vehicle is all the same though keeping the iconic theme of Yeti going. However, having said that, it would be based on the new language design of Skoda as seen on the new Superb Sedans and the new Octavia. A lot of research work is going on into the making of the styling and design of the car. The buzz going around is that the Skoda Yeti would have a lot of similarities with the Vision S. The front portion would be having a wide grille like the Superb.

It will also be featuring sleek headlamps with projectors and also LED DRLs quite akin to the Kodiak. Sculpted side panels and squared wheel arches would be providing the car with a rugged and bold look. The boxy looking rear hatch will get replaced making the vehicle look more modern and sleek. All in all, there would be plenty of elements present in the new model inspired and borrowed from Seat’s 20V20 Concept SUV. The model will be endowed with contemporary interior inspired by the present generation of Skoda cars. The quality and finish are surely expected to go up.

The Skoda Yeti will come with the most contemporary features like multifunction steering wheel, panoramic sunroof, large touchscreen audio system, ambient lighting reverse parking camera, push-button start, cruise control, etc.

2018 Skoda Yeti interior

2018 Skoda Yeti – Powertrain Variants

The upcoming Skoda Yeti will be equipped with a 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine leveraging 140 hp of power. This engine will also be having a hybrid version. The other engines will also be from the present VW line-up and will include a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder turbo petrol. Two diesel engines would be on offer too. One will be the 1.6-litre unit leveraging 120 hp and the other will be a 2.0-litre and180 hp.

Transmission options will include a six-speed manual gearbox and the dual clutch DSG automatic gearbox. It would be available in both diesel and petrol versions.

2018 Skoda Yeti rear

2018 Skoda Yeti – Release Date and Cost

The newest Skoda Yeti, in all likeliness, would be launched at the beginning of 2018. It would reach the European markets first before entering into other markets gradually. The 2018 Skoda Yeti indeed promises to offer a lot and the wait for it is not long either. We expect the price to be no less than $22.000.

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