Skoda Yeti prices and specs announced

Fifth Gear  Monday 20 July 2009

Skoda has announced prices and specifications for its new Yeti crossover range.

The Yeti will be available in four trim levels – E, S, SE and Elegance – and with a choice of five engines. The two petrol engines are 1.2-litre TSI 105bhp (available with front-wheel drive only) and 1.8 TSI 160bhp units, with three versions of the 2.0-litre TDI diesel unit – with power ratings of 110bhp, 140bhp and 170bhp – all of which are available with four-wheel drive.

Base Yeti E models, starting from £13,750, will be available in front-wheel drive only with either the 1.2 TSI 105 petrol engine (with optional DSG transmission) or 2.0-litre TDI 110. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, remote central locking, driver and passenger front side and curtain airbags, sound system with single CD player, 16-inch wheels and front electric windows as standard.

Yeti S models will start from £14,250 and add 16-inch alloy wheels, front fog lights, rear electric windows and driver’s knee airbag. Yeti SE models, priced from £15,650, add dual-zone air conditioning, cruise control, integrated touchscreen 6-CD player, rear parking sensors, and 17-inch alloy wheels.

Elegance models will start from £17,600, rising to £22,100 when powered by the range-topping 2.0-litre TDI 170 CR with all-wheel drive. Available with the full choice of engines, equipment includes ESP, heated front seats, bi-xenon headlights, rain-sensitive wipers and full leather interior.

The Yeti goes on sale from September 17.