List of articles tagged: Skoda Yeti

Skoda India has launched the 4x2 for the Skoda Yeti. The 4x2 version gets the same 2.0-litre common rail engine, but the power output has been reduced to 110bhp from 140bhp, and even the gearbox has been changed to a 5-speed manual from a 6-speeder. The ARAI claimed mileage for the Yeti 4x2 is 17.72kmpl. 

Skoda has renamed the variants across its model range. Earlier, the versions offered on the Fabia, Laura and Yeti began with Classic, Ambiente and Elegance. Skoda has now renamed them to Active, Ambition and Elegance.  

Škoda Auto India flagged off day one of the Yeti performance drive, the first of its kind in Mumbai. The first day of the drive drew enormous response from the customers giving them a unique opportunity to experience the features of the award winning Škoda Yeti. A ride through the five point obstacle course demonstrated the ease with which the Škoda Yeti took on challenging terrains.

When we had first driven the Yeti in September last year, the company had mentioned of introducing a DSG variant this year. So, we can expect the DSG 'box this year. Apart from this, the company now plans to introduce a less powerful 2.0-litre 110bhp Yeti as well by the year of 2012. 

The Škoda Yeti took the ‘Car of the Year’ title at the first ever Honest John awards. The popular and fuel-efficient model initially won the top honour in the Crossover category to make it eligible for the big prize… and then won that as well.

SkodaAuto India announced a sales growth of 39.17% for the month of February, 2011with the sale of 2512 units as against 1805 units in February 2010. The Yeti and the Fabia spearheaded the company's growth in the country.

Škoda Auto India launched the Škoda Yeti ‘Right of Way Expedition’ Calendar. Celebrated National Geographic Photographer Steve Winter launched the calendar in the presence of participants from the Expedition.

In 2010, Å koda Auto achieved the best sales result in the history of the company. With 762,600 sold vehicles (2009: 684,200), the brand increased its sales 11.5 %. Prof. Dr. h.c. Winfried Vahland, the chairman of the board of Å koda Auto said, "In 2010, Å koda has given an outstanding performance. In almost all markets, we have had significant growth and increased our market shares. Again, our sales have risen at a double-digit pace."

ŠkodaAuto India was awarded the ‘SUV of the year’ by CNBC Overdrive and ‘Car of the year’ by Top Gear magazine for the recently launched Škoda Yeti(read road test).  This is the 3rd consecutive award that the Škoda Yeti has bagged. It had recently been awarded the ‘SUV of the Year’ accolade by Economic Times Zigwheels.

ŠkodaAuto India announced that its sales grew by 38% in the year 2010 as opposed to that in 2009. ŠkodaAuto India’s total sales for year 2010 stood at an impressive 20,166 units. The company’s sales performance was encouraging in the last month of the year as well with total sales of 2617 units and a growth of 135% over the same period last year. The introduction of the new Škoda Fabia (read road test) and Škoda Yeti(read road test) were the main highlights of the year 2010 for Škoda Auto India.