It is one of the best compact crossovers currently on sale and now the Skoda Yeti has more equipment and two new models added to the range.
Skoda Yeti range gets new SE Drive and SE L models.
Based on the SE L model, the SE Drive delivers more equipment worth £2300 for a premium of £935, while the SE L Drive delivers equipment worth nearly £1900 for a £750 premium.
There is already an impressive specification for the Yeti SE includes cruise control, parking sensors and dual zone climate control while the SE Drive brings satnav, D a beam radio, heated windscreen and front seats and an auto dimming rear view mirror.
Owners of the Skoda Yeti SE L Drive
Potential owners of the Skoda Yeti SE L Drive will find their models come with the above kit list and having leather upholstery, silver roof rails, larger alloy wheels, LED rear lights and bi-xenon headlights added to the list.
Engine choice for the new models include one petrol and two diesel variants; the 1.2 L TSI petrol unit delivers 110 PS and is mated to either a six-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual box.
For those who want diesel power, the 2 L TDI engine also delivers 110 PS and when mated to the manual gearbox has the option of all-wheel drive.
There’s a more powerful version of the same engine producing 150 PS which has all-wheel-drive fitted as standard.
Skoda Yeti has been a sales success for the carmaker
The Skoda Yeti has been a sales success for the carmaker and since its launch its been hugely popular though 2016 was its best year yet for sales with more than 13,600 owners getting behind the wheel.
The most recent update took place in 2014 which brought in some exterior design tweaks, and upgraded interior and enhanced equipment levels though it’s for the Yeti’s on-road performance that has really one it fans.
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Prices for the Skoda Yeti start at £20,095 for the 1.2 litre TSI SE Drive and rise to £27,140 for the 2.0 litre TDI SE L Drive with the firm’s automatic gearbox.