Skoda Yeti facelift spied on Indian roads

Skoda had showcased the Outdoor version of the Yeti facelift at the 2014 Auto Expo earlier this year. Now the Czech manufacturer has started testing the crossover on Indian roads. A picture put up by Autocar India shows the vehicle on one of its test runs.

The Yeti’s front end has been tweaked to resemble other Skoda models like the current Octavia and Superb. It features new headlamps, wider grille, new bonnet and restyled bumper with rectangular fog lamps placed lower down and at its extreme ends. Viewed from the side, the Yeti appears unchanged. At the rear, the car gets new tail lamps and a reworked tailgate and bumper.

On the inside the car gets a new steering wheel, new dashboard trim and new seat fabric. Skoda could give the car features such as keyless entry and go, cruise control, rear view camera and electrically adjustable driver's seat.

The Yeti is expected to continue with the 2.0-litre TDI engine that we are familiar with. Like earlier, the car is expected to be offered in two configurations:

• 138 bhp, 320 Nm, 6-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive
• 108 bhp, 250 Nm, 5-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive

A 1.4-litre TSI petrol unit could also be offered sometime in the future.

The Skoda Yeti facelift is expected to be launched in India later this year.