Skoda Yeti Maxi

Date of publication: 2010-06-09 10:08:25

According to German media reports, Skoda Auto is reportedly considering a move to launch a stretched version of the Yeti SUV. Compact SUV models current make up one of the most popular market segments in Europe.

By Rafal Zaglewski

According to German media reports, Skoda Auto is reportedly considering a move to launch a stretched version of the Yeti SUV. The newcomer may debut in 2012 when the Czech carmaker is due to rework the entire range.

Compared with the regular Yeti, which is 4,223mm long, the additional model could be some 30cm longer.

If Skoda gives the scheme the green light, it could follow in the footsteps of Nissan, which first launched the popular Nissan SUV, followed by the stretched version, called the Qashqai +2.

http://www.samar.pl/__/__la/en/__ac/sec,4/new/58163/__Skoda-Yeti-Maxi.html

Sounds a bit like the Skoda Bigfoot reported here: http://www.eurocarblog.com/post/3163/skoda-yeti-becomes-skoda-bigfoot-rendering-of-new-7-seat-suv.

There is a market for 7 seat SUVs, and Skoda can't compete there yet, so yes it seems like a good idea. (It would also solve the problems of the Yeti's restricted boot space.)

Chris

Sounds a bit like the Skoda Bigfoot reported here: http://www.eurocarblog.com/post/3163/skoda-yeti-becomes-skoda-bigfoot-rendering-of-new-7-seat-suv.

Chris

Nope, it's a Yeti Maxi... the Bigfoot is another league... will send some pics of Yeti Maxi ...

Edited 21 July, 201015 yr by cackok

Here are some pics ...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4816551392_b168023a83_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4816551848_881e77e26c_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4815927497_443f334538_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/4815928047_852e658352_b.jpg

I must admit I'm impressed by Skoda's homework :yes:

I would like to see a bigger Skoda SUV (Touraeg sized) but I'm not sure stretching the Yeti is going to look that good. The proportions of the current model are just right.