After the grand success of Laura, Octavia and Fabia, Morang Auto Works (MAW) - the authorized distributor for Skoda vehicles -- is all set to launch yet another vehicle from Skoda´s stable. Yeti - an international bestseller SUV by Skoda - will hit the Nepali roads soon. [break]
"The new Škoda Yeti is extraordinarily spacious and equipped with top technology. It will be in our showrooms by the end of April," says Pranavesh J Pradhan, the chief manager-corporate marketing at MAW.
Skoda Yeti, launched in India during Auto Expo 2010 in January, is already a popular SUV there. Yeti was also awarded the Car of the Year 2010 in Czech Republic by Czech Motoring Journalist Club.
The Czech automaker is known for its obsession for quality and premium cars. It managed to sell about 684,300 cars in 2009.
The Yeti is available in 13 different colors -- Candy White, Corrida Red, Brilliant Silver, Rosso Brunello, Aqua Blue, Anthracite Grey, Black Magic Pearl, Platin Grey, Storm Blue, Cappuccino Beige, Pacific Blue, Mato Brown and Amazonia Green. It has four-wheel drive of the 4th generation Haldex system which sends 90 percent power to the front wheels.
If the control unit detects the speed difference at the rear and front axles, the system transfers nearly 90 percent of torque to the rear portion. Incorporated with a restricted slip differential, the drive may be distributed from the either side wheels to offer a firm grip to the Yeti.
Yeti features a button which can switch the car´s EDL, ABS and traction control to the off-road settings. The response of the accelerator is decreased and you have low amount of slip while driving on loose surfaces. You also have a control system for ´hill descent´ and ´hill start assistance´ which will apply automatic brakes to maintain a constant speed downhill.
Another important feature in the SUV is the safety factor. It has seven airbags - three for the protection of the driver, two for the passengers on the front seat and two for passengers on rear seats. The airbag at the dash-board can be deactivated if a child is seating on the front seat.
The additional features in the Yeti are the electrically controlled two-part panoramic sun roof and flat underbody protection.
"People have to pay extra to add a sunroof in many other cars available. But there already is a sunroof in Yeti," Pradhan says.
The all new 1800 cc SUV from one of the finest automobile manufacturer in Europe is priced Rs 5.5 million in the local market.
Skoda Yeti
Rs 5,500,000
Displacement: 1800 cc
Ground Clearance: 180 mm
Mileage: 8-10 km per liter (city drive), 12 km per liter (highway)
Seating Capacity: 5
Tank Capacity: 60 liters
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