Yeti finds its Skoda soul mate

Skoda has finally tracked down the furry Yeti beast spotted across the UK in recent weeks. With the help of thousands of Yeti spotters, Skoda has found the furry but friendly beast and re-united him with his favourite car and namesake.

The trail of evidence that helped in tracking Yeti down can be found on yetispotting.com, as well as on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. These sites have helped keep members of the public, and Skoda, aware of the furry Yeti’s location over the summer.

Skoda is so happy with the outcome that it is offering a huge reward to Yeti spotters - the chance to win a Skoda Yeti vehicle of their own. Over the weekend of 12-13 September, one lucky person will win a new Skoda Yeti, just by spotting the car in one of the UK’s major family attractions. Clues to help people find the Yeti’s location can be found at yetispotting.com and on local radio in major UK cities.

Yeti Spotters will be impressed with great prices and Skoda’s legendary high levels of specification. Combining the strengths of a traditional 4x4 with the practicality and low running costs of a hatchback, Yeti is a true crossover that will provide the best value in its class.

Those who spot Yeti can enter a prize draw to win a brand new Yeti, along with family passes to local attractions for runners up.

The Skoda Yeti will be available in four trim levels, with a choice of five engines and either two- or four-wheel drive. DSG transmission will be available with the 1.2 TSI 105bhp petrol engine.

The entry-level Yeti E, starting at £13,725, is available in front-wheel drive, with either a 1.2 TSI or the 2.0 TDI CR 110bhp diesel engine. Yeti E includes items such as air conditioning; remote central locking; driver and passenger front side and curtain airbags; sound system with single CD player; 16” steel wheels; and front electric windows.

Yeti S, starting from £14,225, is available with either two- or four-wheel drive with a choice of two engines starting with the 1.2 TSI 105bhp, available with DSG or manual transmission. Yeti S adds 16” alloy wheels; front fog lights; rear electric windows; and driver’s knee airbag to the Yeti E specification.

Yeti SE starts at £15,625 and is also available in either two- or four-wheel drive. The engine choices range from the 1.2 TSI 105bhp to the 2.0 TDI CR 140bhp. Equipment over Yeti S includes dual–zone air conditioning; cruise control; touchscreen 6-CD player; acoustic rear parking sensors; and 17” alloy wheels.

The top-of-the-range Yeti Elegance starts at £17,575 and is available with a choice of five engines – including the 2.0 TDI CR 170 bhp 4x4. Additional equipment over Yeti SE includes off-road button with the 4x4 transmission; ESP; heated front seats; bi-xenon headlights with cornering function; full leather upholstery; and rain sensor windscreen wipers.

Yeti breaks cover on 17 September and combines safety, comfort and bold styling in a car that drivers and their families will love to own. Add the practicality of frugal fuel consumption and low emissions to Skoda’s great value and family-friendly touches and it’s clear why Skoda is the manufacturer of happy drivers.

For more information on how to win a Skoda Yeti, go to yetispotting.com or follow Yeti on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.