Skoda Reveals the Yeti Xtreme

At this year's GTI event at Worthersee, Skoda will be presenting the Yeti Xtreme - a world premiere of this solid and sporty concept rally car based on the popular compact SUV. Having sold 6,40000 Yetis globally, the creation of the Yeti Xtreme sees the Skoda designers convert their successful compact SUV into a particularly sporty and dynamic rally design.

The show car combines the power of an all-wheel drive SUV with strong design elements and equipment features of a racy rally car. Powered by a 1.8-litreTSI engine which churns out 150bhp and 250Nm torques, the Yeti Xtreme will feature a six-speed dual clutch transmission (DSG).

Skoda says that the Yeti Xtreme accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9 seconds and tops out at 192 km/h. The Yeti Xtreme features special Octavia RS brakes. The matt-grey Yeti stands on powerful 17-inch alloy wheels and large off-road tyres. It features tinted side windows, roof and wheel rim inserts are set off in bright yellow-green. At the front, the brawny athlete has a powerful bumper and a large air intake, along with LED headlights.

The interior gets a racy rally design and includes equipment required for rally use. Passengers can sit on 4 individual Recaro sports seats with integrated four-point safety belts. Other features include the 'Super Sport' steering wheel with integrated gearshift paddles.

The designers have used selected high-tech materials for various parts in the car's interior: the inner door covers have been made entirely from carbon fibre; a sand shovel and a thermos flask have been integrated into holders fitted in the panelling; the floor panel is made from aluminium.

The Yeti Xtreme will share the stage at Worthersee with the CitiJet concept.