• ŠKODA confirms more than 7,500 sightings of Yeti on roads across the UK in 2013 alone
• First discovered in 2009, prompting motorists to find their own Yeti
• Yeti offers rugged styling, high body strength and a raised ride height

Milton Keynes, 18 October 2013 – In response to findings from Oxford University surrounding the mystery as to the existence of the Yeti, ŠKODA has confirmed there have been more than 7,500 sightings on roads up and down the country during this year alone. The vehicle manufacturer has also found that every day motorists are looking to get their very own Yeti at 134 locations across the UK.   

The Yeti has drawn considerable interest since it was first discovered by the British public in 2009. Furthermore, since it took its first big steps, it has been bestowed 15 awards by industry officials thanks to the crossover’s exceptional performance and practicality as it roams the city streets as well as its more native mountainous terrain.

Naveen Dayal, National Communications Manager for ŠKODA UK, comments: “The Yeti has always been at the centre of attention. It’s great to see that it’s once again making the headlines because of its unique looks and behaviour.

“We found that people have been infatuated by the Yeti over the last few years, and so much so that thousands now own one.”

Motorists have fallen for both the two and four-wheel drive variant of the Yeti which prides itself on its rugged styling, high body strength, and a raised ride height. This is in addition to the comprehensive list of standard equipment on the inside, which includes air conditioning and varioflex seating.

A slippery slope or winding road is no problem for the Yeti thanks to a choice of powerful and efficient petrol and diesel engines. The Yeti can cover up to 61.4 miles for every gallon of fuel used whilst emitting only 119g/CO₂ for every kilometre that it travels thanks to Greenline II technology.

Prices start from £15,250 for individuals looking to get their hands on the Yeti and to discover for themselves what all the hype is about.

 

100 NOT OUT! ŠKODA YETI TRAVELS 100,000 MILES WITH 100% RELIABILITY

• First ŠKODA Yeti customer completes 100,000 miles in just two years
• Award-winning model boasts 100% reliability record  

Milton Keynes, 22 October 2013 – Motorist Jamie Hyde has become the first customer in the UK to travel 100,000 miles in the award-winning ŠKODA Yeti crossover. Not only was the feat achieved in just two years, but the Yeti also maintained an impressive 100% reliability record.

Based in Merseyside, Mr Hyde, a Sales Manager, visits customers up and down the country, and regularly completes long distances to reach clients across the UK. Destinations span from the remote County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland to the bustling city streets of Birmingham, London and Manchester.

The journey across the length and breadth of the United Kingdom during the past 24 months, which culminated in a routine service at Mitchell ŠKODA in Chester, is the equivalent to travelling nearly half way to the moon or driving around the entire coastline of the British Isles nine times.

Jamie Hyde comments: “The ŠKODA Yeti has been a consistently reliable and trustworthy companion wherever I have needed to travel. In order to maintain our high level of customer service and punctuality, we are dependent on the trouble-free and low-cost motoring which the Yeti has always delivered. It has never let me down and I look forward to another 100,000 enjoyable miles.”

Owen Shepherd, Head of Aftersales for ŠKODA adds: “The Yeti is a vehicle which performs day in day out, no matter how hard the task. It strikes the perfect balance between on-road performance, practicality and highly capable off-roading.

“The ŠKODA Yeti remains one of the UK’s most popular crossovers and was recently named the country’s most satisfying car to own in the 2013 Auto Express Driver Power customer satisfaction survey.”

The new facelifted ŠKODA Yeti and Yeti Outdoor is available to order now, priced from £16,600 OTR.