Description and characteristics of Skoda Yeti, Karoq and Kamiq

Skoda Yeti (2009-2017)

Skoda Yeti - compact crossover (SUV, J-segment), produced from 2009 to 2017 by the Czech automobile manufacturer "Skoda Auto" codenamed "Typ 5L", it is the company's first entry into the SUV market. In 2009, the popular magazine "Top Gear" named it "family car of the year". Based on a modular platform "Volkswagen Group A5" (PQ35), which was used for a wide range of compact cars from the companies "Audi", "Seat" and "Volkswagen". The assembly was carried out in the Czech Republic, India, Kazakhstan, China, Russia and Ukraine. In total, more than 580 thousand of these crossovers were produced.

At the Geneva Motor Show in 2005, Škoda presented a concept car in the compact SUV category called the Yeti. Four years later, the production Yeti was presented at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The car stood out for its practical, square design.

The car body is load-bearing and is designed in the form of a five-door CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle or Crossover). The wheelbase is 2578 mm, the length is 4222 mm, the width is 1793 mm, the height is 1691 mm and the unladen weight is 1345-1355 kg. Despite the small dimensions, the interior is quite spacious, including thanks to the variable configuration of the rear seats "VarioFlex". The front passenger seat can be folded forward to a horizontal position for transporting long objects. The drag coefficient is 0.37. The engine is located transversely in front, the drive is full (4x4) or cheaper front-wheel drive.

The petrol engines had the following volumes and characteristics:

• 1.2 liters (1197 cm³, I4, CBZB (EA111), 8V, SOHC, turbo, 103 hp)
• 1.2 liters (1197 cm³, I4, CYVB (EA211), 16V, DOHC, turbo, 108 hp)
• 1.4 liters (1395 cm³, I4, CAXA/CAXC (EA111), 16V, DOHC, turbo, 121/123 hp)
• 1.4 liters (1395 cm³, I4, CDGA (EA211), 16V, DOHC, turbo, 148 hp)
• 1.6 liters (1598 cm³, I4, CWVA (EA211), 8V, SOHC, 107 hp)
• 1.8 liters (1798 cm³, I4, CDAB/CDAA (EA888), 16V, DOHC, turbo, 150/158 hp)

Diesel engines were all four-cylinder turbocharged with a fuel system "Common Rail" the following volumes:

• 1.6 liters (1598 cm³, I4, CAYC (EA189), 16V, DOHC, 103 hp)
• 2.0 liters (1968 cm³, I4, CFHA/CFHF (EA189), 16V, DOHC, 107 hp)
• 2.0 liters (1968 cm³, I4, EA288, 16V, DOHC, 107/148 hp)
• 2.0 liters (1968 cm³, I4, CFHC (EA189), 16V, DOHC, 138 hp)
• 2.0 liters (1968 cm³, I4, CFJA (EA189), 16V, DOHC, 168 hp)

The gearbox was a five- or six-speed manual, as well as a six- or seven-speed robotic automatic (DSG). In all-wheel drive versions, a multi-plate clutch was used "Haldex Traction" fourth generation to transmit drive to the rear wheels.

Modern active safety systems included an electronic stability program (ESP) with anti-lock braking system (ABS), hydraulic brake booster (HBA) and traction control system (ASR). The car was equipped with a maximum of nine airbags - dual front, front side, rear side, side curtain and driver's knee airbag.

The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has given the 2009 Yeti a maximum five-star safety rating. See the table for detailed results.

In most European countries, trim levels were called "Experience", "Ambition" and "Track". Standard and optional equipment included bi-xenon headlights with swivel modules, front and rear proximity sensors, automatic parking assistance, tire pressure monitoring system, navigation system with a large 6.5-inch color touchscreen and 30 GB hard drive, electrically adjustable seat and mirrors, rain sensor, heated front seats and a large two-tier panoramic sunroof.

In 2013, the model was updated, which was shown at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in September 2013. The front and rear bumpers, headlights and fog lights, radiator grille, steering wheel were changed, and the Haldex clutch was updated to the fifth generation. A city version of the car appeared with bumpers and moldings painted in the body color.

The successors to the Yeti are compact crossovers "Skoda Karoq" and a subcompact crossover "Skoda Kamiq" (see below).

During the production period of the Skoda Yeti, its main classmates and competitors were Chery Tiggo, Citroen C4 Aircross, Ford Ecosport, Geely Boyue, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Creta, Hyundai Venue, Kia Soul, Kia Sportage, Lada XRAY, Peugeot 2008, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi ASX, Nissan Juke, Nissan Qashqai, Opel Mokka, Renault Captur, Renault Duster, SsangYong Actyon, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara, Toyota C-HR and Volkswagen Tiguan.

Skoda Karoq (2017-present)

Skoda Karoq - compact crossover (J-segment, SUV) which is produced by a Czech company "Skoda Auto" from 2017 to present. It is the official successor of the crossover "Skoda Yeti", produced since 2009. It was officially announced and shown in May 2017 in Sweden, production began in June at a plant near the village of Kvasiny (Czech Republic), and official sales began in the fall of 2017. It is a related model of the Italian crossover "SEAT Ateca". The name "Karoq" comes from the Aleut people, the native inhabitants of the Alaskan island of Kodiak, and was created by combining the Aleut words "Kaa'Raq" and "Ruq", which translate to car and arrow.

Compared to its predecessor "Skoda Yeti" this car is significantly larger and is 4382 mm long, 1841 mm wide, 1603 mm high, has a wheelbase of 2638 mm and a curb weight of 1340 kg. The engine is located transversely in the front, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (4x4). The car is technically identical "SEAT Ateca", but the manufacturers tried to make the design as unique as possible. "Karoq" won the title "Car of the Year 2018" in the Czech Republic in January 2018.

The Karoq comes with two diesel and two petrol engines. Petrol 1.0 liter (999 cm³, I3, EA211, TSI, turbo, 113 hp) and 1.5 liters (1498 cm³, I4, EA211 evo, TSI, turbo, 147 hp), as well as 1.6 liter diesel engines (1598 cm³, I4, EA288, TDI, turbo, 113 hp) and 2.0 liters (1968 cm³, I4, EA288, TDI, turbo, 147 hp). The gearbox is a six-speed manual or seven-speed robotic (DSG).

In July 2018, it was presented "Karoq Scout", and in August a sports version appeared "Karoq Sportline".

Skoda Kamiq (2019-present)

Skoda Kamiq - subcompact crossover (SUV, J-segment), which is produced by the Czech car manufacturer "Skoda Auto" from 2019 to present. The international version was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2019, and sales started in September 2019. The engine is located transversely at the front, and the drive is to the front wheels. Based on the "MQB A0" platform, which is also used for "Seat Arona" and "Volkswagen T-Cross". The body is in the form of a five-door SUV, 4241 mm long, 1793 mm wide, 1531 mm high and with a wheelbase of 2651 mm. In the group "Volkswagen" this car is similar in size to the Audi Q2 and VW T-Roc.

In China, a joint venture "Shanghai Volkswagen" also produces "Skoda Kamiq", which is based on the "PQ34" platform and which was presented in April 2018 at the Beijing International Auto Show and began to be sold in June 2019. This version is slightly larger than the international one and its length is 4390 mm, width 1781 mm, height 1593 mm, wheelbase 2610 mm.

The turbocharged, direct-injection petrol engines are available in two 1.0-litre models (999 cm³, I3, EA211, TSI, 95/115 hp) and 1.5 liters (1498 cm³, i4, EA211 evo, TSI, 150 hp). The diesel engine is also turbocharged with a volume of 1.6 liters (1598 cm³, I4, EA288, TDI, 115 hp). The gearbox is a six-speed manual or a seven-speed automatic robotic (DSG).