SKODA YETI
Czech Republic automobile manufacturer, Skoda is going to launch its globally popular small Sports Utility Vehicle(SUV) “Skoda Yeti” in Indian market. This magnificent SUV will be launched at the forthcoming ‘Delhi Auto Expo 2010′. “Skoda Yeti” is equipped with turbo charged and frugal engines, and it is available in two petrol and three diesel engines versions. Its petrol versions are 1.2 TSI 105BHP and 1.8 TSI 160bhp and its diesel versions are 2.0 TDI CR 110bhp, 140bhp and 170bhp. Its features include a wrap-around windscreen, coated windscreen side pillar, and characteristic roof covering. Its ribbed grille and amiable headlamps give an impressive look to this vehicle. This 4.2 m long, five door SUV has an impressive front end with a ribbed grille and amiable headlamps. In this SUV, we can adjust the luggage space by removing the rear VarioFlex seating system. Its 17 inch wheels will create a strong impression in the hearts of car lovers. It also promises efficient fuel economy. It is like a cross over vehicle, and the price of this SUV is in the range of Rs 10 to 12 lakhs. Hope that it will compete with ‘Tata IndiCruz’ and ‘Tata Safari’ and ‘Mahindra Scorpio’ in the future.
SKODA IN INDIA - OVERVIEW
India’s automobile industry is considered as the 10th largest automobile industry in the world. A number of foreign firms are initiated to joint ventures with Indian companies.Day to day, automobile industry producing various kinds of Vehicles, especially cars. Ford, General Motors, Huyndai, Honda, Toyota,Fiat etc.are the most popular Automobile manufactures in the world. Skoda auto is originally a Czech Republic automobile manufacturing company and it was established in the year 1895. In 1991 Skoda Auto became a subsidiary of Volkswagen group. The Skoda Auto started its operations in India in 2001. They opened their manufacturing unit in Shendra, Aurangabad.It was Skoda’s first manufacturing company in Asia and is capable of manufacturing 30,000 units. They have a network of 51 dealers spread throughout the country and have 35 different facilities. This company mainly focused on the production of luxury cars. It is also offers wide range of products, sales and support services to its customers Skoda cars are highly attracted the Indian car lovers because of its stylish looks and hardy outside fitted with modern technology.They have Introduced a lot of car models in the luxury segment including their most popular model called ‘Skoda Laura’. The first skoda car in India was the ‘Skoda Octavia’. They also want to make the Aurangabad manufacturing unit an exporting hub for the South and East Asian markets. This company was awarded ‘Best Variant’ for Skoda Superb Turbo Diesel from CNBC-TV18 Autocar Auto and also received ‘Executive Car of the Year’ award from NDTV Profit Car India and ‘Automotive Technology of the Year’ award from Overdrive.