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 Reviews and test drives The Yeti exists! Yes, the elusive furry white beast has joined forces with the new Skoda vehicle of the same name, so prepare yourself for something a little wild!  Combining the strengths of a traditional 4x4 with the practicality and low running costs of a hatchback, Skoda’s first lightweight crossover vehicle really is ready to go and is sure to be loved by drivers and families alike. The front end of the Yeti, dominated by the radiator grille which is surrounded by four headlamps, gives the impression of driving pleasure whilst the rear, with its large opening door, tells you this is a practical vehicle. Fairly compact, the Yeti is easy to tame in town and city centre situations, and at the same time offers incomparable handling on rough terrain. Passengers can enjoy an extremely spacious interior which is both flexible and comfortable. The raised driving position gives excellent views and a feeling of security, as well as easy access. The seats are designed to minimise fatigue during long journeys with good lateral support and reclinable backs. Skoda’s VarioFlex system guarantees maximum versatility of the interior and luggage space with three independently folding rear seats. To individualise the interior, you can choose between 16 different fabric colour combinations. The Skoda Yeti is available in four trim levels with a choice of petrol or diesel engines giving fuel consumption which can only be described as frugal. Even the entry level includes air conditioning, remote central locking, driver and passenger front, side and curtain airbags, audio system and front electric windows. Moving up the trim levels you can add front fog lights, rear electric windows, driver’s knee airbag, dual-zone air conditioning, cruise control, touchscreen 6-CD player, acoustic rear parking sensors, and alloy wheels, and the top of the range is equipped with full leather upholstery and rain sensing windscreen wipers. For more information, visit your local Skoda dealer or www.skodacanarias.com. Spot the Yeti Skoda are so happy with the outcome that they are offering a great reward to Yeti spotters - the chance to win a weekend at the Parador de Tejeda in Gran Canaria. During the dynamic road tests taking place on the island which will finish during January 2010, contestants are invited to enter their most original photographs of the vehicle. The jury, consisting of members of the Skoda team and the management of the Parador of Tejeda will take into account not only the originality of the photos but also the presence of Canarian landscapes, off-road aspects and more. You can present up to five photos which, if you have a Facebook account you can upload into Skoda’s page ‘El Yeti existe’, or into Flickr in the Skoda Canarias section. If you are not familiar with these websites you can send them directly to Dmolino@vwcanarias.com. This article appears in the print edition 604 of Island Connections
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