The Skoda Yeti is prepared for its mid-life facelift operation and listed below are spyshots of a check mule noticed in China by Auto Sohu readers.

Earlier than you surprise what Skoda’s achieved to the design of the automotive, let’s make it clear. The check mule is disguised to appear like the Suzuki Grand Vitrara. Looks like it’s too shy to flaunt its new traces, not even with camouflage on it!

The automotive on check is the Chinese language model which is predicted to be barely totally different than the worldwide mannequin.

As you’ll be able to see from the spyshot, the rear fascia of the automotive is totally misplaced from remainder of the automotive. Nevertheless with backing from earlier spyshots, we deduce that the spare wheel might be mounted on the rear even on the manufacturing automotive.

In contrast to the deceptive rear, the entrance of the automotive, even with the mirrored Suzuki emblem on the radiator grille, is straight away recognizable. The headlamps get a bit extra edgy and the attribute central ridge on the bonnet is extra accentuated now. General look is definitely a bit extra rugged than now.

As well as, the Chinese language model is barely greater than the European model owing to an extended wheelbase.

The present Chinese language spec Skoda Yeti is powered by 1.4 litre and 1.8 litre TSI petrol engines. The previous is obtainable with a 6-speed handbook or a DSG computerized transmission whereas the latter is obtainable solely with a DSG. The facelift is predicted to proceed utilizing the identical choices.

The 2014 Skoda Yeti facelift will go on sale later this 12 months in China. We will anticipate Skoda to disclose this manufacturing automotive on the Frankfurt Motor Present.

[Source: Auto.sohu.com]