Quirky Skoda Yeti Pickup Exists In One-Off Prototype Form | Carscoops carscoops
in the US market. Nevertheless, the project never got the green light and the concept remained hidden from sight until today.
Besides the pickup, Skoda built two more one-offs based on the Yeti – one with a stretched wheelbase that was intended for China, plus theThe Skoda Yeti was introduced as a concept at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show, followed by a second concept with a folding canvas roof at the back. The production version appeared in 2009 with toned-down styling and a compact crossover bodystyle, before receiving a facelift in 2015.
The Yeti was generally praised by reviewers and is one of the models that helped change the image of the Czech automaker. Overall, it was deemed a commercial success, selling over 630,000 units in its eight-year lifecycle and setting the stage for Skoda’s current SUV lineup that comprises the Kamiq, the Karoq, and the Kodiaq.