Czech Republic – 2014 Skoda Yeti facelift enters production

The 2014 Skoda Yeti facelift has just commenced production at the brand’s Kvasiny plant in the Czech Republic. The new Yeti is made alongside the refreshed 2014 Superb and the Skoda Roomster and about 4,500 employees are involved in making these cars.

The 2014 Skoda Yeti facelift will be made alongside the new Superb and the Skoda Roomster.

As our readers are aware, the Yeti facelift had its public premiere at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Yeti is now branched into two distinct models – the 2014 Skoda Yeti Outdoor and the 2014 Skoda Yeti Style.

The Yeti Style has been designed a bit more conservatively with body-colored bumpers, skid guards and side moldings. Skoda says that this version of the Yeti will appeal to people seeking an urban crossover with a high ground clearance, a large boot and better road visibility.

The Yeti Outdoor on the other hand is made to look rugged with plastic inserts in the side moldings and the bumpers, an underride guard and silver skid guards.

The facelifted Yeti has been branched into two models – the Outdoor and the Style.

Mechanically however, both variants are the same and Skoda offers seven engine options (four diesel and three petrol) on the Yeti. Depending on the engine, gearbox options come in the form of a 6-speed manual, 6-speed DSG or a 7-speed DSG transmission.

Skoda Board Member for Production Michael Oeljeklaus said -

2013 is Skoda’s year of new models. The successful start of production for the Yeti is the result of another outstanding team performance.

2014 Skoda Yeti Facelift Production Start – Press Release

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Spied – Nissan Evalia facelift bearing the new family face spotted in China

The Nissan NV200 facelift (NV200 is sold as the Evalia in India) has been spied in China wearing a new grille and bumper. Two cars are seen in these images, one getting the V-Shaped grille that is an important feature in Nissan’s new model family, and another with a full chrome grille with a new and aggressively designed bumper. The wheels have also changed.

The first type has a new chrome grille, new bumper with a larger central intake and bigger pockets.

The second model retains the current car’s bumper and sports a V-Shaped grille.

Autohome is reporting that the facelift will launch with a 1.6-liter engine that puts out 113 hp and 150 Nm. A CVT option would also be included for the first time on the NV200.

Like the Innova facelift, the rear is heavy on the reflectors and chrome content.

Global models sold in the Chinese market often have local facelift programs. The Suzuki A-Star, Swift, Honda Accord, Honda City, etc continue selling in China well beyond their lifecycle, receiving repeated cosmetic updates. The Evalia facelift could be a local program or originate from the Chinese market to reach global markets next year.

The NV200 was shown at the Tokyo Motor Show of 2007 and has stayed the same since.

The rims are new.

We expect to hear more about the Evalia facelift from the Guangzhou Auto Show that begins on the 22nd of November.

[Source - Autohome.com.cn]