The search may be nearly over, but the adventure is only just beginning. Prices for Škoda's newest – and fifth – model line, the Yeti, will start at just £13,750.

With great prices and Škoda's legendary high levels of specification, Yeti will provide the best value in its class when it breaks cover on 17 September. Combining the strengths of a traditional 4x4 with the practicality and low running costs of a hatchback, Yeti is a true crossover.

Yeti will be available in four trim levels, with a choice of five engines and either two- or four-wheel drive. DSG transmission will be available with the 1.2 TSI 105bhp petrol engine.

The entry-level Yeti E, starting at £13,750, is available in front-wheel drive, with either a 1.2 TSI or the 2.0 TDI CR 110bhp diesel engines. Yeti E includes items such as air conditioning; remote central locking; driver and passenger front side and curtain airbags; sound system with single CD player; 16" wheels; and front electric windows.

Yeti S, starting from £14,250, is available with either front- or four-wheel drive in a choice of four engines starting with the 1.2 TSI 105bhp which is available with DSG or manual transmission.

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Yeti S adds 16" alloy wheels; front fog lights; rear electric windows; and driver's knee airbag to the Yeti E specification.

Yeti SE starts at £15,650 and is also available in either front- or four-wheel drive. The engine choices range from the 1.2 TSI 105bhp to the 2.0 TDI CR 140bhp. Equipment over

Yeti S includes dual–zone air conditioning; cruise control; integrated touchscreen 6-CD player; acoustic rear parking sensors; and 17" alloy wheels.

The top-of-the-range Yeti Elegance starts at £17,600 and is available with a choice of five engines – including the 2.0 TDI CR 170 bhp 4x4. Additional equipment over Yeti SE includes off-road button with the 4x4 transmission; ESP; heated front seat; bi-xenon headlights with cornering function; full leather upholstery; and rain sensor windscreen wipers.

Yeti combines safety, comfort and bold styling in a car that drivers and their families will love to own. Add the practicality of frugal fuel consumption and low emissions to Škoda's great value and family-friendly touches and it's clear why Škoda is the manufacturer of happy drivers.

The following section gives details of key specification items that are standard on each of the trims:

Equipment – E

Safety

  • Driver, passenger front, side and curtain airbags
  • Passenger airbag with switch-off function
  • Rear disc brakes
  • Alarm system with interior monitoring and back-up horn

Function

  • Height and reach adjustable four spoke steering wheel
  • Halogen projector headlights with DE-module

Equipment

  • Varioflex seating
  • Black roof rails
  • Tyre repair set (compressor 12 V + bottle with the adhesive filling)
  • Front electric windows
  • Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors

Comfort

  • Remote central locking (with 2 keys)
  • Manual air conditioning with automatic regulation
  • Height-adjustable driver and passenger seat
  • Radio Stream - 2 DIN with integrated single CD player

Design

  • 16" 'Rif' steel wheels 7Jx16
  • Black door mirrors and door handles
  • Black protective side mouldings
  • Decorative 'Graphite' inserts on dashboard

Equipment – S (over E)

Safety

  • Driver's knee airbag
  • Front fog lights

Function

  • n/a

Equipment

  • Rear electric windows

Comfort

  • n/a

Design

  • 16" 'Spectrum' alloy wheels 7Jx16

Equipment - SE (over and above S)

Safety

  • Warning lights in front doors

Function

  • Halogen headlights and manually height-adjustable headlights
  • Integrated headlight washers

Equipment

  • Jumbo box
  • SunSet privacy glass
  • Maxi-dot trip computer

Comfort

  • 4-spoke multi-functional leather steering wheel for radio
  • Dual-zone air conditioning
  • Cruise control
  • Additional 4 loudspeakers rear
  • Radio Bolero – 2 DIN with integrated CD changer (6 CD), can play MP3 recordings
  • Acoustic rear parking sensors

Design

  • 17" 'Dolomite' alloy wheels 7J×17''
  • Body coloured door mirrors and door handles
  • Small leather package (steering wheel, gearshift lever, hand brake grip)

Equipment - Elegance (over and above SE)

Safety

  • ESP incl. ABS+EBD+EBC+ASR+EDL+HBA+DSR+ESBS (standard for 4×4)
  • Off road button (4×4 only)
  • Hill hold control (only with ESP, standard for 1.2 105bhp DSG)
  • Front fog lights with Corner function

Function

  • Integrated headlight washers
  • Bi-xenon headlights with cornering function and dynamic angle control
  • Light assistant (Coming home, leaving home, tunnel light, day light running lights)

Equipment

  • Boarding spots integrated to door mirrors
  • Rain sensor and auto-dimming rear view mirror

Comfort

  • 4-spoke multi-functional leather steering wheel for radio and telephone
  • Telephone pre-installation GSM II with Bluetooth
  • Double lumbar supports (front)
  • Heated front seats

Design

  • 17" 'Spitzberg' polished alloy wheels 7J×17''
  • Full leather upholstery
  • Decorative 'Cosmic' inserts on dashboard

Pricing

The following table shows the prices for each engine by trim and also shows which engine is available by trim:

2 wheel drive 4 wheel drive
1.2 TSI 105bhp 1.2 TSI 105bhp DSG 2.0 TDI CR 110bhp 1.8 TSI 160bhp 4x4 2.0 TDI CR 110bhp 4x4 2.0 TDI CR 140bhp 4x4 2.0 TDI CR 170bhp 4x4
E £13,750 £15,020
S £14,250 £15,350 £15,520 £17,170
SE £15,650 £16,750 £16,920 £18,860 £18,570 £19,370
Elegance £17,600 £18,700 £18,870 £20,810 £20,520 £21,320 £22,120

Yeti E, S, SE and Elegance each feature fantastic levels of specification each offering outstanding value for money: