Skoda Yeti has been present in the Indian market for quite sometime. The compact SUV is currently present in India with an option of front wheel drive and an all wheel drive. The car-maker has made itself prominent in the Indian automotive circuit by catering to the masses with cars across hatchback, sedan and SUV segments. On the other hand, Ford Ecosport has recently earned the title for India's most awarded passenger car and has accumulated about 30 awards in the Indian market. Ecosport has everything going in its favor – Eye-catchy design, Good Performance, Reliability and Efficiency were its unique selling preposition.
Ford Ecosport, the compact SUV is available in petrol and diesel variants. The petrol version is powered by 1.5 Litre and 1.0 Litre petrol engine that generates about 112 Ps of power with 140 Nm of torque and 125 Ps of power with 170 Nm of torque respectively. The diesel version is powered by 1.5 Litre engine that generates about 91Ps of power with 204Nm of torque. The 1.0 Liter petrol variant delivers around 18.9 kmpl, the 1.5 Liter petrol variant delivers around 16.15 kmpl and the diesel variant with 1.5 liter engine delivers around 22.7 kmpl. The compact SUV gets a EPAS with Pull Drift Compensation technology for steering for maximum control. For a comfortable ride, the car gets Independent McPherson strut with coil spring and anti-roll bar for the front, whereas the rear gets Semi-independent twist beam with twin gas and oil filled shock absorbers. The compact SUV comes with traction control and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) to tackle corner with ease. The car is loaded with 6 airbags which is standard in Titanium AT and Titanium optional models. Controlling the car at high speeds is not a task for the Ecosport with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution) technology.
Yeti, the compact SUV from Skoda is powered by 1.6 litre, 4-cylinder TDI engine, whereas the top line variant is powered by 2.0 litre TDI engine. Both the engines have been refined to deliver an impressive performance. The 1.6 litre has been tuned to churn out power output at 103 bhp, whereas the 2.0 generates about 168 bhp. The car maybe available in 4x2 version maybe mated with five speed gearbox, whereas the 4x4 version maybe mated to a six speed gearbox. The upcoming version of Skoda Yeti has received cosmetic upgrades this time around, whereas major technical changes are not expected. The front fascia of the car has received a new grill that compliments the body colored bumpers. Moreover, the side protective moldings and rear panels, gives the car a sportier and fitter look. The 4x4 version of Yeti comes with an additional change like black plastic moldings, these are meant to give the car a bigger and bolder look. On the interiors, Skoda Yeti looks fresher in comparison to its previous counterparts. Seat fabrics have undergone changes and it has been redesigned for superior comfort. Steering wheel has also been redesigned and the dashboard is adorned with decorative trim pieces to enhance the driving space.
