Skoda plants: compare production in Russia and the Czech Republic. Where they collect Skod Yeti where they collect Skoda Yeti

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Many potential owners of this excellent vehicle are interested in where the Skoda Yeti car is collected. Some buyers selection of the country assembly is no less important than the choice of configuration and color of the car.

Enterprises

Collect Skoda Yeti car in many countries, including at home in the Czech Republic. It is here that the largest number of these brand is produced. Production facilities in this country are represented by three factories, the largest of which is located in Mlada Boleslav. Enterprises specializing in the manufacture of cars from finished components operate in Russia, Ukraine and a number of other countries that we will not talk about now.

In Russia, Skoda Yeti is collected on two auto plants, one of which is located near Kaluga. He was opened in 2007 in the Trebteshevo Technopark. There is a large number of Skoda models. The neighborhood is located in the neighborhood, which manufactures some components necessary to adapt cars to Russian roads. Courts come body and internal details from the Czech Republic. It is built, welding and painting.

The second place in Russia, where Skoda Yeti is collected, is gas in Nizhny Novgorod. After unsuccessful attempts to produce modern cars, the company moved to work in the contract collector format. At its capacities, it makes an asseclock of third-party brands, including Skoda cars.

On the territory of Ukraine, Skoda Yeti is collected at the Eurocar plant, located near Uzhgorod. This plant began to function in 2001 and is now one of the most powerful holding plants.

Why collect Skoda Yeti in other countries

It would seem why to spend money on the opening of new enterprises in other countries, if in the Czech Republic already needed for power production. It is more profitable to upgrade and improve already existing plants than creating new ones.

The defining factor of such a policy is profit. The fact is that the finished car brought to Russia is taxed by large taxes than if it were brought to spare parts. The workforce is cheaper than in Europe, which saves money significantly. The assembly can also be reduced, simulating the manufacture of some components. Economic benefits are the main reason that Skoda Yeti is collected in the country where it is planned to sell it.

Lightweight process

The technology of work implies that the car comes to the car mooring company disassembled into three parts. The car kit consists of:

• body assembled with the salon;
• motor assembled with the front suspension;
• rear suspension with a cardan shaft.

The assembly process is performed for seven clocks, each of which takes up to 20 minutes. It takes no more than three hours to receive the finished machine.

Details at the plant are coming by rail from plants in the Czech Republic. From there come kits created from finished cars. It turns out that the manufacturer's finished car is disassembled at the factory, and then transport it in the form of a set to Russia, where further work is performed.

There is no tangible difference between Czech and Russian production cars. All machines are made of original parts, and the quality of the assembly depends not on the country in which it is performed, but from a particular enterprise and its quality standards. Collect Skoda Yeti under license, so the finished cars of the Russian assembly meet all European quality standards.

Probably one of the most common fears of Russian motorists of the recent past - domestic assembly. Buyers were afraid of her like a fire, sometimes refusing to acquire the desired foreign cars. Now the situation in the root changed - 80% of the cars sold in Russia are collected from us. And how are collected? And does this process differ from foreign? We answer both questions, after studying Skoda plants in Kaluga and Mlada Boleslav.

Let's start, of course, with the nearest - production platform in the Trebtsevo technopark, which is located near Kaluga, 170 km from Moscow. This plant is common to all three stamps included in the Volkswagen concern, and therefore the name is general corporate - "Volkswagen Group Rus". Not only Skoda cars are collecting here, but also Volkswagen actually, as well as on the technology of large-sized assembly in a separate Audi workshop.

The company was built in the literal sense of the word in a pure field in 2007, and already in 2009 passed on the production of a full cycle, that is, welding, painting and directly assembly. Since 2013, Skoda has been gathering here one model - the Rapid Czech brand bestseller, which has replaced the previous generation of Fabia Hatchback. Popular Octavia and Yeti crossover are produced on the basis of a gas plant in Nizhny Novgorod.

Technopark The place is not called a red sense. The leadership of the Kaluga region managed to turn its region into a real production cluster: in close proximity to the motor assembled enterprise, component manufacturers are also located, including the site of world giants such as GESTAMP and MAGNA. Nearby are also the assembly enterprise of three more car marks. Well, before heap, the entire Samsung electronics for the domestic market is made here.

The Skoda plant meets in a domestic tradition with a clear discipline and strict rules, producing the impression of the defense enterprise. This is a general practice of almost any serious high-tech production. Moreover, Skoda is still quite loyal: mostly strictness concerns the photographing of individual objects inside the plant. At AvtoVAZ, for example, journalists at the entrance to the painting correspond to the serial numbers of the camera and voice recorders, and on the individual industries of auto components, journalists at the output pass the memory cards and receive them back with filtered images. Industrial espionage, even unconscious, no one canceled.

The widespread misconception of Russians is about the fact that world autocontracens are building plants in Russia on the residual principle, dispelled as soon as you enter directly on production. The enterprise in several stages was built according to the highest standards of the Volkswagen concern using the most modern equipment - general investments in construction and development cost the space billion euros.

First workshop - body. Here the Skoda Rapid body acquires the outline of the car, welding into a single whole from different panels. Almost all metal - domestic. Rolled and stamps it at the neighboring enterprise GESTAMP. Point welded operations are made manually using large suspended manipulators. But the main welding of the body is already performing robots, and the welding of the roof is carried out in the most modern way - a laser.

Of course, in almost every stage, quality control is carried out, which is sometimes integrated directly into the process. So, at least once a day, rapid's finished body is selected, which in the laboratory specifically built at the plant is tested and measured on hundreds of checkpoints, including checking with Zeiss laser directly in the welding workshop. Any inconsistency is a reason for stopping the conveyor and a thorough recheccation of the equipment, and the unfit body goes to the emission. True, this happens extremely rarely. The same laboratory is engaged in controlling, verification and coordination of all issues with component suppliers.

Before sending to the assembly, the body twice is ground, painted and covered with an anticorrosive in the form of hot wax and corporate composition of the Volkswagen concern. In terms of color preferences, Russians are conservative - in priority or dark colors, or silver and white. The Volkswagen Polo sedan, walking on the conveyor, a queen with Rapid, is a fashionable brown tint, which has become in demand.

In total, more than 45 countries of the world work at the factory in Kaluga. However, the level of localization is quite high: in addition to the metal, in Russia elements of the release system, fuel tanks, armchairs, front panel and separation plastic salon are produced. Thanks to the Russian production of engines, the total percentage of the Skoda Rapid localization should be up to the beginning of 2017 60%.

The second most important event in the history of the Kaluga plant was launched in the fall of 2015 engine assembly shop, and in reality - separate manufactory. Moreover, the Volkswagen concern is one of the first to decide to establish production of motors in Russia. For localization, an atmospheric unit of 1.6 liters in forsing 90 or 110 liters was selected for localization. from. EA211 series. This is a modern engine that has replaced the "veteran" of the CNFA series and is, in fact, the TSI motor, only with a turbine removed.

Engine production is also almost completely localized. Blocks and heads of blocks are cast from domestic raw materials in Ulyanovsk, in the Russian branch of the Mexican company NEMAC. And the remaining operations on the final assembly, including the processing of heads and crankshafts, are already performed directly at the factory in Kaluga. Again, not only the established image of the brand is responsible for the quality of the assembly, but also 13 modern robots, which are working here, - alas, all completely foreign manufacturers, like, in fact, almost all equipment of the plant.

After the assembled engine is sent to the "hot test", that is, to check in all possible modes of operation, including launch, idling, performance at maximum loads. In addition, electrical, fuel, oil and cooling system are checked, as well as a gas distribution mechanism, power indicators and torque.

The automotive plant is, among other things, also a first-class employer. Despite the crisis in the industry, Volkswagen Group Rus did not get involved in abbreviations, and simply translated the company to a two-month working schedule. The average salary at the factory is about 30,000 rubles plus a full social package, including free food and delivery. About 8% of staff make up women. Of course, the factory staff can buy Skoda with a very good discount or redeem one of the service machines.

In total, the factory in Kaluga workers collect 90 Skoda Rapid per day. Given not the most simple times, it is enough to ensure that the model is not only Russia, but also the countries of the Customs Union. All the collected cars before shipping for sale (by the way, you can buy a car and directly at the factory - the dealership center is working nearby) pass the checklist: double enlightenment and rain chamber - to search for leaks, roller stand - for testing and braking characteristics, general roads - For real check of the performance of the entire car. So produce Skoda with us. How do they make the Czechs?

An hour and a half to Moscow, three more - by plane to Prague and an hour, of course, driving Skoda to Mlada Boleslav, and you are in the heart of Czech Automotive Life - first plant brandWhere in 1905 the first car was released, then the founding fathers called Laurin & Klement. Mounted not only in history, but also in bronze founders meet guests at the gate of the Czech car city, which begins with the museum and headquarters of the brand. Here you can immediately buy a car.

The fact that the motorization of the world as a whole and Europe in particular is growing unimaginable pace, says the historical statistics of Skoda. From 1905 to 1991, the Czech company produced 5,000,000 cars. And from 1991 to January 2016, it was released ... 13,000,000 cars! Moreover, in 2014, the annual production record was established for the first time - 1,000,000 Skoda cars for 12 months.

Cultural program will leave for the scenes. We only say that the exposition is simply obligatory to visit everyone who will be nearby. We go directly to the plant, which is slightly away.

In size, he, of course, non-performing with the enterprise in Kaluga. More than 50% of all existing Skoda models are released here. In addition, they also produce engines and gearboxes, both mechanical and robotic. That is why the plant is more like a small town. There is even his own Wenceslas Square - so employees call the widest central street.

Unlike the Russian enterprise Skoda, anyone who wants to the factory in Mlada Boleslav, having bought a tour in which a visit to the museum and production is included. The cost for adult is 200 kroons (about 600 rubles), for a child - 100 kroons (about 300 rubles).

The first feeling at the production of Skoda in the Czech Republic is a continuing movement. Moves here, it seems, everything, and most importantly - on your own! Even the carts with body panels on the plant ride funny small robots-tractor. Robots - another visual difference between the Czech enterprise. Almost all welding processes are automated, the most important of which are performed by a laser. In the body workshop, people perform predominantly control and auxiliary function of operators.

In the next workshop, as well as in Kaluga, engine production has been establishedAlmost all of which are TSI turbosames. Compared to the body workshop, the automation level here is slightly lower - the robots perform the most complex operations that require high accuracy. People are mainly submitted by mounted parts, after which the engine is sent to the chamber of the bay of technological fluids and to a robot that is applied to the Motor serial number.

Women at the factory in the Czech Republic are up to 20% of the working personnel. The average salary is "clean" in terms of pan-European currency - about a thousand euros: by local standards it is good money. On the basis of the company, a private technical college has been created, which prepares future production frames for Skoda.

Last shop - final assemblywhere painted bodies are moving through the conveyor, ready for the so-called wedding - docking with the chassis. The work is carried out manually, with the exception of the stuffings of glass roofs and individual elements of the cabin installed by means of special manipulators. To help people - special suspended and floor chairs, which make it easier for work. There are the same at the factory in Kaluga.

Most of the models running on the conveyor - the Skoda Fabia of the new generation, which for Russia turned out to be dear and was replaced by no less successful, but more accessible Rapid. Another difference of European buyers from Russian is the choice of bright and bright colors, in the mass of the transport stream adorning.

In the Czech Republic, in addition to the central enterprise in Mlada Boleslav, there is still a factory in Quasina and the production of transmissions in Vrkhlabi. A total of 25,500 people producing 650,000 cars, about 1,825,000 transmissions and about 730,000 engines, which makes the Czech Republic with one of the largest European automakers, work in the Czech Republic.

What is the result?

If we talk about the difference in the production of Skoda between Russia and the Czech Republic, then in the technological plan it is not much different that, in general, confirm the reviews of Skoda's customers in Russia, almost do not have complaints about the quality of the domestic assembly. Nuances - exclusively on scale, model range and, of course, automation of work. The most distinguished atmosphere is most. If in Russia, Skoda automotive production is a business project, a branch, quite closed and disposal from the rest of life, then in Mlada Boleslav Skoda is an integral part of the Czech Republic, a symbol, a whole automotive world, transformed into a technolend with full immersion in centenary The story and life of the brand. It is not surprising that most of the country's population does not consider buying anything else ...

Some car owners still believe that the car manufacturer and the car brand are closely related. To some extent, it is so, but the borders of production are gradually "washed away" with an increase in demand for products of a brand.

So, the machines of the Skoda are the property of the Czech Republic and were previously produced only in the territory of this country. But the situation is changing, and the geography of production caused by the growth of demand for cars of this manufacturer is expanding.

Let us consider in which countries the Skoda plants are located, and which models are produced. We will also touch on the topic, how to recognize the manufacturer's country on a VIN-code and briefly consider the features of the car brand of car.

General information about Skoda

Company Skoda AUTO A.S. - Czech manufacturer, who more than a hundred years produces passenger cars that are wide demand from millions of car owners. The company's headquarters is based in the settlement of Mlada Boleslav.

In 1926, the brand logo was first presented - "Winged Arrow". At the same time, the first sketches appeared back in 1915.

The year of birth of the brand is considered to be 1895. It was then in the above-mentioned city, two fans of cycling decided to create their own bike, called "Slavia".

The business developed very successfully, which has already allowed in 1899 to launch more serious production of motorcycles, which triumphantly started the "career" and were used during participation in many competitions.

After a few years, the company's creators decided on the need to expand the production and output of passenger cars.

At the present stage, Skoda is considered one of the largest car manufacturers. At the factories of this brand, trucks are produced, buses engines and vehicles with / x destinations.

In recent decades, many factories located in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, China and a number of other countries appeared.

In the city where the company was opened, there is a technical school, as well as a university where specialists are preparing to work at the factory. Today, the number of personnel is more than 25 thousand people.

As noted above, under the Skoda brand produced various techniques. Here are just some of the enterprises:

• Electrician (Electric) and Island (Ostrov) - the release of trolley buses and other electric transport.
• Power (Power) - goods for the energy sector.
• Transportation - Production of rail transport (trams, locomotives and other).
• TS and JS - Production of equipment for the food industry and nuclear power, respectively.

In addition, machines, trolley buses, gearboxes and, of course, passenger cars (Skoda Auto) are produced under the Skoda brand.

Main brand plants

The main production of SKODA is concentrated in the following places:

Skoda production has been established in a number of other countries:

• Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo);
• Kazakhstan (Ust-Kamenogorsk);
• China (Shanghai);
• Poland and others.

Skoda Octavia - plants in Russia and Ukraine

The Skoda Octavia model uses well-deserved popularity and is considered one of the best-selling today.

The main advantage is the perfect combination of two criteria - the cost and quality of the sedan.

Skoda Octavia refers to class C cars, has a wide selection of engines and rich configuration.

The assembly of the new generation machines is made at the previously mentioned automotive factory located in Kaluga (in the Grabtsev technopark).

In addition, the Russian market is saturated with machines from other producers - Ukraine, the Czech Republic and Kazakhstan.

The small percentage of Skoda machines can also fall from other states - India, Slovakia, China and others.

Skoda Rapid (RAPID)

The Skoda Rapid model is considered to be "younger brother" of the car discussed above. The car is aimed at lovers of vehicles that are guided by two criteria - high quality and affordable price.

Despite compactness and relatively low cost, the most advanced technologies are introduced in this car, and even the basic version is saturated with a sufficient number of smart solutions.

The main competitors of the Skoda Rapid are cars, and.

The production of the model is conducted in Russia since the beginning of 2014. The assembly is made on the same Kaluga automotive factory. It is here that cars are gather, which are supplied to all CIS countries.

As for the European Consumer, Skoda Rapid is produced in the Czech Republic at the factory in Mlada Bratislava. As in the case of the Octavia model, the production of cars is established in other countries - Ukraine and Kazakhstan.

The quality of the machines does not cause complaints, because all the details for rapid are supplied from the Czech Republic, and Russian masters collect cars, engage in painting and welding work.

As for the preparation of the car and the sales itself, the specialists of the dealer network are engaged in these issues.

Skoda Fabia.

Recent years in the Russian market and other CIS countries are increasingly demanded compact and economical cars. One of these is Skoda Fabia, which, despite the "modesty", is saturated with various equipment and electronics.

This is a small class car, which was represented back in 1999, and in 2001, replaced the Felicia model outdated at that time.

In 2007, the world saw Skoda Fabia second generation, and after seven years (in 2014) the version of the car was updated to the third generation.

The production of the car has been established in Russia, at the VW concern factory, which is under Kaluga. A small percentage of cars with direct Czech assembly falls on the Russian market.

Interestingly, the company-producer of the first generation Skoda Fabia was exclusively the Czech Republic. At the same time, all cars were produced on the original equipment of the plant in Mlada Bratislava.

As for other markets (including some CIS countries), the production of the film of the first generation was established in Ukraine and Poland.

The following (second) generation was gathered already in the expanded number of countries. Already mentioned list added auto plants in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as China.

In Russia, Skoda Fabia is going, starting from the second generation. The place of production is the same plant under Kaluga.

Skoda Yeti.

Skoda Yeti is a compact crossover, first presented at the Motor Show in Geneva. The production of the car started in 2009, including Russia (from November of the month).

From the first days of the emergence of the car was warmly adopted by the public and earned many flattering reviews. Two years after the start of release from the conveyor, a 100 thousandth car had a complete car, and in 2015 they were already released half a million.

In fact, this is the first crossover of the concern, which deserves respect, thanks to comfort inside the cabin, original appearance, and practicality.

This model successfully combines the best features of the crossover (four-wheel drive) and hatchback (availability). It is not surprising that the car has fallen in the soul and even today is actively sold in many countries of the world.

Skoda Yeti is a family car having a rich equipment, an elevated level of comfort and a large luggage compartment. On such a car, you can go on any journey and not worry about the capacity.

The production of Skoda Yeti, like the rest of the "brothers", has been established in the Czech Republic and the Russian Federation (near Kaluga). At the same time, the first generation of the car was produced only in the homeland.

Skoda Roomster.

The Skoda Roomster model is a car intended for lovers of outdoor activities. For the first time, the machine was presented in 2006, with the subsequent release on the base of the wagon and van.

In essence, this is the main competitor of Yeti to the title of a family car and the only minivan for today in the Skoda line.

Externally, this is a small machine that is distinguished from the crowd, the practicality and large internal space differs. Although, not all the connoisseurs of Skoda cars are delighted with such an embodiment.

As for the assembly, the situation is similar. For the Russian Federation and the CIS countries, this model is collected in Russia, near Kaluga.

Below is a summary table on which it is indicated where the Skoda car collect.

How to determine the country the manufacturer on the wines code?

Many car owners do not know that on the VN-code of the car you can learn a lot of interesting, including the country-producer of the vehicle.

Below will look at two options.

For Skoda Felicia. To determine the car manufacturer's country, you must look at the 11th code symbol:

• The assembly line in Mlada Boleslav - 0-4.
• Quasins - 5.
• Vrkhlabi - 7-8.
• Quasins - 9.
• Ukraine - V.
• Russia (Kaluga) - K.
• Mlada Boleslav - N.
• Poznan (Poland) - X.

Full channel winning code see below.

For Skoda Octavia the next situation. On the first group consisting of three characters, you can understand the manufacturer code.

So, T - Europe, M- Bohemia and B - Skoda car.

• Mlada Boleslav - from 0 to 4.
• Quasins - 5.
• Uphewy -7, and since 1999 - 8.
• Sarajevo - 9 (since 2002).
• Poznan - X.

Full decoding of the wine Skoda Code Octavia See below.

From Skoda Yeti reviews, we can conclude that many criticize its appearance. Do not argue about tastes, but in the case of a used car, the external appeal is of a secondary meaning. But it is worth a recognition that Skoda crossover will not refuse the originality. Large round lanterns (up to restyling in 2013) and a line of side windows characteristic of the brand, do not allow you to confuse Skoda Yeti with someone from competitors.

Body.

Skoda, creating Yeti, operated in accordance with the filling strategy of the empty niche between the segments. Before the car there was a task to cover the rear of the larger Volkswagen Tiguan and press the first generation Nissan Qashqai.

Yeti is 4.22 meters long, and the wheelbase is a little less than 2.58 meters. It was enough to post inside two comfortable rows of seats. Moreover, the rear sofa has three independently adjustable parts. Rectangular body forms instead of fashionable pseudocup lines, made it possible to get a good circular review - according to today's standards almost perfect. The luggage compartment has the right form and standard features - 416 liters. Capacity can be increased to 1760 liters, folding the rear seats. Even the base version has roof rails, which expands transporting abilities.

Body Skoda Yeti is well protected from corrosion. The main key to success is taking care of the car: a regular visit to the car washes during the "salty" winters. If the crossover often has to move along the ground roads, it is soon at the bottom of the doors, chips appear. Long delay with the elimination of a cosmetic defect in the future leads to the emergence of the first signs of corrosion.

Engines.

Skoda Yeti engines palette is filled with popular Volkswagen Concern's aggregates. There are posses in it, but there are also cons. The gasoline version is presented with a TSI motor series with a working volume of 1.2 liters (105 hp), 1.4 liters (122 hp) and 1.8 liters (152-160 hp). Unfortunately, each of them has its weaknesses. The smallest - 1.2 TSI during inspection requires the control of the status of a turbocharger. Larger aggregates had chain problems (stretched) and its tensioner.

Updated Skoda Yeti crossover began to assemble in Russia

Hearing during the launch of 1.4 TSI or 1.8 TSI suspicious sounds, keep in mind - in the near future, the owner is waiting for big expenses. If in the near future does not replace the timing kit, there is a meeting of the pistons with valves. In practice, such extreme cases have already met.

In case of failure of the turbocharger, you will have to spend about $ 1,700. If the vacuum pressure regulator refuses, then the repair will need about 900 dollars.

Decent attention and diesel versions, presented 1.6 TDI (105 hp) and 2.0 TDI in three power options: 110 hp, 140 hp and 170 hp The 140-strong modification in many causes negative associations, due to numerous diseases that the engine was sick in the "childhood". Today, all the shortcomings are eliminated, and the motor delivers no more problems than any other diesel competitors.

Turbodiesel rails have a COMMON Rail injection system. The particulate filter works efficiently and, as a rule, does not cause a hassle of up to 200,000 km. Only from time to time they can bring messages about clogging the exhaust gas recirculation valve (EGR): the engine loses power and goes into an emergency mode.

Transmission.

Studies show that in Germany about 30% of the cars offered on the secondary market have a corrected run meter. In Eastern Europe and Russia, this figure is twice as high. Keep in mind this fact when you choose a yeti with a robotic 7-speed DSG gearbox. It is capable of practically impeccable to work around 100-150 thousand km. After this run, you should expect to fail the box controller or other expensive repair is possible. DSG needs a periodic renewal of the working fluid - every 60,000 km. Of course, the best (the least expensive) choice will be a version with a manual gearbox.

Transmission.

The front-wheel drive versions are slightly different. Clearance is only 155 mm. The Green Line series is even lower - the distance between the surface of the road and the body is 130 mm. Yeti in Outdoor version received additional overlays on the body and clearance of 180 mm, which allows you to more confidently feel outside the asphalt.

For the distribution of thrust between the axes, the Haldex 4th generation is responsible with an additional electric pump accelerating the connection of the rear axle. The system of full drive and in fact, responsive and amaze the majority of lovers of trips to a picnic. It usually does not cause problems if you do not neglect the oil replacement every 60,000 km.

Chassis.

Regardless of the version of Skoda Yeti, the McPherson racks work in front, and the back is a multi-dimensional design. The suspension is configured tight enough. Through what the crossover behaves well on the smooth road, but on the "batten" can irritate a rather noisy work of the suspension. The service life of the chassis elements is the strength of this model.

The suspension has a conventional wear rate. Sometimes leaks are observed through the separation of the drive shaft.

The average estimates deserves the durability of the brake system, which, according to the German technical organization DEKRA, has repeatedly become an object of additional surveys.

Reliability.

In addition to problems with TSI engines, the Yeti met minor faults of electrical components. But they never worked an epidemic.

The central locking electronics sometimes "loses" the key.

Conclusion.

Skoda Yeti is not as simple and not so low in service. And the copies that have passed about 200,000 km can soon require serious financial investments.

The history of the model.

• 2009 - Presentation.
• 2010 - Expansion of the line of the Green Line model with 1.6 TDI engine.
• 2013 - restyling - the most notable changes have undergone optics.

Decancing VIN Rooms.

• 1-3 - manufacturer code: TMB - Skoda.
• 4 - Drive version: J - 4 × 2; L - 4 × 4; N - 4 × 2, m1; R - 4 × 4, M1; 1 - 4 × 2, N1; 3 - 4 × 4, N1; (K, m, p, s, 2, 4 - equivalent of the steering wheel on the right).
• 5 - Engine Type: B - 1.8 TSI; C - 2.0 TDI; D - 2.0 TDI; E - 2.0 TDI; F - 1.2 TSI; J - 1.4 TSI; T - 1.6 TDI.
• 6 - Security Pillow Information: Quantity - 2-9.
• 7-8 - Model: 5L - Yeti.
• 9 - factory code.
• 10 - year of production: 9 - 2009; A - 2010; B - 2011; C - 2012; D - 2013; E - 2014; F-2015.
• 11 - Factory code: 6 - Kvasiny, Czech Republic.
• 12-17 - body number.

Specifications.

Comparison of the new Skoda Karoq and Skoda Yeti

Before the new Skoda Karoq is a major task - to replace the extremely popular Yeti. Is this not a reason to compare two Czech crossover?

Yeti immediately became a hit in the model row of Skoda, and the indicators of its sales from the moment of launch only grew. It would seem that such a car from the market is inappropriate.

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But the Skoda had his own opinion on this.

Instead of changing the generations of Yeti, the Czech automaker decided to release a completely new SUV, who, with the predecessor, there will be nothing in common, including the name - the successor of the "snow man" called Karoq. What is different from Yeti? We find out by comparing the old and new crossover from Skoda.

Comparison of style

Yeti has always been one of the most original compact SUVs in the world. His originality did not disappear even after the Facelifting of 2013, when he lost the big round fog, because the car had his main "chip" - a square silhouette.

Karoq, on the contrary, is distinguished by the design borrowed from another Skoda crossover - a large seventerable kodiaq. The codiac, which means his "younger brother" of Kark, look much more than a traditional Yeti, but their appearance is less memorable.

KAROQ and YETI sizes

Test Skoda Yeti on off-road

Comparison of engines and behavior on the road

For KAROQ available 5 engines, 4 of which are new to Skoda. This is a 113-strong 1-liter turbochargenic gasoline unit - the cheapest in the line of a new crossover. It replaces the old 109-strong 1.2-liter motor. 1,4-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 148 hp It comes to replace the 1.5-liter unit, which was equipped with Yeti.

Kark is equipped with 3 diesel engines, and the most effective of them is 2.0 TDI 148 hp, which throws 115g / km CO2. This unit demonstrates good performance and is impressively quietly operating at high speeds. If you do not plan to constantly ride the mountains with a full trunk, you will not regret buying cards with this motor, and not with a more powerful 188-strong analogue.

As in the case of Yeti, the kark is equipped with a 6-speed manual box and 7-speed DSG. Some versions of KAROQ are available with a four-wheel drive, which provides additional traction and good off-road qualities.

Comparison of the interior and equipment

The KaroQ interior is created under the inspiration from the Kodiaq interior. Here you can find a familiar for the large crossover design of the dashboard showing minimalism and practicality that we used to expect from Skoda.

KaroQ is different from the "older brother" by the fact that it is available to customizable fully digital instrument panel, which replaces traditional devices with a digital display. You can choose one of the four special modes, ranging from the classic that shows the rotation of the motor, speed and location, and ending with the abbreviated, which displays only the basic information: speed and fuel level.

All this increases the convenience of driving, even despite the fact that Yeti was far from the outsider in this area.

Comparison of information and entertainment systems

Like Yeti, all KAROQ comes with a touch screen of an infotainment system, but buyers can now choose from 6.5-, 8.0- and 9.2-inch monitors. The latter is similar to the one that is installed on the last Volkswagen Golf, and is distinguished by a clear interface and a quick response, although the new gesture management technology and seems some clumsy.

The biggest step forward compared to the information and entertainment system in Yeti is that the new car is equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems for synchronization with smartphones and other mobile devices.

Comparison of space and practicality

Yeti owners will be happy to find out that the rear seats system of Varioflex was transferred to Skoda to a new crossover. The second row chairs may be folded, sliding back and forth or be completely removed to expand the luggage compartment.

With the rear seats, the carcock trunk is identical to the luggage compartment Volkswagen Tiguan. And if you delete them, the car turns almost into the truck - you can easily carry it in it, for example, washing machine.

The square shape and large windows of Yeti did his salon visually bright and spacious. The cards from the inside are darker, but provides passengers just so much space for the legs and above the head, as you need for comfort even in the very long trip.

Comparison of expenses

Cark prices have not yet been announced, but in Skoda declare that it will be not much more expensive than Yeti. This means that Nissan Qashqai, Seat Ateca and other representatives of the compact SUV segment will need to seriously fight that their fans do not pay attention to the Czech novelty.

KAROQ operating costs are likely to be competitive, and in terms of emissions and fuel economy, it will certainly cost Yeti.