Live Coverage - Skoda Yeti Facelift Launch

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12:36: The 4x2 version is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox, whereas, the 4x4 version will have a 6-speed manual transmission.

12:34: Powering the new Yeti is a 2.0-litre TDI engine, which will be offered in two states of tune, the 108.5bhp for the 4x2 version and the 138bhp for the 4x4 version.

12:30: This is the best car to drive in terms of ride and handling, says Mr. Rao. Now that's a tall claim.

12:28: With the new Yeti, Skoda India is aiming at upper middle class Indians, who run their business and wish to own a luxury in the right price.

12:27: Skoda India is working on a facelift version of the Rapid, says Mr. Sudhir.

12:26: The ex-showroom Delhi price for 4x2 is 18.99 lakh and Rs 20.53 Lakh for 4x4 variant.

12:22:  Launched in both, 4x2 and 4x4 trims, the car is priced at Rs 18.63 lakh and 20.14 lakh (ex-showroom, Maharashtra). Now that's a bit too much for a Yeti.

12:19: The company will offer quite a handlful of accessories, so to allow customers personalise their car the way they wish.

12:18: The cabin also receives a few changes, with the most significant being the new steering-wheel that looks similar to that of the new Octavia's.

12:17: There will just be one variant on offer for the Octavia - the Elegance, which was the top-end variant in the previous model.

12:16: Changes to the car's exteriors comprise redesigned bumpers, LED tail-lamps, bi-xenon head-lamps, newly designed alloy wheels, new housing for the wing mirrors and different colour options for the roof.

12:15: Skoda India took suggestions from its customers while redesigning the updated Yeti, says official.

12:13: Skoda showed an AV where some auto journalists talked about the new Yeti's capabilities.

12:11: After facelifted versions of Superb, Octavia, it's Yeti's time. The next, we believe, will be the updated Rapid.

12:08: Pawel Szuflak, Director, Sales Services and Marketing is on stage, gets nostalgic about the Yeti when it was just a concept.

12:07: Talking about the safety, he says that the new Yeti is one of the safest cars in its league. The car received 5 start rating in Euro NCAP crash test.

12:06: The new Yeti is capable of driving on any terrain conditions, says Mr. Sudhir Rao.

12:05: The launch event finally begins. Mr Sudhir Rao, Chairman & MD, Skoda India is on stage to address the media.

The stage is set for what is primarily a cosmetic update for the Skoda Yeti. The crossover will receive no mechanical update and will be offered only in the high-end trim - Elegance - in both, 4x2 and 4x4 versions.

While we wait for the event to begin, you can go check out our review of the New Skoda Yeti.

Also See: New Skoda Yeti Photo Gallery