BT Design's ETAPE Concept Converts Skoda Yeti Into a Sporty Pickup Truck

Making its world premiere at this week's 2012 Auto Mobil International Show (AMI) in Leipzig, Germany, is a new concept model for a small Skoda pickup truck from BT Design, a subsidiary of Benet Automotive (BA), a Czech company that works closely with Skoda Auto.

The ETAPE Concept is based on the production Skoda Yeti, itself a compact crossover model. The Czech company says that the only part of the car that remained unchanged is the bonnet.

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Scoop: Skoda Prepares Yeti Crossover for its First Facelift

It's makeover time for Skoda's entry in the popular compact crossover segment. Since the Yeti has not been around for that long as it was launched onto the European market in 2009, there are no big changes for this mid-life refresh, just a few cosmetic tweaks here and there to keep it looking fresh. Read more »

Czech Coast Customs: Xzibit Does a Pimp My Ride Commercial for Skoda Yeti

The original Pimp My Ride television show hosted by Xzibit, née Alvin Nathaniel Joiner, remains one of MTV's most popular programs not only in the States, but worldwide as well, which is probably why a non-American brand like the VW Group's Skoda division decided to create a commercial that spoofs the series.

The spot stars Xzibit and his crew who work in a tuning shop under the name of "Czech Coast Customs" (instead of West Coast Customs, if you're not familiar with the TV show) with the advertised car in question being the Skoda Yeti crossover.

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Skoda Launches New Limited Edition Yeti Urban in Britain

More often than not, special edition models come with a price hike, but that's not the case with Skoda's new Yeti Urban that features up to £2,450 worth of extra equipment at no extra cost over the SE trim it is based on.

Production of the new model is limited to 750 units exclusively for the UK with sales to start in April.

The Yeti Urban rides on 17-inch black-and-chrome 'Matterhorn' alloys and sports wheel arch extensions, chrome side strips, silver door mirror caps, silver roof rails and roof stripes. Buyers can choose from four different exterior colors at no extra charge including Black Magic pearl effect, Candy White, Brilliant Silver metallic and Steel Grey metallic.

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