The Skoda Yeti will get a bigger version alongside it in the SUV range in a ‘maxi’ version with seven seats. It could be called the Skoda Bigfoot although we’re hoping that this name changes. The bigger Skoda model would be based on the longer Volkswagen Tiguan model and would represent the biggest car not only in the Skoda line-up, but also in the VAG group. It would fill the gap left by the absence of the Volkswagen Sharan and Seat Alhambra.

The Skoda Bigfoot would be about 465 cm long and would compete with the Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Mitsubishi Outlander, Citroen C-Crossover, Peugeot 4007 and Volvo XC60. That’s a crowded segment so hopefully the Skoda will do something to distinguish itself from the others. The Skoda Bigfoot would be available in Europe, but would also possibly arrive in Russia, China and India.

The Bigfoot engine range would include the 1.4 TSI with 150 hp, the 2.0 TSI with 211 hp and the new 2.0 TDI twin turbo with 204 hp. A 4×4 version would also be available, along with a dual-clutch DSG gearbox. The Skoda Bigfoot should be released sometime in 2013 at a competitive price.

Source | AutoInternationaal

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