Monte Carlo is another take on the Skoda Yeti, so it’s the same but even more so

The Skoda Yeti has long been a firm favourite here at Examiner Motoring for its unique look, incredible practicality and excellent driving characteristics.

But all good things must come to an end and so 2017 will see the back of the current Yeti, with a new model slated to go on sale in 2018. Skoda has already confirmed they will build the car and told us it will share quite a bit of the mechanics and technologies seen on the new VW Tiguan and the soon-to-be-launched Seat Ateca.

As is customary with the motor industry, the outgoing model has to hold its end up until the new one arrives and usually companies will dickey the old one up a bit to ensure saleability until it sells no more. This process usually involves adding a few bits of kit at little or no extra cost, or even coming up with an exclusive (sort of) new nameplate.