Before Skoda introduced the Karoq, which is among the brand’s best-sellers, the Czech company had the Yeti. It was its first compact crossover (by European standards) with a sort of off-road-inspired styling and proven Volkswagen Group tech under the skin. It wasn’t as popular as the Karoq but it was definitely a breath of fresh air in the segment, which was starting to boom at the time. The Yeti was discontinued in 2017 but it is now a popular choice among second-hand customers on the Old continent.
That rugged exterior design of the Yeti wasn’t complemented by amazing off-road skills but the crossover was doing decently out of the paved road for what it was. With just a few modifications, it was capable of even more and a new drag race video shows what is its potential for proper off-roading. There’s no better way of showcasing that potential than a direct off-road drag battle with one of the undisputed off-road kings – the Mercedes-AMG G63.
