2005 Skoda Yeti Roadster Concept

For years, Škoda pushed for more design freedom but was held back by conservative oversight from Volkswagen Group. Small budgets and weak early concepts slowed progress. That changed at the Geneva Motor Show, where Škoda revealed the Škoda Yeti—a compact crossover with a bold, memorable front end that clearly set it apart and signaled a new design direction.

Škoda expanded the idea with an open-top Yeti concept, refining details while keeping the core styling intact. Developed with Karmann, it featured a smart removable roof system, redesigned rear seats that folded flat for a two-meter cargo area, and a practical touring layout with high ground clearance. The concept showed how flexible and production-ready the Yeti could be, leaving one question: would Škoda take it all the way to market?