Larger Skoda SUV Delayed to 2016 at Earliest

SkodaSkodaCzech Rep., 1895 > present57 models
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has been rumored to add a larger SUV to its lineup for a while, but it has been delayed until 2016. VolkswagenVolkswagenGermany, 1938 > present98 models
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Group has not even agreed to build the truck yet. However, Skoda's leaders are pushing for the truck to be built. 

Skoda feels the need for the truck to reach its 1.5 million car sales goal by 2018. It sold 939,200 cars in 2012. The YetiSkoda Yeti Gen.1Czech Rep., 2009 > present189 versions
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has been a big seller for Skoda, and it built a special, longer wheelbase version for China where it is especially popular. 

“A big SUV is very important for Skoda on a global scale; maybe more so in Asia than in Europe because Europe tends to prefer smaller SUVs," said Skoda CEO Winfried Vahland.

The truck will likely be based on the Volkswagen TouaregVolkswagen Touareg Gen.2Germany, 2009 > present50 versions
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with five- and seven-seat variations. The car will definitely be sold in Eastern Europe and China where Skoda is rapidly growing. 

Source: Autocar