Skoda Planning Sub-Compact SUV for 2015

SkodaSkodaCzech Rep., 1895 > present57 models
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already has one compact SUV in the form of the YetiSkoda Yeti Gen.1Czech Rep., 2009 > present189 versions
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, but it is already planning a crossover one step smaller with a sub-compact SUV rumored to be called the Polar. The platform will be VW'sVolkswagenGermany, 1938 > present98 models
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MQB platform from the GolfVolkswagen Volkswagen Golf Gen.7 [VII]Germany, 2012 > present363 versions
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with styling in the vein of the TaigunVolkswagen TaigunGermany, 2013 > 20136 photos
concept. 

The reason for another SUV is that the Yeti is based on the VW TiguanVolkswagen Tiguan Gen.1Germany, 2007 > 2015132 versions
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. The Yeti has been enough of a sales success to get another generation, but the Tiguan is slated to grow in its next generation. Skoda wants to fill the gap with a smaller SUV. 

The Polar would compete against the segment leading Nissan JukeNissan JukeJapan, 2010 > present135 versions
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and the upcoming Ford EcoSportFord EcoSportUnited Kingdom, 2012 > 20126 photos
and Mazda CX3.

Source: Automobile-magazine.fr