Roomster Gets Go-ahead

The Roomster is about to become the Vroomster! Insiders at Skoda have revealed the mini-MPV - first seen at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show - has been confirmed for production. And the big news is it will keep the concept car's distinctive wraparound windscreen to ensure the driver and passengers enjoy excellent visibility.

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The newcomer is expected to be built on a unique platform, and will also introduce the Czech firm's fresh family face. While it will be slightly bigger than its rival - parent company VW's Golf Plus - the Roomster will still only offer five seats.

But that's not all. Our sources at Skoda also let slip that the widely admired Yeti SUV concept, which was unveiled at the Geneva expo last month, is likely to go into production, too. "The main debate is whether the car should be four-wheel drive or just send power to the front tyres and use a sophisticated traction system," the insider revealed. "We are concerned mechanical four-wheel drive might make it too expensive for the target audience." Skoda is also planning an all-new concept which will debut at September's Frankfurt Motor Show.