The two trim lines will go on sale from the end of 2013 and will offer a redesigned grille and headlights as well as additional alloy wheel designs, a new steering wheel, upholstery and dash on the interior, and the inclusion of a rear-view camera for the first time.

The City trim will feature body-coloured bumpers, underride guard, side mouldings and door sill while those on the outdoor version remain in black plastic.

There’s also four new Simply Clever solutions, comprising a double-sided floor covering and LED light in the boot, a vest holder under the driver's seat and a waste container in the side door.

However, the Yeti’s VarioFlex rear seat system has been retained along with boot capacity of 405 litres rising to 1,760 litres.

The engine line-up comprises four diesel and three petrol engines – all turbocharged and with direct injection and with option of a DSG twin-clutch gearbox and a Haldex-coupling all-wheel-drive variant.

The range includes the GreenLine version 1.6 TDI with front wheel drive and a manual gearbox, which produces CO2 emissions of 119 g/km and offers fuel economy of 61mpg. There are also threeGreen tec engine variants: the 1.4 TSI 120bhp, 2.0 TDI/138bhp with manual six-speed gearbox, and 1.6 TDI/102bhp with seven-speed DSG. These include the Start-Stop System, brake energy recovery (recuperation) and low rolling resistance tyres.

Pricing and specification will be announced nearer to the on sale date.

Watch the new Skoda Yeti and Yeti Outdoor in action here.