I want one. Better yet, I want to hear from Skoda so I may test drive one to see if I should endorse it. Or appear in an ad.

Skoda has announced that it will manufacture the Yeti SUV in the Czech Republic. The fifth model in Skoda’s vehicle line-up will be built at the Kvasiny plant, with production starting in 2009. Will they be available in the USA? I understand they will be found throughout Europe and in the UK, at least.

Skoda could really have an extremely entertaining publicity campaign, if they wanted to, and perhaps even sponsor a new Yeti expedition or two to the Himalayan Mountains.

Stay tuned.