Celebrating the brand’s 125 year anniversary, Skoda Group revealed its first ever all-electric product spawned from Volkswagen Group’s MEB modular electric car platform, called the Skoda Enyaq iV electric SUV. The Skoda Enyaq iV offers rear- or all-wheel drive, new design selection concept for the interior, dynamic design language of the exterior, and of course, the electric motors that boasts range of about 500km on a single charge. The Enyaq iV is made in Skoda’s heartland, Mladá Boleslav. The pre-bookings for the Enyaq iV starts from September 2 for the European market with launch slated for in first half of 2021. One particular highlight is the exclusive Enyaq iV Founders Edition, which is limited to 1,895 units and is commemorating the company’s anniversary celebrating 125 years of success.
The illuminated crystal face, as Skoda calls it, comes as optional.
We start with the design of the all new Enyaq iV. The new SUV is dynamic and is characterised by its proportions and spaciousness. Skoda says the Enyaq iV offers interior space as a Skoda Kodiaq despite being shorter in length than the Skoda Octavia. The illuminated crystal face, as Skoda calls it, comes as optional. The full LED Matrix headlights embellish the front sporting the large Skoda grille while the full LED tail lights include dynamic indicators and also have an Coming/Leaving Home function. The Skoda badge is positioned in block lettering on the middle of the tailgate and is framed by a matt black roof spoiler and a rear bumper featuring a grey diffuser. A panoramic sliding roof is available as an option while the roof rails, window frames and the frame of the Skoda grille come in a choice of chrome, matt or gloss black.
The full LED Matrix headlights embellish the front sporting the large Skoda grille.
The Enyaq iV 50 comes with 18-inch steel wheels as standard, whilst all other models are fitted with alloys. A total of 8 different wheel sets ranging from 18 to 21 inches are available. The Enyaq iV is 4,649mm long, 1,879mm wide and has a height of 1,616mm. The wheelbase of 2,765mm and absence of a transmission tunnel allows for extra space and a large amount of kneeroom in the rear. The boot has a capacity of 585-litres.
The full LED tail lights include dynamic indicators and also have an Coming/Leaving Home function.
Skoda says the interior of the Enyaq iV is created holistically with coordinated interior options based on modern living environments, termed as Design Selection by the company. These differ, for example, in terms of the upholstery, decorative trims and dashboard as well as by using different materials.
Skoda says the interior of the Enyaq iV is created holistically with coordinated interior options based on modern living environments, termed as Design Selection by the company.
The Skoda Enyaq iV 50 comes with dual-zone climate control, a multifunction leather steering wheel, keyless start in the form of KESSY GO, DAB digital radio, SmartLink technology, LED headlights and a fast-charging capacity of up to 50kW. The central component is the car’s free-standing 13-inch touchscreen which can also be operated by gesture control and using the Laura digital voice assistant. The most important information is presented to the driver on the redesigned 5.3-inch digital cockpit, which features four different layouts and is now even easier to use via the multifunction steering wheel. The infotainment system can also receive DAB digital radio as well as Internet and hybrid radio using wireless SmartLink technology, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay or MirrorLink.
The 82kWh battery, which has a net capacity of 77kWh, can be charged from 5 to 80 per cent in just 38 minutes at correspondingly powerful DC charging points.
The entry-level Skoda Enyaq 50 iV is fitted with a 109kW rear-mounted engine and rear-wheel drive; its maximum torque is 220Nm. Its lithium-ion battery has a gross capacity of 55kWh and it has a range of up to 340km. Equipped with a 62kWh battery, the 132kW ENYAQ 60 iV can cover up to 390 km; its maximum torque is 310Nm. The Enyaq 80 iV has an output of 150kW, torque of up to 310Nm and, at 510 km in the WLTP cycle, boasts the longest maximum range. The 82kWh battery is also used in the two all-wheel-drive variants combined with the second electric motor on the front axle, the Enyaq 80x iV produces 195kW and the Enyaq RS iV delivers 225kW. Both of these models have a range of 460 km.
The range-topping Skoda Enyaq RS iV accelerates from 0-100kmph in just 6.2 seconds, and achieves a top speed of 180kmph.
The 82kWh battery, which has a net capacity of 77kWh, can be charged from 5 to 80 per cent in just 38 minutes at correspondingly powerful DC charging points. The range-topping Skoda Enyaq RS iV is particularly fun to drive as it accelerates from a standing start to 100kmph in just 6.2 seconds, and achieves a top speed of 180kmph 20kmph faster than other power variants.
The Enyaq iV 50 comes with 18-inch steel wheels as standard, whilst all other models are fitted with alloys.