Skoda has officially unveiled the all-new Enyaq iV, following a leak earlier today.
Previewed by last year’s Vision iV concept, the Enyaq iV is a stylish electric crossover that features a fully enclosed grille – which houses a hidden charging port – that is flanked by slender LED headlights.
The model also has a rakish windscreen, a sloping roof and a dynamic beltline. Other notable highlights include chucky side skirts and wheels ranging in sizes from 18- to 21-inches.
The rear end is a tad plain in comparison, but the Enyaq iV has a tailgate-mounted spoiler and slender wraparound taillights. The model also has a black rear bumper which lacks exhaust tips as it’s fully electric.
In terms of size, the model measures 183 inches (4,649 mm) long, 74 inches (1,879 mm) wide and 63.6 inches (1,616 mm) tall with a wheelbase that spans 108.9 inches (2,765 mm). Skoda went on to say the model is about as a spacious as the Kodiaq and offers a boot capacity of 20.7 cubic feet (585 liters).
Moving into the cabin, there’s a nearly symmetrical dashboard which is topped by a large 13-inch infotainment system. The model also sports a digital instrument cluster which is housed behind a flat-bottom steering wheel.
Designers kept switchgear to a minimum and this results in a streamlined cockpit with a minimalist look. However, there are some interesting touches including a ‘floating’ center console and a flowing metallic band on the dashboard.
Five Different Powertrains
The Enyaq iV will be offered with three different batteries and five different outputs. The entry-level 50 variant has 55 kWh lithium-ion battery pack which powers a rear-mounted electric motor that produces 146 hp (109 kW / 148 PS) and 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) of torque. It enables the model to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 11.4 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 99 mph (160 km/h). More importantly, the model has a range of up to 211 miles (340 km) in the WLTP cycle.
The 60 variant has a larger 62 kWh battery which powers an upgraded rear motor that develops 177 hp (132 kW / 179 PS) and 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) of torque. Thanks to the extra power and larger battery, the dash to 62 mph (100 km/h) is cut to 8.7 seconds while the range climbs to 242 miles (390 km).
One step up is the Enyaq iV 80 which has an 82 kWh and a single electric motor that develops 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS) and 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) of torque. It hits 62 mph (100 km/h) in 8.5 seconds and has a range of up to 317 mph (510 km).
The 80x has two electric motors which give the crossover all-wheel drive as well as a combined output of 261 hp (195 kW / 265 PS) and 313 lb-ft (425 Nm) of torque. The dash to 62 mph (100 km/h) drops to 6.9 seconds, while the range provided by the 82 kWh battery falls to 286 miles (460 km).
Sitting at the top of the range is the dual motor Enyaq iV RS which produces 302 hp (225 kW / 306 PS) and 339 lb-ft (460 Nm) of torque. This enables the model to hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.2 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). Despite being a decent performer, range doesn’t stuffer as the model can travel up to 286 miles (460 km) on a single charge.
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