Skoda Enyaq iV electric 2020 - All you need to know.

BY    AFZAL YOUSAF

Skoda has launched their first all electric SUV named Skoda ENYAQ iV in 1st September 2020. The concept of the model was already presented on Geneva in march 2019 and most of the specifications were shared by the manufacturer. New ENYAQ is based on the MEB Modular platform of Volkswagen group.

Total five variants are introduced by the company that includes both rear wheel and all wheel drive. And has a length of 4,649 mm, a width of 1,879 mm and a height of 1,616 mm. Wheelbase of the vehicle measures 2,765 mm and has a boot storage capacity of 585 liters.

More technical information are given in below table.

Specifications of all the five variants are shown above. Total power varies from 148 hp to 306 hp and the top sports version RS will reach 0 - 100 kmph in 6.2 seconds. Company has claimed a maximum range of 510 km on single charge and range varies depending on the battery capacities.

Three different battery sizes of 55 kWh, 62 kWh and 82 kWh are there to power the vehicle and gives different range options.

EXTERIOR

ENYAQ iV is characterised by its LED-backlit grille, sculptural lines, with a short front and large wheels, as well as a generous height. Headlamps are more deep set and swept back further than other Skoda cars and similar design is given in Tail lamps also. Also clean body lines gives the car a rugged SUV look. It has a larger wheels of 21 inches and a longer wheelbase from MEB platform.

INTERIOR

Interior of ENYQ iV is more spacious as it gains an advantage from the longer wheelbase and Flat floor from the MEB platform. Dashboard is designed horizontally with the presence of 13 inch infotainment display and has a nice looking digital instrumentation cluster. Head-up display is optional and customers have the chance to customise the inside of the cabin.

The vehicle is expected to be launched in International market in 2021. Expected price is around 34,000 Euros as reported by top auto magazines. When company celebrates 125th anniversary founder's edition will be available. This will be equipped with unique feature and styling but limited to 1,895 units as per the reports. 

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