Photo Courtesy: Autorepublika.Skoda Auto has spent the past two years carefully building interest around its new electric crossover, the Skoda Epiq. Teaser photos and early details have appeared regularly since the original concept was shown.That kind of long preview campaign can make the final reveal feel less surprising when the production car finally arrives. By the time the official presentation happens, much of the story is already familiar.Still, Skoda clearly had a reason for keeping the Epiq in the spotlight. The company expects this small electric crossover to become one of its most important sales models in the coming years.AdvertisementAdvertisementNow, the production version has finally been revealed.The Design Stays Close To The ConceptPhoto Courtesy: Autorepublika.The Epiq’s appearance is no longer a mystery. The crossover uses Skoda’s new Modern Solid design language, and the production model stays very close to the concept.The body shape, sculpted side panels, complex lighting elements, and vertical openings in the bumpers have all carried over with only small changes.The front end uses Skoda’s Tech Deck Face design, while the aerodynamic drag coefficient is 0.275.The Epiq is also compact by European EV standards. It measures about 164.2 inches long, 70.8 inches wide, and 62.2 inches tall, with a 102.4-inch wheelbase.A Simple Cabin With Useful SpacePhoto Courtesy: Autorepublika.The interior also closely follows the concept and earlier preproduction cars. Standard equipment includes a 5.3-inch digital instrument display and a 13-inch infotainment screen.AdvertisementAdvertisementBuyers will be offered three interior themes made from recycled materials: Studio, Loft, and Techtona.Skoda has also focused on storage. The cabin includes several compartments and pockets with a combined capacity of about 0.9 cubic feet.Cargo space measures 16.8 cubic feet behind the rear seats, rising to 47.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. There is also a small front storage area measuring about 0.9 cubic feet.Three Front Motor Versions At LaunchPhoto Courtesy: Autorepublika.At first, the Skoda Epiq will be offered in three versions, all using a single electric motor on the front axle. That layout comes from the more affordable MEB Plus platform.The base version uses a 210 horsepower electric motor and a 55 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery.AdvertisementAdvertisementDC fast charging power is rated at 50 kW. With a curb weight of about 3,400 pounds, this version accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 7.1 seconds.Skoda says the driving range is up to 273 miles on the WLTP cycle.European Orders Are Already OpenThe Skoda Epiq can already be ordered in Europe. In Germany, pricing starts at about $35,500.That puts the Epiq in one of the most important parts of Europe’s growing small EV market, where price, range, practicality, and familiar brand trust will matter more than ever.This article originally appeared on Autorepublika.com and has been republished with permission by Guessing Headlights. AI-assisted translation was used, followed by human editing and review.AdvertisementAdvertisementIf you want more stories like this, follow Guessing Headlights on Yahoo so you don’t miss what’s coming next.
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