Skoda’s second electric vRS performance model is a fast and practical SUV
- Dual electric motors for 295bhp
- Sporty vRS makeover
- 585-litre boot
The Skoda Enyaq iV vRS hot SUV has been confirmed ahead of its arrival in showrooms next year, with an anticipated price tag of around £53,000. The vRS version will gain a power boost thanks to its dual-motor powertrain, while it will also receive a styling makeover to reflect its improved performance.
It follows on from the Coupe version of the Enyaq iV vRS which was introduced earlier in 2022, but offers a 585 litre boot that’s 15 litres bigger and extends to 1,710 litres with the seats folded down. From the front the vRS SUV looks nearly identical to the Coupe, with the same gloss black trim and Crystal Face grille which is illuminated by 131 LEDs as standard. It also gains body-coloured exterior cladding and alloy wheels measuring 20 or 21-inches in diameter, along with the option of Hyper Green paintwork that’s exclusive to vRS models.
With a combined 295bhp from its front and rear electric motors, the vRS model has around 30bhp more power than the Enyaq iV 80x SportLine Plus, helping it launch from 0-62mph in 6.5 seconds. It should also be able to manage up to 310 miles of driving range between charges, while its 135kW rapid charging capability means that the battery can be topped up to 80 per cent in as little as 35 minutes.
Inside, the makeover continues with a carbon effect finish for the dashboard and interior trim pieces, aluminium pedals and heated sports seats with an integrated headrest and vRS logo. Standard kit includes triple-zone climate control, LED ambient lighting and a wireless smartphone charger. Buyers will also be able to choose between ‘Suedia’ microfibre upholstery or perforated leather with grey contrasting stitching. A 12-speaker Canton sound system will also be on the options list, along with an opening panoramic sunroof.
A 13-inch touchscreen – the largest currently fitted in a Skoda model – dominates the dashboard, and there’s also a smaller 5.3-inch display behind the steering wheel for speed, driving assistance and navigation data.
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