Video Summary
The Skoda Enyaq iV, an electric SUV, has the following characteristics:- Starting price just under 32,000 pounds with government grant
- The name “Enyaq” comes from the Irish name “Enya,” which means “source of life.”
- Exterior design does not stand out but, is not particularly offensive. It’s just another Skoda SUV.
- The IV stands for intelligent vehicle.
- The entry-level is the 60 model.
- All trims have an extended roof spoiler for aerodynamic improvement.
- Depending on the trim, the color of the bumper changes.
- Although there are no fake exhausts on the car, there is a weird fake vent in the front, a fake grill, and an indented area on the bonnet resembling the design found on a BMW M3. The grill is designed this way to ease consumers’ transition to electric vehicles.
- Interior design-wise, the entry-level Loft model feels modern. The fabric adds a feeling of quality.
- Cheap plastic can be found in areas including the door handle.
- The 13-inch touchscreen has graphics that are alright but, suffers from some lag.
- There are cup holders and an extra area for storage. Main USB ports are USB-C types. There is a wireless charger. The fit and finish of the charging pad can be a problem. There is a USB port in the back.
- The rear windows go all the way down but make a noise when operated.
- This video recommends shortlisting the car. The exterior isn’t the most exciting, but should be easy to live with.
- The ENYAQ is mechanically identical to the Volkswagen ID4, but its body is slightly longer and has extra space in the back.
- Loads of knee room and good head room for rear passengers.
- Since the car is electric, the floor is flat due to no prop shafts or exhaust systems running from the front to the back.
- There are flippable ISOFIX covers so you won’t lose them.
- You can fold this car’s rear seats from the boot.
- There is a 585-liter capacity boot, with no load lip, so you can slide things straight out.
- The Envaq is front and rear parking sensors.
- It has a speed of 0-60 in 7.39 seconds.
- It has LED headlights. They can be upgraded to matrix LEDs which block out part of the beam to avoid dazzling oncoming drivers.
- The real-world range is about 162 miles, however the range varies depending on how the ENYAQ is driven.
- Has a simply clever features, including “Laura,” which is a sometimes temperamental voice assistant.
