Video Summary
- The Enyaq was one of the first fully electric cars on the channel.- The Enyaq has been an important car, offering great range, equipment, and space.
- It’s had tweaks to the battery last year, and now it’s had a styling makeover.
- The entry-level Enyaq 60 remained unchanged.
- The Enyaq 80 was renamed the 85.
- All Enyaq models received improved battery and energy management, resulting in longer ranges.
- The new, slipier shape of the facelift added even more range.
- The entry-level Enyaq 60 features a 59 kWh battery, offering up to 268 miles of range with a rear-mounted e-motor delivering 201 bhp and 310 Nm of torque enabling a 0 to 62 mph time of 8.1 seconds.
- This power train is exclusive to the standard SUV, not the Enyaq coupe.
- The Enyaq 85 is equipped with a larger 77 kWh battery, providing up to 359 miles in the SUV, and 365 miles in the coupe.
- Power increases to 282 bhp and 545 Nm of torque, reducing the 0 to 62 mph time to 6.7 seconds.
- The all-wheel drive Enyaq 85X adds a second e-motor at the front for enhanced traction.
- Maximum range from the 77 kWh battery decreases to 332 miles for the SUV and 334 miles for the coupe.
- The new 85 model features faster DC rapid charging, able to charge at 175 kW, allowing it to be topped up from 10 to 80% in about 29 minutes, saving 7 minutes compared to the previous models.
- All models can charge up to 11 kW at AC charging stations.
- Aside from the battery changes, most of the changes are cosmetic, found at the front of the car.
- It now has a more bold and modern design, which was first showcased on the Skoda Elroq.
- The front looks very similar to the Elroq, but just a bit more grown up.
- The front is also much more aerodynamic.
- There is a far more flowing design, which enhanced the amount of range.
- There are also improved air curtains around the side.
- It has a new face, which they call the Skoda Tech Deck.
- It now has slimmer LED daytime running lights split with the main headlamps.
- It has a twist on the Skoda crystal face, which used to surround that big grill, but now it just floats underneath that new Skoda badge.
- There are also new alloy wheel designs ranging from 19 to 20 inches.
- The rear end remains relatively untouched.
- The side skirts now feature a mattified dark chrome styling that's been extended, flowing from the side to the rear bumper giving the model the illusion of a sleeker design.
- The space inside of the Enyaq and also inside of the boots is unchanged.
- Boot space remains at 585 liters for the SUV and 570 for the coupe.
- Fold the seats down and this grows to 1,740 liters and 1,610 liters respectively.
- Changes to the exterior are small, but impactful.
- There is a great combination of being very modern and sleek, but also having old school features, like physical buttons that make things easy to use.
- The steering wheel has been upgraded, in this model, we have the sport steering wheel, so it's flat bottomed, but every version of the new Enyaq does get a new steering wheel with the Skoda spelled out across the front of it, and it’s still really intuitive to use.
- The model reviewed is the Lounge, with grey suede with mint piping around the outside with matching mint stitching and suede all across the dashboard.
- There are different packs that can be chosen for the interior.
- The infotainment system has been enhanced with new features including the option to disable the active speed warnings from the shortcut menu on the main screen.
- There is a new heater function, letting you activate all heating elements at one quick press, so you can defrost the interior in cold weather much quicker.
- Additionally, the active parking assist technology has also been upgraded with two new functions, accessible from the Skoda smartphone app.
- The first is a remote parking feature that allows the car to maneuver out of tight spaces, reducing the risk of damaging doors against neighboring vehicles.
- The second feature enables the Enyaq to automatically drive for up to 50 meters along a learned route, which is particularly helpful for navigating a challenging garage or awkward access to home charging points.
- The Enyaq has always been a fantastic offering for families looking for an electric car which can fit all of their luggage and all the interior space that they need with plenty of technology and plenty of range.
- It is brilliant and looks the part as a stylish vehicle.
