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Top Gear
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Skoda Enyaq Review 2025
Skoda's newly facelifted electric family SUV. It's been a rampant success for the Czech firm, with over 250,000 of 'em sold worldwide since it was launched in 2020. Skoda hopes there'll be even more clamour for it now it's had a glow up. And the designers haven't messed about, either. The face has been completely remodelled, with slimmer LED headlights bookending a full-width panel, and the old car's massive 'tache has been shaved off. Advertisement - Page continues below The changes align with the slightly smaller Elroq and follow Skoda's new 'Modern Solid' design language... which seems to be styled on a Stormtrooper's helmet. The upshot is a more contemporary look and less drag. Meanwhile, the rear end is basically unaltered. It's based on the same platform as its Volkswagen ID.4 and Audi Q4 e-tron siblings, while other competitors include the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tesla Model Y, Renault Scenic and the Volvo EX40. Lots of talent in that crowd. Run me through the range… The Enyaq comes in four broad flavours: 60, 85, 85x and vRS. The Enyaq 60 has a 59kWh battery and the pricier 85-badged models get a 77kWh cell (net). Everything without an x in its name is a single motor, rear-wheel drive car, while the 80x has a dual motor set-up and four-wheel drive. You're looking at between 268 and 359 miles of official WLTP range, which is excellent for the money. More on that in a bit. Advertisement - Page continues below The 60 is good for 201bhp/229lb ft and the 85 belts out 282bhp/402lb ft – 0-62mph takes 8.1 and 6.7 seconds respectively. Top speeds amount to 99 and 111mph. Like you care. You will care about charging speeds: the 60 is capped at 165kW and the 85 at 135kW. Skoda hasn't explained why the bigger battery gets the lower rate, or why it jumps up to 175kW on the 85x... Speaking of, that one develops the same power as the 85 but generates an extra 99lb ft courtesy of the front motor. It'll cost you some range, though. Phew! That's a lot to take in. Hang on, we haven't finished yet! Top of the tree is the flagship vRS, which gets a similar dual motor, four-wheel drive setup to the 85x, but a slightly bigger 79kWh battery (for 344 miles of range and power boosted to 335bhp. 0-62mph takes 5.4s. Ooft. Full details over on the Driving tab. There's also a sleeker Coupe version of the Enyaq for good measure. Cut to the chase: is the Enyaq any good? The Skoda looks and feels conventional, which will please as many people as it disappoints. And there are surely few easier introductions to electric cars than this: civilised to drive, broadly comfortable, and commendably quick whatever spec you go for. READ MORE Skoda Enyaq vRS - long term review Inside there's minimal changes over the pre-facelift Enyaq, but that's no bad thing. It's all logically laid out, and the combo of 5in digital instrument cluster and 13in central touchscreen is far less infuriating than VW Group tech of even a couple of years ago. It's grown in size ever so slightly compared to the pre-facelift version – by a whopping 9mm – and remains slightly longer than an ID.4 (but shorter than Skoda's own Kodiaq, a TG favourite), so it's got a bigger boot. Over 100 litres more with all the seats folded flat. Check out the Interior tab for more. How much does it cost? Prices start from £39,000 for the single motor, smaller batteried version, rising to £44,300 for the bigger battery and £48,750 for the dual motor (4WD). You're looking at £51,660 for the vRS. Head over to the Buying tab for the full lowdown. Want to know what the best electric cars are? Click here for the top 20 Our choice from the range SKODA 210kW 85 Edition 82kWh 5dr Auto £44,245 See prices and specs What's the verdict? ' It's smarter looking than before, goes further than before, and costs around the same as before. Winning ' Skoda nailed the electric family SUV blueprint with the Enyaq, and this facelifted version is even better. It's smarter looking than before, goes further than before, and costs around the same as before. Winning. Kudos, then, to Skoda for not trying to rewrite the rulebook here. It didn't need to, and the result is a car that remains a smarter buy than the equivalent Volkswagen or Audi – it drives just as well, the interior is less annoying and more practical, and the price tag is smaller. Yeah, we're trying to work out what the catch is as well... If you're tempted to finally dip your toe in the water with an electric car, there are few better places to start than this.
BBC News
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Electric car crashes into Newton Abbot garden shed
Fire fighters and police were called to a house in Newton Abbot after an electric car crashed into a shed and caught got the call just after 15:30 BST on Sunday and arrived at the property on Cowslip Crescent to find a Blue Skoda Enyaq had broken a low brick wall and crashed into a garden and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said it used one appliance to extinguish the fire, and that it had to use cutting equipment to access the bonnet and switch off the car's high voltage systems. Officers said the occupants were out of the car before emergency services arrived, and that no-one was injured.
The Advertiser
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2026 Skoda Enyaq RS: Facelift revealed for hottest variant
While the rest of the facelifted Skoda Enyaq range was unveiled at the beginning of 2025, the hottest variant, the RS, has only just been revealed. Like the rest of the Enyaq range, the revised RS is available as a regular crossover or less practical "coupe". The eye-catching Mamba Green shade pictured here is exclusive to the RS. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Most of the revisions to the car's exterior are shared with lesser models. The most dramatic changes occur up front where there's a new split headlight treatment, fake upper grille, and the replacement of the winged arrow logo by Skoda lettering. The RS notably has a slightly more aggressive front bumper design that includes finlets for the side air intakes. Gloss black has been applied to the wing mirror caps, badging, air intake covers, window surrounds, roof rails, and lower rear bumper. Aerodynamically-styled 20-inch are standard, but buyers can upgrade to 21-inch alloy wheels with "high performance tyres". To match its sporting intentions there's a retuned suspension setup, and two-piston calipers for the front brakes. As there's no mention of the rear brakes, it's probably safe to assume the Enyaq RS continues with drum brakes there. There's also an optional adaptive chassis system, which allows the driver to choose from 15 different damper stiffness levels. Although the exterior has been refreshed, the Enyaq RS continues with the drivetrain it has employed since 2024, with a pair of motors driving all four wheels and developing a total of 250kW. This allows it to complete the 0-100km/h standard in 5.4 seconds, and hit a top speed of 180km/h. The battery has 79kWh of usable capacity, and has a WLTP range of 562km in the crossover and 568km in the "coupe". AC charging can be done up to 11kW, while DC fast charging up to 185kW is possible. Standard equipment includes matrix LED headlights, keyless entry, hands-free boot operation, and remote parking via a smartphone app. There are two design themes available for the interior: Lounge employs a mixture of faux suede and leather with lime green stitching and piping, and Suite has a mix of real and faux leather with grey stitching and piping. Both come with a flat-bottom three-spoke steering wheel, 45W USB-C ports, sports front seats with integrated headrests, massaging for the driver's seat, and retractable sunshades for the rear windows. The facelifted Enyaq range is scheduled to arrive in Australian showrooms in August. While the local range is currently limited to the "coupe" in Sportline and RS guises, the updated model will be available in both body styles and, likely, are a greater number of trims. MORE: Everything Skoda EnyaqMORE: 2026 Skoda Enyaq EV to get more practical body style in Australia Content originally sourced from: While the rest of the facelifted Skoda Enyaq range was unveiled at the beginning of 2025, the hottest variant, the RS, has only just been revealed. Like the rest of the Enyaq range, the revised RS is available as a regular crossover or less practical "coupe". The eye-catching Mamba Green shade pictured here is exclusive to the RS. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Most of the revisions to the car's exterior are shared with lesser models. The most dramatic changes occur up front where there's a new split headlight treatment, fake upper grille, and the replacement of the winged arrow logo by Skoda lettering. The RS notably has a slightly more aggressive front bumper design that includes finlets for the side air intakes. Gloss black has been applied to the wing mirror caps, badging, air intake covers, window surrounds, roof rails, and lower rear bumper. Aerodynamically-styled 20-inch are standard, but buyers can upgrade to 21-inch alloy wheels with "high performance tyres". To match its sporting intentions there's a retuned suspension setup, and two-piston calipers for the front brakes. As there's no mention of the rear brakes, it's probably safe to assume the Enyaq RS continues with drum brakes there. There's also an optional adaptive chassis system, which allows the driver to choose from 15 different damper stiffness levels. Although the exterior has been refreshed, the Enyaq RS continues with the drivetrain it has employed since 2024, with a pair of motors driving all four wheels and developing a total of 250kW. This allows it to complete the 0-100km/h standard in 5.4 seconds, and hit a top speed of 180km/h. The battery has 79kWh of usable capacity, and has a WLTP range of 562km in the crossover and 568km in the "coupe". AC charging can be done up to 11kW, while DC fast charging up to 185kW is possible. Standard equipment includes matrix LED headlights, keyless entry, hands-free boot operation, and remote parking via a smartphone app. There are two design themes available for the interior: Lounge employs a mixture of faux suede and leather with lime green stitching and piping, and Suite has a mix of real and faux leather with grey stitching and piping. Both come with a flat-bottom three-spoke steering wheel, 45W USB-C ports, sports front seats with integrated headrests, massaging for the driver's seat, and retractable sunshades for the rear windows. The facelifted Enyaq range is scheduled to arrive in Australian showrooms in August. While the local range is currently limited to the "coupe" in Sportline and RS guises, the updated model will be available in both body styles and, likely, are a greater number of trims. MORE: Everything Skoda EnyaqMORE: 2026 Skoda Enyaq EV to get more practical body style in Australia Content originally sourced from: While the rest of the facelifted Skoda Enyaq range was unveiled at the beginning of 2025, the hottest variant, the RS, has only just been revealed. Like the rest of the Enyaq range, the revised RS is available as a regular crossover or less practical "coupe". The eye-catching Mamba Green shade pictured here is exclusive to the RS. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Most of the revisions to the car's exterior are shared with lesser models. The most dramatic changes occur up front where there's a new split headlight treatment, fake upper grille, and the replacement of the winged arrow logo by Skoda lettering. The RS notably has a slightly more aggressive front bumper design that includes finlets for the side air intakes. Gloss black has been applied to the wing mirror caps, badging, air intake covers, window surrounds, roof rails, and lower rear bumper. Aerodynamically-styled 20-inch are standard, but buyers can upgrade to 21-inch alloy wheels with "high performance tyres". To match its sporting intentions there's a retuned suspension setup, and two-piston calipers for the front brakes. As there's no mention of the rear brakes, it's probably safe to assume the Enyaq RS continues with drum brakes there. There's also an optional adaptive chassis system, which allows the driver to choose from 15 different damper stiffness levels. Although the exterior has been refreshed, the Enyaq RS continues with the drivetrain it has employed since 2024, with a pair of motors driving all four wheels and developing a total of 250kW. This allows it to complete the 0-100km/h standard in 5.4 seconds, and hit a top speed of 180km/h. The battery has 79kWh of usable capacity, and has a WLTP range of 562km in the crossover and 568km in the "coupe". AC charging can be done up to 11kW, while DC fast charging up to 185kW is possible. Standard equipment includes matrix LED headlights, keyless entry, hands-free boot operation, and remote parking via a smartphone app. There are two design themes available for the interior: Lounge employs a mixture of faux suede and leather with lime green stitching and piping, and Suite has a mix of real and faux leather with grey stitching and piping. Both come with a flat-bottom three-spoke steering wheel, 45W USB-C ports, sports front seats with integrated headrests, massaging for the driver's seat, and retractable sunshades for the rear windows. The facelifted Enyaq range is scheduled to arrive in Australian showrooms in August. While the local range is currently limited to the "coupe" in Sportline and RS guises, the updated model will be available in both body styles and, likely, are a greater number of trims. MORE: Everything Skoda EnyaqMORE: 2026 Skoda Enyaq EV to get more practical body style in Australia Content originally sourced from: While the rest of the facelifted Skoda Enyaq range was unveiled at the beginning of 2025, the hottest variant, the RS, has only just been revealed. Like the rest of the Enyaq range, the revised RS is available as a regular crossover or less practical "coupe". The eye-catching Mamba Green shade pictured here is exclusive to the RS. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Most of the revisions to the car's exterior are shared with lesser models. The most dramatic changes occur up front where there's a new split headlight treatment, fake upper grille, and the replacement of the winged arrow logo by Skoda lettering. The RS notably has a slightly more aggressive front bumper design that includes finlets for the side air intakes. Gloss black has been applied to the wing mirror caps, badging, air intake covers, window surrounds, roof rails, and lower rear bumper. Aerodynamically-styled 20-inch are standard, but buyers can upgrade to 21-inch alloy wheels with "high performance tyres". To match its sporting intentions there's a retuned suspension setup, and two-piston calipers for the front brakes. As there's no mention of the rear brakes, it's probably safe to assume the Enyaq RS continues with drum brakes there. There's also an optional adaptive chassis system, which allows the driver to choose from 15 different damper stiffness levels. Although the exterior has been refreshed, the Enyaq RS continues with the drivetrain it has employed since 2024, with a pair of motors driving all four wheels and developing a total of 250kW. This allows it to complete the 0-100km/h standard in 5.4 seconds, and hit a top speed of 180km/h. The battery has 79kWh of usable capacity, and has a WLTP range of 562km in the crossover and 568km in the "coupe". AC charging can be done up to 11kW, while DC fast charging up to 185kW is possible. Standard equipment includes matrix LED headlights, keyless entry, hands-free boot operation, and remote parking via a smartphone app. There are two design themes available for the interior: Lounge employs a mixture of faux suede and leather with lime green stitching and piping, and Suite has a mix of real and faux leather with grey stitching and piping. Both come with a flat-bottom three-spoke steering wheel, 45W USB-C ports, sports front seats with integrated headrests, massaging for the driver's seat, and retractable sunshades for the rear windows. The facelifted Enyaq range is scheduled to arrive in Australian showrooms in August. While the local range is currently limited to the "coupe" in Sportline and RS guises, the updated model will be available in both body styles and, likely, are a greater number of trims. MORE: Everything Skoda EnyaqMORE: 2026 Skoda Enyaq EV to get more practical body style in Australia Content originally sourced from:
West Australian
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
2026 Skoda Enyaq RS: Facelift revealed for hottest variant
While the rest of the facelifted Skoda Enyaq range was unveiled at the beginning of 2025, the hottest variant, the RS, has only just been revealed. Like the rest of the Enyaq range, the revised RS is available as a regular crossover or less practical 'coupe'. The eye-catching Mamba Green shade pictured here is exclusive to the RS. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . Most of the revisions to the car's exterior are shared with lesser models. The most dramatic changes occur up front where there's a new split headlight treatment, fake upper grille, and the replacement of the winged arrow logo by Skoda lettering. The RS notably has a slightly more aggressive front bumper design that includes finlets for the side air intakes. Gloss black has been applied to the wing mirror caps, badging, air intake covers, window surrounds, roof rails, and lower rear bumper. Aerodynamically-styled 20-inch are standard, but buyers can upgrade to 21-inch alloy wheels with 'high performance tyres'. To match its sporting intentions there's a retuned suspension setup, and two-piston calipers for the front brakes. As there's no mention of the rear brakes, it's probably safe to assume the Enyaq RS continues with drum brakes there. There's also an optional adaptive chassis system, which allows the driver to choose from 15 different damper stiffness levels. Although the exterior has been refreshed, the Enyaq RS continues with the drivetrain it has employed since 2024, with a pair of motors driving all four wheels and developing a total of 250kW. This allows it to complete the 0-100km/h standard in 5.4 seconds, and hit a top speed of 180km/h. The battery has 79kWh of usable capacity, and has a WLTP range of 562km in the crossover and 568km in the 'coupe'. AC charging can be done up to 11kW, while DC fast charging up to 185kW is possible. Standard equipment includes matrix LED headlights, keyless entry, hands-free boot operation, and remote parking via a smartphone app. There are two design themes available for the interior: Lounge employs a mixture of faux suede and leather with lime green stitching and piping, and Suite has a mix of real and faux leather with grey stitching and piping. Both come with a flat-bottom three-spoke steering wheel, 45W USB-C ports, sports front seats with integrated headrests, massaging for the driver's seat, and retractable sunshades for the rear windows. The facelifted Enyaq range is scheduled to arrive in Australian showrooms in August. While the local range is currently limited to the 'coupe' in Sportline and RS guises, the updated model will be available in both body styles and, likely, are a greater number of trims. MORE: Everything Skoda Enyaq MORE: 2026 Skoda Enyaq EV to get more practical body style in Australia
Perth Now
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2026 Skoda Enyaq RS: Facelift revealed for hottest variant
While the rest of the facelifted Skoda Enyaq range was unveiled at the beginning of 2025, the hottest variant, the RS, has only just been revealed. Like the rest of the Enyaq range, the revised RS is available as a regular crossover or less practical 'coupe'. The eye-catching Mamba Green shade pictured here is exclusive to the RS. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Most of the revisions to the car's exterior are shared with lesser models. The most dramatic changes occur up front where there's a new split headlight treatment, fake upper grille, and the replacement of the winged arrow logo by Skoda lettering. The RS notably has a slightly more aggressive front bumper design that includes finlets for the side air intakes. Gloss black has been applied to the wing mirror caps, badging, air intake covers, window surrounds, roof rails, and lower rear bumper. Aerodynamically-styled 20-inch are standard, but buyers can upgrade to 21-inch alloy wheels with 'high performance tyres'. Supplied Credit: CarExpert To match its sporting intentions there's a retuned suspension setup, and two-piston calipers for the front brakes. As there's no mention of the rear brakes, it's probably safe to assume the Enyaq RS continues with drum brakes there. There's also an optional adaptive chassis system, which allows the driver to choose from 15 different damper stiffness levels. Although the exterior has been refreshed, the Enyaq RS continues with the drivetrain it has employed since 2024, with a pair of motors driving all four wheels and developing a total of 250kW. This allows it to complete the 0-100km/h standard in 5.4 seconds, and hit a top speed of 180km/h. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The battery has 79kWh of usable capacity, and has a WLTP range of 562km in the crossover and 568km in the 'coupe'. AC charging can be done up to 11kW, while DC fast charging up to 185kW is possible. Standard equipment includes matrix LED headlights, keyless entry, hands-free boot operation, and remote parking via a smartphone app. There are two design themes available for the interior: Lounge employs a mixture of faux suede and leather with lime green stitching and piping, and Suite has a mix of real and faux leather with grey stitching and piping. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Both come with a flat-bottom three-spoke steering wheel, 45W USB-C ports, sports front seats with integrated headrests, massaging for the driver's seat, and retractable sunshades for the rear windows. The facelifted Enyaq range is scheduled to arrive in Australian showrooms in August. While the local range is currently limited to the 'coupe' in Sportline and RS guises, the updated model will be available in both body styles and, likely, are a greater number of trims. MORE: Everything Skoda EnyaqMORE: 2026 Skoda Enyaq EV to get more practical body style in Australia
