One of our Carversal Pros shared a very interesting spy shot, where we can see that a Skoda SUV is being tested in the state of Maharashtra, India. And in case, if you don’t know which Skoda SUV is this, then this SUV is basically Skoda’s Enyaq iV.

The Enyaq iV of Skoda is in fact an Electric Vehicle, which by the way, is also Skoda’s first ever Electric SUV. So, with the help of this spy shot, we will try to evaluate what actually this particular Skoda EV - SUV has to offer for the Indian Market.

As we can see that this spy shot doesn’t really have much to say about this Skoda Electric SUV, but, still with whatever alternative intel we have about this SUV, with respect to that we will try to understand this vehicle.

About

The Enyaq iV lies under the entry-level luxury Electric SUV segment, which by the way, is on great fire, as Indian customers are showing keen interest for this segment. And I wonder how?

This particular segment consists of EVs like the KIA EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Volvo X40 Recharge, BMW i4, and many more.

The Skoda Enyaq iV has a typical Skoda design language, as we can see that even though this is an SUV, still it has got a comparatively low stance to it. But, do not be mistaken with its low stance, because this is longer and slightly bigger than the on-sale Skoda’s Flagship SUV, the Kodiaq. 

The Enyaq is based on the highly popular Volkswagen Group’s MEB Platform, over which Volkswagen’s Id.4 is based too. The VW Id.4 also comes under the similar EV - SUV segment.

Exterior

The exteriors of the Enyaq iV, as said earlier, contains that typical Skoda SUV design clue, with a low stance, Crossover-like lines flowing throughout the vehicle, and a point striking design language.

At the Front the Grille is different from other Skoda cars, where the grille has been given a crystalized treatment, which lits up as the Headlamps are turned on. And we believe it will be carried forward with all the upcoming Skoda EVs.

Next, as usual with the Headlamps, they get the similar design treatment as other Skoda cars get - a Striking, Sharp, and Edgy look. The technology used in them consists of full LEDs. And by the way, the crystalized look has been inserted in the Headlamps as well. Talking about the Bumper, it is full of sharp lines, with salient Skoda design traits.

Coming on to the Side, it looks more of a Crossover than an SUV, and it is because of those huge 19 inch Alloy wheels. The window area has been proportionally kept small compared to the body area in order to increase the overall presence of the vehicle.

Coming to the Rear, as we have a spy shot of its Rear profile, we can see - It gets a sloping roofline, which ultimately makes the Rear profile look seated, and short. But, still with whatever Skoda cars which we have seen in India, the Enyaq iV is different. As it holds minimalism in its Rear profile, with plain body panels, and few sharp lines here & there. The Tail Lamps on the other hand, gets the same design treatment as the Headlamps, which are sharp, and edgy. They also have the dynamic Turn Indicator feature.

Interior

The Interiors of the Enyaq moves forward with the new-age Skoda design path, and Technology. And a clear example for it would be the Instrument Cluster or the Driver’s display being integrated into the Dashboard. The Steering wheel on the other hand, gets the same pattern and format as the Skoda’s new SUVs have - a Two Spoke Steering wheel.

The Instrument panel gets a 3 inch Screen inclusion, which contains a slew of premium and advanced technological features.

And talking about the seating of this car, then the Skoda Enyaq is a 5 Seater SUV.

Battery Packs

The Enyaq iV gets a set of 2 battery packs, where one is used for the economical avatar of the Enyaq which has a 77 kWh battery pack, and it sustains itself up to 550 Kms of Driving range. And all this range can be used with the power figures of 201 hp & 310 Nm of Torque.

On the other side, the Second battery pack is reserved for the RS variant of the Enyaq, which by the way has a 82 kWh battery pack, and it can drive you up to 600 Kms of range. Though this battery pack is more focused on performance than range, therefore it delivers 295 hp & 460 Nm of Torque.

The Indian launch will be supported by the Skoda Enyaq's economical variant only, which gets the 77 kWh battery pack.

Some probable questions you may have :

When will the Skoda Enyaq iV launch?

The Skoda Enyaq iV holds its most probable launch in the year of 2024.

What will be the price of Skoda Enyaq iV?

The Skoda Enyaq iV is set to sit between ₹60 lakhs - ₹70 lakhs.

Skoda Enyaq iV Rivals?

The Skoda Enyaq iV will rival the likes of already established Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, BMW i4, Volvo X40 Recharge, and Mercedes EQB.

Will the Skoda Enyaq iV be a Made in India car?

No, for the period after its launch, the brand will analyze the demand the Enyaq iV is gaining, and if it is good enough, then Skoda will start its manufacturing in India as well. Till then, the Enyaq will be a CBU unit exported from the Czech Republic to India. - As said by Skoda Official, Petr Solc.