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This is the Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV, a sloping-roofed version of Skoda’s all-electric Enyaq SUV and the company’s equivalent of the Volkswagen ID.5, whose platform and underpinnings it shares. The biggest differences between the Coupe and standard Enyaq occur from the B-pillar backwards, where the roofline starts to slant away to the rear. Indeed, that roof is made from dark-coloured panoramic glass, making the interior feel less claustrophobic than it would have had the engineers used a normal metal roof.
What will its rivals be?
Rivals to the Enyaq Coupe include not just the standard Enyaq, but its Volkswagen cousins the ID.4 and ID.5. The electric crossover segment is a really hot section of the market right now so there are a whole host of competitors such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Tesla Model Y, Kia e-Niro and MG ZS, to name but a few.
Any tech info?
As well as a 5.3-inch digital dashboard, the Enyaq Coupe gets a 13-inch centrally-mounted infotainment touchscreen. Big optional extras include a twelve-speaker surround sound system and a head-up display that projects safety information (warning and speed limit signs) onto the windscreen, as well as information related to any driver assistance systems that are in operation.
Speaking of driver assistance, the Enyaq Coupe runs the latest version of the Volkswagen Group’s Travel Assist 2.5 software, which enables adaptive cruise control, Adaptive Lane Assist and Traffic Jam Assist, taking some of the workload off the driver in stop-start motorway traffic. The system also includes Park Assist, which can automatically manoeuvre the vehicle in and out of tricky parking spots.
What will the range be like?
The Enyaq Coupe will be available with a range of battery and powertrain options, from the frugal and efficient to the high-powered and sporty. There’ll be versions featuring a 62kWh battery and rear-wheel drive promising a range of around 410km, as well as 82kWh versions offering more range and more power.
In time, there’ll be a few different versions of the 82kWh models available such as one with rear-wheel drive, a 546km range and 204hp. So too will there be another version with all-wheel drive and 266hp. Topping the line-up will be the twin-motor RS with 299hp and a 0-100km/h time of 6.5 seconds.
Expectations?
Coupe versions of cars such as the Enyaq and ID.4 may not offer any meaningful improvement over the models that spawned them, but they do provide an alternative for buyers looking for an electric car that’s a touch more stylish. Skoda’s unimpeachable build quality and the potential for a hot RS model should make the Enyaq Coupe an attractive car for many.