Skoda debuts new 340hp Enyaq vRS
Elroq too small? Standard Enyaq too slow? vRS update to the rescue
Skoda has updated its Enyaq SUV and Enyaq Coupe vRS models, with ever so slightly quicker acceleration, a fresh look to bring it in line with the rest of the range, and a pair of new interior design themes. Look elsewhere for crazy EV thrills, but those endeared by the Skoda vRS take on pragmatic performance motoring might find something to like here.
Especially as this is now the fastest accelerating Skoda ever, Enyaq tying with smaller vRS Elroq at 5.4 seconds to 62mph. That’s thanks to 340hp from the dual motor, all-wheel drive powertrain, as per the 2023 upgrade, but with a tenth apparently shaved from the old 0-62mph time. The battery is 79kWh net, can support 185kW charging, and theoretically offers more than 340 miles of range.
The rest of the vRS overhaul will be familiar both from the old model and similarly specced Skodas, with black design accents, the optional Hyper Green paint, and standard 20-inch wheels - with 21s on the extra list. Skoda says there are ‘sports tyres’ all round, plus a 15mm lower front end and a 10mm drop at the rear. The kids will help drop that CoG a bit lower as well. The additionally available DCC dampers, complete with 15 settings of adjustment for mucky fingerprints to mess around with on the 13-inch screen, offer a ‘more dynamic set-up compared to the previous version.’ Brakes are said to be more powerful, and there’s a ‘traction’ drive mode ‘tailored to the all-wheel drive’. Hopefully it’s one that can make these new electric vRSes feel just a tad friskier to drive. Like the smaller Elroq, the Enyaq vRS now gains Sport and Futuristic sounds for the exterior. We’re still not sure why, either.
Those inside will sit in either a standard vRS Suite or the optional vRS Lounge; unsurprisingly enough, the latter sounds more desirable. It adds some suede and some lime green contrast stitching, with all of these Enyaqs getting electrically adjustable massage sports seats, some carbon effect trim and a 635w, 12-speaker sound system. Perfect for listening to all the music you don’t know, or don’t want to listen to. Devices will be supported by a plethora of USB-C ports, while tri-zone climate control and rear window sunshades should keep everyone at an agreeable temperature. They don’t bang on about Simply Clever for no reason…
Johannes Neft is Skoda’s board bod for Technical Development. He said: “With the Enyaq vRS and Enyaq Coupé vRS, we have made the range toppers of the new Enyaq family even more dynamic, while maintaining their high level of comfort and everyday usability. We achieved this in large part thanks to the progressive steering system and, above all, the revised sport chassis with optimised damper settings… Apart from that, we further optimised the aerodynamics – for a lower consumption and therefore an increased maximum range.” By the standards of facelifts, then, it sounds like a useful little update. Both the SUV and Coupe vRS will go on sale in June, priced from £51,600; the Coupe is £53,560, with deliveries due later in the summer. Those eager to do a deal on an original might be keen to know that early 299hp vRSes can be bought for less than £30k, and the 340hp cars - on a 2025 reg, in fact - for £40,000. Wouldn’t miss it in the green…
But if you want a brand new family sized EV this is how much they have cost to this point. The petrol but similar sized kodiaq is the same price. You can spend over £70k on a petrol BMW X3 brand new!
Having said that I have a 2023 one, and in green, and no I didn't buy it new. It's a good car. It handles pretty well, is plenty quick, spacious, well built and cheap to run.
I imagine this new one is more of the same just a bit better all round.
Shock - decade old new cars were cheaper than now : Time to move on
These also look a but lardy and while I am sure tyers an suspension will make them handel it's weight an laws if physics still apply.
So no as others have said a model 3 for me or maybe a pooestar
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