Skoda has expanded its performance-focused EV vary with the addition of the Enyaq RS iV subsequent to the already obtainable Enyaq Coupe RS iV. Probably the most highly effective mannequin within the Skoda vary brings sporty visible tweaks, speaking the efficiency credentials courtesy of the all-wheel-drive dual-motor 295 hp (220 kW / 299 PS) powertrain, with out sacrificing any of its practicality traits.

The RS (vRS within the UK) is distinguished from the remainder of the Enyaq iV vary because of the version-specific 20-inch Taurus or 21-inch Imaginative and prescient alloy wheels, the particular emblems on the entrance fenders, the full-width rear reflector, and the unique Hyper Inexperienced exterior shade mixed with high-gloss black accents. The total LED Matrix headlights are included in the usual tools, as are the LED taillights and the illuminated grille, whereas the big panoramic sunroof is non-compulsory.

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The spotlight of the Skoda Enyaq RS iV is the 585-liter (20.7 cubic ft) boot which is 15 lt (0.5 cubic ft) greater than within the Enyaq Coupe RS iV and might develop as much as 1,710 lt (60.4 cubic ft) by folding the rear seats. Sporty inside touches embody the sporty seats with built-in headrests and Suedia microfiber upholstery (non-compulsory perforated leather-based), the fake carbon trim on the dashboard and door playing cards, plus the aluminum pedal covers.

Customary tools is fairly beneficiant with a 5.3-inch digital cockpit, a 13-inch infotainment touchscreen, tri-zone local weather management, LED ambient lighting, a wi-fi charging pad, and loads of ADAS together with the Journey Help system. Nevertheless, there are some non-compulsory options just like the head-up show and the 12-speaker Canton sound system.

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Similar to within the mechanically-related VW ID.4/ID.5 GTX, the electrical motors of the Skoda Enyaq RS iV produce a mixed 295 hp (220 kW / 299 PS) and 460 Nm (339 lb-ft) of torque. That is greater than the 245 PS (242 HP / 180 kW) of the ICE-powered Octavia RS making it essentially the most highly effective Skoda but. The 82 kWh (77 kWh web) floor-mounted battery is nice for a 310-mile (500 km) WLTP vary within the mixed cycle and might cost from 10 to 80 % in as little as 36 minutes utilizing a 135 kW quick charger.

The drag coefficient of the SUV is 0.265 which is fairly good, though worse than the 0.234 cd of the coupe-SUV sibling. Regardless of the more serious aerodynamics, the EV retains the identical 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) time of 6.5 seconds and the electronically restricted high pace of 180 km/h (111 mph), which is 20 km/h (12 mph) greater in comparison with lesser variations of the Enyaq iV.

The RS-specific chassis sits nearer to the bottom by 15 mm (0.5 inches) on the entrance and by 10 mm (0.4 inches) on the again because of the lowered sports activities suspension. Those that need the most effective from each worlds ought to get the non-compulsory Adaptive Chassis Management (DCC). In addition to the 4 essential driving modes (Eco, Consolation, Regular, and Sport), the motive force additionally has entry to the Traction profile, designed for unpaved roads or slippery surfaces providing fixed AWD at low speeds of as much as 20 km/h (12 mph).

Manufacturing of the Skoda Enyaq RS iV is already underway on the Mladá Boleslav plant within the Czech Republic. The automaker introduced they may quickly produce the 100,000th unit of the Enyaq iV household, that are the one MEB-based fashions manufactured in Europe exterior Germany.