Electric Pace From Latest Skoda

Skoda has confirmed final specs and pricing for the SUV version of its Enyaq iV vRS – the second all-electric model to wear the brand’s iconic vRS badge.

Available to order from mid-January, the Enyaq iV vRS follows in the wheel tracks of the Enyaq Coupe iV vRS launched earlier this year, and offers increased practicality alongside sporty performance and striking design.

Priced from £52,670, the Enyaq iV vRS is fitted with an 82kWh battery pack and has a WLTP driving range of 321 miles. Like the Coupe version, the SUV variant has a power output of 299PS and is equipped with twin motors – one on each axle. Combined, the motors deliver 460Nm of torque to give instant acceleration and a powerful mid-range response.

The new vRS features a bespoke chassis setup designed to deliver an even more responsive driving experience. The standard sports suspension lowers the body by 15 millimetres at the front axle and 10 millimetres at the rear axle.

Drive Mode Select offers the predefined profiles Eco, Normal and Sport, while a custom slider allows the driver to adjust the settings to their own preferences. There’s also the additional driving profile Traction. Designed for driving on unpaved roads or slippery surfaces, this offers constant all-wheel drive at speeds of up to 12mph.

For owners looking for an even sportier drive, Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) can be specified as an option. DCC constantly monitors the situation on the road and automatically adjusts the damping.

A 0-62mph time of just 6.5 seconds is claimed while the Enqaq iV vRS can be charged to 80% in as little as 36 minutes when connected to a 150kW charger or faster. On a standard 7.2kW home wallbox, a charge from empty to full will take around 13 hours.

20-inch Taurus alloy wheels with aerodynamically optimised aero trims are fitted as standard with larger 21-inch Vision wheels with an anthracite finish as an option.

Inside, there’s a special vRS Design Selection that comes with sports seats with black perforated leather seat upholstery with grey piping and contrast stitching. The multifunction sports leather steering wheel also features contrast stitching while the dashboard sports a leather-look finish with contrast stitching.

The sporting flagship also comes as standard with a three-zone climate control system, LED ambient lighting that also illuminates the dashboard and door panels, as well as wireless smartphone charging. There’s a 585-litre boot, which is 15 litres larger than that of the Enyaq iV Coupe vRS and can be extended to 1,710 litres by folding the rear seats down.

First UK deliveries are expected from June 2023.