2025 Skoda Enyaq evaluate | CarExpert

The Volkswagen Group is lastly coming into the electrical SUV chat in Australia.

After years of promised launches and quite a few delays, we’re lastly getting a Tesla Mannequin Y competitor primarily based off the VW Group’s MEB structure – beginning with the 2025 Skoda Enyaq Coupe.

Whereas technically not the Group’s first electrical car in Australia (the Cupra Born landed first), Skoda and Volkswagen have struggled to get their respective MEB EV ranges to Australia, citing our market’s lack of emissions rules and excessive demand within the European market.

The Enyaq appears to be the golden youngster, although. Whereas its siblings and cousins had been topic to criticism over construct high quality, software program points and disappointing efficiency, Skoda’s tackle the MEB platform has been extensively acclaimed in Europe and the UK, and is among the top-selling electrical SUVs in its residence area – fourth, to be precise.

Because the nameplate’s introduction in late 2020, there have been over 200,000 models delivered globally. Regardless of the automotive not altering visually since launch, Australia is definitely getting an up to date model with numerous enhancements to the electrical drivetrain, battery and infotainment software program in step with a mid-life refresh launched in Europe lower than 12 months in the past.

Out there to order now forward of deliveries commencing in December, the Enyaq is debuting in Australia as a coupe-only proposition accessible in sporty Sportline and RS grades. There’s a extra typical SUV model in addition to different trim and drivetrain variants overseas, however these gained’t come right here for no less than one other 12 months if confirmed.

Sharply priced towards equal fashions from rival nameplates and boasting class-leading vary, Skoda is trying to make a splash on an already aggressive phase. Has it Czech-mated the likes of Tesla and Hyundai/Kia?

How does the Skoda Enyaq examine?

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How a lot does the Skoda Enyaq value?

The Sportline begins from $69,990 earlier than on-road prices, whereas the dual-motor RS is priced from $83,990 plus on-roads.

Whereas the Enyaq is nearer to premium territory than mainstream positioning, Australia will get a reasonably whole lot in the event you take a look at abroad pricing.

Take a look at Skoda UK’s configurator and essentially the most inexpensive Enyaq Coupe with the bigger battery pack is £45,775 or near $91,000 in the event you straight trade to AUD, whereas the Enyaq Coupe RS is £54,155 or ~AUD $118,000. A equally specified Enyaq Coupe 85 Sportline in Germany is €58,590 (AUD $98,000) whereas the RS is €63,300 (AUD $110,000).

Additionally be mindful the Enyaq is topic to a 5.0 per cent import tariff the place its Chinese language-, Japanese- and Korean-made rivals profit from free commerce agreements. It’s price acknowledging Skoda Australia’s potential to realize very aggressive pricing towards like-for-like rivals within the Australian market.

To see how the Skoda Enyaq traces up towards the opposition, try our comparability device.

What’s the Skoda Enyaq like on the within?

Whereas its platform mates have been panned for questionable materials high quality for his or her asking worth, the Enyaq’s cabin feels suitably upmarket and aggressive with rivals asking related cash.

Skoda has been pushing upward when it comes to its design and execution, and the Enyaq is an effective instance of that.

The sturdy, structured dashboard and chunky design components give a way of robustness, accented with soft-touch plastics and padded, stitched leatherette surfaces. It’s minimalist however not spartan like a Mannequin Y.

Up entrance, the motive force and entrance passenger are handled to massive, snug sports activities seats with built-in headrests which not solely look good, however provide a heap of bolstering and assist from most angles.

Within the Sportline the entrance chairs are trimmed in a mixture of suede and leather-based, with the bottom grade getting handbook adjustment for the passenger however energy adjustment together with lumbar and reminiscence for the motive force.

You possibly can add an influence passenger seat in addition to therapeutic massage operate amongst different issues in the event you go for the Final Pack ($6000). This package deal additionally provides niceties like Canton premium audio, an augmented actuality head-up show, heated rear seats, and different niceties like adaptive damping and a heat-insulating windscreen.

Do you want to spend the additional cash on the package deal? Most likely not. However in the event you’re like me and wish to have as many tech and have objects you will get it may very well be price the additional dosh.

Forward of the motive force is a sporty steering wheel with perforated leather-based rim, and behind that could be a small 5.0-inch Digital Cockpit that in contrast to different MEB merchandise from the VW and Cupra stables is recessed into the dashboard below a cowl extra like a standard instrument cluster.

It gives a handful of various layouts to indicate you numerous bits of information, and it’s not prone to glare just like the freestanding models of its platform mates.

The freestanding 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system is operating a more recent interface than the bug-infested one which debuted within the first Enyaqs, and in our restricted time with the automotive it appears freed from any main quibbles.

Customary wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto work effectively, and are complimented by a wi-fi telephone charger below the centre stack which labored because it ought to. There are additionally plenty of completely different menus and widgets to play with, but it surely’s price noting the Enyaq lacks some options anticipated of the value level.

Linked companies and embedded satellite tv for pc navigation stay omitted from Australian fashions, as a result of lack of assist for the MEB platform’s related automotive module. You possibly can work round this with smartphone apps in addition to the cabin pre-conditioning device which lets you schedule days and instances you need the automotive to begin defrosting home windows or pump up the A/C, however you can not entry it by way of a smartphone like you possibly can in different markets.

Not like Volkswagen, Skoda has digital however everlasting local weather controls in a toolbar on the base of the touchscreen, with the one contact slider used for audio quantity. It may possibly take a little bit of getting used to, however you possibly can set and overlook in the event you depart the local weather management in Auto.

Shifting into the second row, the Enyaq Coupe’s sloping roofline and panoramic glass roof don’t eat into headroom as a lot as you would possibly assume, however you don’t need your passengers to be a lot taller than me (I’m 6’1) in the event that they’re using with you recurrently as my voluminous ‘do was almost brushing the roof.

There’s in any other case loads of house for 2 adults within the rear, and three at a pinch. You get a regular third zone of local weather with temperature controls and directional vents, and the ground is flat courtesy of the devoted EV structure so middle-seat passengers gained’t be competing with neighbours for foot room.

You additionally get facilities like a folding centre armrest with cupholders, map pockets and cell phone holders on the entrance seatbacks, USB-C cost ports, and massive bottle holders within the rear doorways. ISOFIX and prime tether anchors function as you’d count on, although the cumbersome entrance seats can impede ahead imaginative and prescient for smaller passengers.

In actual fact, storage is superb all through the Enyaq, with an enormous shelf below the centre console up entrance and an honest cubby below the centre armrest, in addition to massive door pockets up entrance, too. The centre console additionally options storage nooks and cupholders up prime, sitting in and across the stubby shift-by-wire selector.

Even higher, there’s the signature Skoda umbrella nestled within the driver’s door, in addition to handbook sunshades built-in into the rear doorways to ‘block out the haters’, as the children say nowadays.

Each variations of the Enyaq Coupe quote 570 litres of boot capability with the rear seats in place, and 1610 litres with the second row folded. For reference, that’s 15 litres and 100 litres down on the Enyaq SUV respectively.

There’s underfloor storage with a divider to cover objects away, and the usual charging cables include a cute bag that simply slots into the facet compartment. The rear seats additionally fold 60:40 and the centre seat has a ski port for longer objects.

‘Merely Intelligent’ touches that haven’t already been talked about embody a cargo web array for the boot space to maintain issues from sliding round, a removeable rear seat console that slots into the centre of the ground, in addition to a ticket holder within the A-pillar up entrance.

So, nonetheless a ‘Skoda’ regardless of the electrical powertrain, then. Price noting, nevertheless, is the dearth of any type of spare wheel, slightly there’s a tyre restore package.

To see how the Skoda Enyaq traces up towards the opposition, try our comparability device.

What’s below the bonnet?

Two drivetrains can be found in Australia, each with a 77kWh (web) lithium-ion battery pack. Not like another electrical autos, there’s no frunk within the Enyaq.

The Enyaq isn’t accessible in Australia with a warmth pump, regardless of the function being accessible as an choice in abroad markets.

As for real-world effectivity, I used to be seeing round 16kWh/100km within the Sportline on high-speed, winding B-roads with loads of extra spirited driving thrown in with downhill regen alternatives; and 17-18kWh/100km within the RS.

So, you need to be capable of obtain fairly near the marketed effectivity and vary claims in additional balanced day by day driving conditions.

To see how the Skoda Enyaq traces up towards the opposition, try our comparability device.

How does the Skoda Enyaq drive?

Given Volkswagen’s (and by extension Skoda) penchant for European refinement and balanced on-road manners, I used to be very to see if the reward the Enyaq has obtained abroad interprets to the Australian mannequin.

Our drive program included three important hour-ish stints by means of the winding roads of the Southern Highlands in NSW, beginning with the Sportline and transferring by means of the Sportline with Final Pack and at last the RS hero.

Even the bottom automotive has loads of go. With 210kW and 545Nm driving the rear axle, the ‘base’ Enyaq Sportline has the kind of punch you’d count on of six-cylinder ICE autos with out the noise. And with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 6.7 seconds, it’s as fast as any of the model’s present ICE-powered RS efficiency merchandise, too.

The Enyaq gives the rapid response that could be a hallmark of EVs, and builds velocity with a candy linearity that’s each easy and punchy. It’s additionally notably quiet, with no synthesised powertrain noise and insulation from each highway and wind noise being wonderful for the category.

Base Sportline variations get passive damping, and also you’d be forgiven for being cautious of the very fact it’s using on massive 21-inch wheels shod in 235/45 entrance and 255/40 rear Bridgestone Turanza Eco rubber. However, you have to be as pleasantly shocked as I used to be.

Even with out the elective adaptive dampers, the Enyaq Sportline strikes a very nice stability between bump isolation and dealing with. It usually irons out pockmarked surfaces and undulations with gusto, solely the harshest of potholes eliciting any kind of slap off these massive wheels – and even then it’s removed from crashy or jarring.

The Sportline additionally comes with what Skoda calls Dynamic Steering as commonplace, which is successfully the progressive steering system utilized in different VW Group merchandise. It means the Enyaq is mild and manoeuvrable round city however then the tiller hundreds up with extra weight at increased speeds and through dynamic driving for higher response and suggestions.

No, this isn’t going to disgrace established efficiency SUVs just like the Porsche Macan neither is it fairly as tied down or dynamic as a Kia EV6, however the electrical Skoda once more strikes the same stability between consolation and dynamics to the model’s acclaimed RS fashions, if with a bit extra mass.

It’s uncommon that the Enyaq can be betrayed by its 2.2-tonne tare mass, due to its low centre of gravity and huge footprint. You’ll really feel its weight shift facet to facet in very tight and technical stretches of highway, which actually isn’t what this automotive will name residence anyway.

Pushed again to again with an Final Pack-equipped Sportline, I wasn’t all too positive if the addition Dynamic Chassis Management (adaptive damping) made any main developments to the experience – although there was a noticeable distinction.

The adaptive dampers unlock numerous suspension modes together with a firmer Sport setup in addition to a softer Consolation profile, and it was the latter I used to be keener to path following my stint in the usual automotive. On the lumpy and undulating B-roads we drove on, the Consolation setting was virtually too gentle, requiring an additional second or so to settle over crests, for instance.

I can perceive the need for added firmness in Sport, however even the Regular setting was greater than passable for all situations. Other than that the adjustments to steering really feel in each vehicles didn’t actually make an excessive amount of of a distinction to my tastes, due to the variable ratio out of the field.

Regen braking is a consideration for a lot of EV patrons, and the VW Group’s strategy is slightly completely different. There are numerous levels and intensities in addition to a B mode for the transmission, however whereas its most aggressive setting does sluggish the automotive down in a progressive trend it’s not fairly the one-pedal drive some choose.

If something, it drives like a ‘regular’ VW Group automotive that occurs to be electrical. As you’d count on there’s a pleasant refinement to the controls and response. Actually, the Sportline is all most are going to want.

Hopping into the Mamba Inexperienced – mmm – Enyaq RS for the ultimate leg was undoubtedly fascinating. It’s billed as essentially the most highly effective manufacturing Skoda ever, and claims a reasonably useful 0-100km/h time of simply 5.4 seconds – 1.3s faster than the Sportline RWD.

The RS mainly takes the Sportline with Final Pack’s operating gear and provides the additional electrical motor on the entrance axle, so for essentially the most half it doesn’t really feel drastically completely different except the added tempo and all-paw traction.

Now 5.4s to 100km/h isn’t going to offer a Mannequin Y Efficiency any sleepless nights, however the Enyaq RS is properly brisk. It largely retains the consolation and refinement of the Sportline whereas including some good RS-themed design components and trimmings for a splash of aptitude – it actually seems to be fairly particular within the spec pictured right here.

The additional e-motor provides round 180kg to the Enyaq’s tare mass in RS guise, but it surely’s barely noticeable given the all-wheel traction and further grunt. For me, it simply felt like a faster Sportline. There’s no sound both which kind of detracts from the efficiency expertise, although that’s very a lot down to private tastes.

However I’ll be aware, that in my expertise with the Mannequin Y on larger wheels, the Enyaq has a much more resolved experience in comparison with the top-selling Tesla, and maybe will really feel much less alien in the event you’re stepping out of a traditional automotive and trying to go electrical. Meals for thought.

Our launch drive favoured B-roads and the one freeway leg I used to be a passenger, so I didn’t actually get an opportunity to trial the Enyaq’s suite of driver help programs – however being a VW Group product, I do know what to anticipate.

Not like the smaller Cupra Born, the Enyaq gives Journey Help in all grades. This combines adaptive cruise and lane centring features for semi autonomous freeway driving – and in just about each Group product I’ve trialled it in it’s been very, superb.

Additional, there’s commonplace Aspect Help (blind-spot help) and rear cross-traffic alert to offer you an additional set of eyes when merging lanes or reversing out of tight parking areas. The accessible encompass digital camera system is useful too, as is the usual inclusion of Matrix LED headlights do you have to drive on poorly-lit roads usually.

The Enyaq’s accessible head-up show with augmented actuality (AR) is straightforward in presentation however gives intelligent animations and graphics which really feel high-tech. It’ll animate arrows and navigation prompts when utilizing Apple Maps on CarPlay or Google Maps on Android Auto, and there are swish animations for the motive force help features as effectively.

What do you get?

Enyaq Sportline commonplace tools:

Exterior and Inside

• 21-inch alloy wheels – ‘Supernova’ Anthracite
• Panoramic glass sunroof
• Energy driver’s seat incl. lumbar, reminiscence
• Heated entrance seats
• Sports activities consolation entrance seats
• 3-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel
  • Leather-based-appointed
  • Heated
  • Paddle shifters
• Black exterior accents, badges
• Ground mats
• 60:40 break up rear seat incl. centre armrest

Lighting

• Matrix LED headlights
  • Cornering operate
  • Dynamic Mild Help
• Auto nightfall sensor
• LED ambient inside lighting

Consolation and Comfort

• Mode 2, Mode 3 charging cables
• Digital Pedal
  • Energy tailgate
  • Fingers-free opening
• Tri-zone local weather management
• Electrically adjustable mirrors
  • Heated
  • Energy folding
  • Auto-dimming – driver facet
• Keyless Entry
  • Push-button begin
  • ‘Stroll Away’ keyless locking
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• Heated reflecting windscreen
• Rear privateness glass
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Roll-up sunshades – rear-side home windows

Connectivity, Sight and Sound

• 13-inch infotainment system
• Wi-fi Apple CarPlay
• Wi-fi Android Auto
• Wi-fi telephone charger
• 5.3-inch Digital Cockpit
• 4 x USB-C shops – 2 x entrance, 2 x rear
• DAB/FM radio
• 8-speaker sound system
• Clever voice management

Merely Intelligent

• Umbrella in entrance driver’s door
• Telephone pockets – rear
• Baggage web

Enyaq RS provides:

Drivetrain

• All-wheel drive incl. Traction Mode
• Adaptive Chassis Management

Exterior and Inside

• 21-inch alloy wheels – ‘Imaginative and prescient’ Anthracite
• RS exterior styling
• Exterior ambient lighting incl. Crystal Face grille
• Entrance seats incl. energy adjustment, reminiscence
  • Energy lumbar
  • Therapeutic massage operate – driver

Consolation and Comfort

• Heated rear outboard seats
• Warmth insulating windscreen

Connectivity, Sight and Sound

• Augmented actuality (AR) head-up show
• Canton premium sound system

Choices

Final Pack (Sportline): $6000

• Augmented actuality (AR) head-up show
• Adaptive Chassis Management
• Space View (360 view)
• Canton premium sound system
• Exterior ambient lighting incl. Crystal Face grille
• Entrance seats incl. energy adjustment, reminiscence
  • Energy lumbar
  • Therapeutic massage operate – driver
• Heated rear outboard seats
• Warmth insulating windscreen

Colors

Metallic and Pearlescent: $NCO

• Moon White Metallic
• Graphite Gray Metallic
• Black Magic Pearlescent
• Race Blue Metallic
• Velvet Crimson Metallic
• Mamba Inexperienced – RS solely

Is the Skoda Enyaq protected?

The Skoda Enyaq vary wears a five-star ANCAP security score in New Zealand, although that is but to be carried over to the Australian vary.

Skoda Australia says the native score is topic to evaluation, and the Australian outcome needs to be communicated previous to buyer deliveries commencing in December.

For reference, the New Zealand ANCAP score – itself primarily based on Euro NCAP testing – consists of an grownup occupant safety rating of 94 per cent, youngster occupant rating of 89 per cent, weak highway consumer rating of 71 per cent, and a security help rating of 73 per cent.

Customary security tools consists of:

• 8 airbags
  • Twin entrance
  • Twin front-side
  • Twin rear-side
  • Twin curtain
• Adaptive cruise management
• Driver fatigue monitor
• Emergency Help
• Exit warning
• Entrance Help (AEB)
  • Pedestrian detection
  • Bicycle owner detection
  • Flip Help
• Lane Help
  • Adaptive Lane Steerage (centring)
  • Lane departure warning
  • Lane preserve help
• Parking sensors – entrance, rear
• Proactive Occupant Safety
• Reversing digital camera
• Aspect Help
  • Blind-spot monitoring
  • Rear cross-traffic alert
• Pace limiter

Final Pack + RS provides:

• Space View (360 cameras)
• Park Help

How a lot does the Skoda Enyaq value to run?

The Enyaq is roofed by Skoda Australia’s seven-year new car guarantee, with the battery topic to eight years or 160,000 kilometres of guarantee protection – whichever comes first.

Skoda isn’t providing a complimentary charging subscription like Audi is doing (quickly) with the associated This fall e-tron vary, however the Czech carmaker has partnered with JET Cost to supply a variety of residence charging options with extra clear pricing together with commonplace set up.

There are 7kW single-phase and 22kW three-phase chargers accessible to buy – although the Enyaq maxes out at 11kW by way of three-phase – with costs starting from $1780 to $2700 together with commonplace set up and GST.

On the subject of charging, Skoda Australia was fast to level out that except the Toyota bZ4X, the majority of the Enyaq’s rivals will cost you additional for Mode 2 or Mode 3 charging cables, of which the Skoda consists of each.

For reference, the Mode 2 cable is a Sort 2-to-wall socket cable that plugs straight into a traditional residence energy outlet, whereas the Mode 3 cable is a Sort 2-to-Sort 2 cost cable that’s required for sure AC public chargers – these can value anyplace between $300 and $800 relying on model.

CarExpert’s Tackle the Skoda Enyaq

Whereas I don’t assume the Enyaq goes to be a gross sales hero in Australia like it’s in Europe – the place it’s the fourth best-selling electrical SUV – there’s loads to love about this Czech EV.

It’s very competitively priced and specified in comparison with direct rivals, gives best-in-class driving vary for these with vary nervousness, and drives with the kind of all-round polish we’ve come to count on from the VW Group.

Regardless of the coupe physique type being the only real choice for Australia at launch, it’s nonetheless typical Skoda in its sensible packaging and considerate ‘Merely Intelligent’ touches; whereas additionally providing a really aggressive aftersales program that beats out most rivals over numerous metrics.

That’s to not say it’s good. The dearth of related and distant companies can be a sticking level for EV tech heads, as is the absence of embedded satellite tv for pc navigation in the event you choose native routing and mapping. It’s additionally a disgrace the extra sensible Enyaq SUV hasn’t made the journey Down Beneath but, given Skoda is usually related to sensible wagons.

I additionally personally consider, given the Enyaq’s strengths in consolation and refinement, the extra luxurious L&Ok trim stage ought to have fashioned a part of the launch vary, giving Skoda one thing of an attainable different to equal fashions from luxurious manufacturers; in addition to a less expensive ‘Version’ variant that would duck in below $65,000.

However all issues thought of, the Enyaq Coupe is a really likeable and well-rounded package deal that arguably is essentially the most aggressive rival for Tesla’s top-selling Mannequin Y from a legacy model. Whereas it’s not essentially higher in each respect, it makes a really sturdy case for itself notably in Sportline trim.

Whereas my private choose is an Final Pack-equipped Sportline in Race Blue or Velvet Crimson – which don’t value additional thoughts you – the un-optioned Sportline represents wonderful worth for cash relative to its rivals and is effectively supported by a stable aftersales program do you have to be cautious of constructing the bounce to electrical, or Euro for that matter.

Throw in Skoda’s sharp finance provide and assured future worth program, or the attract of FBT exemptions that might doubtless make this as inexpensive to novated lease as a mid-spec Kodiaq, and the worth equation begins to stack up extra.

It’s going to actually attraction to Skoda or VW loyalists trying to go electrical if the value isn’t too steep, and has a lot to supply extra broadly for individuals who aren’t considering following the Tesla crowd or attempting one thing Chinese language.

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