Rakish-roofed version of Skoda’s electric SUV is claimed to have best drag coefficient in its class.
Skoda will reveal the long-promised coupé version of its Enyaq iV electric SUV on 31 January.
The Enyaq Coupé iV is effectively Skoda’s version of the Volkswagen ID 5, which is itself a rakish-roofed variant of the Volkswagen ID 4.
Skoda claims a drag coefficient of 0.234 for its new coupé-SUV, which is said to be the best in its class and makes the new model “particularly efficient to drive”.
The Enyaq Coupé is likely to be available with the same batteries as the standard car, and the enhanced aero could see the maximum range raised slightly over 530km from the largest, 77kWh battery pack. A smaller-capacity 58kWh battery is expected to net a range of around 420km.
Skoda has yet to confirm whether it will offer the same variety of powertrain layouts in the coupé version. The standard Enyaq can be had with either a 130kW or 150kW rear-mounted motor, or with a motor on each axle for a combined output of 193kW.
The firm has yet to reveal the 218kW Enyaq vRS – which will be closely related to the Volkswagen ID 4 GTX – but could make the trim available first on the Enyaq Coupé.
Aside from the altered silhouette, the Enyaq Coupé will be identical to the straight-backed SUV, inside and out. A preview video reveals it will share its light-up front grille with the current car, and the interior – “inspired by modern living environments” – will be finished with a similar emphasis on sustainability.
Felix Page