Skoda Enyaq iV Coupe RS

Launched last year, the first-ever Skoda Enyaq iV is an all-electric crossover that is more of a Czech equivalent of the WCOTY-winning Volkswagen ID.4. Now, let's say ahoj (Czech for hello) to the Enyaq iV Coupe RS, the Czech equivalent of, you guessed it, the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX.

2022 Skoda Enyaq iV Coupe RS

2022 Skoda Enyaq iV Coupe RS interior

Priced at 1,559,900 Kč plus additional costs, the Enyaq iV Coupe RS is more expensive to own than its ID.5 GTX equivalent, despite the fact that both of these juiced-up electric coupe crossovers belonged to the same Volkswagen Group family tree. Needless to say, the Enyaq iV Coupe RS is the only Enyaq iV Coupe you can buy at this moment in time.

To differentiate the coupe version from its normal equivalent, the Enyaq iV Coupe RS features a coupe-like silhouette unheard for a Skoda crossover, something that was learned from the Germans because the Germans first introduced the motoring world to the coupe utility vehicle with the original BMW X6, which shocked speedo boys when it was first launched. Anyway, this is smaller than the X6 but it's bigger than the ID.5 GTX, meaning there will be concerns about how to drive it on European roads because of its sizing and width that claimed to be too big on European roads. Still, the aggressive front view looks rather impressive for an electric car.

Although the Enyaq iV Coupe RS still possesses the minimalist dashboard and seating for five, just like the normal Enyaq, it's been given RS sports seats to give it a race car-inspired approach when drivers tucked in and go for a twirl. Being a coupe, it's less spacious than its normal equivalent due to its sloping roofline but with the rear seats present, it's more spacious than the ID.5 GTX. Sadly, it's less spacious than the ID.5 GTX when the rear seats are folded down. Still, it's more than enough to tackle everyday activities.

Just like the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX, the Enyaq iV Coupe RS features a 77kW battery pack and two electric motors powering all four wheels, making it a 4WD electric crossover capable of handling through tarmac, gravel, and snow, despite the fact that the bulk of its powertrain gave it a mild driving feel. The electric powertrain produces 299PS of power and 310Nm of torque, capable of hitting a 0-100kph time of 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 180kph. As for the driving range, the Skoda Enyaq iV Coupe RS is good for 504km in one full charge and it will take up to 35 minutes to reach 80% when plugged into a 135kw charging outlet. At home, it will take about seven and a half hours.

The Enyaq iV Coupe RS, like its normal equivalent, boasts a wide array of safety tech features including Proactive Crew Protect Assist and Travel Assist, not to mention the parking assistance included as well.

So, what do you think? Despite being costlier to own and slightly slower than the ID.5 GTX, the Enyaq iV Coupe RS can go further than the ID.5 GTX and because of its sporty character, it's better looking as well. Guess the new normal doesn't feel normal with this one, huh?

Available colors: Modrá Energy, Zelená Mamba, Bílá Moon metalíza, Modrá Race metalíza, Stříbrná Brilliant metalíza, Černá Magic metalíza, Červená Velvet metalíza, Šedá Graphite metalíza, and Oranžová Phoenix metalíza.

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