For so long, Skoda Auto India has been witnessing the Enyaq electric SUV in the country. It is actually anticipated that the automaker will launch the model in India at the latest by mid-2024. In the start, the Enyaq EV will enroute India via CBU or Completely Built Unit route thus claiming a higher price tag. Although, Skoda did make a comment suggesting that if the model will attract a huge customer base, they’ll turn up using the Completely Knocked Down assembly route, relaxing to a bit on the cost part. The car maker is going to first assess the overall market response towards this EV SUV and then will strategise their future plans for EVs accordingly. And the rivals for Skoda Enyaq in the Indian market are going to be Kia EV6 and Hyudai Ioniq 5.
The MEB platform, a specialised electric skateboard platform developed by Volkswagen Group, serves as the foundation for the Enyaq. These platforms are increasingly widely used by manufacturers because they maximize interior space by placing the wheels at the corners and utilizing the battery pack as a floorboard. The other dimensions are 4,648 mm, 1,877 mm, and 1,618 mm in length, width, and height, respectively, with a wheelbase of 2,765 mm. Thus, it is marginally smaller than the Kodiaq, Skoda's current flagship vehicle. But the Enyaq is only a two-row car, whereas the Kodiaq has three rows.
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Across the global market, Skoda Enyaq is offered in 5 versions, it is anticipated that India will acquire the Enyaq 80. It comes equipped with a 77 kWh battery pack that can deliver a WLTP claimed driving range of 500 kms. The EV employs an electric motor that is positioned on the back axle so it is a rear-wheel drive EV SUV. The peak power output is stated at 200 bhp whereas the maximum torque output is stated at 310 Nm. The Enyaq 80 can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 8.5 seconds.
The inside of the Enyaq iV is equipped with a boat load of features along with a much more opulent lounge trim for a more high-end look. Highlights for this fact include digital cockpit with head-up display, sunroof, ambient lighting, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 13-inch touchscreen, and more.