Enyaq owner here. Love the new design aesthetic. Love the smaller form factor. Love the ditching of the flying chicken badge. SKODA still smashing VW all over the park.
I quite like this. Very Skoda Understated, practical. Unlikely to set the pulses racing, but in the end better. I like the new front end design, although I wish they'd stuck to the skoda badge.
Ah yes, the flying chicken badge. I always give my badge a little polish occasionally. (Kamiq owner here) The new name badge is probably part of the new design elements. I don't mind it personally..... As with most Skoda's, it's the little design details that add to the practicality. Who would have thought of a net on the underside of the rear parcel shelf, to store the charging cable? My new 2001 Fabia Tdi Estate was the first car I'd seen with little hooks in the boot for carrier bags, and little sliding storage drawers under the front seats.....boy could that car move, even on 100 bhp. A friend of mine who drove it seemed convinced it had the 130 bhp diesel in it.... Oddly, my Kamiq, with 110 bhp doesn't *feel* as nippy, although it is much quieter and smoother than the Fabia was. But then I am almost 70 years old, so perhaps it's that.....
@@tonyb3629 which is kind of what you want from a Škoda, solid, reliable, reasonably priced and practical. If you want something fancy buy a Lamborghini
Loving Skoda of recent years, this looks to be an awesome family option and if I wait a couple of years for some lovely depreciation, then I'll happily consider grabbing this for my family!
I’ve had a smaller car, a Peugeot e208 as a company car for 2 years. The list price of it is £35,000! Two years on, you’ve got cars like this and the EV3 at that price point and lots coming out around £25,000 next year around my e208 size. Just goes to show the rate of progress with EV’s. Yes they are still expensive cars, but we really are getting to proper price parity now. Will certainly consider an Elroq when changing next year.
I am a real Hyundai and Kia Fan, particularly in EV ofcours! Normally I not a fan of the Volkswagen Group branding. However, the Skoda is a great one! This Elroq looks great, and it is cleverly built 👌. I know the Skoda is the smartest child in the Volkswagen group school! 😂 Volkswagen hates for that! 😂😂😂 But I'm still going for the Kia EV3!
Yeah, same here, the VW group don't offer anything like my Ionic 5. Had a Kona before and it was solid. Agree it looks good and that awful grille has gone!!😂
SKODA practicality is the best in the market. They are so far beyond the other VW group cars in this respect! Great looking car. Interested to see the efficiency when you get to drive it properly. For me, it looks to be between this and the EV3. We shall see. Thanks :)
I really like the fact that it looks like a normal car and isn't trying to look futuristic in a gimmicky way. I like it. That starting price puts it on par with the new Renault 4 too.
I love my Enyaq (85x sportline, it’s a beast) and another Skoda EV is very welcome, especially as the new tech in the Elroq will probably end up in the next gen Enyaqs. What I really want though is an Octavia Estate sized EV.
Technical specs | Skoda Enyaq iV (NY) SUV 2021 is 4.9 cm shorter and 14.8 cm higher compared to Skoda Octavia (NX) Estate 2024. It has 2.8 cm more ground clearance and offers 1% more cargo space. Dunno what size you think Octavia is because quite sure Enyaq is EV version of Octavia, doesn't look so much estate though.
On the US/Canada markets, I don't think many would buy VW if they can buy the same thing and perhaps more practical like the elroq for cheaper. They'd be competing against themselves. Skoda was supposed to be making cheapo, crappy cars for eastern markets. They didn't get the memo. The new skodas sit somewhere between VW and Audi. They're just not allowed to look took exciting. Maybe a pair of glasses? 👓
Had a Karoq until a few months ago which was nice and had great local dealer. Unfortunately it had lots of reliability issues. Tried an Enyaq but didn’t quite work and instead just switched to a new Hyundai Kona Electric which is decent. Having seen the Elroq that is very encouraging and certainly on the shortlist for next year
@@JohnDoe-vx3z Kona, but I see what's going on and I'll never downgrade. If I'm being tailgated by an Audi/BMW, I need to see the whites of their eyes.
I am a Skoda fan, and this is a lovely looking motor. But it's another massive tank of a SUV. Would love to see a smaller, city based EV from Skoda in this new following line-up. One can hope. Great video.
I wouldn't describe the Karoq as a' massive tank' and this sideways on it looks virtually identical. The Karoq is the virtual twin of the SEAT Ateca sizewise. Just right for a family
We have a SEAT Ateca, which I think is from the same stable as the Karoq. Have been searching for an EV as close to the style, shape, size of the Ateca as we can. This looks like it might fit the bill. I think the design changes (like dumping the “egg slicer” grill) are spot on. Very stylish looking offering from Skoda. I’m seriously interested!
I like it. I also like my Kia EV6, but to honest, when the lease runs out I would like something a bit smaller. I was thinking of the Kia EV3, but this looks like an option. I would have it in the 85 RWD though.
What I miss in all new car revieuw's is the height of the seats when entering. For older people a to low seat cab be hard to get in/out of when suffering from knee problems. Every time you see the revieuwer already seating so you don't get a idea how high/low the seat is.
I'm an ioniq 5 driver and do 30k miles a year. I also drive to the south of France on a ski holiday once or twice a year and this has a ski hatch that is missing from most ev's. Skoda you have my attention.
Do love a Skoda, had them for years but the Enyaq seemed just too ridiculously big after our Roomster. Went for the Huyndai Ioniq 38kWh for our first EV instead, now totally spoilt for mileage, can't contemplate a car whose best is 4m/kWh when that's our worst winter figure and 6's and 7's are what we get in summer. Will we get a driven video with a consumption guide soon, pretty please? Great to know there's a whole bank of Skoda electric cars coming along in quick succession though. 👍
Will consider this as replacement for my E-208, when I look to replace my secondary Diesel Estate. Looking forward to the full drive review... will be looking for a dual replacement! and moving to one-car solution.
At 7:50 you mention cooled seats in the back I really doubt it, even the front doesn't look like it has cooled seats. It's one of the main reason I keep passing on great cars from VW group, so few have cooled seats which, I get isn't super important in Germany but in Spain we want it! I'd go for an EV3 just for that option and the blind spot cameras but I prefer AWD so I'll wait for the EV5!
@@antti_kooo 90% sure it is ventilated. It is mentioned in descriptions and has blue/red controls. Of course, who knows if that's for all versions. I can see how this would be important for our Australian friends.
5:59 pretty stupid of Skoda to still install some buttons but not use them for the basic functions of the climate control, like the temperature and the fan speed.
Why do you need to fiddle with fan speed and temperature? I mean, the car has automatic AC, it handles those things for you. Only time I do anything with my AC is during wintertime I turn on defrosting at the start of the drive, and that's it. And I bet you can do that remotely through an app with this car, before you leave.
@@Zereniti77 Because of family😂. Yes, if you can preset then great; but AC needs time to adjust and there are times when it is useful to have a blast of warm/cool. Also the smart dials allowed multi-function; so volume too…
The Elroq is great, I drove it on the test track last month and it was awesome. But most of those interior features you mention were in my 2021 Enyaq, even the lack of piano black trim 😃
Will be the best compact EV on the market, well done, the just introduced KIA EV3 is already old news. Styling looks good, interior looks great and specs and price are alright.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it - it's a slightly smaller enyaq with a bit of a front end face lift. I've had my enyaq 80x for a year now......fantastic car........coupled with the fact that I live in Norway (meaning the charging network is more than adequate) results in the enyaq ticking just about every box that I will ever care about. Special mention has to go to the heads up display. I wasn't sure about opting for it, but would absolutely recommend it. I've driven a lot of different cars in the last 10 years and this is the only one where I haven't turned the lane assist off immediately........some of the credit has to go to the heads up display for that. Although the enyaq's lane assist is by no means aggressive like many others, the AR yellow lines that come up in the windscreen give the driver a fantastic visual indication that the lane assist is about to activate. So you're not suddenly fighting with the steering wheel for some unknown reason ;-)
The "augmented reality" is somewhat of an exaggeration. The HUD looks great, but it is static, relative to the direction the car is travelling. It is just displayed in front of reality, not augmented dynamically over it. I'd got my hopes up that the Elroq was the little model. Here's hoping the Epiq is closer to 4m (or less).
The front end is interesting the rear lights also to a degree but otherwise, particularly side profile the Elroq is very generic VAG. I actually think the Ford Explorer looks quite good but my bet is on the EV3 being the best all rounder and it’s the most modern looking.
I prefer the Smart #1 over the Skoda but that has a smaller boot, which isn’t a problem for me as the rear seats slide and recline but it’s a lot more funky
@@danbradley6962 I blame the VW platform for that. Lucid does it better than Tesla already. Legacy OEMs tend to prioritize frunks less when allocating rnd budgets
Looks smart and no swollen grill, it's not really a "Stupid Ugly Vehicle", have to call it a "NTV", nice tasteful vehicle. Those umbrella holders are super useful for light sabres too if you have the force.
Having had an Ateca ( sadly mine had problems) the almost twin of the Karoq, the Elroq is just the right size,the price is right practical, decent range and undercuts the Scenic and the Kona. I shall look forward to seeing one when it arrives. The only criticism I have, unbelievably in 2024 a heat pump is an optional extra. VW are behind the times there
Looks great. Love Skoda and had one of the pre-VW. I’m happy the car has a name (sick of 3,4,5 etc.) and the link to Karoq is great. I do not understand why all new cars dont have the charge port at the front or rear passenger side. Makes it easier to charge at tesla network and that makes sense for everyone. I’ll miss that badge though as it is awesome. Their simply clever stuff is simply clever…that charge cable! If they can not sort out their ‘packs. Takes a reasonably priced car from fair to expensive and very difficult to understand the specs when buying or selling 2nd hand,
😊the parcel shelf slot was in my superb L&K, the mid level parcel shelf while a good idea, it's not very practical as ot can't take much weight. all my presents vois 6 Skoda's had geed practical ideas.
@@NisseOhlsen It's just a PR stunt by VW and Skoda, because when comparing 10-80% times, the difference between the EV3 and the MEB cars is only about 2 minutes. MEBs have a higher peak so are better for short charging stops, for long distances the experiences will be similar.
How similar? Like dimensionally? The Ford Explorer is completely different inside and out. The infotainment doesn't stick out of the dash. And most importantly, it offers a 79 kWh battery with an upgraded BMS, albeit only for the four-wheel drive. That's a battery that the Elroq doesn't seem to offer.
@@petrbasa5742 same idea. Long wheelbase, short overhangs. Comfy ride. I’m guessing If they made the Elroq faster it would takeaway too much from the Enyaq.
Clever, an umbrella stored where it'll retain moisture, and get you wet getting access to it in the first place. You can't quickly get it up if you've first got to open the door, pull it out while standing outside in order to reach it, get back in, extract it from the bag, then erect the umbrella. Did they test this? It would need to be accessible in the cabin.
I have a Skoda with an umbrella I door and the stuff you’re taking about is just not an issue. You’re picking things out just for the sake of it. It’s been like this for years , not just a Skoda but Rolls Royce too.
Isn’t it ironic that Skoda, supposedly the bargain basement brand of VAG are turning out really good practical cars & VW themselves are working hard to destroy the models that made them great. 😬
Thank you for an interesting preview. I am afraid VW/Audi have lost me as a client until they euthanase their Cariad software division, something which seems to be in hand. That said Skoda seem to have tamed the worst of the UI/UX experience with proper buttons and not too much shiny stuff. I like the clever design features such as the cable storage below the rear shelf. I doubt I would want any of the range, but if you need this sort of thing it looks value for money. Just not much fun.
Currently got an Enyaq so will not be changing for a couple of years. But if this look ends up in a full-electric Oktavia (Eltavia?!?!?) then sign me up now!!!!
Looks as if they've gone and made the cupholders too small for a standard Contigo mug again, just like the Enyaq. Why? Skodas used to have usable cupholders. Renault Scenic has one usable cupholder in an inconvenient position (plus firm ride and disappointing efficiency) . Ford Explorer has excellent cupholders in just the right place, as do Kona and Niro. It looks as if the EV3 has badly placed cupholders because they've put a tray right where you want them to be - I'll be checking that out next week. Kona and Explorer have decent space, are comfortable and nice to drive and reasonably efficient, and Kona has a heat pump as standard. For me, that's what Elroq and EV3 have to beat.
I wonder what this releasing will do to prices of used Enyaqs. We currently have a used (2020) Karoq and have been waiting for the Elroq to be revealed. It looks more or less every bit the Karoq except for Range. My Karoq gets around 340 miles reliably on a tank, so given the quoted range of 340 miles EV, I imagine a more realistic range of 270 can be expected which is still very good 'don't think about it' range for an EV! I still get a little bit disappointed that the glory Skoda days of 'lets just outperform VW and outcompete our sister on price' are over though. Imagine how popular this car would be if it was priced at the same cost as the MG4? (One of the European automakers has to break ranks eventually and offer a crossover SUV at a sensible price :D) I think the styling is great. A mini Enyaq is more or less perfect for us as a 1 child, 1 dog family. I think it will be really interesting to see how many people buy this over a used Enyaq at a much lesser price...
Has it got Bi-Directional charging as standard? Have all the MEB platform cars got Bi-Directional charging and is it standard on all cars on the plpatform? Will Ford have its cars that are built on the MEB platform have Bi-dierectional charging and will it be standard? Why do reviews never comment on V2H or V2G only the next to useless V2L?
I like the look of this car, but the Kia Ev3 is better equipped plus 7 year warranty, and probably cheaper for the 81Kwh battery. Having said that, Volvo is now selling the 69Kwh ex30 for 31k, which is quite tempting 🤔
The new infotainment is the same on all new VW group EVs now. They all have those permanent virtual buttons along the button and they are all 13", apart the ID7 which is 15"
Another thoughtful and sensibly designed Skoda that again rather overshadows its VW cousins. Why pay more for less? The bigger battery version could displace the Hyundai Kona as the default EV crossover of this size - it is certainly better looking. Hopefully the Elroq will give the VW EV line up a real shot in the arm as on the basis of this review it looks to be all round better proposition than the ID.3.
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Enyaq owner here. Love the new design aesthetic. Love the smaller form factor. Love the ditching of the flying chicken badge. SKODA still smashing VW all over the park.
Hey. Whats battery capacity you have and whats your avg kwh/km?
@@jonstevens5962 winged arrow, 130 years of tradition dumped. 🤔
@@enyaq_gorm 😂 cheer up.
"Flying chicken"😅😅😅😅😅...spot on
The Enyaq that's as big as a Transit van but seats only 5?
All we need now is the Hardroq.
We have a Karoq at the moment, and that’s a great little car - does everything we ask of it as a family, and EV version will be even better.
Same here. This will be our new car for sure
4:07 ❤ på sew og😂@@hardcopydk3001
I quite like this. Very Skoda Understated, practical. Unlikely to set the pulses racing, but in the end better. I like the new front end design, although I wish they'd stuck to the skoda badge.
Ah yes, the flying chicken badge. I always give my badge a little polish occasionally. (Kamiq owner here) The new name badge is probably part of the new design elements. I don't mind it personally..... As with most Skoda's, it's the little design details that add to the practicality. Who would have thought of a net on the underside of the rear parcel shelf, to store the charging cable? My new 2001 Fabia Tdi Estate was the first car I'd seen with little hooks in the boot for carrier bags, and little sliding storage drawers under the front seats.....boy could that car move, even on 100 bhp. A friend of mine who drove it seemed convinced it had the 130 bhp diesel in it.... Oddly, my Kamiq, with 110 bhp doesn't *feel* as nippy, although it is much quieter and smoother than the Fabia was. But then I am almost 70 years old, so perhaps it's that.....
It drives really well too. I had it on the test circuit
Understated and practical aka bland and boring.
@@tonyb3629 which is kind of what you want from a Škoda, solid, reliable, reasonably priced and practical. If you want something fancy buy a Lamborghini
@@tonyb3629 Good. Leave the flashy cars to tacky people. Both tend to be unreliable, so they're a match made in heaven.
Loving Skoda of recent years, this looks to be an awesome family option and if I wait a couple of years for some lovely depreciation, then I'll happily consider grabbing this for my family!
I’ve had a smaller car, a Peugeot e208 as a company car for 2 years. The list price of it is £35,000! Two years on, you’ve got cars like this and the EV3 at that price point and lots coming out around £25,000 next year around my e208 size.
Just goes to show the rate of progress with EV’s. Yes they are still expensive cars, but we really are getting to proper price parity now. Will certainly consider an Elroq when changing next year.
I am a real Hyundai and Kia Fan, particularly in EV ofcours! Normally I not a fan of the Volkswagen Group branding. However, the Skoda is a great one! This Elroq looks great, and it is cleverly built 👌.
I know the Skoda is the smartest child in the Volkswagen group school! 😂 Volkswagen hates for that! 😂😂😂
But I'm still going for the Kia EV3!
Yeah, same here, the VW group don't offer anything like my Ionic 5. Had a Kona before and it was solid.
Agree it looks good and that awful grille has gone!!😂
The new Kia EV3 is an interesting car with modern design 🤔
Ordered ours two weeks ago in Germany, like 5 days after sales was open. Delivery expected in March. Looking forward to it!!!
Loving the practical boot, well done Skoda.
Karoq owner here. Been waiting for this car the last two years!
SKODA practicality is the best in the market. They are so far beyond the other VW group cars in this respect! Great looking car. Interested to see the efficiency when you get to drive it properly. For me, it looks to be between this and the EV3. We shall see. Thanks :)
Nice simple modern design by Škoda, i really like it.
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Can't wait to see it on the road
I really like the fact that it looks like a normal car and isn't trying to look futuristic in a gimmicky way. I like it.
That starting price puts it on par with the new Renault 4 too.
I love my Enyaq (85x sportline, it’s a beast) and another Skoda EV is very welcome, especially as the new tech in the Elroq will probably end up in the next gen Enyaqs. What I really want though is an Octavia Estate sized EV.
Technical specs | Skoda Enyaq iV (NY) SUV 2021 is 4.9 cm shorter and 14.8 cm higher compared to Skoda Octavia (NX) Estate 2024. It has 2.8 cm more ground clearance and offers 1% more cargo space.
Dunno what size you think Octavia is because quite sure Enyaq is EV version of Octavia, doesn't look so much estate though.
Very well done. Too bad Skoda aren't available in the US. So jealous.
On the US/Canada markets, I don't think many would buy VW if they can buy the same thing and perhaps more practical like the elroq for cheaper. They'd be competing against themselves. Skoda was supposed to be making cheapo, crappy cars for eastern markets. They didn't get the memo. The new skodas sit somewhere between VW and Audi. They're just not allowed to look took exciting. Maybe a pair of glasses? 👓
Had a Karoq until a few months ago which was nice and had great local dealer. Unfortunately it had lots of reliability issues. Tried an Enyaq but didn’t quite work and instead just switched to a new Hyundai Kona Electric which is decent. Having seen the Elroq that is very encouraging and certainly on the shortlist for next year
Finally, they’ve got rid of that horrendous black grille!!
Absolutely. Skoda please make this a facelift for Enyac asap.
They will release it in 2025@@BobGorelick
Rear wiper! Rear wiper!
Take my money!
Ioniq 5 owner ? 😂
@@JohnDoe-vx3z Kona, but I see what's going on and I'll never downgrade. If I'm being tailgated by an Audi/BMW, I need to see the whites of their eyes.
Great timeless chunky styling outside! Why has Skoda waited so long to get this simply shortened version of the Enyaq to market?
Apple also worked for several years, took the iPhone, poof, and made it bigger. IPad.
I am a Skoda fan, and this is a lovely looking motor. But it's another massive tank of a SUV. Would love to see a smaller, city based EV from Skoda in this new following line-up. One can hope.
Great video.
I think the idea was to win back some Yeti fans....which it may do. Who knows? Although it looks stylish enough to win new buyers to the Skoda brand..
@@carly-beatz-DJ Massive tank ? Hardly.
Coming next year
I wouldn't describe the Karoq as a' massive tank' and this sideways on it looks virtually identical. The Karoq is the virtual twin of the SEAT Ateca sizewise. Just right for a family
@@Brian-om2hhthe Karoq was introduced to replace the Yeti originally. I bet it comes back
Need to do an electric Yeti
We have a SEAT Ateca, which I think is from the same stable as the Karoq. Have been searching for an EV as close to the style, shape, size of the Ateca as we can. This looks like it might fit the bill. I think the design changes (like dumping the “egg slicer” grill) are spot on. Very stylish looking offering from Skoda. I’m seriously interested!
Love this. I have a Seat Ateca and this is the perfect replacement.
I like it. I also like my Kia EV6, but to honest, when the lease runs out I would like something a bit smaller. I was thinking of the Kia EV3, but this looks like an option. I would have it in the 85 RWD though.
Me too - love my EV6 but want something a bit smaller. Holding out for the EV 5 but this looks like an interesting alternative.
What I miss in all new car revieuw's is the height of the seats when entering. For older people a to low seat cab be hard to get in/out of when suffering from knee problems. Every time you see the revieuwer already seating so you don't get a idea how high/low the seat is.
I'm an ioniq 5 driver and do 30k miles a year. I also drive to the south of France on a ski holiday once or twice a year and this has a ski hatch that is missing from most ev's. Skoda you have my attention.
This is literally what I'm looking for ! And for that purpose & destination too 🙏
Good looking car.
I think the EV3 AIR with the 81kwh battery at 36k and a 7 year 100,000 miles warranty is my choice, if the rest drive goes well.
Do love a Skoda, had them for years but the Enyaq seemed just too ridiculously big after our Roomster. Went for the Huyndai Ioniq 38kWh for our first EV instead, now totally spoilt for mileage, can't contemplate a car whose best is 4m/kWh when that's our worst winter figure and 6's and 7's are what we get in summer. Will we get a driven video with a consumption guide soon, pretty please?
Great to know there's a whole bank of Skoda electric cars coming along in quick succession though. 👍
The Classic Ioniq is still such great EV 👍
Great ditched that old badge & looks good!
Will consider this as replacement for my E-208, when I look to replace my secondary Diesel Estate. Looking forward to the full drive review... will be looking for a dual replacement! and moving to one-car solution.
At 7:50 you mention cooled seats in the back I really doubt it, even the front doesn't look like it has cooled seats.
It's one of the main reason I keep passing on great cars from VW group, so few have cooled seats which, I get isn't super important in Germany but in Spain we want it!
I'd go for an EV3 just for that option and the blind spot cameras but I prefer AWD so I'll wait for the EV5!
Yeah, it's pretty clear it's not cooled back seats but rather temperature adjustment for third AC zone.
Yeah ventilated/cool seats is a very important practical feature ❤
@@antti_kooo 90% sure it is ventilated. It is mentioned in descriptions and has blue/red controls. Of course, who knows if that's for all versions. I can see how this would be important for our Australian friends.
5:59 pretty stupid of Skoda to still install some buttons but not use them for the basic functions of the climate control, like the temperature and the fan speed.
The customisable dials on their current models would have looked great…shame.
Why do you need to fiddle with fan speed and temperature? I mean, the car has automatic AC, it handles those things for you. Only time I do anything with my AC is during wintertime I turn on defrosting at the start of the drive, and that's it. And I bet you can do that remotely through an app with this car, before you leave.
@@Zereniti77 Because of family😂. Yes, if you can preset then great; but AC needs time to adjust and there are times when it is useful to have a blast of warm/cool. Also the smart dials allowed multi-function; so volume too…
Given that all the new models out now have the multi function buttons id probably guess this will have them too once in production
@@yoog The car you see here is the car that is going to production. This is not a prototype, of concept, this is what will be on sale.
i think is best in segment between Kia ev3 and this i consider
The Elroq is great, I drove it on the test track last month and it was awesome. But most of those interior features you mention were in my 2021 Enyaq, even the lack of piano black trim 😃
Will be the best compact EV on the market, well done, the just introduced KIA EV3 is already old news. Styling looks good, interior looks great and specs and price are alright.
As much as I like Kia's new design look, I also like this Skoda....
Two good cars potentially. Kia warranty and reliability beats VW group cars however. The EV3 will have 600km range too.
Kia will have to adjust their price level... very good :)
If it ain't broke, don't fix it - it's a slightly smaller enyaq with a bit of a front end face lift. I've had my enyaq 80x for a year now......fantastic car........coupled with the fact that I live in Norway (meaning the charging network is more than adequate) results in the enyaq ticking just about every box that I will ever care about. Special mention has to go to the heads up display. I wasn't sure about opting for it, but would absolutely recommend it. I've driven a lot of different cars in the last 10 years and this is the only one where I haven't turned the lane assist off immediately........some of the credit has to go to the heads up display for that. Although the enyaq's lane assist is by no means aggressive like many others, the AR yellow lines that come up in the windscreen give the driver a fantastic visual indication that the lane assist is about to activate. So you're not suddenly fighting with the steering wheel for some unknown reason ;-)
Elroq has a lovely furturistic design. I am looking forward to a test drive when it is onshore.
Why do presenters spend so much time talking about storage and cup holders ?
The "augmented reality" is somewhat of an exaggeration. The HUD looks great, but it is static, relative to the direction the car is travelling. It is just displayed in front of reality, not augmented dynamically over it.
I'd got my hopes up that the Elroq was the little model. Here's hoping the Epiq is closer to 4m (or less).
The front end is interesting the rear lights also to a degree but otherwise, particularly side profile the Elroq is very generic VAG. I actually think the Ford Explorer looks quite good but my bet is on the EV3 being the best all rounder and it’s the most modern looking.
I prefer the Smart #1 over the Skoda but that has a smaller boot, which isn’t a problem for me as the rear seats slide and recline but it’s a lot more funky
Great video, I still wonder the battery safety & reliability , where is the Elroy battery origin?
Love the practicality
Looks really nice, hopefully the styling will come over to the new Enyaq when its released
Love the look of it, think will be a better option than my Q4
Skoda really knows practicality
But no frunk or decent sized under boot storage. If Tesla can do it, why can’t other manufacturers
@@danbradley6962 I blame the VW platform for that. Lucid does it better than Tesla already. Legacy OEMs tend to prioritize frunks less when allocating rnd budgets
Looks smart and no swollen grill, it's not really a "Stupid Ugly Vehicle", have to call it a "NTV", nice tasteful vehicle. Those umbrella holders are super useful for light sabres too if you have the force.
Red seatbelts and a parcel shelf that folds away onto the back seats… vibes of my Austin Metro 😊
I like it, but I'd probably have the EV3 over it.
A good review of the interior of a car, with some nice shots of an apparently evacuated Amsterdam.
There's an eeriness to the editing of this review...
It doesn't have ventilated rear seats. It has heated rear seats and separate climate control to the front.
We needed new YETI! ❤
3:40 finally someone explained it, thx
Having had an Ateca ( sadly mine had problems) the almost twin of the Karoq, the Elroq is just the right size,the price is right practical, decent range and undercuts the Scenic and the Kona. I shall look forward to seeing one when it arrives. The only criticism I have, unbelievably in 2024 a heat pump is an optional extra. VW are behind the times there
They've put those new smart dials in the Superb. Seems silly to miss them in the new releases.
Looks great. Love Skoda and had one of the pre-VW. I’m happy the car has a name (sick of 3,4,5 etc.) and the link to Karoq is great.
I do not understand why all new cars dont have the charge port at the front or rear passenger side. Makes it easier to charge at tesla network and that makes sense for everyone.
I’ll miss that badge though as it is awesome.
Their simply clever stuff is simply clever…that charge cable!
If they can not sort out their ‘packs. Takes a reasonably priced car from fair to expensive and very difficult to understand the specs when buying or selling 2nd hand,
7:50 Why cooled seats? Did you confuse it?
I like the interior 🙌 but imagine if the screen could fold down and lie flush withe the dash 😃
All sounds positive to me. I like it 👌
Great looking car. I'll be interested to see what the UK OTR price is going to be.
The front looks like a Hyundai Kona. The "tablet" on the dashboard looks a bit large. But many, practical things to like about this car.
😊the parcel shelf slot was in my superb L&K, the mid level parcel shelf while a good idea, it's not very practical as ot can't take much weight. all my presents vois 6 Skoda's had geed practical ideas.
Nice audio edit!
Electric Yeti please!
Pretty sure my 2016 Fabia has the same arrangement for the parcel shelf!
"No piano black - except here, but it's not a touch point where you're gonna leave sticky fingers" *proceeds to leave numerous sticky fingers on it*
I'm thinking the EV3 should beat the Elroq due to having more kit as standard. VWG needs to stop fleecing customers for options.
EV3 unfortunately only charges with 100 kW... (why, Kia, WHY!!!????)
@@NisseOhlsen It's just a PR stunt by VW and Skoda, because when comparing 10-80% times, the difference between the EV3 and the MEB cars is only about 2 minutes. MEBs have a higher peak so are better for short charging stops, for long distances the experiences will be similar.
@@Dqtube OK, that surprises me, as for the Enyac and the ID4, for example, the charge curves are pretty flat (compared to, for example the Model 3)
Wasn’t expecting something so similar to the Ford Explorer.
How similar? Like dimensionally? The Ford Explorer is completely different inside and out. The infotainment doesn't stick out of the dash. And most importantly, it offers a 79 kWh battery with an upgraded BMS, albeit only for the four-wheel drive. That's a battery that the Elroq doesn't seem to offer.
@@petrbasa5742 same idea. Long wheelbase, short overhangs. Comfy ride. I’m guessing If they made the Elroq faster it would takeaway too much from the Enyaq.
@@petrbasa5742 the explorer is the same car mechanically lol, they just have the trim that VW/Skoda would sell as GTX/RS as an option already.
Clever, an umbrella stored where it'll retain moisture, and get you wet getting access to it in the first place. You can't quickly get it up if you've first got to open the door, pull it out while standing outside in order to reach it, get back in, extract it from the bag, then erect the umbrella. Did they test this? It would need to be accessible in the cabin.
I have a Skoda with an umbrella I door and the stuff you’re taking about is just not an issue. You’re picking things out just for the sake of it. It’s been like this for years , not just a Skoda but Rolls Royce too.
Wrong. It most definitely does not get in stowage and is easy to access
That's hot looking, for sure.
Why you have that huge thing attached to your phone ? =0
I like the Skoda´s new design.
Why to do need an ice scraper when you can set cabin preconditioning.
This is one electric car I would love to have 👍
5:58 thank god they have a space where you can rest your hand while using the diaplay
Isn’t it ironic that Skoda, supposedly the bargain basement brand of VAG are turning out really good practical cars & VW themselves are working hard to destroy the models that made them great. 😬
Not a fan of SUV's, but that's a good looking Skoda 👍
Thank you for an interesting preview.
I am afraid VW/Audi have lost me as a client until they euthanase their Cariad software division, something which seems to be in hand. That said Skoda seem to have tamed the worst of the UI/UX experience with proper buttons and not too much shiny stuff. I like the clever design features such as the cable storage below the rear shelf. I doubt I would want any of the range, but if you need this sort of thing it looks value for money. Just not much fun.
Honestly, this looks pretty nice! It will probably be a good seller... especially if they offer it at about the same price as the ID.3!
With the prices they mentioned in the video, it undercuts the ID3 by a fair margin.....
@@Brian-om2hh Yeah, in the UK. But the ID.3 is quite expensive there. In Germany the base ID.3 Pure is below 30k€ now. Should come down in the UK too.
The look is waaay better than the Enyaq.
when compared to the competitors, I prefer the skoda
its a NICE citroin C3 Cactus with that under frontlight design, its awefull
7:50 cooled back seats? I doubt it
Love the so solid 21 seconds joke lol
I watched this earlier but it went all “private”on me 😳
It tends to remind me of “breaking bad” with the name..🤔
El-roq El-Camino 🤔
i think its missing the LFP batteries...
Currently got an Enyaq so will not be changing for a couple of years. But if this look ends up in a full-electric Oktavia (Eltavia?!?!?) then sign me up now!!!!
Prachtige auto. Mooie aanbieding.
Yes that's now on the list
Looks as if they've gone and made the cupholders too small for a standard Contigo mug again, just like the Enyaq. Why? Skodas used to have usable cupholders. Renault Scenic has one usable cupholder in an inconvenient position (plus firm ride and disappointing efficiency) . Ford Explorer has excellent cupholders in just the right place, as do Kona and Niro. It looks as if the EV3 has badly placed cupholders because they've put a tray right where you want them to be - I'll be checking that out next week. Kona and Explorer have decent space, are comfortable and nice to drive and reasonably efficient, and Kona has a heat pump as standard. For me, that's what Elroq and EV3 have to beat.
I wonder what this releasing will do to prices of used Enyaqs. We currently have a used (2020) Karoq and have been waiting for the Elroq to be revealed.
It looks more or less every bit the Karoq except for Range. My Karoq gets around 340 miles reliably on a tank, so given the quoted range of 340 miles EV, I imagine a more realistic range of 270 can be expected which is still very good 'don't think about it' range for an EV!
I still get a little bit disappointed that the glory Skoda days of 'lets just outperform VW and outcompete our sister on price' are over though. Imagine how popular this car would be if it was priced at the same cost as the MG4? (One of the European automakers has to break ranks eventually and offer a crossover SUV at a sensible price :D)
I think the styling is great. A mini Enyaq is more or less perfect for us as a 1 child, 1 dog family. I think it will be really interesting to see how many people buy this over a used Enyaq at a much lesser price...
Has it got Bi-Directional charging as standard? Have all the MEB platform cars got Bi-Directional charging and is it standard on all cars on the plpatform? Will Ford have its cars that are built on the MEB platform have Bi-dierectional charging and will it be standard? Why do reviews never comment on V2H or V2G only the next to useless V2L?
I like the look of this car, but the Kia Ev3 is better equipped plus 7 year warranty, and probably cheaper for the 81Kwh battery. Having said that, Volvo is now selling the 69Kwh ex30 for 31k, which is quite tempting 🤔
I like it 😍😍
Price seems pretty decent.
The new infotainment is the same on all new VW group EVs now. They all have those permanent virtual buttons along the button and they are all 13", apart the ID7 which is 15"
The front looks like a Hyundai Tucson!
Another thoughtful and sensibly designed Skoda that again rather overshadows its VW cousins. Why pay more for less? The bigger battery version could displace the Hyundai Kona as the default EV crossover of this size - it is certainly better looking. Hopefully the Elroq will give the VW EV line up a real shot in the arm as on the basis of this review it looks to be all round better proposition than the ID.3.
Interesting car, let's see if it rocks!
I get the umbrella, but why do need an ice scraper in an ev?
Never driven a car then?
@@rogerphelps9939 - you clear the screen via your app before you get in with an ev; been doing it for years, thanks.
Very nice!