►Shop for merchandise: autogefuehl.shop/ ►Subscribe here: th-cam.com/users/autogefuehl ►Also subscribe to our TH-cam shorts channel: www.youtube.com/@thomasautogefuhl?sub_confirmation=1 ►Follow us on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok @autogefuehl ►Sustainability in the automotive industry documentary: th-cam.com/video/-8gNXlRGngA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bCdeJZORRHNcVmV2 This is our in-depth review of the Skoda Elroq. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology. 00:00 New Skoda SUV 01:05 Wheels, length 01:26 Battery kWh sizes 02:07 RWD vs AWD 03:19 Other color and trim 04:06 Frunk? 05:03 Interior quality 05:57 Seats and comfort 07:37 Cockpit 11:13 Driver POV 11:48 DCC suspension 12:04 Infotainment 12:50 Rear seats 14:53 Trunk / boot 16:43 Price #Skoda #SkodaElroq
@@Jeroenneman How comes? IF it would reach 500km it would actually be class leading. Most cars struggle to reach 400km in real driving.. what do you even mean lol
Just a small comment: I following your work since the beggining. But honestly (in my opinion) there is no such another car youtube chanel where the development can so clear. The only channel is yours where you can switch of the CC because everything is understandable. And the qualtiy of the videos and the care of the minor details!!! Why the other tubers cannot display the infotainment correctly?!?!?! Such a professional work Thomas (and offc the team)!!!! Keep up the good work, and thank you!
I never understood why Škoda decided to remove its logo from their cars. The lettering does not fit their new cars at all. Imagine MB having M E R C E D E S written on a steering wheel or bonnet, it makes me barf even imagining it.
Škoda logo looks old fashioned. Coming up with a new logo design is hard and risky. By simply splelling the name they could test the water, if customers really don't like it they can easily bring back their old logo. But I think just put an Š might look nice too.
@@davidsentanu7836 logos can be changed or restyled if already aged. And is silly to call it old-fashioned. If its old it means history. I disagree with you. And also would rather prefer skoda to keep the logo badge
Data & facts: Skoda Elroq Electric version of the Karoq so to speak new Skoda design language LED, optional Matrix LED with cascading indicators Timiano Green Color available cD value 0.26 Sportline trim available with lower suspension LED, optional Matrix LED with cascading indicators Length 4,49 m 177“ 19 - 21“ wheels Versions: 50, 60, 85 all RWD, 85x AWD with 295 hp Batteries net: 52 kWh, 59 kWh (VMax 160 km/h 100 mph) Charging small batteries 24 Min 10-80 % 77 kWh (VMax 180 km/h 112 mph) Charging big battery 28 Min 10-80 % 85 versions DC 175 kW AC 11 kW 5“ instruments optional HUD 13“ infotainment Studio design selection: black fabric seats Loft design selection: grey leatherette seats with 80 % recycling share Lodge design selection: grey leatherette outside with black econyl fabric inside Sportline black microfibre Trunk / boot 470 l - 1.580 l Cable storage under the trunk cover Price 34.000 Euro entry an even smaller EV SUV will be the Skoda Epiq Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.
What about the range? This is the first thing I want to know when checking out EVs. Not talking about range is like selling an item online without the price...
@@thedevhow500km+ town or slow speeds...probably 300km+ highway at 130. Charging speed decent, not best. Reliabilty of batteries is yet to be proven, if we look at ID s...
true. I really don't get the trend having the letters instead of the logo. Do they want us to forget the logo? what's it for then? Bring it back, and bring it back with colors please instead of grey scale.
I would love to see Skoda making their version of VW Touran: 3 separate seats in 2nd row, optionally 3rd seat row. Roomy and relatively compact family van.
I would really love to see more MPVs on the market, but marketers have decided it’s much more profitable to sell SUVs with less interior and luggage space at the price of a higher-class vehicle, rather than an MPV with more interior and luggage space at nearly the same price as a similarly classed hatchback or sedan. This way, if you need more space, you'd have to go for a premium-class SUV at 70,000 EUR or more. :)
Just subscribed, I think you're the most straightforward, unbiased and honest content creator about cars on YT and you have a very gentle way to reveal unpractical things about the car 😂 I think what Elroq lacks is the uninspiring design and cost cutting ethos of the group, which is disguised as simplicity. We lose a lot of passenger seat space compared to an Enyaq yet the price is still c. Eur 50-55k with the higher trims. Every simple & useful feature has been removed from the car and passed on to consumer.
It's a way for people to distinguish the old models from the new models to tempt people to get the new models. "Oh your car has the badge? That's the lame old model." "Oh your car has the letters? That's the fancy new model." Brands wouldn't do it if it didn't work. I wouldn't be surprised if in 10 years or less they switch again. "Oh your car has the letters? That's the lame old model." "Oh your car has the badge? That's the fancy new model."
@@PacificEmperorThis is correct. It's most likely they are targeting people who aren't Skoda fans. You won't believe how many people can't recognize a car brand just by a logo. When kia introduced their new modern logo, people searched for KN.
I was interested in the Elroq, being a yeti fan, but now I see it's quite a bit smaller in the boot than I had hoped, being a gardener. Look forward to see review of the bigster. Great reviews as ever Thomas. Thank you, D
Best and most in-depth review I’ve seen. I like the small storage, between the steering wheel and door. My last car had one, where I kept a bag of parking meter coinage and for an EV, it would also be handy for charging RFIDs.
Good thing some manufacturers decided to write their brand name instead of using logos because you'll need to read which car it is since they all look so similar
A useful preview, thank you. The Audi/VW MEB platform seems to be holding up well for the basic engineering. Skoda seemed to have made the very best of MEB with the bits of design they can control, so a better UI/UX than much of the rest of the car group. A possibly insane comparison but the recent Bentley review shows that it is possible to put the iPad on the dashboard back in its proper place in the VW/Audi group. You do not need to go to the lengths of producing a revolving centre screen as in the Bentley, but something smaller and less obtrusive with even more real buttons need not cost too much to do. Commercially, the Cariad software really has been a disaster for VW/Audi. The pricing of these looks competitive all the way along the range. A film production point: good to see lighting to illuminate dark bits of the interior because it makes it so much easier to make sense of what you are talking about.
why are the instrument cluster so small in VW products (Audi exception)?? Does all that drive EV have Eagle eyesight compared to all that drives other cars? or whats the deal with that?? And having info shown in the windscreen can be done also on non EV cars so...Just a curios question...
As shown on your Audi S5 car, wouldn't it be nice to get a car with nice knobs for AC etc. All touch controls actually cheapen overall experience of a car.
I'm going to be honest. Skodas have always been decent and sensible. But to my eyes, this Elroq is the VERY FIRST skoda that not only doesn't look boring af but is actually eye catching, interesting-looking and dare I say... Pretty...???!!!! I am quite shocked actually...
Is there a crash safety or some other technical reason why all manufacturers are going for the main lights in this position and the DRL-s on top? Citroen did it first more than 10 years ago with the Picasso and now even the 7-series is like that.
Strange that they learnt from mistakes and made new Superb interior great but in this new electric car again without physical climate controls. And of course logo looks bad. Very strange. I m really curious if people really want huge displays, colored led lights everywhere. Are they doing some research about this or something? And not to mention its dangerous to look for something on those displays all the time.
If only they could keep the Karoq line as well instead of going full electric. I am driving the 2023 FL and its great, but if there is no ICE equivalent I will have to change the brand.
Hey Thomas, any plans on reviewing Hyundai ioniq 5 2025? As I see, it's much more interesting than this, especially N line trims, but I think, we all will appreciate your opinion on the subject. Thanks for your work.
Enyaq and looks like also this had one big flaw for tall driver that rear mirror is blocking view very well. Really often you need to peek below mirror to see everything you want.
Not a bad looking car. Bit mystified as to why Skoda took so long to bring out what is essentially a shortened version of the Enyaq. Smaller less "expensive" EV is always welcome of course. Which is why I look forward to the arrival of the Epiq, which apparently will have a bigger boot at 490 litres? than the Elroq. Would it be fair to say this is Skoda's version of the ID3 finally arrived? Why do european EVs not have a frunk built in as standard? Such as useful place to store cables rather than under floor of fully loaded rear boot. The KIA EV3 will make an interesting competitor for the Elroq.
The MEB of VW has a short hood for fitting all technic...and with this a turning circle of about 10,5m...no room for a Frunk. A Model 3 has 12m like a VW Multivan... I personally prefer a short turning circle in daily driving.
What are those awful orange seat belts doing in the car. Leatherette. There’s another cheap effect to reduce manufacturing cost and sell more expensive. Also, did I miss the umbrella. I was looking forward to the unveil of this smaller Skoda electric but have to say disappointed with the interior. They have gone the same was as everyone. Cheap. External design looks good.
Ok Skoda...this is realy beautiful car...and Thomas for the previous Video, i am an Audi fan since the Audi 80 and you should tell the CEO's to return the built Quality of the early 90's and early 2000's 😅
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It looks a lot bigger than EX30 no? The Kia EV3 I get but EX30 is a smaller car than this I believe? (Haven't seen Elroq IRL yet) .. that being said.. If those prices stick, it also blows EX30 out of the water. In my opinion they went too hard on EX30, removing neccessary things and cost cutting for example the audio system.. the soundbar does NOT feel good at all. It's good for those who just have radio on all the time they drive.. but people who like music, as in their own music and not people blabla on radio between music 24/7 ... the audiosystem is lacking big time. I'm looking forward to testing this Elroq.. would be a nice 2nd car pick up it feels like.
I already have an Enyaq, and I’m a little disappointed that Skoda has simply used the 4year old enyaq interior in this new car. Yes they have updated the materials in the seats and the centre boss of the steering wheel, but the interior is 4 years old now. Other makers have moved the game on and can I just say, those cup holders are useless.they can only hold a 330ml can. Not even a takeaway coffee will fit.
Skoda-Volkswagen designs are bold yet elegant and timeless. The new design language from Skoda is awesome. Here in India they are bringing the new design language from soon to unveiled Skoda KYLAQ. Also they will come up with a smaller EV ( Epic or maybe some other ) as market progresses. Brilliant content & explanation 👌🏼🤘🏻💯🚗
To be honest was expecting more. Feels like a downgrade from the Karoq. Not only because it is EV only and that market is cooling rapidly but also because some of the biggest markets for Škoda do not care about EVs really that much so seems like they are alienating their own customers. Shame.
@@iron_b0olt There will be no continuation of Karoq models. I own the 2023 FL but i'll change brands regardless of how happy i currently am if there is no ICE equivalent in the next 2 years.
@@iron_b0olt Because of no new models for ICE coming. I have a 5 year old Karoq and slowly looking around and Škoda at this point is not offering me anything new and im looking away.
At this price point the Chinese manufacturers do not offer anything better in Western markets. This Skoda probably has the best value-for-money ratio in the compact EV market at the moment!
This car has a very complicated future. If it enters the Tesla Model Y price range (which it will), it won't stand a chance. And we all know that this particular car with all the extras will probably be much more expensive than a Model Y with the standard battery (because that's the range of this Skoda's battery). So yet another electric car from the VAG universe that will sit on factory lots like the ID3 and ID4, with no buyers. Add to that the Kia Ev3 or the Volvo Ex30 and Skoda might as well focus on combustion cars. Regards from Portugal! One of the best car channels :)
@@abraxastulammo9940 I'm not comparing it to the entry-level models that nobody ever buys. 52kw/h? Just to point out that a Renault Zoe has a 50 Kw/h battery, I think that's too small for this car. So I think the buyable model of this car will be in line with the price of the Model Y
@@timoxd5129 It better sell and fast. The Meb platform has frozen in time, and this is just another car on an outdated platform! When the ID 3 came out I felt it would be (in line with what I see in the Golf on combustion cars) the electric car I would see most on the roads. I very rarely come across an ID3. I really like the Skoda Enyaq, one of the best electric cars out there, but at least here in Portugal it's very expensive and sells very little. The VAG Group in general is lagging behind in electric cars, let's see how it goes with sales of this one, but it has a lot of competition.
What’s happening with the stupid trend of not having proper gauge cluster. First screen. Now small screens. The next generation will be no gauge cluster screen directly. That’s the greatest no no for me. Well, it was electric for starters so I don’t even care about the car. But if this trend comes to combustión cars I’ll start considering myself as a classic car enthusiast ONLY
Don’t like the new design language. They removed the iconic front grill! Imagine bmw removing their kidney grill design! All are just going for this split headlight design.
I have karoq sportline 2023, which is a downgraded version of karoq, more like the electric version of kamiq. 1.The capacity of 470 liters is lower than the Karoq’s 521 liters. The electric vehicle version does not even have a storage space in the front of the car. 2. The grille on the front of the car is missing. 3. There is no physical button for the air conditioner. 4. The dashboard is too small. 5. The logo on the steering wheel is gone and replaced by the ugly big skoda words. It’s better not to have it. 6. The rear shape of Karoq has not continued or evolved on this car! I suspect there is something wrong with the planning strategy of Skoda's designers.
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This is our in-depth review of the Skoda Elroq. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology.
00:00 New Skoda SUV
01:05 Wheels, length
01:26 Battery kWh sizes
02:07 RWD vs AWD
03:19 Other color and trim
04:06 Frunk?
05:03 Interior quality
05:57 Seats and comfort
07:37 Cockpit
11:13 Driver POV
11:48 DCC suspension
12:04 Infotainment
12:50 Rear seats
14:53 Trunk / boot
16:43 Price
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Its probably a good car, but i am bored with the generic crossover trend
Probably not even a good car. Only 560 km WLTP from the 80kWh battery version... For such a small SUV.
@@Jeroenneman that’s 14 kWh/100km combined consumption. For an all-wheel drive car, that is impressive.
@@Jeroenneman How comes? IF it would reach 500km it would actually be class leading. Most cars struggle to reach 400km in real driving.. what do you even mean lol
Oh no my city crossover car can only go 400 km until it‘s empty
@@hansreh6179 It's a 40K car. I'd expect not many people to approach this as "just their city car".
Just a small comment: I following your work since the beggining. But honestly (in my opinion) there is no such another car youtube chanel where the development can so clear. The only channel is yours where you can switch of the CC because everything is understandable. And the qualtiy of the videos and the care of the minor details!!! Why the other tubers cannot display the infotainment correctly?!?!?! Such a professional work Thomas (and offc the team)!!!! Keep up the good work, and thank you!
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Totally agree. I really like Thomas
I never understood why Škoda decided to remove its logo from their cars. The lettering does not fit their new cars at all. Imagine MB having M E R C E D E S written on a steering wheel or bonnet, it makes me barf even imagining it.
Škoda logo looks old fashioned. Coming up with a new logo design is hard and risky. By simply splelling the name they could test the water, if customers really don't like it they can easily bring back their old logo.
But I think just put an Š might look nice too.
Mercedes logo is slick and iconic and has instant brand recognition. The Skoda one does not and is very dated.
@@davidsentanu7836
Totally agree. Their logo is old, boring and embarrassing
Logo could be considered problematic because of the indians
@@davidsentanu7836 logos can be changed or restyled if already aged. And is silly to call it old-fashioned. If its old it means history. I disagree with you. And also would rather prefer skoda to keep the logo badge
Data & facts:
Skoda Elroq
Electric version of the Karoq so to speak
new Skoda design language
LED, optional Matrix LED with cascading indicators
Timiano Green Color available
cD value 0.26
Sportline trim available with lower suspension
LED, optional Matrix LED with cascading indicators
Length 4,49 m 177“
19 - 21“ wheels
Versions: 50, 60, 85 all RWD, 85x AWD with 295 hp
Batteries net:
52 kWh, 59 kWh (VMax 160 km/h 100 mph)
Charging small batteries 24 Min 10-80 %
77 kWh (VMax 180 km/h 112 mph)
Charging big battery 28 Min 10-80 %
85 versions DC 175 kW
AC 11 kW
5“ instruments
optional HUD
13“ infotainment
Studio design selection: black fabric seats
Loft design selection: grey leatherette seats with 80 % recycling share
Lodge design selection: grey leatherette outside with black econyl fabric inside
Sportline black microfibre
Trunk / boot
470 l - 1.580 l
Cable storage under the trunk cover
Price
34.000 Euro entry
an even smaller EV SUV will be the Skoda Epiq
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What about the range? This is the first thing I want to know when checking out EVs. Not talking about range is like selling an item online without the price...
@@thedevhow
Revealed later… Aka when they actually get chance to drive the car and just not look the prototype…
Do you know if the Studio base trim comes with ambient lighting? 🤔
@@thedevhow500km+ town or slow speeds...probably 300km+ highway at 130. Charging speed decent, not best. Reliabilty of batteries is yet to be proven, if we look at ID s...
We needed another SUV...
NOT 😂
Well, it's the segment that sells best, so apparently yes - that's what we need (or at least want).
If we just call them like we did before: Hatchback all is good lol
Just the SUV name that is lame
@@anton_grahnbut its not reallt a hatchback is it ?
With a MASSIVE 470 liters of boot space 😂
Irony ofc
Skoda lettering on the steering wheel makes it look like a Dacia interior
Dacia has a much better logo in its newest cars.
A simple Š might look nice.
true. I really don't get the trend having the letters instead of the logo. Do they want us to forget the logo? what's it for then? Bring it back, and bring it back with colors please instead of grey scale.
Yeah I agree, my first instinct when I saw that wheel was "that's a Dacia" lol
my ONLY dislike they should have kept the round logo at least there. Not cheap looking but NOT better.
No piano black on the interior ?
Already much better quality than any new Audi revealed
I’m tired of the split headlights trend
Ridiculous that everybody copies the Citroen Picasso
What is the advantage of the lower headlamps, does it have a flatter/longer beamthrow? 🤔
Ugliness at its finest.
I would love to see Skoda making their version of VW Touran: 3 separate seats in 2nd row, optionally 3rd seat row. Roomy and relatively compact family van.
I would really love to see more MPVs on the market, but marketers have decided it’s much more profitable to sell SUVs with less interior and luggage space at the price of a higher-class vehicle, rather than an MPV with more interior and luggage space at nearly the same price as a similarly classed hatchback or sedan. This way, if you need more space, you'd have to go for a premium-class SUV at 70,000 EUR or more. :)
That Skoda text on steering wheel is awfull🤦🏻♂️
Dacia inspired design
But it is easier to clean
i disagree, looks nice
I think the same.
i like it more then the ancient and outdated logo
Just subscribed, I think you're the most straightforward, unbiased and honest content creator about cars on YT and you have a very gentle way to reveal unpractical things about the car 😂 I think what Elroq lacks is the uninspiring design and cost cutting ethos of the group, which is disguised as simplicity. We lose a lot of passenger seat space compared to an Enyaq yet the price is still c. Eur 50-55k with the higher trims. Every simple & useful feature has been removed from the car and passed on to consumer.
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First I heard price 35K EUR and I thought - this will be bestseller. But then "up to 55K" ... for electric Karoq. I dont know ...
Maybe the wheels are 5k 😅
Yet another brand ditching its badge on the outside, for no reason whatsoever. Why?
It's a way for people to distinguish the old models from the new models to tempt people to get the new models. "Oh your car has the badge? That's the lame old model." "Oh your car has the letters? That's the fancy new model." Brands wouldn't do it if it didn't work. I wouldn't be surprised if in 10 years or less they switch again. "Oh your car has the letters? That's the lame old model." "Oh your car has the badge? That's the fancy new model."
why updated logos do not work anymore? brands did that pretty often.
Because it waz horrible.
@@whatthe6532Nobody understood it
@@PacificEmperorThis is correct. It's most likely they are targeting people who aren't Skoda fans. You won't believe how many people can't recognize a car brand just by a logo.
When kia introduced their new modern logo, people searched for KN.
I miss Skoda logotype. Even on the steering wheel is missing, only ugly letters.
Like the driver will forget how his car brand is called.
I was interested in the Elroq, being a yeti fan, but now I see it's quite a bit smaller in the boot than I had hoped, being a gardener. Look forward to see review of the bigster. Great reviews as ever Thomas. Thank you, D
Finally, an electric SUV!!
This is what the world has been waiting for.
Yes we need more bigger electric SUV's and for goodness sake make 21 inch wheels standard on them :)
Best and most in-depth review I’ve seen. I like the small storage, between the steering wheel and door. My last car had one, where I kept a bag of parking meter coinage and for an EV, it would also be handy for charging RFIDs.
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Even my glasses fit...barely
Just checked Škoda Elroq materials and thought that I need Thomas presentation and it was already here. Thanks!
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Good thing some manufacturers decided to write their brand name instead of using logos because you'll need to read which car it is since they all look so similar
😆 brilliant.
Thomas. You and Lea are the best auto presenter team. Always great videos. Thanks!
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A useful preview, thank you.
The Audi/VW MEB platform seems to be holding up well for the basic engineering. Skoda seemed to have made the very best of MEB with the bits of design they can control, so a better UI/UX than much of the rest of the car group. A possibly insane comparison but the recent Bentley review shows that it is possible to put the iPad on the dashboard back in its proper place in the VW/Audi group. You do not need to go to the lengths of producing a revolving centre screen as in the Bentley, but something smaller and less obtrusive with even more real buttons need not cost too much to do. Commercially, the Cariad software really has been a disaster for VW/Audi. The pricing of these looks competitive all the way along the range.
A film production point: good to see lighting to illuminate dark bits of the interior because it makes it so much easier to make sense of what you are talking about.
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Skoda´s looking way better than VW´s lately...
It is not hard 😂
front is a reminiscent of Hyundai models
After the Karoq FL(Sportline), I wouldn't consider this an upgrade, even if they put petrol or diesel engines.
why are the instrument cluster so small in VW products (Audi exception)?? Does all that drive EV have Eagle eyesight compared to all that drives other cars? or whats the deal with that?? And having info shown in the windscreen can be done also on non EV cars so...Just a curios question...
As shown on your Audi S5 car, wouldn't it be nice to get a car with nice knobs for AC etc. All touch controls actually cheapen overall experience of a car.
I'm going to be honest. Skodas have always been decent and sensible. But to my eyes, this Elroq is the VERY FIRST skoda that not only doesn't look boring af but is actually eye catching, interesting-looking and dare I say... Pretty...???!!!! I am quite shocked actually...
We needed new YETI! ❤
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Is there a crash safety or some other technical reason why all manufacturers are going for the main lights in this position and the DRL-s on top? Citroen did it first more than 10 years ago with the Picasso and now even the 7-series is like that.
Strange that they learnt from mistakes and made new Superb interior great but in this new electric car again without physical climate controls. And of course logo looks bad. Very strange. I m really curious if people really want huge displays, colored led lights everywhere. Are they doing some research about this or something? And not to mention its dangerous to look for something on those displays all the time.
You could try the speech commands
I absolutely hate that the logo is replaced by letters , it's U G L Y
Indeed
Fair enough when they changed the back badge but I thought the logo on the bonnet was to stay.
someone said that text logos aim to Chinese market where a lot brands available and people just do not know all the logos so here is the text.
Not my type of car, but it's another great presentation video.
Personality waiting to see the Kia EV4 hatchback.
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I like the new design language, eventhough the front does remind me of a Dacia Sandero lol
If only they could keep the Karoq line as well instead of going full electric. I am driving the 2023 FL and its great, but if there is no ICE equivalent I will have to change the brand.
Which Brand? ...any will stop producing ICEs for the EU in near Future
Damn, thats a nice looking Dacia
Hey Thomas, any plans on reviewing Hyundai ioniq 5 2025? As I see, it's much more interesting than this, especially N line trims, but I think, we all will appreciate your opinion on the subject. Thanks for your work.
Cheers ! Not planned so far caus not soooo much has changed
As always a perfect video ❤
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What about the usual Skoda touches like ice scraper in the filler cap, ticket holder in the windscreen and umbrella in the door, are those present?
Yes ... All three present and correct
Ice scraper moved to the inside of the rear hatch so nobody can steal it
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If VAG doesn't make this car a success it will be a part of the swansong in Wolfsburg. So far it seems 10-20% to expensive in high trim editions.
Not bad looking at all. Skoda really got an EV design a lot better than the Enyaq.
Both are nice
I can see a winner here!!!
Does it look better than Enyaq or Xpeng G6? 😊 Great options for buyers.
Dear Skoda,
Please stop following Chinese trend with all letter logo. I hate it!
Skoda logo remains on the wheelcaps 😊
But chinese EVs are the best FYI.
@@architkumarsingh4547 Yes, we get Tesla 3 highland from china
I speak for the 99% that prefer ditching the crap badge and having the Letters spaced out..way to go Skoda!
Enyaq and looks like also this had one big flaw for tall driver that rear mirror is blocking view very well. Really often you need to peek below mirror to see everything you want.
No physical climate controls... If I had to choose, I would rather get the sportline version of Karoq.
It looks pretty good, it could just be a little elongated in the side profile behind the rear doors in my opinions.
That would just be an Enyaq
@@oliverstemp9132 with the new design language, it would be!
Not a bad looking car.
Bit mystified as to why Skoda took so long to bring out what is essentially a shortened version of the Enyaq.
Smaller less "expensive" EV is always welcome of course.
Which is why I look forward to the arrival of the Epiq, which apparently will have a bigger boot at 490 litres? than the Elroq.
Would it be fair to say this is Skoda's version of the ID3 finally arrived?
Why do european EVs not have a frunk built in as standard? Such as useful place to store cables rather than under floor of fully loaded rear boot.
The KIA EV3 will make an interesting competitor for the Elroq.
The MEB of VW has a short hood for fitting all technic...and with this a turning circle of about 10,5m...no room for a Frunk.
A Model 3 has 12m like a VW Multivan...
I personally prefer a short turning circle in daily driving.
One more question.
Has it a tow rating and roof load rating, please?
What are those awful orange seat belts doing in the car. Leatherette. There’s another cheap effect to reduce manufacturing cost and sell more expensive. Also, did I miss the umbrella. I was looking forward to the unveil of this smaller Skoda electric but have to say disappointed with the interior. They have gone the same was as everyone. Cheap. External design looks good.
Did Thomas make them discard the natural wool? 😢
I miss sedans with clean body lines and real exhausts.
Nice Video 🤙⭐️
I like the look and wonder will Karoq look the same.....
I like the fact that the dashboard design looks like the steering wheel design.
It would be interesting to know the dimensions compared to the Karoq. I’m sure the Karoq has a 520L boot where as this is 470L.
Skoda finally introduce their "ID.3"
Slightly inaccurate comparison. This can be fitted with a tow bar and is a much more practical design.
Best thing about this car. A center console finally not filled with gloss black plastic
Ok Skoda...this is realy beautiful car...and Thomas for the previous Video, i am an Audi fan since the Audi 80 and you should tell the CEO's to return the built Quality of the early 90's and early 2000's 😅
Any idea if there will be a panoramic roof option?
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I’m sure it’s good but does it come with a heat pump? And is it really that affordable?
It’s probably an extra…
Explain sustainability?
More microplastics in humans = more sustainable
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It looks a lot bigger than EX30 no? The Kia EV3 I get but EX30 is a smaller car than this I believe? (Haven't seen Elroq IRL yet) .. that being said.. If those prices stick, it also blows EX30 out of the water. In my opinion they went too hard on EX30, removing neccessary things and cost cutting for example the audio system.. the soundbar does NOT feel good at all. It's good for those who just have radio on all the time they drive.. but people who like music, as in their own music and not people blabla on radio between music 24/7 ... the audiosystem is lacking big time. I'm looking forward to testing this Elroq.. would be a nice 2nd car pick up it feels like.
So why shouldn't I buy a BMW 3 series at the same price?
The lettering on the steering wheel reminds me of Dacia. This makes the car look cheaper than it is.
I already have an Enyaq, and I’m a little disappointed that Skoda has simply used the 4year old enyaq interior in this new car. Yes they have updated the materials in the seats and the centre boss of the steering wheel, but the interior is 4 years old now. Other makers have moved the game on and can I just say, those cup holders are useless.they can only hold a 330ml can. Not even a takeaway coffee will fit.
Why are they removing all the Skoda signs? Hopefully it’s only for the electric cars to have a difference to the usual petrol or diesel.
It would have been great if they used this sharp edges on the new Kodiaq also... :/
Hi Thomas and the team, is there a possibility to see the facelifted Citroën C4 on Autogefühl?
Hey m8, thanks for the inquiry, i ll see what we can do!
Many thanks. 😊
Skoda-Volkswagen designs are bold yet elegant and timeless. The new design language from Skoda is awesome. Here in India they are bringing the new design language from soon to unveiled Skoda KYLAQ. Also they will come up with a smaller EV ( Epic or maybe some other ) as market progresses. Brilliant content & explanation 👌🏼🤘🏻💯🚗
Finally we found out who these 🤮 inducing are made for.
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hey again thomas, i'm missing the pump it up part while testing the seat position. Ok this one was electric, that's excusing you 🤣
To be honest was expecting more. Feels like a downgrade from the Karoq. Not only because it is EV only and that market is cooling rapidly but also because some of the biggest markets for Škoda do not care about EVs really that much so seems like they are alienating their own customers. Shame.
Why would they alienate anyone? You can still buy the Karoq, which is looking better than ever from a design point of view.
@@iron_b0olt There will be no continuation of Karoq models. I own the 2023 FL but i'll change brands regardless of how happy i currently am if there is no ICE equivalent in the next 2 years.
@@iron_b0olt Because of no new models for ICE coming. I have a 5 year old Karoq and slowly looking around and Škoda at this point is not offering me anything new and im looking away.
I am glad that I ordered an Enyaq and did not wait for the Elroq. Boring face design
VERY beautiful!
A difficult sale with the Chinese on the market offering better materials in the interior, better charging speeds, better prices.
At this price point the Chinese manufacturers do not offer anything better in Western markets. This Skoda probably has the best value-for-money ratio in the compact EV market at the moment!
Please name a specific Chinese model that is supposedly better than this and actually available or soon available in Europe.
This car has a very complicated future.
If it enters the Tesla Model Y price range (which it will), it won't stand a chance.
And we all know that this particular car with all the extras will probably be much more expensive than a Model Y with the standard battery (because that's the range of this Skoda's battery).
So yet another electric car from the VAG universe that will sit on factory lots like the ID3 and ID4, with no buyers.
Add to that the Kia Ev3 or the Volvo Ex30 and Skoda might as well focus on combustion cars.
Regards from Portugal! One of the best car channels :)
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Elroq = Y minus 10000 EUR 😅
Leasing is 259 EUR already, what do you pay for Y?
Their previous EV model, Enyaq sold pretty well actually so I’m pretty sure Elroq will do just fine.
@@abraxastulammo9940 I'm not comparing it to the entry-level models that nobody ever buys. 52kw/h? Just to point out that a Renault Zoe has a 50 Kw/h battery, I think that's too small for this car.
So I think the buyable model of this car will be in line with the price of the Model Y
@@timoxd5129 It better sell and fast. The Meb platform has frozen in time, and this is just another car on an outdated platform!
When the ID 3 came out I felt it would be (in line with what I see in the Golf on combustion cars) the electric car I would see most on the roads. I very rarely come across an ID3.
I really like the Skoda Enyaq, one of the best electric cars out there, but at least here in Portugal it's very expensive and sells very little.
The VAG Group in general is lagging behind in electric cars, let's see how it goes with sales of this one, but it has a lot of competition.
Is this the same platform as the new macan and q6?
Obviously not, this is the platform for poor people.
MEB like VW ID3
@@autogefuehl thx
How have they got an “X” version when the ID3 and Cupra Born only offer RWD on the same platform?
Good point
Most likely more as an ID4/Enyaq, which has all wheel drive.
4,48 m and Enyaq is 4,65m...ID3 is shorter...most likely too short.
Doesn't quite allure me design-wise,even though it feels like a good rival to the grandland ev for example,id take the grandland over it...
I am delighted. They really did an amazing job. This will sell like hot cakes, at least to those who like and want electrics.
What’s happening with the stupid trend of not having proper gauge cluster. First screen. Now small screens. The next generation will be no gauge cluster screen directly. That’s the greatest no no for me. Well, it was electric for starters so I don’t even care about the car. But if this trend comes to combustión cars I’ll start considering myself as a classic car enthusiast ONLY
Don’t like the new design language. They removed the iconic front grill! Imagine bmw removing their kidney grill design! All are just going for this split headlight design.
Hope they bring it to India
Thomas is such a chad
Would've prefered the Elbia as electric Fabia.
I really like the net for charging cable. Good idea 👍
Disappointed compared to the concept drawings. It's nice but it looks like a Kamiq facelift more than an exciting new design.
Trust Skoda to mess up the naming! Clear as mud.
I'm really disappointed with the design of this - it looks way too similar to the Enyaq!
I wonder how this car will be rated by EuroNCAP, once they start counting the lack of physical climate controls as a safety flaw.
The stitching on the rear headrest is really bad😮
I have karoq sportline 2023, which is a downgraded version of karoq, more like the electric version of kamiq.
1.The capacity of 470 liters is lower than the Karoq’s 521 liters. The electric vehicle version does not even have a storage space in the front of the car.
2. The grille on the front of the car is missing.
3. There is no physical button for the air conditioner.
4. The dashboard is too small.
5. The logo on the steering wheel is gone and replaced by the ugly big skoda words. It’s better not to have it.
6. The rear shape of Karoq has not continued or evolved on this car!
I suspect there is something wrong with the planning strategy of Skoda's designers.
Front lower bumper is literally a copy of Seat Arona
Shame we have to wait for it to be available in the UK
Why are the video ending like that?
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Super! Good!🎉🎉🎉
The front looks future skoda ... but the back is to old skoda .... if you make a front like that ... do something similar in the back.