Skoda Enyaq iV electric crossover was spotted testing in Mumbai, India. It was in a black share while it was on a test. This is not the first time the Enyaq iV was spotted being tested in the country. However, it appears that Skoda will bring the Enyaq to India as a completely built Unit to test the market soon. HT auto reports that it will be next year.
Skoda Enyaw iV uses Volkswagen’s MEB platform which is made specifically for electric vehicles. It is basically an electric skateboard platform in which the wheels are placed in the corners while the middle space is taken by the floorboard which houses the batteries. There is no engine, driveshaft, or transmission tunnel. This helps the manufacturer in packaging the vehicle better and so born electric vehicles come with ample amount of space.
When it comes to dimensions, the Enyaw iV measures 4,648 mm in length, 1,877 mm in width, and 1,616 mm tall. Despite being a bit smaller than the Kodiaq, there should be no issue when it comes to cabin space because of the all-electric platform. Skoda has been testing the Enyaq iV 80x which sits below the top-end vRS variant. The Enyaq iV 80x comes with a 7 kWh battery pack that can be fast-charged up to 125 kW if you can find a DC fast charger that supports it. The driving range of Enya1 iV 80X is 513 km as per the WLTP cycle. It has dual motors, one at each axle so there is all-wheel drive. The power output is rated at 265 PS and it can hit a ton in 6.9 seconds.
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While the electric SUV has various trims abroad, the 1 imported into India is the Lounge variant that features what Skoda calls Anodised Cross Decor with a dual-tone Black and Light Grey theme. The 19-inch Proteus alloy wheels stand out with a strong presence.
On the inside, the SUV gets a 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system, ambient lighting, and contrast Yellow stitching on seats and upholstery. While the Lounge is the top-end trim, Skoda might also offer 2-wheel-drive lower spec trims. As far as size goes, the upcoming Enyaq is only slightly smaller than the Skoda Kodiaq on sale in India. The 5-seater is 4648 mm long and 1877 mm wide. The electric SUV will take the CBU route for India which restricts the yearly import to just 2500 units. But, if Skoda gets the pricing right and if the car gets an overwhelming response, Skoda might take the CKD route.
