2022 Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV: Everything we know

UPDATE, February 15: Production of the 2022 Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV has begun at the marque's main plant in Mladá Boleslav in the Czech Republic.

Based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electrification Toolkit (MEB), more than 120 units will be produced every day alongside the regular Enyaq iV, Octavia and Octavia iV models by 2000 employees.

The two Enyaq iV variants are the only vehicles based on the MEB platform to roll off a European assembly line outside Germany.

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The story to here

February 11: Pricing has been revealed for the range-topping Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV vRS, going on sale in the UK from February 17.

The British arm of the Czech manufacturer announced the flagship vRS grade would start out at £51,885 (AU$98,500) drive-away, with a host of equipment including 20-inch wheels, black exterior highlights and lowered suspension as standard.

Fitted with a net 77kWh battery pack, the Coupe iV vRS can achieve an all-electric driving range of up to 497 kilometres, with 220kW and 460Nm on tap from its dual-motor all-wheel-drive system.

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February 1: Skoda has pulled the covers off the 2022 Enyaq Coupe iV overnight, revealing a swoopy take on its first dedicated electric vehicle.

It follows the related Audi Q4 E-Tron and Volkswagen ID.4 in receiving a fastback-like derivative. The Enyaq Coupe is also the first of its kind for the Czech brand.

Those accustomed to the Skoda Vision iV concept – which directly previewed the Enyaq – will see similarities to the coupe version, with the rear profile and C-shaped tail-lights largely carried over into the production car.

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Skoda claims the Enyaq Coupe has a best-in-class drag coefficient of just 0.234Cd – which is a reduction of around 0.04 over the regular Enyaq.

This will allow the aerodynamic SUV to offer a maximum driving range of 545 kilometres on the stringent WLTP testing standard – a 25km improvement over its less-slippery counterpart.

Despite the sloping roof, Skoda says the boot offers 570 litres of space and that the coupe provides nearly the same level of headroom in the rear as the capacious Octavia wagon.

Two battery sizes will be offered, starting with the entry-level 62kWh version. An 82kWh variant is also available, with each battery matched to either a single- or dual-motor setup.

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The entry-level grade, simply known as 60, pairs the 55kWh battery with an electric motor driving the rear wheels, producing 132kW of power and 310Nm of torque.

This version will offer a driving range of around 400 kilometres, although Skoda has only announced figures for a single model thus far.

This variant, which boasts the highest claimed driving range, is the single-motor 150kW/425Nm 80.

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The dual-motor line-up comprises the 80X and RS, with the latter model producing up to 220kW/460Nm – although the extra performance will take a hit to capacity.

As the flagship performance grade, the RS gains unique front and rear bumpers, black exterior trim, RS badging, standard 20-inch alloy wheels, and a full-length red reflector strip on the rear bumper.

Skoda will also offer the SportLine package on some variants, with more aggressive body styling and lowered suspension (15 millimetres front, 10mm rear) – much like the RS.

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Inside, a 5.3-inch digital instrument cluster joins the floating 13-inch infotainment system with over-the-air software updates and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

An augmented reality head-up display, wireless phone charger and 12-speaker Canton audio system are optional extras, along with heated front and rear seats and a 360-degree camera.

SportLine and RS models get a sportier trim on bucket seats with different finishes, including carbon fibre-look panels and aluminium pedals.

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It will go on sale in Europe later this year.

Timing of an Australian arrival is less certain, with local officials yet to officially lock in an arrival date.

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In September, a representative of Skoda’s local arm said the brand is confident it will confirm local timing for the Enyaq in 2022.

However, they stressed Australia “being a [right-hand-drive] market and at the end of the supply chain” means there is no priority for the Enyaq and other MEB-based crossovers (such as the Volkswagen ID.4).