Skoda Australia has confirmed preliminary details of its upcoming Elroq electric SUV, ahead of a sales launch in September.
A pair of variants will likely be available at launch – the 85 Select and 130 Edition – with prices ranging from $54,990 and $64,990 respectively, each before on-road costs.
That puts the European-made Elroq smack bang up against the physically larger BYD Sealion 7 (from $54,990), and undercuts the related Volkswagen ID.4 Pro ($59,990) and Tesla Model Y RWD ($58,990).
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Each variants will likely be powered by a rear-mounted 210kW electric motor fed by an 82kWh (net) battery, claiming a 0-100km/h sprint in a near hot hatch-like 6.6 seconds and a combined WLTP driving range of 529 kilometres. Skoda also quotes an urban cycle range of 661km, again WLTP-certified.
That’s more driving range than each the entry-level Sealion 7 and Model Y, and it’s also quicker to triple figures than the BYD. Nevertheless, the VW ID.4 Pro quotes more range and the Model Y offers quicker acceleration in keeping with official specifications.
Skoda offers smaller battery variants overseas, in addition to a dual-motor RS performance variant. While all of those are “under study” for our market, the Czech brand’s local offshoot is yet to properly confirm if and once they’re coming.
Measuring 4488mm long and 1884mm wide with a 2765mm wheelbase, the Elroq matches the larger Enyaq’s distance between the axles but is around 170mm shorter in overall length, making the smaller Skoda EV closer in exterior dimensions to the likes of the BYD Atto 3 (4455/1875/1615mm).
Skoda quotes a boot capability of 470 litres with the rear seats in place, expanding to 1580 litres with them folded. That is greater than an Atto 3 (440-1340L) but lower than a Sealion 7 (500L) and ID.4 (543-1575L).
Skoda Elroq 85 Select equipment highlights:
- 19-inch Regulus alloy wheels
- Keyless entry, start
- 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless App-Connect
- Apple CarPlay – wireless
- Android Auto – wireless
- Wireless smartphone charger incl. ventilation
- Dual-zone climate control
- Heated front seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel – heated
- Heated, folding, auto-dimming side mirrors
- Mode 3 (Type 2) charging cable
- 1 x door-mounted umbrella
Elroq 130 Edition adds:
- 21-inch Supernova alloy wheels
- Matrix LED headlights
- Dynamic headlight range control
- Dynamic cornering lights
- Premium LED tail lights
- Head-up display incl. augmented reality function
- Intelligent Park Assist
- Power-adjustable front seats
- Electric lumbar
- Massage function
- Memory
- 360-degree parking cameras
- Canton 12-speaker sound system
- Power tailgate
- ‘Premium’ interior finishes
- Rear sunshades
Standard safety features include:
- 7 airbags
- Travel Assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Adaptive Lane Assist
- Emergency Assist
- Front Assist – AEB
- Side Assist
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Exit warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
The Skoda Elroq is yet to receive an ANCAP or Euro NCAP safety rating, though the vehicle only commenced production in January and just began hitting European roads.
Skoda Australia may even be launching the Elroq with its Skoda Alternative guaranteed value and finance program (details TBC), in addition to a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the newest.
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