Skoda continues to tease the Enyaq iV, its
first all-electric SUV, as part of the buildup for the model’s debut on
September 1. This time, the automaker has released new design sketches that
give us the best look yet at the exterior of the VW ID.4‘s Czech sibling. The
first Skoda model based on VW Group’s modular electrification toolkit (MEB) is
described by the automaker as being “progressive, expressive and dynamic”.
As the Enyaq iV marks the beginning of a
new era for the Czech carmaker, its design will reflect that leap. The electric
SUV features emotive lines and balanced, dynamic proportions while also placing
an emphasis on practicality – something people always expect from a Skoda. In a
video interview accompanying the new design sketches, Skoda exterior design
boss Karl Neuhold discusses the styling highlights of the Enyaq iV, stressing
that the proportions differ from those of the brand’s previous SUV models.
The MEB platform requires a different
packaging compared to ICE-powered Skodas. To save space, the batteries are
installed in the vehicle floor, which makes the body a little higher. However,
the longer wheelbase makes up for this visually.
Additionally, the front and rear overhangs
are shorter since the individual components of the electric drive take up less
space than a conventional internal combustion engine. Finally, the ENYAQ iV’s
body is also more elongated and “extremely aerodynamic”, which obviously has a
positive effect on the range. The cD value of 0.27 is impressive for an SUV of
this size.
