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Skoda Australia has confirmed preliminary particulars of its upcoming Elroq electrical SUV, forward of a gross sales launch in September.
A pair of variants shall be obtainable at launch – the 85 Choose and 130 Version – with costs ranging from $54,990 and $64,990 respectively, each earlier than on-road prices.
That places the European-made Elroq smack bang up in opposition to the bodily bigger BYD Sealion 7 (from $54,990), and undercuts the associated Volkswagen ID.4 Pro ($59,990) and Tesla Model Y RWD ($58,990).
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Each variants shall be powered by a rear-mounted 210kW electrical motor fed by an 82kWh (internet) battery, claiming a 0-100km/h dash in a close to scorching hatch-like 6.6 seconds and a mixed WLTP driving vary of 529 kilometres. Skoda additionally quotes an city cycle vary of 661km, once more WLTP-certified.
That’s extra driving vary than each the entry-level Sealion 7 and Mannequin Y, and it’s additionally faster to triple figures than the BYD. Nonetheless, the VW ID.4 Professional quotes extra vary and the Mannequin Y gives faster acceleration in response to official specs.
Skoda gives smaller battery variants abroad, in addition to a dual-motor RS performance variant. Whereas all of those are “underneath examine” for our market, the Czech model’s native offshoot is but to correctly affirm if and once they’re coming.
Measuring 4488mm lengthy and 1884mm large with a 2765mm wheelbase, the Elroq matches the bigger Enyaq’s distance between the axles however is round 170mm shorter in general size, making the smaller Skoda EV nearer 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, increasing to 1580 litres with them folded. That is greater than an Atto 3 (440-1340L) however lower than a Sealion 7 (500L) and ID.4 (543-1575L).
Skoda Elroq 85 Choose tools highlights:
- 19-inch Regulus alloy wheels
- Keyless entry, begin
- 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wi-fi App-Join
- Apple CarPlay – wi-fi
- Android Auto – wi-fi
- Wi-fi smartphone charger incl. air flow
- Twin-zone local weather management
- Heated entrance seats
- Leather-based-wrapped steering wheel – heated
- Heated, folding, auto-dimming aspect mirrors
- Mode 3 (Kind 2) charging cable
- 1 x door-mounted umbrella
Elroq 130 Version provides:
- 21-inch Supernova alloy wheels
- Matrix LED headlights
- Dynamic headlight vary management
- Dynamic cornering lights
- Premium LED tail lights
- Head-up show incl. augmented actuality operate
- Clever Park Help
- Energy-adjustable entrance seats
- Electrical lumbar
- Therapeutic massage operate
- Reminiscence
- 360-degree parking cameras
- Canton 12-speaker sound system
- Energy tailgate
- ‘Premium’ inside finishes
- Rear sunshades
Normal security options embrace:
- 7 airbags
- Journey Help
- Adaptive cruise management
- Visitors Jam Help
- Adaptive Lane Help
- Emergency Help
- Entrance Help – AEB
- Facet Help
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Exit warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
The Skoda Elroq is but to obtain an ANCAP or Euro NCAP security score, although the automobile solely commenced manufacturing in January and simply began hitting European roads.
Skoda Australia may even be launching the Elroq with its Skoda Selection assured worth and finance program (particulars TBC), in addition to a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee. Keep tuned to CarExpert for all the newest.
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