The infotainment system is taken care of by a 13-inch central display, complemented by a five-inch digital cockpit and graphics specific to the vRS model. Elsewhere you’ll find four USB-C ports, wireless phone charging, and a 12-speaker, 675-watt Canton stereo. Other standard kit includes three-zone climate control, a powered tailgate and keyless entry.
Happily, customers won’t have to sacrifice practicality when opting for the sportier Elroq. Despite its dual-motor powertrain, every version gets a 470-litre boot – expandable to 1,580 litres with the rear seats folded flat. Both of the outer rear chairs have Isofix child-seat mounts.
Previously, Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer said that reaction to the larger Enyaq vRS had “legitimised” the idea of faster zero-emissions technology carrying a badge and brand built on hot hatchbacks.
“vRS is absolutely part of our future,” Zellmer told us. “If you look at what we’ve done with Enyaq, it’s a fabulous top-of-the-line vehicle – arguably the most aspirational car in our line-up, with four-wheel drive, around 300bhp. The price is higher, but it’s still a value proposition in terms of performance for the money.
“People are more proud of their cars than ever these days, and yes, they’re willing to spend more,” Zellmer added. “Which means a good [profit] margin, from our perspective. So I think we have to continue along the vRS path as we move towards an electrified future.”
Prices and specifications will be revealed later, but we expect the Elroq vRS to start from around £45,000 – £10-12k up on the entry point for a smaller-battery, rear-wheel-drive Elroq, and a few thousand more than a big-battery Sportline car.
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