All about the new electric SUV that costs as much as a petrol Karoq
Called Skoda Elrock and it is an SUV with an attractive design and a maximum length of 4.50 meters, the type of car that is marching around Europe and where Skoda wants to attack… with a traffic jam. In the midst of an increasingly intense debate on electrification on our continent, Skoda wants its most popular type of car to cost the same as its combustion engine counterpart. This is Elroq, a real bet with undeniable appeal and many arguments in its favor.
Features of Skoda Elrok
Elroq, whose official name is a combination of the words “electric” and “Karoq”, introduces a new image. which will gradually be integrated into other Skodas, especially electric ones. The brand’s traditional grille gives way to what designers call the Tech-Deck Face, a high-gloss black hood that accentuates the width of the entire front end, retaining Skoda’s signature SUV ‘four eyes’ look but with a new interpretation. This is also the first model of the brand to have the Skoda lettering on the hood and also on the steering wheel instead of the traditional logo.
But this whole design exercise in a style the brand calls Modern Solid has much more to it than just aesthetics; it also has a reason for existing: aerodynamics. Its drag coefficient is just 0.26, the best in its class, thanks to many details that appear stylish, including very cleverly shaped exterior mirrors.An active cooling dam located behind the front bumper directs air to the battery system. From the slight lowering of the roof and its trim on the rear spoiler to the spacers between the wheels, everything is designed to maintain air flow around the body. In addition, the Elroq has another very personal and distinctive design element – the driving sound, which was created specifically for this Skoda.
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The Skoda Elroq interior is spacious and environmentally friendly
The interior is a more refined and minimalist evolution of the design we already know from the brand, and retains the original solutions we’ve become accustomed to, including the essential umbrella hidden inside the driver’s door and the ice scraper. The instrument panel is five-inch digital, in the central part of the instrument panel there is 13″ central screenwith a simplified menu and the latest update to the control interface, which is already installed on other models of the brand. The trunk has a volume of 470 liters and, according to Skoda, is the largest in this car class. in addition to the possibility of folding the rear seats and achieving a volume of 1580 liters.. Bulky charging cables are neatly stored in a grid under the trunk lid or under the luggage compartment floor. So when it comes to organizing suitcases or packages, we won’t have to struggle with cables to keep everything organized.
For those who are particularly concerned about sustainability, the Elroq interior also offers innovative solutions. In one of the interior trim options (Design Selection Loft), faux leather with RecyTitan fabric is used for the upholstery of the doors, seats, instrument panel, center armrest and knee area. The material consists of 78% recycled PET, derived from plastic bottles for example, and for the first time at Skoda it has been mixed with fibers from recycled clothing in a highly complex process. For those who choose the Design Selection Lodge style, The material used is called TechnoFil and is made from 75% recycled ECONYL® fibers and 25% polyester made from nylon waste such as fishing nets, fabric scraps and carpets. The special thing about this material is that it is also 100% regenerable. It’s the brightest and most colorful presentation yet, with a mix of light and dark upholstery and orange seat belts.
What platform and engine does the Skoda Elroq have?
The Skoda Elroq is based on the Volkswagen Group’s modular electric platform (MEB), the same as the Cupra Born, Audi Q4 e-tron and Volkswagen ID.3, and offers three possible battery packs and three power levels. The Elroq 50 and 60 are rear-wheel drive, the former with a 55 kWh battery (net 52 kWh) and 125 kW power with a range of 370 km. The 60 is also rear-wheel drive, but with a 63 kWh battery (59 kWh grid) and 150 kW output, giving it a range of over 400 km. The Elroq 50 and 60 have a top speed of 160 km/h and maximum charging power of 145 and 165 kW respectively.
The next level is reserved for the Elroq 85 in rear- or all-wheel drive versions. In both cases, the battery is the most powerful: with a capacity of 82 kWh (77 kWh net) and a power of 210 kW. In the Elroq 85x, 4×4 traction is provided by an additional electric motor on the front axle. Both versions have a top speed of 180 km/h and, according to Skoda, a range of more than 560 km with a maximum charging power of 175 kW.
Technical data sheet for Skoda Elrock.
- Length: 4.48 meters
- Width: 1.88 meters
- Height: 1.65 meters
- Fight: 2.76 meters
- Weight: 1949 kilograms
- Trunk: 470 liters
- Motorization: electric, rear motor or front and rear.
- Power: 168, 200 and 280 hp.
- Engine torque: 310 and 545 Nm.
- Transmission: rear or all-wheel drive, single-speed automatic.
- Battery capacity: 52, 59 or 77 kWh (net)
- Maximum charging power: 125, 150 and 175 kW.
- Autonomy: 370, 400, 560 km.
- Maximum speed: 160, 180 km/h.
- Price: from 33,900 euros (in Germany, without assistance)
Skoda Elroq range and prices
The base price of the Skoda Elroq in Spain is €34,490. (PVP without branded campaigns). The Czech brand’s new electric car is available in four versions (50, 60, 85 and 85x) with three battery sizes, although the 4×4 version won’t arrive until 2025. Design, Sportline and First Edition trims are currently available. the latter is a limited edition and can be supplemented with three Design Selections, Studio, Loft and Lodge, which allow you to choose between different upholstery and interior design options, with a focus on the use of recycled materials.
Standard equipment includes a reversing camera, remote climate control, Crew Protect Assist, Side Assist, a 13-inch infotainment screen and SmartLink, in addition to all the safety systems that are already mandatory from July this year. In addition, Elroq has its own exclusive color Timiano Green, which can be seen in some photos.
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