Skoda Enyaq iV vRS Review 2025: Price, specs & boot space

The Enyaq vRS is roomy enough for large adults, has a decent range and lots of standard equipment. It handles slightly better than a base Enyaq, but we feel it doesn't merit the vRS badge. See it as more of a trim step than an bona fide performance machine. 

The only choice you'll have to make when weighing up the Skoda Enyaq iV vRS is whether to buy the Coupe or the regular model. The Coupe was made available to order first, with the regular car arriving in mid-January 2023. 

For us, that's an easy choice to make. Not only is the Coupe more expensive to buy, but it's also less practical and is harder to see out of when looking behind. Couple that with the fact (to this tester's eyes) it doesn't look as cohesive as the regular car, and we really don't see the point. 

As for colour, the launch hue (as you can tell from the images) is the rather bold Hyper Green. Great if you want to stand out, terrible if you like to pass under the radar. Thankfully a range of less out-there colours can be had. 

By turning the Skoda Enyaq iV into a vRS model, the list of key rivals changes a bit, moving away from 'normal' electric SUVs into models with a bit of a sporting bent. 

Its main competitor is the Kia EV6, which is sportier and more dynamic-looking than the Hyundai Ioniq 5. Another key challenger is the Polestar 2, which isn't as roomy but is fast and stylish, while the Ford Mustang Mach-E gets a look in.

VW's own ID.4 and ID.5 GTX are also largely identical underneath to the Enyaq iV vRS. Meanwhile, buyers looking for a more premium sporting EV should head towards the BMW iX3. 

Also worth considering are the even faster but more expensive Volvo EC40 and Tesla Model Y.

The regular Skoda Enyaq is already a pretty solid base quality-wise, somewhat showing up its pricier VW sibling and offering generally excellent fit-and-finish. 

Plumping for the vRS model adds the aforementioned posher trims along the dash and doors, plus nicer seats, which helps lift things a bit. Other than this and the occasional vRS badge it's not drastically different, however. 

Every Skoda Enyaq vRS gets a 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system, just like the standard Enyaq. As well as standard sat-nav there is DAB radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as you'd expect at this price point. 

It's easy to operate with quick responses to jabs of the finger, while its graphics are typical Volkswagen Group smart. It's not perfect, though – we noticed that its position means it attracts reflections on a sunny day, while having the climate control functions within the screen is more fiddly on the move than physical controls. 

At least the temperature and fan section is always at the bottom of the screen, and it's much less awkward to use than the VW ID.4 and ID.5's silly haptic sliders below the screen. You also get a handful of physical shortcut buttons on a plinth below the screen. 

All Skoda Enyaq models get a digital display rather than conventional dials. This is functional rather than fancy, with a rather small display relative to some rivals.

A head-up display system was available as part of the Advanced Package. This shows key data, like current speed and navigation directions, into your field of view. Useful, but £2,335 was steep, unless you wanted heated rear seats and a heated windscreen, which also came in this package.

There's no real difference between the regular Skoda Enyaq and the Enyaq vRS here, although there's a slight practicality disadvantage if you go for the Coupe version.

Space and practicality are always a Skoda forte, and the Enyaq is a pleasingly spacious car. Head and leg space up front is generous, even if you're over six feet, and the interior is nice and wide to keep you from bumping arms with the passenger. Storage throughout is good, too. 

In the rear, too, things are largely excellent, and again, two burly adults can get plenty comfortable here. There's enough width for three to tackle short journeys, too, although the middle seat's legroom is slightly compromised by the front centre console, which juts out. The only disappointment is that, despite not being far off the size of the Skoda Kodiaq, there's no seven-seat version available. 

It's in the back where the differences for the Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV vRS come to the fore, because there is a fraction less headroom in the rear of the Coupe due to that sloping roofline. It's not drastic, however, so only giants will notice. 

The Skoda Enyaq iV vRS's 585-litre boot capacity is large even for an SUV; it was a class-leading family SUV for outright space. Bear in mind that the Enyaq Coupe loses 15 litres of space due to the reshaped rear, but it's minor. Fold the rear seats down, and you'll squeeze a bike in.

In terms of exterior dimensions, the Skoda Enyaq iV vRS is pretty identical to the standard car, at 4649mm long, 1879mm wide excluding mirrors and 1605mm tall (slightly lower due to the dropped suspension).

There are two motors (and no gearbox) in the Skoda Enyaq iV vRS. This gives it four-wheel drive and a power output of 299PS, with 460Nm of torque. 

That sounds like plenty, but considering the Enyaq weighs well over two tonnes, it's not a vast reserve. And even then Skoda is cheating a bit, with that full power only available for 30 seconds as a 'boost' function. Likewise, you won't get that full figure with a low battery charge.

Still, 30 seconds is plenty for most situations, and because it's an EV, the power is instantly available as soon as you stomp on the throttle. 0-62mph comes up in a perky-enough 6.5 seconds, similar to a post-facelift 85 car, and although it tails off after that, it's hardly slow. Off the line, you aren't plagued by wheelspin either due to that four-wheel drive.

The problem is that we've come to expect this kind of acceleration from all electric cars, so the performance models must deliver more. By comparison, cars like the Kia EV6 AWD and Polestar 2 Dual Motor put out noticeably more power, with 0-62mph coming up in about five seconds or less. They both feel considerably faster, so if you want laugh-out-loud acceleration, the Skoda won't be for you. 

Extra performance always comes at a price, and it's usually range. The Enyaq iV vRS is also four-wheel drive which has an impact too. 

Happily, the drop compared to the regular Enyaq isn't too steep. As standard, it gets an 80 kWh battery (77 kWh of that is usable), translating to an official WLTP range of 321 miles. Realistically, that probably translates to 250-300 miles of range, depending on where you're driving it - it'll be less efficient on a motorway. 

There's a little bonus if you go for the Enyaq Coupe iV vRS, which officially does 323 miles on a charge because its body shape cuts through the air more cleanly. That's hardly a deal-breaker, but every little helps. 

We're not sure why or how, but Skoda quotes a range of only 317 miles for the slightly less powerful Enyaq iV 80x Sportline Plus, which also has four-wheel drive. 

The Skoda Enyaq iV vRS is as refined and smooth as you'd expect any electric car to be. There's no rumble of an engine, no whine or jerk of gears and a generally relaxing demeanour. 

And that's great in a regular family SUV, but it doesn't help the case of the vRS being a performance model aimed more at enthusiasts. The lack of sound or sensation beyond the outright acceleration means it isn't engaging for the keen driver. Some may disagree, but we'd like some synthesised noise as you accelerate like some rivals have - it at least gives you something to titivate the senses.  

Still, the benefit of Skoda not fitting rock-hard suspension to the Enyaq iV vRS means it's pretty much as refined as the standard car. That means a small amount of wind noise on the motorway, while there's some tyre roar.

Standard safety equipment in the Skoda Enyaq iV vRS (as with any Enyaq) includes front side airbags and curtain airbags, driver and front passenger airbags with passenger airbag deactivation, lane assist and front assist with assisted automatic braking. There are Isofix child seat points on the front passenger seat and outer rear seats. Rear side airbags were available as an optional extra.

Also included with this range-topping model is blind spot detection, Adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist, traffic sign recognition and Crew Protect Assist, which quickly prepares the car in the event of a serious, imminent crash or rollover. 

The Enyaq has been awarded a five-star safety rating by Euro NCAP, with strong scores across the board. 

The Skoda Enyaq is still a new-ish model. It seems more reliable than the Volkswagen ID.3 – a car seemingly hurried into showrooms and plagued with software gremlins. 

Skoda as a brand performed well in the 2025 Honest John Index, scoring fifth place out of 33 manufacturers. 84.51% of owners were happy with their Skodas. 

The Enyaq vRS sits in group 36. While that's not drastically high for a sporting model, it's noticeably more than a regular Enyaq iV 80 SportLine, which is insurance group 27. 

Like all EVs, the Skoda Enyaq iV vRS was tax-exempt until 1 April 2025. EVs registered on or after April 1 2017, are liable for the standard £195 annual rate. 

You get a good amount of standard equipment with the Skoda Enyaq iV vRS, making that the biggest reason to go for it. 

Standard kit includes 20-inch alloy wheels, Matrix LED headlights with the 'Crystal Face' lit up grille, part leather trim with perforations, specific dash and steering wheel trim, an electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory and electric lumbar, heated front sport seats, a heated steering wheel, ambient lighting, sat-nav and digital dials, wireless phone charging, three-zone climate control and aluminium pedals. 

Options included 21-inch alloys, an electrically retractable towbar, a head-up display, heated rear seats and a surround-view camera - although the latter was part of the pricey £4,280 'Maxx' package.