Skoda has launched a cheaper single-motor variant of its mid-range Enyaq Sportline, promising an improved range of up to 356 miles.
When the updated Skoda Enyaq launched in January, the mid-level SportLine cars were only available in dual-motor, four-wheel-drive SportLine 85x configuration. Pricing started at £48,760 for the SUV and £50,660 for the Coupé.
The newly-introduced, rear-wheel-drive, single motor SportLine 85 is priced from £49,160 for the Coupé and £47,260 for the SUV.
Range and Performance
The absence of the 4WD system and second motor sees the Skoda Enyaq SportLine 85 Coupé return 356 miles from a single charge. The blockier SUV manages a 354-mile range.
Despite having more range than the 4×4 SportLine 85x cars, the single motor Skoda Enyaq SportLine 85 still can’t match the entry-level Enyaq Edition trim. The Edition returns a range of 365 miles as a Coupé and 359 miles as an SUV.
The rear-mounted electric motor on the Skoda Enyaq Sportline 85 packs 282bhp and 402lb ft of torque. These figures rival the twin-motor SportLine 85X cars.
Both drivetrains share a 0-60mph time of 6.5 seconds and a 111mph top speed.
Charging and Battery
Irrespective of trim level, the Skoda Enyaq gets a 77kWh battery with a maximum rapid DC charging rate of up to 135kW. This means the Skoda Enyaq SportLine 85 can be charged from 10% to 80% in approximately 28 minutes.
Equipment and Features
Despite having a lower starting price than the 85x, the Skoda Enyaq SportLine 85 enjoys the same equipment levels. Both Coupé and SUV bodystyles benefit from:
- 20-inch blacked-out ‘Vega’ alloy wheels
- Sports bumpers
- Gloss black detailing
Inside, bucket-style sports seats up front, a head-up display, sports steering wheel, and an upgraded Canton sound system are standard.
Under the skin, all Skoda Enyaq SportLine models benefit from sports suspension lowered by 15mm at the front and 10mm at the rear compared with standard models. They also get Skoda’s progressive dynamic steering system from the flagship, performance-focused Enyaq vRS.
