What's all this about?
Skoda has completed the new-look Enyaq line-up with the addition of the range-topping vRS model. The sportiest of all the facelifted Enyaq vehicles, the newcomer will be offered in both SUV and Coupe body shapes, and gets a two-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain as standard.
It looks... bright...
As is Skoda's wont when it comes to vRS models, the Enyaq vRS is offered with some bright paint options, including this Hyper Green that isn't offered on any other vRS model. Some customers will be pleased to know that colour is optional, but all vRS versions will come with black-painted side window trims, roof rails and mirror caps, as well as full-width reflector strips on the front and rear bumpers. As standard, the vRS gets 20-inch alloy wheels with aerodynamic trims, while 21-inch anthracite wheels are available as an option.
Inside, the vRS gets a choice of two different designs: vRS Suite and vRS Lounge. The vRS Suite comes as standard, and offers leather upholstery with grey stitching, as well as carbon-effect decor. The optional vRS Lounge, meanwhile, comes with a combination of microsuede and artificial leather upholstery, trimmed with lime-green stitching. Either way, you'll get a three-spoke heated sports steering wheel and heated sports seats, plus three-zone climate control and stainless-steel pedal covers.
As with other versions of the latest-generation Enyaq, the vRS comes with a 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a five-inch digital instrument display, while there's a Canton sound system and a range of Skoda's 'Simply Clever' features designed to make the car easier to live with. That means there's a ventilated 15W wireless phone charger, as well as an automatic 'hands-free' tailgate, plus a selection of four fast-charging USB-C ports.
So how much faster is it?
Under the skin, the vRS gets a two-motor, all-wheel-drive electric powertrain that gives it a total of 340hp - an increase of 54hp over the previously range-topping Enyaq 85x, with 286hp. That increase, and the immediacy of its delivery, mean there's a noticeable improvement in performance, with the 85x's 6.5-second 0-62mph time cut to a mere 5.4 seconds.
And although this increase in performance is only complemented by a very small increase in battery capacity, the vRS models can achieve similar range to their less-powerful siblings. With a total usable capacity of 79kWh, Skoda says the vRS will manage "more than 340 miles" to a charge on the official economy test, whereas the 85x SportLine models will currently manage around 330 miles between charges.
Skoda also claims to have improved the vRS models' handling performance, with revised sport damper settings and the option of Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) that can tune the car to the driver's preferences. With a sliding scale of suspension settings, drivers can set the car up for comfort or handling, depending on their needs.
What does Skoda have to say for itself?
"With the Enyaq vRS and Enyaq Coupe vRS, we have made the range-toppers of the new Enyaq family even more dynamic, while maintaining their high level of comfort and everyday usability," said Johannes Neft, Skoda Auto board member for technical development.
"We achieved this in large part thanks to the progressive steering system and, above all, the revised sport chassis with optimised damper settings. The optional DCC extends the performance range even further - from particularly sporty to very comfortable, depending on individual preferences. Apart from that, we further optimised the aerodynamics - for a lower consumption and therefore an increased maximum range."
So how much does it cost and when can I have one?
The new Enyaq vRS models start at £51,660 for the basic SUV model, and that rises to £53,560 for the slightly more streamlined Coupe version. The order books will open on June 12, with the first customer deliveries expected later this summer.
James Fossdyke - 9 May 2025
