Škoda Elroq - Straight to the top of the class?

[@macjim]

The nice thing about the Elroq: it’s a good looker. Well done Skoda! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@alanrutland4424]

An excellent complete review of what looks like an excellent car. How you don’t have many 1,000s of subscribers is beyond me. One thing I find a bit annoying with Skoda now ( they are not alone) is their option packs. The one you want for this car is the max at near £6,000. They used to have individual options - so instantly makes this expensive if the 85 model. Look forward to the next review.

[@AutoEV]

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[@gavinbillington7193]

I think the issue with subscribers might be a lot of people like to watch a review thats about 30 mins, 1 hour review whilst informative is a bit long

[@chris-townson]

It's a great car. I really like it. The EV3 offers a bit more for the money though, as you can get the bigger battery in the cheapest trim. Skoda really needed to include a heat pump in the higher batteries and trims. If you went for the bigger battery, the heat pump option would take you into the luxury car tax bracket.

[@hotnip4444]

move to Denmark - heat pump included

[@paulhammond5599]

Maybe I’m boring lol but this seems a good little car that gives Kia a run for its money. The fact that there is a really good sized boot goes a long way.Looking forward to seeing it tried on UK roads.

[@nielsvermeiree]

Great review. It is a great car. About the design : the daring design of the Kia EV3 puts a lot of people off, while that also is a great car...Hats off to the reviewer : you can immediately sense he has common sense❤❤❤

[@appkazoo5925]

I am interested in the classification of models into A-segment, B-segment and C-segment. That's done on the external size of the car - yes? - but with ground-up EV designs we are starting to see much better interior space within each segment. I am hoping people will start choosing EVs with the interior space they need rather than how big the exterior is.

[@keithisaacs6092]

Skoda always get brilliant reviews it seems.

[@redjohn20001]

I like the Kia ev3 for all its modern looks and what it offers as an electric car, but I equaly like the Elroq for its traditional looks and traditional cabin. Looking forward to the joint test.

[@GF-ep1pf]

I’m in favour of split lights if it means the headlights are lower. It’s annoying having the headlights of higher vehicles shining through my car’s back window.

[@musictube123]

Good point but too bad it has no fog light

[@clubbizarre]

​@musictube123 it DOES have a fog light button left below the steering column directing light towards the floor below the fog.

[@toyotaprius79]

Try having high rise headlights coming at you

[@XENONEZZ2]

Disappointing news regarding the 85x not coming to the UK....as someone who drives and needs a 4 wheel drive Yeti the AWD Elroq would be the obvious choice.

[@appkazoo5925]

I don't understand why you say the Renault Scenic e-Tech is a "much bigger car" than the Skoda Elroq. Scenic is 4470mm in length, 1864mm width and 1571mm in height. Elroq is 4488mm in length, 1884mm width and 1625mm in height. The Elroq is actually a bigger car than the Scenic in all 3 measurements.

[@hishamg]

One point of disagreement, a 4.5 metre car is not B-segment, it’s C-segment and a big C-segment at that. B-segment is cars the same approximate length as the VW Polo, the Vauxhall/Opel Corsa or the late, lamented Ford Fiesta. Apart from that I really like the car.

[@EnderGZ86]

Yeah, I've checked and the Scenic is shorter, lower and narrower than the Elroq 😅

[@OB1Kinobe]

Great comment about how Skoda sits in the VW group. A much better designed and value product than its other siblings

[@Alberto-mq7gw]

The Renault Scenic is actually a bit smaller than this car (2 cm shorter, 5 cm lower). I don't know why this Skoda Elroq would be a B segment car. The ID.3 is already a C segment car and it's quite smaller. This is a C segment SUV by any standards. Great first impressions video anyway, as usual.

[@chas9183]

It looks very similar to the Enyaq look forward to seeing it in the flesh as I find the Enyaq to large…hope it’s a lot smaller

[@steffenjensen9350]

Exact same size,,,wheelbase, and cabin space, only trunck is smaller,,,16 cm in depth, - but makes a big difference 👍🏻

[@johnhindson5316]

Personally I feel the styling is on the safe side. I prefer the Kia look but as you say, styling is very much an individual choice. One detail point about the design -- doesn't the "tech deck" shape at the front mimic the traditional Ṣ̌koda grille with the wings on either side rising slightly around the bonnet "tongue" which has the name in it? The issue I would have if I were a Skoda UK executive is that I can't see why a "standard" 2+2 family would want to buy an Enyaq anymore? Unless you regularly need the larger boot space why buy the more expensive car?

[@narvuntien]

Skoda are the perfect choice for a "boring", very practical person who wants an EV.

[@mahargrekab]

Nice looking car, modern looking and not too futuristic 👌🏼

[@deansawyer3575]

Another knowledgeable and honest review Bryan. I am due to change my Kona EV in early next year and this new Skoda appears to meet most of my requirements. I have a shortlist of other cars including the Renault Scenic and Mégane and Skoda Enyaq 85. I've had a test drive in the Scenic and Enyaq, I preferred the infotainment system on the Scenic, but like the rear wheel drive of the Enyaq, I'm currently undecided about the two, but your review of the Mégane has tempted me to test it out and now the Elorq is also a nice problem to have in the mix. I would value your opinion on which one you would prefer as a daily driver, I know they all have different attributes, but purely as a daily driver that puts a smile on your face, which car out of the mix would your gut go for. Thanks Bryan.

[@colingoode3702]

Kona EV here as well ('22 FL 64kW Ultimate model). This Elroq looks good but to me it also looks bigger than our Kona. As a result I'm waiting for the forthcoming smaller Skoda Epiq as a better fit for our needs.

[@zjeerinho]

Interesting car and an excellent review as always. Would you still choose the EV3 over the Elroq? 😉

[@s111nps]

Not such a small car. Skoda know their target audience. Shame, like a lot of EV,s, it’s still too expensive. A 25k starting price would be more tempting to new EV buyers. The quality shines through, and I think this Skoda will be well received. It’s a shame that the VW groups current woes will overshadow all its brands. Thanks for the content.

[@FéargalO]

Great video Bryan! Thank you. A little disappointing review car given is a sportline as not available to order in UK yet as far as i can see from Skoda website. I imagine the 85 edition might be a little softer ride with the smaller wheels? Only spec i cannot find online is the ground clearance. I think the Elroq will sell very well for Skoda. No issues with the small drivers cluster?

[@gerryheery1388]

good thorough review I'm going to change my kia ev6 next year and the two cars i have in mind is this Elroq and the Ev3 but I'm beginning to lean towards the Ev3 the reason is the longer warranty vehicle to load and vehicle to grid heat pump all standard from mid spec models here in Ireland the only thing i don't like about the Ev3 is the centre arm console storage and that sliding shelf. another car i want to drive is the new Vw Id3 gtx any chance your going to review that car.

[@AutoEV]

I’ll be reviewing the ID.3 GTX in January.

[@philipperey3951]

Excellente présentation. La bonne idée de Skoda, de ne pas avoir repris le quasiment tout tactile de VW (et du Ford Explorer...) pour les commandes de la planche de bord et du volant. Il manque quelques commentaires sur le freinage, quid d'une pompe à chaleur, MAJ en OTA, quid de la sono, du planificateur d'itinéraire.. .? Dommage pour le one pedal... Roulant actuellement en Tesla Y, c'est LE truc qui pourrait m'empêcher de l'acheter... 😊

[@TEX360]

very nice

[@matthewtyler-jones8317]

If this had been out a few months ago when I was buying my Enyaq, my wife might have persuaded me to go with it instead of the larger car. (Though truth be told I might still have gone with the Enyaq for its absurdly blingy "crystal face" 😊.) it think its actually what the Enyaq should have been, size wise, because really the Enyaq is a bit too big for a five seater, and I expect a future Enyaq revision might grow and little bigger still and become a seven seater.

[@ciaranhoyland6956]

does anyone know if any of the trims have or will have a sun or moon roof? after buying my kamiq monte carlo I never what to have a car without a sun or moon roof.

[@markymarkreviews]

I don't know if it was a slip of the tongue but this is NOT a B-segment car! It is a BIG car being over 4.4m long. Nowhere near a B segment car. (up to around 4.2m) That is why the EV3 is a little more impressive (4.3m) and cars like the Volvo EX30 (4.2+m/69kWh) as they are more compact but still with BIG batteries. Both are very well equipped for the money.Huge discounts available on the EX30's.. Skoda suffer from very expensive equipment packs which quickly raise the price too much. And then well above the ECS tax threshold.

[@matthewemoore3879]

The issue I have with my Skoda is the app access, you only get a year subscription where as other give 3.5 years.

[@carlarrowsmith]

Kia 7 years

[@keithgeorge7338]

How does it compare to the Renault Scenic?

[@stevieguk8014]

I have been looking at the Elroq 85 and EV3 as a possible replacement for by Kia Niro electric car. The top spec ones are expensive but what may swing it in Skoda’s favour is the finance package. The zero percent finance plus deposit contribution Skoda offers is much better than Kia’s.

[@mikegipson1224]

EV3 for me however as you've said a good car pretty much all round. I thought the EV3 had slighly more boot space, yes? But as with Kia the downside for UK is that Skoda do not spec the Heat Pump as standard and it should be. I hate the fact that UK importers/reseller are constantly profiteering reference heat pumps!

[@andriszvejnieks9110]

EV3 is smaller, less power and have same boot space. Heat pump is an option for Elroq, but it needed only for cold winter, what you do not have in UK.

[@runhanrunnl]

Skoda Elroq - BYD Atto 3 - Kia EV3. Which one and why??

[@harderos3]

It would be very helpful if you guys reviewed the base version of a car at launch. It's not like anyone will buy it at this price.

[@AutoEV]

We can only test what a manufacturer brings on the launch and also what is available by the time we get there. We can retest later IF they add base models to their press fleet, but we are only able to do what we can with what we have been given.

[@harderos3]

@@AutoEV I know buddy, just saying you should push them a little bit.

[@sIightIybored]

I thought the Epiq was their B-Segment? Or is it bigger than this (where the Kamiq was smaller than the Karoq)?

[@Zereniti77]

Epiq is smaller. I think it's based on iD2.

[@sIightIybored]

@@Zereniti77 So this would be the C-Segment then and the competition would be somewhat different

[@Zereniti77]

@@sIightIybored It depends on many factors, primarily on which market the manufacturer is aiming it at. But often people shop across segments.

[@sIightIybored]

@@Zereniti77 I suppose my method of shopping with a tape measure and a spreadsheet isn't typical.

[@jinxvrs]

I would agree that the Epiq is the "B" segment model, the EV partner to the Kamiq. The Elroq/Karoq "C" segment and Enyaq/Kodiak "D" segment.

[@limitedmark]

That is an electric car that I might actually buy.

[@jarnokylander490]

Which one of the two blue colors was this car?

[@AutoEV]

Race Blue.

[@Servanus771]

Great review as always, it looks like a great “wee” car, however you always criticise Audi for Russian doll styling but seem to gloss over or actually applaud the downsized Enyaq elements of this car…

[@AutoEV]

Because I don’t think this looks like a mini-Enyaq. Very different car at the front, and whilst the rear is similar, i don’t think it’s likely the two can be mixed up.

[@rickypeacock659]

👍

[@marketingwizdom]

The front end look is great … very smart and contemporary. The rear end look is very uninteresting. Big yawn. I’m not a fan. And the side view is also mostly boring. I do not doubt the build quality or practicality, so it’s a great option, but the Kia EV3 would be my first choice. Pricing is competitive for the entry level car, but as with other VW Group products, it can quickly get out of control with option packs etc. That again puts the Kia ahead for me. Overall very credible, as I expected. I look forward to the twin test with the Kia EV-3.

[@jaapboode2719]

You call it a small car. Didn’t you notice that it’s a modernized Enyaq? Only the trunk is 16 cm shorter. The wheelbase and thus the interior space is the same. In Holland the price is euro 8000 lower than te Enyaq. So Dutch testers say: is euro 8.000 more for 16 cm worth it?

[@carlarrowsmith]

Most of the interior is identical, a chopped Enyaq as your say. Just wish they got rid of the huge centre console, put a longer warranty on it and dropped all the addon packs that are standard on most other cars.

[@stevejewiss532]

Would you buy one though with VWs current troubles ? If they go bust ?

[@neofaktion]

How would they possibly go bust? They are one of the biggest companies in the world

[@ianrob4760]

thanks Brian, usual high quality but those WLTP figures ha ha ... total joke really ...

[@bill_heywood]

looks a great little car. But being a "little car" the price is just too high. Over £40k for a B segment crossover when you can buy a Frontera for £23,495? Yes, I know it's nicer inside, but that's a massive price premium

[@roberthartley6629]

One of the things about Kia is the range is real and not WLTP (would love to believe). Wonder what the real world range is.

[@paguk2000]

You don't need the heat pump What car ran 2 x ID7 on a test and the heat pump car did an extra 14 miles

[@matthewemoore3879]

Better quality than the Volvo XC30?

[@clubbizarre]

Where. Are. The. Promised. VENTILATED SEATS? 😢

[@flaw3dgenius222]

47k for a small SUV... holy mother of god! It's a shame the mid one is only 59KW, 65KW would of been ideal. Im amazed you didnt mention the amazing Megane E-Tech as competition since you loved that car.

[@appkazoo5925]

The Megane isn't a competitor for the Elroq as it's a lot smaller. The Scenic is the Renault model that its competitor.

[@flaw3dgenius222]

@appkazoo5925 i thought he said the Scenic is quite a bit bigger?

[@appkazoo5925]

@@flaw3dgenius222 the Scenic is actually a little bit smaller than the Elroq.

[@flaw3dgenius222]

@@appkazoo5925 Fair enough, Elroq seems a great size then. Shame the Sportlines are so expensive.

[@tomquimby8669]

It's a wee car! it's a big car! it's a small car! Have you tried parsing this through an AI filter to clean up the contradictory waffle?

[@macjim]

Schkoda… shome mincestake Mish Moneypenney shurely… 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@krishx007]

Flying chicken..😅😅

[@nicholasriley3569]

Exterior wise it has lost a bit of its Skoda DNA. Could be anything really.

[@vbc2059]

Chinese design won apparently 😅

[@lesvassallo5760]

Not pretentious at all flying to Majorca for 2 days to do a road test and video of the new Skoda Elroq. Its the thinking persons brand. Probably because their design language is spot on. Volkswagen are slipping behind Skoda. Does it matter about the badges. The industry and design language have moved on. Think the Skoda Elroq looks like a cracking car You can keep the flying chicken looks better without it

[@AL-ib3lu]

£47k, they are laughing at us.

[@brianiswrong]

Skoda will shift plenty of these under the motorbility scheme.

[@AutoEV]

Interestingly Motability are falling out of love with EVs at the moment I hear. Will be an interesting thing to watch. Either way, it’s a great new addition to this class. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@PassportToPimlico]

​@@AutoEV My son qualifies for Motability and we have never taken the car but we may do on the next renewal and go EV. It would be very sad if they cooled off on EVs as Motability is a great source for good second hand EVs coming onto the market. As you probably know, the Motability deals change every six months and that can be quite drastic. For a while, the Ioniq 5 was the bargain of the century.

[@Petelmrg]

This looks so good we may consider it next year; at least they’ve ditched the silly fake ‘grille’ of the Enyaq. Looks so dull compared to the Kia though, and I hope they don’t all come with that gloomy headlining.

[@gavkenny]

Its too big to be a B segment car. You can't just up the size and claim its still in the same segment. This won't fit on my driveway for instance.

[@appkazoo5925]

He also said the Scenic is a "much bigger car" but actually it's a little bit smaller than the Elroq

[@eddiesearancke2214]

why do you keep calling it 'a nice little car' - it's wider than an Enyaq !

[@billienomates7100]

Skoda was the thinking persons choice when they were allowed free reign over VWs parts selection and were producing better, cheaper cars with better terms and warranty than their owners. That ended in about 2014 when everything shared the exact same engine, platform and so forth so I don't think that there's a reason to care now other than the price. I can't see the reason to buy Skodas anymore either as they are more expensive than their EV competition, especially the Chinese who offer cheaper cars with better warranties and such, and they no longer market at the cheap end of the market so you are stuck with MG or Dacia. Skoda has no real appeal now.

[@allanchapman6250]

VW are going out of business no money 😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@toyotaprius79]

Skoda is a premium brand now at this stage 👎