Why YOU should buy the Skoda Enyaq iV 80x (AWD)

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[@CraftyStorm]

Now owning ID3 for almost a year, after 10years of Skoda driving. I would love to go back to Skoda. The cruise control handle is something to get used to, I like it better than the haptic shit in the ID3. (have to admit I have been flashing the highbeam instead of activating cruise control)

[@AndyBrandt]

And, BTW, when ordering remember to add the cheap option of the safety net between the boot and the cabin. Without you won't be able to use the boot space fully should you need to.

[@pauleros9177]

Thanks for another great informative vide, I've just ordered the enyaq 80 rear wheel drive as the 4wd took it just out of the eligibility criteria for the ecological grant here in France but I'm sure that it's going to be a great value buy for our needs and super practical for taking our Labrador out in.

[@michaelrussell8921]

What, no discount code?!!! Great review, thank you!

[@JorgeniLund]

- Why you should buy this car... What a nice approach, good review too 🤗

[@jaumesinglavalls5486]

You should be happy, in germany there is much more people using the indicator than in catalonia, I think when they see me using that thinks "Whait, what is that orange intermitent light?"

[@Buzzinga248]

I think that boot cover is far better than those hard things on strings or the soft floppy boot covers. This spring loaded blind style is neat and tidy and much more elegant than other options.

[@michaelw.1242]

I own an 80X and i can fully recommend this car. Even the blamed Seats are very comfy in my opinion (my height is 173cm and my weight is 115kg, so i am short and chubby).

[@BatteryLife]

1,73 m is not short 😉

[@CaroAbebe]

Danke, Chris, ist auf meiner Favoritenliste (mit dem neuen E-Niro, sollte der auch außerhalb des UK eine Anhängerkupplung bekommen).

[@gogogee82]

I am thinking about leasing this car the 85x , I got a very good deal. Does this car navigation know the charging location and gets the batteries prepared beforehand ? I am still a bit nervous about the charging infrastructure, I am switching from petrol car and I will go on a Euro trip in the summer , from the UK. My dream car was a Tesla MY but this car looks more like a car, and the design is really growing on me :)

[@TassieEV]

Almost had me there Chris until you said there was no regen level 0 which is what I like alot as I use coast mode in my classic Ioniq all the time and a reason I'm looking at the new 2023 Niro EV as my next EV. I like the Enyaq though but until I can test drive it won't know and it's supposedly not due until 2023 in Australia. I'll have to watch your range test even though I'll have to extend the range as driving at 130km/h here is illegal speed most we can drive is 110km/h.

[@michalklucz6907]

there is a misunderstanding. . There are 0-3 regen levels for D mode. You can easily coast whenever you want.

[@mr.wizeguy8995]

I order mine June 2022 and dealer said it will be delivered around October 2023 so dunno how they can deliver any in Australia if lead times are already so long.

[@frahu284]

Jetzt müsste er nur endlich geliefert werden. Optisch entspricht das genau dem, was ich bestellt habe.

[@timofthomas]

You did miss the big storage under the centre console fella ;) Incidentally here in the UK we have a joke about indicators - it goes something like this.... If you ever feel completely useless in your job, just remind yourself of the person in the BMW factory who fits the indicators.... ;)

[@firehog]

12:42 I know very little german but I knew that! My aunt says the same. 😂

[@apn42]

The VW ID.4 and Enyaq are pretty good cars, but what is up with the start button. Also VW has a lot to learn from Tesla like octovalve, no fuses and supercharger network.

[@janwergeland5586]

I have an 80x myself, and often use the start button when I am not sitting in the car myself, but need those who sit in it to use the climate and radio. also to charge mobile or play music while working out. What is the problem with manufacturers offering this option? Love the paddle shift to be able to manually control the rain, without being forced to ride in one-pedal. Well there are choices also among the BEV cars.

[@mr.wizeguy8995]

I don't get why people keep mentioning supercharger network it most expensive way to charge your car. For sure i won't never use them when i get my EV.

[@Coolios1337]

What would you choose for daily driver - Enyaq 80X Sportline og Tesla Model Y Lon range? I prefer comfort over sportiness

[@BatteryLife]

Enyaq is way more comfy

[@skoda]

💚

[@Iceberg1313]

Enjoyed the review but you never gave the name of the paint colour. I have to agree with you on how it enhances the look of the Enyaq.

[@BatteryLife]

No idea what the colour is called

[@Brian-om2hh]

@@BatteryLife Race Blue metallic I think......

[@Iceberg1313]

@@Brian-om2hh I was thinking that was colour, thanks.

[@abraxastulammo9940]

Wann kommen die günstigeren Familienvarianten zurück? Edit: Enyaq 50 did not return for the new model year, so this is gone forever. Skoda does not have an Electric car under 42k EUR anymore.

[@PMolk]

Got one. Love it.

[@ilcomendante]

It’s impossible to understand why VW still implements the same piss poor UI for all new ID cars, when even Skoda managed to make interaction 10x better in their first try. I’m not just talking about the display/infotainment; touch buttons on wheel, sides etc. Absolute horror driving these cars

[@tesla-spectre]

ja ist nen tolles Familienauto

[@rklauco]

Creep - you can disable it by turning on the auto hold - in that case, you have to "touch" the accelerator for the car to start to creep.

[@BatteryLife]

As in every MEB car, yes. but Auto Hold is not the same as Creep off. Creep off means that regen can bring you to a stand still.

[@manuelg8050]

Yay the App shows even if the seats are smelling! @4:55

[@abraxastulammo9940]

It shows if there is a snake attack. 😁

[@Camillo2902]

Kleine Anmerkungen (ich weiß: Klugscheißer) die Aussprache ist Schkoda nicht Schkodia! 😉

[@BatteryLife]

Ich sag Schkoda ;) Ohne "I"

[@AndyBrandt]

Slight problem with 80x, if you get an offer from the dealer or download a configuration as PDF from Skoda's configurator there is small print in the end that reads: "For SKODA ENYAQ iV 80x the maximum output power determined in accordance with UN-GTR.21 is available for a maximum of 30 s, mainly when the maximum temperature of the high voltage battery is between 23-50 ° C and its level of charge is greater than 88%. Deviations, especially from the above-mentioned parameters, may lead to decrease in power, up to and including the non-availability of maximum output power." So I am not sure if 80x (AWD) is worth it considering that according to this the extra power etc. is mostly not available.

[@BatteryLife]

That is with all meb cars. But no-one ever used the power for 30 seconds straight.

[@AndyBrandt]

@@BatteryLife nevertheless I think buyers should be more aware of what is being actually offered. Plus I was told that deliveries of 80x are unpredictable, more than a year most likely if at all. So I think I will go with the 80.

[@abraxastulammo9940]

The main obstacle may be the charging curve, if the 80 gets the flat one and the 80x the peaky...

[@AndyBrandt]

@@abraxastulammo9940 which (curve) is better?

[@abraxastulammo9940]

@@AndyBrandt The flat one should be more relaxed and considerably faster to 80 %, the awds have a high peak, but you have to start very low to have a benefit till about 50 %, if I am not mistaken. Teslabjorn live will probably test drive the ID5 GTX on the famous 1000 km challenge tomorrow, we will see if the high peaks can make a real difference.

[@sherrjo]

I would love to have the disposable income to afford an decent electric car. We are looking at at a BMW 2 active tourer it has 510l boot space would need to add 15K€ onto the car to get the same with electric and no I'd never save the money over the 10 year lifespan of the car.

[@krzysztofcwik5347]

One question - when AWD if turning circle is the same? Car is big, in city makes difference?

[@BatteryLife]

AWD means bigger turning circle

[@krzysztofcwik5347]

@@BatteryLife thanks

[@SatoriZei]

Seriously, why does the Volkswagen group not allow one-pedal driving??? I don't understand this strategy! It is driving me crazy ! Unfortunately I have to sell my tesla for this enyaq but these vintage details really annoy me...I miss my tesla already :(

[@SatoriZei]

It's not rhetorical. Can you answer me ? :D

[@mr.wizeguy8995]

I drove my little brother ID.5 and wondered same. Liked how it slowed but why not full stop just weird logic.

[@DeeSock]

No matter how fast it is, it looks like a slow van from behind, attracting tailgating it seems?

[@tomquimby8669]

You are not fooling us we know you want the id3 GTX, me too ;)

[@jaumesinglavalls5486]

he wishes it with AWD, not with only one motor!

[@chrisminnoy3637]

I notice a lot of reflextion in the front window. Did that distract as a driver? Also wondering when the bi-directional charging feature will come.

[@BatteryLife]

No, reflection is ok. Bi Di charging comes with 3.0, but you need a special charger at home.

[@blitzimtank2919]

Sorry , the ignition will start If you are Push the Breakpedal !!

[@BatteryLife]

Yes, I know. I own an Id.3 for almost 2 years 😉 There is still an ignition button, if you need the car on while not sitting in the driver's seat.

[@abraxastulammo9940]

Skoda raised the price more than 2000 EUR and did away with free configurability, now extras come in packs for xxxx EUR each...

[@BatteryLife]

Understandable with lower production numbers

[@ferrangarrigaolle2511]

Does the navigation software tell you where to stop on long journeys like Tesla's?

[@BatteryLife]

With software 3.0 it will. But not as sophisticated as tesla

[@ferrangarrigaolle2511]

@@BatteryLife could you do an in-deep review of this feature? To me it's a big deal of a feature. I usually travel from the UK to Spain and if the car cannot tell me where to stop... If I want no problems I'm kind of forced to go with a Tesla but I really really want to find an alternative that works. Thanks!!

[@clipsonplextorfield3230]

hihi indeed verry good car. wy should you not buy the car? 2year waiting time. technoligy that will be far outdated when you actualy get it car is way overpriced bechose it needs to pave the way for more models (all eu car brands are overpricing) if you dont care abouth time or money go buy now ;)

[@AndyBrandt]

But that something new will come in the future is an argument you can always make against any purchase, if you want newest technology it is always better to wait.

[@Brian-om2hh]

That could be applied to almost any consumer item, so I'm not sure quite what your point is. If you don't want your purchases to become outdated, don't buy anything.

[@mr.wizeguy8995]

Doesn't matter what you buy next day it's not new anymore it's day old.

[@RB-lt8kt]

Nice but over priced at over £60,000.

[@mr.wizeguy8995]

You have to choose every option to get it cost so much i assume. Price started £43,000 when i ordered mine.

[@RB-lt8kt]

@@mr.wizeguy8995 How long ago as prices have gone up

[@mr.wizeguy8995]

@@RB-lt8kt I order mine June 2022 so roughly 5 month ago. Starting price is now 5000€ higher what was then but also added more standard equipment.

[@RB-lt8kt]

@@mr.wizeguy8995 Yep I saw that. Much Cupra Born is £1850 more than I paid in June 2022.

[@mr.wizeguy8995]

@@RB-lt8kt Is there long wait time for Cupra, my dealer told that i have to wait maybe 10 month more before i get my 80x.

[@minniesaab7255]

💙💙💙💙💙💙🆒️💯🔝

[@DaraM73]

Man, it’s way over styled, and very expensive.

[@mr.wizeguy8995]

Take a look similar size ICE car with same amount power no much difference in price.