LONDON: Škoda Auto is launching the vRS range-topper six months after the world premiere of the new Škoda Elroq, which competes in the popular electric compact SUV segment.
The latest member of the vRS family has two motors generating a total system output of 340PS (250kW) and is equipped with all-wheel drive.
The high-voltage battery has a capacity of 84kWh (79kWh net), enabling a maximum electric range of more than 547km on the WLTP cycle.
Charging rates of up to 185kW at DC fast-charging stations enable the battery to recharge from 10 to 80 per cent in around 26 minutes.
AC charging at 11kW takes the battery from 0 to 100 per cent in eight hours.
Black exterior details and exclusive alloy wheels up to 21 inches in size underline the car’s dynamic appearance.
The extensive standard equipment includes cutting-edge LED Matrix beam headlights and LED rear lights with dynamic indicators.
An electrically adjustable driver’s seat with massage function also comes as standard.
The characteristic visual vRS features contribute to the dynamic appearance of the exterior design.
They include the side window trim, roof rails, bonnet and tailgate lettering and the wing mirror caps, all finished in black.
The front and rear bumper with the distinctive full-width reflector strip are vRS-specific, and the front wings are adorned with vRS badges.
The alloy wheels with Aero trims come in sizes up to 21 inches and are exclusive to the Elroq vRS.
The interior of the Škoda Elroq vRS is characterised by the exclusive Design Selection vRS Lounge, which is mostly black.
It features Suedia microfibre upholstery with lime green contrast stitching and a carbon-look décor.
The three-spoke heated sports steering wheel is covered in perforated leather.
The 5-inch Digital Cockpit and the 13-inch infotainment display come as standard, and include vRS-specific graphics.
The Škoda Elroq vRS comes with four fast-charging USB-C ports with an output of up to 45W as standard.
In addition, the Phone Box with wireless charging and ventilation offers up to 15W of charging power.
The 12-speaker Canton sound system delivers a total output of 675W.
The standard electrically operated tailgate with Virtual Pedal provides easy and convenient access to the 470- to 1,580-litre luggage compartment.
The Škoda Elroq vRS is equipped with a sports suspension lowered by 15mm at the front and 10mm at the rear as standard.
A new steering set-up takes into account the specific tuning of the vRS chassis to create a sportier driving feel.
Drive Mode Select also offers a special traction mode tailored to the all-wheel drive.
The DCC adaptive chassis is available as an option.
It features reconfigured driving modes designed for even better comfort.
The specific DCC adaptive chassis settings for the Elroq vRS are tailored to the more compact body dimensions.
The vRS version allows a wide range of shock absorber settings, with up to 15 adjustable parameters in Individual mode.
Due to the increased output, the vRS variant has more powerful brakes on the front axle with two-piston callipers.
Two external sounds, Sport and Futuristic, can be selected via the infotainment menu.
