Skoda has given a teasing first glimpse at its new all-electric seven-seat SUV, the Skoda Peaq, and revealed it will be capable of travelling upwards of 370-miles on a single charge.
The Peaq is set to break new ground for Skoda as its inaugural entry into the competitive large electric SUV sector having already enjoyed success with the conventionally fuelled ICE-equipped Skoda Kodiaq.
At 4.9m in length and 1.7m tall, the Peaq will surpass the Kodiaq as the largest model the Czechia manufacturer has ever produced.
This size translates to class-leading levels of practicality, not least because the Peaq will be large enough to accommodate a third row for seven seats in total. This puts it into direct competition with the likes of the Peugeot E-5008 and the Kia EV9.
Skoda promises generous head and legroom all round, particularly for those in the third row of seats, while boot space with a full complement of chairs in place is 299-litres, plus a 37-litre ‘frunk’ under the bonnet.
Folding the third row into the floor swells boot space to 890-litres. For context, the E-5008 offers 348/916-litres and the EV9 has 333/800-litres of seven/five-seat boot space.
At the forefront of the Peaq’s development is Skoda’s objective to earmark its status as the flagship of the range by incorporating a series of features aimed at enhancing comfort and relaxation.
The new optional Relax Package includes seats with massage function and electrically adjustable leg rests, front pillows and foldable table, while there is even a wellness app that features distinct modes, from relaxation to stretching.
The Peaq will also come with a premium Sonos audio system and a full-length panoramic sunroof with Dynamic Shade Control in lieu of a visor. Skoda’s signature ambient lighting function and multiple interior lounge themes also features.
While the finer details of the battery powertrain will be communicated nearer to the Peaq’s formal launch, Skoda reveals there will be three variants, named 60, 90 and 90x, with the larger latter variants capable of ‘more than 600km’ (approximately 372-miles) of range. Recharging from 10-80 per cent can be completed in less than half-an-hour.
Beyond the technologically advanced features, Skoda hasn’t forgotten its ‘Simply Clever’ mantra of developing small but remarkably helpful little features that the brand has become famous for.
For the Peaq this includes wiper blades with integrated washer fluid that disperses as the blades wipe, a Dual Phonebox with wireless charging, a ticket holder, an electric roller shutter in the boot and a display cleaner.
The new details come prior to the formal unveiling of the Peaq, though Skoda has offered up a hint of what the finished product will look like by releasing images of a pre-production model in camouflage livery.
Taking clear inspiration from the Skoda Vision7S concept (pictured above), the Peaq will evidently blend signatures of the new Skoda Elroq with a size and profile similar to that of the Kodiaq.
The Skoda Peaq will sit above the Skoda Enyaq in the firm's electric SUV range
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