Skoda Enyaq Sportline 2025 Review

The Skoda Enyaq might be new to Australia, but it has been around since 2020 in other markets. The version we can currently access is a (mainly mechanically) facelifted version of the original. However, there’s an extensive design makeover coming later in 2025.

Yet, it’s all about what’s here now and the 2025 Skoda Enyaq Sportline we’re testing is the entry-level variant of the current two-model range.

Priced at $69,990 before on-road costs (ORCs), it’s significantly cheaper than the top-tier RS, which commands a $14,000 premium.

Skoda’s seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty applies and it’s coupled with an eight-year/160,000km warranty for the battery pack (whichever comes first). You also receive 12 months of roadside assistance.

Servicing intervals are 24 months or 30,000km (whichever comes first), with capped-price plans of eight years/120,000km ($1650) or 10 years/150,000km ($1950) available. For reference, a front-wheel drive Skoda Kodiaq would cost $4150 to maintain over seven years.

Rivals for the Czech EV fall to the likes of the Hyundai IONIQ 5, Kia EV5 and Tesla Model Y.

While the wagon body style isn’t available Down Under at present, the 2025 Skoda Enyaq Sportline cuts an attractive silhouette despite the polarising coupe-esque SUV formfactor.

As standard, the Sportline is fitted with large ‘Supernova’ Anthracite 21-inch alloy wheels, Matrix LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights with progressive indicators and a panoramic glass roof.

Inside there’s a mix of Microfleece and faux-leather upholstery, electronically operated driver’s seat with lumbar support, easy entry and memory function, front-seat heating, heated steering wheel, tri-zone climate control, powered tailgate, rear sun blinds as well as approach to unlock and walk away keyless entry.

If you feel like ticking boxes, the Ultimate pack adds goodies like an augmented reality head-up display, adaptive chassis control, area view, heated rear seats (outboard), heat insulating windscreen, intelligent park assist, Canton audio and the ‘Crystal Face’ LED grille.

Having the most amount of tech available is enticing, but it will also set you back $6000. And the illuminated grille is a love-it-or-hate-it proposition.

The 2025 Skoda Enyaq Sportline carries a five-star ANCAP safety rating. For now, this only applies to the New Zealand market and not Australia. Aussie-delivered cars share the same spec, so the result should theoretically carry over.

Passive safety is covered off with eight airbags, dual ISOFIX points in the back and a trio of top-tether child-seat anchorages.

Key active safety features include autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with junction, pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive cruise control with follow to stop, lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, turn assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, driver fatigue detection, park assist, rear view camera as well as parking sensors front and rear.

The Enyaq doesn’t have traffic sign recognition – although, that’s a good thing if you dislike audible warnings. Otherwise, the active lane keeping is relatively well calibrated and not too intrusive.

The first thing you’ll notice when you sit behind the wheel of the 2025 Skoda Enyaq Sportline is that you aren’t bombarded with oversized screens. Well, at least not in terms of the instrument cluster, which measures just 5.3 inches.

The diminutive Digital Cockpit houses all the vital information you need and nothing you don’t – it’s even configurable with a few different arrangements.

Look to the left and the 13-inch infotainment touchscreen doesn’t skimp on acreage. The system itself is responsive and the menus are easy to navigate. There’s no native sat-nav, yet, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto solves that issue for most buyers.

Elsewhere there’s a wireless charging pad, USB-C ports (two up front, two in the back), DAB+ digital radio, voice control and an eight-speaker audio system. The Enyaq doesn’t support over-the-air updates or connected services locally.

All Aussie-delivered cars gain the updated EV power and torque figures, which means the 2025 Skoda Enyaq harnesses 210kW and 545Nm.

While the Sportline doesn’t have the full-fat 250kW offered in the all-wheel-drive RS, you don’t really need it. We’re sure no one will feel hard done by with the performance of the ‘lesser’ spec. A 0-100km/h time of 6.7 seconds is proof of that.

The Sportline takes off eagerly and with all the power and torque being sent to the rear axle alone, there’s a sensation of being pushed along rather than pulled. This certainly bolsters driver engagement on a twisty road, too.

It’s quite an odd sight to jump into an EV and see an estimated range coming in at a whopping 623km. However, that’s exactly what we saw in the 2025 Skoda Enyaq Sportline.

However, not everything you see is to be believed. As soon as the climate control activated that figure reduced into the mid 500s, more accurately aligning with the official claim of 561km according to WLTP measures.

This is far closer to the real-world distance you can expect to achieve. Still, that’s a healthy range and in line with our testing.

Throughout our week with the Enyaq Sportline we couldn’t quite match Skoda’s energy consumption claim of 15.9kWh/100km, achieving an average of 16.5kWh/100km. That’s still impressive considering it included a long stint at highways speeds – not typically where EVs do their best work.

This is all thanks to the 82kWh nickel manganese cobalt lithium-ion (77kWh useable) battery pack. It can charge at a rate of up to 175kW with an applicable DC rapid charger, good for zapping the 10-80 per cent range in 28 minutes.

Skoda includes both Mode 2 and Mode 3 charging cables.

We wouldn’t go as far as saying the 2025 Skoda Enyaq Sportline is ‘fun’, but it is far more enjoyable and entertaining than most of its EV SUV classmates. Dynamically, the Sportline variant benefits greatly from its rear-wheel drive layout.

While the RS gains multi-stage adaptive dampers, the Sportline runs on a passive, fixed-rate set-up. And it’s no lesser for it. Despite running large 21-inch alloy, there’s more than enough compliance in the suspension tune to conquer poor surfaces. There is a firm edge, but it remains more than compliant.

Body control is largely kept in check, which is impressive given the Sportline weighs more than two tonnes. The Enyaq utilises the Volkswagen Group’s modular EV platform (branded MEB) and it settles well after traversing smooth undulations in the road thanks to the robust rebound control.

The electronic stability control can be eager to kick in but, overall, it isn’t too intrusive and the Enyaq feels surprisingly natural to drive in a spirited manner. With no drive going to the front axle, the Sportline’s steering is free from torque steer and general grip from the Bridgestone tyres is high.

You can choose between four driving modes: Eco, Normal, Sport and Individual. Normal is the ideal set-and-forget setting, especially for the steering as it offers enough feel on the open road paired with light responses suitable for navigating locations like a tight city car park.

There are three levels of regenerative braking that are selectable via the steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. One-pedal driving is possible with a dedicated brake mode, but it doesn’t bring the car to a complete stop. The regenerative system doesn’t completely rob the brake pedal of a normal feel, either.

While the Skoda proves to be a proficient handler, it’s the effortless way it goes about normal everyday driving that is the most pleasing. It’s very easy to live with. Around the city and suburbs, the instant grunt is appreciated when navigating traffic, the ride quality won’t grate and all the controls fail to become tiresome.

Premium pricing comes with a premium interior in the 2025 Skoda Enyaq Sportline.

True to the Czech brand’s edict for its EV cabin, the design is familiar to the brand. Anyone already part of the Skoda family won’t be offput by an outlandish cabin – it’s very conventional in all the right ways.

Quality materials are used, while the fit and finish is up to the usual VW standards. To add ambience, you can choose between 30 different colours of mood lighting and the sporty-looking seats are comfortable to sit in for long journeys.

It’s a shame there’s no app-based remote access like in overseas markets, but you can adjust the climate control via timed departure settings. Otherwise, the cabin is a nice place to be with decent storage options and even Skoda’s famous umbrella in the driver’s door.

While it’s a shame the wagon body style isn’t available here, the sloping roofline doesn’t demonstrably impede rear headroom. And that’s also considering the full-length glass roof. Even tall adults will find a comfortable position in the back, with the addition of ample toe and legroom.

The rear pews don’t slide forward or aft and they don’t recline, but they do fold in a 60/40-split configuration and there’s a handy ski port through to the boot. A central armrest with cup holders flips down, while there is larger (removable) bottle holder located on the floor as well as rear climate control, map/phone pockets, lighting and door bins – although, they aren’t lined with felt fabric like up front.

Opening the tailgate reveals a sensible boot with a few typically Skoda storage solutions. There are shopping bag hooks, luggage nets, cargo fasteners, a Skoda-branded cable bag and an underfloor cargo management system. Cargo capacity is 570 litres, with a total of 1610L with the rear seats stowed – but the Enyaq doesn’t offer a ‘frunk’.

Vision is slightly impaired by the A-, B- and C-pillars. The addition of the wagon body style will appeal to some buyers and further aid the view out – especially in terms of the rear three-quarter.

The 2025 Skoda Enyaq Sportline is a very normal EV. And we say that as a compliment.

While others try to tempt buyers with futuristic design and a host of gimmicks, the Enyaq is an upmarket but bread-and-butter offering. It’s only form-over-function misstep is the coupe-like design.

What’s more, the Sportline proves to be all the Enyaq you’ll ever need. It’s feature-packed and classy while harnesses enough performance to satiate most appetites with the added benefit of increased range. It’s a win-win in our book.

The only decision left is whether to wait for the mid-life update.

2025 Skoda Enyaq Sportline at a glance:
Price: $69,990 (plus on-road costs)
Available: Now
Powertrain: Single permanent magnet synchronous motor
Output: 210kW/545Nm
Transmission: Single-speed
Battery: 82kWh nickel manganese cobalt lithium-ion (77kWh useable)
Range: 561km (WLTP)
Energy consumption: 15.9kWh/100km (WLTP)
Safety rating: Five stars (ANCAP 2021, for New Zealand versions)

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