Skoda Enyaq: boot space, seating & practicality

Space is not a problem in the Enyaq. Despite being shorter than the Octavia and Superb estates, the electric platform, and particularly its shorter bonnet compared with combustion models, has allowed Skoda to prioritise passenger volume. It’s large and airy up front, with a pretty good view, and even with relatively tall people in the front seats, those in the rear row (including the middle seat passenger) still get good headroom and legroom thanks to the flat floor.

The boot isn’t enormous for an SUV, at 585 litres (or 1,710 litres with the rear seats folded as flat as they’ll go), but it should be more than enough for most families. There are the usual ‘Simply Clever’ touches too, from a double-sided boot floor that can be flipped from carpet to dog or muddy-gear friendly rubber, optional cargo dividers, smartphone pockets in the front seatbacks, side netting in the boot, cubbies and cupholders for the rear passengers, sunblinds, and of course an umbrella in the front door compartment.

If there’s one downside, it’s that the Enyaq’s not actually significantly more practical than the slightly smaller, and cheaper, Skoda Elroq – the newer arrival has really shown up its larger sibling.