Freshly crowned Compact SUV of the Year and Best Electric Car of the Year by the French jury of the Auto and Motorcycle Media Association, the Skoda Elroq is now available in an RS version. This badge, which first appeared in 1974 on a rally car, the Skoda 180 RS, was then widely acclaimed by Octavia customers, before being rolled out last year on the brand's other electric SUV—the Enyaq—in a way that was certainly pleasing, but a little less convincing, it must be admitted. More compact, but also more powerful, can this second "electric RS" convince us of its sportiness? The answer in this detailed test.
A supercharged Elroq
Although the exterior dimensions do not change in favor of a special aero kit (4.49 x 1.88 x 1.65 m), on paper, there are very clear differences - and not only in price - between the Elroq Sportline 85, which was until now the spearhead of the range, and this new Elroq RS.
In addition to a second engine that makes it all-wheel drive and pushes its power to 340 horsepower and a slightly better battery (79 kWh net, compared to 77 kWh net), the Elroq RS also benefits from a fast charging capacity that increases to 185 kW (compared to 135 kW) and a front bumper specific to this sporty definition. At the rear, only an enlarged reflective area and a diffuser shared with the Sportline version subtly betray its rank, while the RS badge is only present on the front wings.
Its sports chassis (with controlled and lowered suspension with customizable calibration) and its color scheme - notably the flashy paint called Mamba Green - are also unique to it, as is its interior ambiance. The service therefore seems to justify the additional 4,500 euros requested for the RS version.
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