The Skoda Enyaq Has Won WHATCAR? Used Car Of The Year.

The Skoda Enyaq has won WHATCAR? Used car of the Year.

The Skoda Enyaq has won WHATCAR? Used Car of the Year.

Here is what WHATCAR had to say:

For the first time, an electric vehicle emerged as our Used Car of the Year. That car is the Skoda Enyaq – a terrific all-rounder that’s far more sophisticated than its humble used price tag suggests.

The fact that the Enyaq is an SUV makes it far more practical than the Model 3 saloon, and it’s more comfortable to ride in. It’s got masses of room inside for the family and a long enough range to take them places without any drama, plus it’s even better value for money than an E-Class Estate or a 5008 of the same age.

In short, no other used car on our shortlist this year came close to providing such a wide range of attributes as the Enyaq.

When it comes to bang for your buck, few cars of any type can match the Skoda Enyaq. Prices for used examples start at just £13,000 – which, as we’ll see, makes this practical family electric SUV incredible value for money.With acres of space inside, the Enyaq can comfortably accommodate a family of five, with plenty of room for tall adults to stretch out front and rear. In fact, it’s better for carrying passengers in the back seats than a BMW iX3 or a Volkswagen ID 4.

Their surroundings are plusher than you might expect, too, with a variety of soft-touch materials used throughout. The Enyaq isn’t far behind the Audi Q4 e-tron for quality.

And equipment? There’s plenty of that, too. Our preferred version – the entry-level 60 – comes with LED headlights, dual-zone climate control, ambient interior lighting, rear parking sensors and cruise control. Spending slightly more on an Enyaq 80 adds a heated steering wheel and additional parking aids to the mix.

The Enyaq gets the balance between ride comfort and handling just about spot on, making it a more comfortable car to travel in than an equivalent Tesla Model Y. Sure, the Enyaq won’t be able to beat the Model Y in a drag race, but the 177bhp on offer in the 60 provides enough performance for relaxed travel both around town and out on the motorway.

With its smaller battery, the 60 can officially cover 256 miles between charges; that should be enough for many buyers’ everyday needs. If you need to cover longer distances more often, the big-battery 80 lifts that official figure to 333 miles, beating the outgoing iX3 by quite some margin. It’s also a touch farther than the Model Y Long Range can travel.

Although the Enyaq can’t match the Model Y for luggage space, its boot is still massive next to those of other rivals. It can hold nine carry-on suitcases below the load cover – and loading or unloading cargo is made easier by a small load lip and wide boot aperture.

That £13k starting price we mentioned earlier is significantly less than you’d pay for almost any similar-sized rival; the Model Y, for example, costs upwards of £18,000. For a car that arrived on the scene only four years ago, this is a deal that’s almost too good to be true.