The curved edge of the ice scraper is just to break through a thicker layer of ice. Once you can get under the ice, flip the back boy round and use that flat black edge. It’s the best ice scraper I’ve ever had, providing you know how it use it…
Indeed - hold the curved bit and use the rubber sides - they'll go through different thickness. I think it's a 10ys old design but then again ice is even older
The only thing I don't like about the ice scraper on this car is the location in the boot, on my superb, it's on the back of the filler cap cover and much more convenient but as others have said it works really well, not sure why I keep reading reviews that say it's awful
The blank screen is a known issue for the VW group. Happens in my Arteon all the time and the dealership doesn't want to acknowledge the issue. Carplay also disconnects frequently. I have a workaround that doesn't envolve turning the car off and back on: press and hold the power off button on the infotainment for 10 seconds. Not until it shows the clock. No. Just press and hold depressed and after some 20 seconds, the entire unit reboots and it is back in action. At least until it happens again.
@@bobmcdade5217 they all have these issues including Tesla where everything is controlled from the screen and you’re driving and the screen goes dead . It’s just unnecessary complications to centralise the basics of a car . Some things should have physical buttons
It appears to be a VW problem, not a Skoda problem. Never had the issue myself. Don't know why that is but it's one reason I got the Enyaq instead of an ID. Better interior and pretty much everything else. After nearly 40 cars (from Austin 1100 to Porsche 911) I can say it's up there in my top 3.
Hello from Norway! Rory you are the autoking of the motor journalists. Bought the Skoda Citigo 18 months ago as a cheap runaround, we live on a mountain farm 23 km from the nearest shops and the missus had a 60 km working commute. My good lady has astonishingly covered nearly 20 K km, the wee Skoda has saved us a bunch of krona, now we are both pensioners we are looking to swap the Citigo for an Enyaq, after they have fixed that screen and we need the AWD for winter. Most impressed with the Citigo, a fantastic little electric that gives us 270 km per charge in summer. Keep up the great reporting Rory, you are always worth it! PS when the going gets rough we have an old Toyota pickup, and for long journeys my 1991 200D Mercedes gets us, slowly, to our destinations. Keeping it simple! Cheers, Alex.
We’ve had the Enyaq 60 for a few months now and overall really impressed, it’s a cracking car and great to drive. Nice review! We only just experienced the screen blackout this week but it took out the speedo as well which is a bit dangerous, they really need to address that!
Disregard Skoda, and you've made a mistake..... I've owned four Skodas since 2001. Every bit as good as a VW - and often better built.... Skoda are one of the oldest car companies around. They produced their first car in 1896...... Skoda are usually in the top 5 of any customer satisfaction or reliability survey.......
Ice scraper: aren’t you actually supposed to hold the yellow bit (it’s curved so it’s comfy to hold) - the scraping part is the black part (smooth or with grooves).
I can't believe Rory couldn't work out how to use the ice scraper! Use the black edge Rory, it's actually really good! Other Skodas store it in the fuel flap but obviously that would just get nicked whilst charging on the Enyaq, so they've moved it to the boot lid. It's also got a tyre tread depth guage on one corner. Simply clever!
@@Yelonek1986 Because when you put it away having used it, any ice still attached will melt. From either the fuel flap on all other Skodas or the tailgate on the Enyaq, any water will be outside of any seals and can drain away. If it's in the drivers door, then the seal would keep the water inside the car, which is undesirable.
Yes, definitely like this kind of content Rory. We'd never learn about the screen blackout issue, variable mileage (likely a battery pre-conditioning deficiency), issues without a longer term usage review. Thanks very much for sharing your honest review!
Never learn about the screen blackout issue? It's al over the internet, all VW cars with the new software and infotainment are pure shit tbh, forums are filled with these massive problems, VW hasn't managed to solve this in more than 2 years now, more and more customers are on the verge of being ignored by the VW group because warranty is almost up and then you are stuck with a faulty smartphone on wheels, they are unfixable.
Had one of these for 2 months now. Great car, the optional heat pump definitely helps with the range. Also with regards to the infotainment screen freezing whilst on the move just push the power off button on the bottom left side of it, leave it a couple of seconds then back on again and it will restart the screen back to working order.
@@AutoTraderTV hello there, yes it does. It's happened to me a few times and after a bit of research I found that if you push the power button so it turns the system off totally then leave it and turn it back on again it sets the screen up to work again. It shouldn't really happen on a pricey car like this but if my Skoda dealer is to be believed it should be rectified on an upcoming software update.
I haven't had any issues with a black frozen screen....... it's only frozen once on me with graphic showing.... so just held the on/off button and it reset itself...... however, there has been an update over the air a few months back.
@@Class68driver I've been waiting for close to a year now for that mythical software update to fix things haha I've lost faith that it's ever going to happen :( And yes I've also experienced the screen issues mentioned, and holding down the power button also fixed it. It's a joke for such a pricy car.
I've had my Enyaq 80 Eco Suite for 3 months..... and I love it. I waited 12 months for it and I put every option on this car. I was very fortunate in that no options were dropped off my order given what's been going on in the world.
you've had the car for about a year by now, right? how does the interior hold up? and how do you like the looks of it after so long? i've been thinking about the Eco suite interior, but i'm afraid i'll get bored with it after a month or two, and it seems quite expensive for something that would be worn to shreds after a year.
@@JonasHyldgaard I've had the 60 loft for almost a year. Love it! My only complaint is there is a lot of fabric on the trim. I spilt a little coffee by the cup holder and it was a bit of a pain to clean.
Had my Enjaq IV 80x for 18 months - never experienced a screen blackout or frozen screen. Speed of driving also impacts the range a lot, I have one regular 250 mile round trip that I do which is pretty much all on minor roads with a 50 mph limit - range on this trip is averaging 330 miles (at 20C), if I am driving motorways with a 70 mph limit then the range is down to 250 (also at 20C).
Great review, Rory, very honest and fair. I’ve just taken delivery of an Enyaq and absolutely love it, styling, quality and practicality are spot on. I love the ambient lighting inside which you can personalise including ‘Skoda’ puddle lights. Mine is on the 21in wheels too and I agree ride quality is remarkable. It also handles really well thanks to its very low centre of gravity and good weight distribution. I like how configurable it is with a great range of options that ensures you can have exactly the features you want, but not the ones you don’t want! The ice scraper doubles as a magnifying glass and you’re using the wrong edge of it, the others are square! You might need it on an icy day, not everyone will charge their car every night so might not want to wake the car up before they’re planning to use it. Mine is averaging 3.8 miles per Kw which is really good imo.
@@mr.wizeguy8995 Yes it will! Mine was nearly 9 months but I’m told its a 12 month lead time if you order one now! I’m sure you’ll find it well worth the wait, it’s a cracking car!
@@andrewmontague2636 I have already watched every Enyaq video here in YT everyone says it's great and very little negative thoughts mostly design which is personal anyway. Funniest thing is that i said long time that i won't EVER buy new car but here i'm waiting one :)
@@mr.wizeguy8995 Well I love the design and I’ve had loads of positive comments from neighbours already. It’s a really well thought-out car, some great practical design touches and features inside together with a few wow things- in particular the ambient lighting which you can change and personalise. Looks so cool at night!
I was disappointed that I had to wait 4 days for mine (bought on the day of release!). My first ever brand new car, now done 9500 miles and LOVED every one of them. Also now worth several thousand pounds more than I paid for it - how many 12-month-old cars can you say that about?!
The infotainment system does crash occasionally.. but you don't need to disconnect the battery.. hold the power button on the left hand side for 5-10 seconds and it reboots.. Has worked everytime for me
Had an iV 80 Enyaq now for just over a year and I absolutely love it. Hate having to drive my wife's Dino juice Merc. Tips for specifying: get the full driving assist! It's a game changer for longer journeys. The auto tailgate function is great. The driving dynamic pack is a waste of money
Driving assistant is a must have for me, how do you rate the skoda, does it keep you in lane, can it always see the road lines, how well is the auto braking etc?
@@Beorn. it picks up lines pretty good and the auto break is excellent. Pick up when overtaking in driving assist is good too. I have the blind spot detection too which makes the whole thing feel super safe
@@urosbe I have the DCC on my Enyaq iv80 as well, and I cannot tell a difference between the drive modes. I bought my car secondhand and was not planning to buy the DCC as I didn’t see the need. Now I just have confirmation that’s is not worth the cost. Love the Matrix LED highlights though 😊
The sun shade tab isn't supposed to go inside the slot. It's supposed to sit horizontally in the groove for it and then you can easily lift it out. Former Fabia owner.
Seems that if people unhook it (when up) and just 'let it go' then the system drags the tab back inside the slot... you're probably supposed to lower the blind manually, but people are lazy :p
To reset the infotainment system press the on/off button for 10aeconds or until there’s a click , it then goes off and reboots you don’t need to disconnect the 12v battery
We've had this car for a year, having come from a 335d I've not missed the performance. What I've gained is size with the same quality, the screen froze sometimes in the BMW too, when it's hot inside it's likely to freeze. I've had over 4Kwh just about every time I drive it between Apr-Oct yes in the cold it's more like 3kwh. Not fussed about public charge costs so long as you're not doing over 250 miles a day. I've heard people say when we go to France or when we go to Devon.... That's not every day is it? I'd recommend an EV and this car particularly especially if you have off-street parking if you are reliant on public charging and do distances then perhaps EVs are not for you right now that said you can charge often over 100kw now so again but an issue. The main thing is that Skoda have got it right, he's right you get in it and it's easy to drive and like you've been driving it for years. I'm looking to change cars and take advantage of salary sacrifice with my new job and I don't think for the money I can get anything better. Perhaps the EV6.
Rory, love your content. I own the Kodiaq and absolutley love it. Dont want to sound like a smarty pants but the ice sraper is used the other way around. When i worked this out it changed my life 😂. The best ice scraper i have ever owned. Keep doing your thing mate. 👌🏾
@11:54 - had a similar problem driving in Poland last week (39 Celsius). The rear heated seats came on by themselves and wouldn’t turn off! My kids were complaining but after a charge stop an hour or so later, they turned off again. I haven’t had many screen freezes since getting the car in Nov 2021 but there are definitely some issues which hopefully get ironed out in the v3 firmware roll-out.
Hi Rory - absolutely love your reviews - didn't know you represented Auto Trader and signed up immediately. My question to you personally is: WHY HAVEN'T YOU GOT YOUR OWN BLOCKBUSTER TV SHOW - I know of 769K people who might watch it , commission gladly taken when the production companies try and bite your hand off 😉 Shaun
Great review , I’m just about to get one of these cars . I do like VW group cars but I too have had problems with all VW group radios , they freeze when you don’t need them too and often go blank , VW haven’t seemed to be able to get to the bottom of this problem but if you hold the on switch down for 20secs it will do a hard reset of the audio system and reboot it . Keep up the good work.😊
The scraper part is the opposite one…. The rounded part is for it to be comfortable hold by the hand….. Regarding removing the battery, usually these systems have a hardware on/off switch. Just keep it pressed for 20-30 seconds and it hard resets the screen. For the frozen display, it’s poor software unfortunately… it sounds that the touch input gets lost ;(
The screen locking up is incredible. Most processors have a watchdog facility that forces systems to automatically reboot if they aren't periodically updated, like a deadman's handle. A crash is bad but in an infotainment system it should recover on its own, which while annoying is a lot better than having to disconnect the battery...
I love when reviewers talk about range because it's SO relative isn't it. My 2016 Zoe does about 70 miles of range in Winter and 90 in Summer, so I can't use it to visit my parents who are a 1.5hr motorway drive away but I can commute to work on the daily and do all my local runabout shopping etc without a worry here in South Manchester. I also recharge it on my driveway and that's usually every other day. I DREAM of a car which does 215 miles at WORST. Most people focus too much on range when they will rarely need to drive 200 miles on the daily anyway. Of course, value for money is the actual factor. If you can get more range in a comparable EV for a similar price then the Enyaq isn't good value even if 200 miles is more than enough.
it's extremely common with VAG cars. happens at least once a month in my Tiguan. no need to reset via the battery though. just hold the power button down.
I got a skoda scala and the screen freezes after starting so stop engine open and closed drivers door so it shuts down every thing then turn radio on by the button on radio and its works then start engine and everything works 14:13
You're using the ice scraper the wrong way round, the yellow bit is so it doesn't cut into your hands as much. Probably still a pretty bad ice scrapper tho.
My Skoda Octavia has had the black screen issue too... incredibly frustrating when you can't even see your reversing camera or put in directions where you're trying to go. Electronics have really let the car down
To reboot the screen hold the power button down for 15 seconds no need to disconnect the battery. Have to say my screen has frozen much less frequently than my model 3 used to
If the screen goes blank or you have an issue. Click and hold the power button on the infotainment unit and it will reboot. Problem solved, well, sort of.
Should never have pensioned off the Yeti imo. Far better all round than some of these current euro boxes … plus can you land a helicopter on a Enyaq I wonder?
@@chruth1986 I sold my helicopter prior to buying the Yeti but I do think it is possible. The Yeti is an amazing piece of kit. Mine is now 10 years old and still impresses on every drive. The usability of it astonishes me. Removing the rear seats turns it into a van and it is also totally reliable and rock solid. But then again under the body it's a VW Tiguan.
My first 2001 Fabia had that little clip too, plus sliding drawers under the front seats. Oh, and little hooks in the boot to hang carrier bags on. I'd not seen those before I got the Fabia. The glovebox was split level too, which was novel. Simply clever is Skoda's catchphrase these days.....
Rory is correct about the screen freeze - typically once per month but climate can be accessed by a button under the screen. I find stop turn off wait 2 minutes and restart clears it but bloody annoying when it happens. Just like an Apple phone ironically.
Quality update. yes more like this. Thanks for detail on eco suite. Good to know it holds up. I see you can get a version of it in the Superb. I'm waiting for next Superb when hopefully the infotainment is sorted out and the Apple WWDC announcement on big carplay changes in cars from end of '23 will make it to the VW group platform
I suspect the black screen occurred when he slid his finger along under the screen to reduce the volume- if you keep going you touch the on/off button and off goes the screen. That what we find on ours.
Thank you for your review was thinking to order one but after watching this the freeze part has put me off tbh wouldn’t want to spend grands when something freezes
In winter, the 4x4 sport 80 range is close to only 300km, which is just ridiculous.. I hope that in the future the range would have to be informed in motorway speeds as well.. Many people would be surprised. It's a big car, and the wind resistance is massive in speeds around 120km/h. Great car if u don't drive long distances.
About ugly; If the screen goes black just push the on/off button and keep it down till the car shuts off. Then push the on/off button again to start the software and all will work. Don’t get under the hood ;). I’ve had this twice, it happens always when you are in a hurry ;)
i've had a look at the Enyaq and i really really love it. however my GF and i don't have any kids and the car would be MASSIVE! for just two people, but i just would love to own it
Great video, I was wary of this car when it first launched, however after my first journey in one, (from my local Škoda dealership after trading in my car, and placing an order for a new Fabia), I was pleasantly surprised by the ride quality, lack of noise and refinement. I would certainly consider one, in the future.
The "UGLY" shows why physical buttons and knobs are better and safer! These are new, imagine after 7+ years how many infotainment systems will have problems.
The chargers in my local town are 30p per kwh. The chargers at my local Sainsbuys are free....as is up to 3.5 hours parking. The electricity from my solar panels is very reasonably priced. The cost of sunshine hasn't increased in decades.... Oh, and don't expect to ride around in your ICE car for much longer, without paying Clean Air Zone charges to enter towns and cities. They're on their way.......
Love the colour of interior, I was given one for a two day courtesy car, very impressed, my wife owns a MK7.5 Golf R, we had MK8 for 24 test, was shocked how poor the interior quality was compared to Skoda....sort yourself out VW it’s ridiculous that your perceived quality is dropping like a stone
Oh the Golf Mk8 Screen froze twice on 24 hour test, and heater slider control was ridiculous design, our Neighbour had Screen on his new Golf that completely broke twice, he now has BMW 1
When I compared the ID4 and Enyac spec for spec the VW was quite a bit cheaper. Maybe it's VW and Skoda returning to their budget and premium roots respectively?
When I compared the ID4 and Enyac spec for spec the VW was quite a bit cheaper. Maybe it's VW and Skoda returning to their budget and premium roots respectively?
@@Locost59 It depends on the spec/ battery size that you want. I couldn’t have an bought an ID.4 equivalent to my Enyaq IV60 at all (VW didn’t do that battery size). The Skoda is also more configurable with a huge options list. I feel like they’re just trying a lot harder than VW atm. Ultimately though it’s all down to personal views/ likes/ tastes. As a friend always says, it’s a good job we’re all different!
@@andrewmontague2636 to me it was that VW required you to have horrible black tinted windows if you selected the panoramic roof. Skoda allowed separate options but adding up the boxes it cost more. In particular VW included essentials like heated washer jets (no engine to warm them). Skoda charged quite a bit for them.
Rory Reid - literally the only presenter I not only forgive for using notes, but actively enjoy watching it. Man did that shit with humour & grace. Icon.
Worth buying? After 14 months and over 14k miles with a 60 I would thoroughly recommend it. We got 3.1 m/kWh on the coldest winter days (max potential range 180 miles) and a steady 4.0 m/kWh in the months June to end September (232 miles). Yes the charging infrastructure is expensive but we’ve only needed it twice and for minimal top ups. Octopus energy Go tariff 5p /kWh (7.5p for new joiners) for four hours during the night means we’re paying between 1.25 and 1.7p/ mile. It’s saving us over £2k a year and, due to the shortage of even second hand electric cars, is probably worth at least what we paid for it (£35.5k after £3k gov grant) even with 14k miles on the clock. And everything Rory said about how great it is to drive is true. We’ve had no software issues. Just a reversing camera that is useless at night - common problem.
Everything you said Mark. Except I've only done 9500 miles and have averaged 3.8 miles per kWh. And reckon I could sell mine for several thousand pounds MORE than I paid for it (£31.5k). Not that I would....best car I've ever owned in 45 years of motoring.
I am glad you liked it, but I see those cars pretty much everywhere around here and considering the VW quality of infotainment I would not have nerves to deal with it every day - like for some reason Google Maps voice navigation just stopped working and only Apple Maps works. Even with their, not yet released, new version it still fairly bad + the efficiency is mediocre, everything you want in a car is extra (like a heat pump) and it's incredibly heavy. But I really dig the design of the front grille - the LED version, that was a nice touch to otherwise boring version of ID.4/Cupra Born. I hope VW introduces new or improve ID.4 platform significantly in future. But I would personally love to see a new version of EV Golf, that was an interesting concept ... and not just another SUV.
Watched your review with interest and liked what I heard. I really wanted to comment on the ice scraper but beaten to it. We have had our 60 version for nearly a year now, just missed out on the 80 when the grant was removed, but I just live this car, surely worth a B+ at least.
The thing about big wheels is they do help straddle the pot holes and sunken drains which in the UK is a big necessity nowadays. I feel much safer with them myself especially when driving in the dark. This seems very like the Kamiq which I own which is a brilliant car in most ways. The hatch pull is awkward and the only other problem is the awful video screen even when working if you want to adjust ventilation and I find I need my wife as a co-pilot to navigate around it whilst I concentrate on the road. It is odd how they will pull you over for taking a swig from a water bottle on the move but nose down playing a computer game to spot the control which used to be a physical button is OK. I also switch off eco start which I would not need to in electric. Works fine in a manual but in an automatic the engine starting and the car engaging gear simultaneously is alarming to say the least when moving on to a road in terms of delay and transmission durability. The satellite navigation is poor also constantly telling me to do u turns or go down single track roads yet when I go down my chosen route travel time decreases. I would love this car but way out of reach in price. I think electric makes sense as a small basic car in a 2 car family but not yet as a main means of transport on a budget.
To reboot you can hold the power button down for 15 to 20 seconds and it will reboot. I have the Enyaq iv 60 average for 9200 miles stands at 3.6miles per kilowatt
Thought these were going to base £32k. I know that prices are crazy rn, but the cheapest on AutoTrader is a bawhair below £40k. Some of which are 6 months old and have ~5k miles. Madness.
@Cannygrowabeard you're right the price has gone up alot since it was first released. The IV60 was under the ukgov threshold for grants originally but since that's all but disappeared, in think they've increased the price. I think they are now discouraging 60 sales which were completely unavailable for a while a few months back. All prices have gone up since the Ukraine war.
I have the Skoda Karoq and actually had the ticket holder removed because it was rattling very annoyingly. Dunno if I was just unlucky with it. But anyways here in the Netherlands parking everywhere is digital either with an app or by inserting your license plate number at the machine, so not really missing it.
You dont use the curved side to scrape the ice. Those black sides are for that. They are even specially designed for that! Greetings from Finland!
Thank you for clarifying how that thing is used, I had no idea.
Rory... Other way up! The yellow ice scrapers are brilliant (using the 3 black sides!) 🤣
The scraper also doubles as a magnifying glass and there's tire depth gauges on both corners of the black bits
Speaking as a Skoda part's man here 😂
Correct
The curved edge of the ice scraper is just to break through a thicker layer of ice. Once you can get under the ice, flip the back boy round and use that flat black edge. It’s the best ice scraper I’ve ever had, providing you know how it use it…
completely agree, best scraper i have ever used
Indeed - hold the curved bit and use the rubber sides - they'll go through different thickness. I think it's a 10ys old design but then again ice is even older
The only thing I don't like about the ice scraper on this car is the location in the boot, on my superb, it's on the back of the filler cap cover and much more convenient but as others have said it works really well, not sure why I keep reading reviews that say it's awful
User Error 🤣🤣
The blank screen is a known issue for the VW group. Happens in my Arteon all the time and the dealership doesn't want to acknowledge the issue. Carplay also disconnects frequently. I have a workaround that doesn't envolve turning the car off and back on: press and hold the power off button on the infotainment for 10 seconds. Not until it shows the clock. No. Just press and hold depressed and after some 20 seconds, the entire unit reboots and it is back in action. At least until it happens again.
That's unacceptable. I'm surprised there isn't more pressure on them to fix it.
Is it the same with every Skoda and Volkswagen?
@@bobmcdade5217 they all have these issues including Tesla where everything is controlled from the screen and you’re driving and the screen goes dead . It’s just unnecessary complications to centralise the basics of a car . Some things should have physical buttons
It appears to be a VW problem, not a Skoda problem. Never had the issue myself. Don't know why that is but it's one reason I got the Enyaq instead of an ID. Better interior and pretty much everything else. After nearly 40 cars (from Austin 1100 to Porsche 911) I can say it's up there in my top 3.
I've got exactly the same issue in my octavia vrs and it's only a year old. Skoda just won't help at all
Hello from Norway! Rory you are the autoking of the motor journalists. Bought the Skoda Citigo 18 months ago as a cheap runaround, we live on a mountain farm 23 km from the nearest shops and the missus had a 60 km working commute. My good lady has astonishingly covered nearly 20 K km, the wee Skoda has saved us a bunch of krona, now we are both pensioners we are looking to swap the Citigo for an Enyaq, after they have fixed that screen and we need the AWD for winter. Most impressed with the Citigo, a fantastic little electric that gives us 270 km per charge in summer. Keep up the great reporting Rory, you are always worth it! PS when the going gets rough we have an old Toyota pickup, and for long journeys my 1991 200D Mercedes gets us, slowly, to our destinations. Keeping it simple! Cheers, Alex.
We’ve had the Enyaq 60 for a few months now and overall really impressed, it’s a cracking car and great to drive. Nice review! We only just experienced the screen blackout this week but it took out the speedo as well which is a bit dangerous, they really need to address that!
Historically I turned my nose up at Skoda. Not any more - they are on point and years ahead of other manufacturers. Great vid keep them coming. 👍🤓
Disregard Skoda, and you've made a mistake..... I've owned four Skodas since 2001. Every bit as good as a VW - and often better built.... Skoda are one of the oldest car companies around. They produced their first car in 1896...... Skoda are usually in the top 5 of any customer satisfaction or reliability survey.......
Ice scraper: aren’t you actually supposed to hold the yellow bit (it’s curved so it’s comfy to hold) - the scraping part is the black part (smooth or with grooves).
No wonder he was having trouble haha. The yellow bit is also a magnifying glass, not sure why you would need that though!
He doesn't know how to use it, the black side should be down. It works fine.
I can't believe Rory couldn't work out how to use the ice scraper! Use the black edge Rory, it's actually really good! Other Skodas store it in the fuel flap but obviously that would just get nicked whilst charging on the Enyaq, so they've moved it to the boot lid. It's also got a tyre tread depth guage on one corner. Simply clever!
@@colinduncan1530 Why not the driver door? That spot in the back just makes no sense for me.
@@Yelonek1986 Because when you put it away having used it, any ice still attached will melt. From either the fuel flap on all other Skodas or the tailgate on the Enyaq, any water will be outside of any seals and can drain away. If it's in the drivers door, then the seal would keep the water inside the car, which is undesirable.
Yes, definitely like this kind of content Rory. We'd never learn about the screen blackout issue, variable mileage (likely a battery pre-conditioning deficiency), issues without a longer term usage review. Thanks very much for sharing your honest review!
Never learn about the screen blackout issue? It's al over the internet, all VW cars with the new software and infotainment are pure shit tbh, forums are filled with these massive problems, VW hasn't managed to solve this in more than 2 years now, more and more customers are on the verge of being ignored by the VW group because warranty is almost up and then you are stuck with a faulty smartphone on wheels, they are unfixable.
Another reason I like Rory's reviews is they are always informative without being condescending. A fine, well adjusted being. 😉
Had one of these for 2 months now. Great car, the optional heat pump definitely helps with the range. Also with regards to the infotainment screen freezing whilst on the move just push the power off button on the bottom left side of it, leave it a couple of seconds then back on again and it will restart the screen back to working order.
Does that work when it goes black?
@@AutoTraderTV hello there, yes it does. It's happened to me a few times and after a bit of research I found that if you push the power button so it turns the system off totally then leave it and turn it back on again it sets the screen up to work again. It shouldn't really happen on a pricey car like this but if my Skoda dealer is to be believed it should be rectified on an upcoming software update.
I haven't had any issues with a black frozen screen....... it's only frozen once on me with graphic showing.... so just held the on/off button and it reset itself...... however, there has been an update over the air a few months back.
@@Class68driver I've been waiting for close to a year now for that mythical software update to fix things haha I've lost faith that it's ever going to happen :( And yes I've also experienced the screen issues mentioned, and holding down the power button also fixed it. It's a joke for such a pricy car.
@@ricoli87 I had an over the air update a few days ago. However you can take it to your dealer and they will apply all the updates for you.
I've had my Enyaq 80 Eco Suite for 3 months..... and I love it. I waited 12 months for it and I put every option on this car. I was very fortunate in that no options were dropped off my order given what's been going on in the world.
you've had the car for about a year by now, right? how does the interior hold up? and how do you like the looks of it after so long? i've been thinking about the Eco suite interior, but i'm afraid i'll get bored with it after a month or two, and it seems quite expensive for something that would be worn to shreds after a year.
@@JonasHyldgaard I've had the 60 loft for almost a year. Love it! My only complaint is there is a lot of fabric on the trim. I spilt a little coffee by the cup holder and it was a bit of a pain to clean.
I love how you are as excited for more regular passenger cars as you seem to be when testing out exotic cars and sports cars
Brilliant video, telling the bad as well as the good in an unbiased way. More of these hopefully.
Had my Enjaq IV 80x for 18 months - never experienced a screen blackout or frozen screen. Speed of driving also impacts the range a lot, I have one regular 250 mile round trip that I do which is pretty much all on minor roads with a 50 mph limit - range on this trip is averaging 330 miles (at 20C), if I am driving motorways with a 70 mph limit then the range is down to 250 (also at 20C).
Class Vehicle. Smart choice. Thanks for the long term review Rory.
Great review, Rory, very honest and fair.
I’ve just taken delivery of an Enyaq and absolutely love it, styling, quality and practicality are spot on. I love the ambient lighting inside which you can personalise including ‘Skoda’ puddle lights. Mine is on the 21in wheels too and I agree ride quality is remarkable. It also handles really well thanks to its very low centre of gravity and good weight distribution. I like how configurable it is with a great range of options that ensures you can have exactly the features you want, but not the ones you don’t want!
The ice scraper doubles as a magnifying glass and you’re using the wrong edge of it, the others are square! You might need it on an icy day, not everyone will charge their car every night so might not want to wake the car up before they’re planning to use it.
Mine is averaging 3.8 miles per Kw which is really good imo.
My car would be riding on clouds then because i chose 19" wheels to get more comfort and range. Have to wait roughly 44 week before it arrives.
@@mr.wizeguy8995 Yes it will! Mine was nearly 9 months but I’m told its a 12 month lead time if you order one now! I’m sure you’ll find it well worth the wait, it’s a cracking car!
@@andrewmontague2636 I have already watched every Enyaq video here in YT everyone says it's great and very little negative thoughts mostly design which is personal anyway. Funniest thing is that i said long time that i won't EVER buy new car but here i'm waiting one :)
@@mr.wizeguy8995 Well I love the design and I’ve had loads of positive comments from neighbours already. It’s a really well thought-out car, some great practical design touches and features inside together with a few wow things- in particular the ambient lighting which you can change and personalise. Looks so cool at night!
I was disappointed that I had to wait 4 days for mine (bought on the day of release!). My first ever brand new car, now done 9500 miles and LOVED every one of them. Also now worth several thousand pounds more than I paid for it - how many 12-month-old cars can you say that about?!
This chanel is worth more ... Quality reviews as like a top brand
That jumper! 🤩 Ruff Riders! Big up Rory 👍👍👍!!!
The infotainment system does crash occasionally.. but you don't need to disconnect the battery.. hold the power button on the left hand side for 5-10 seconds and it reboots.. Has worked everytime for me
Had an iV 80 Enyaq now for just over a year and I absolutely love it. Hate having to drive my wife's Dino juice Merc. Tips for specifying: get the full driving assist! It's a game changer for longer journeys. The auto tailgate function is great. The driving dynamic pack is a waste of money
Driving assistant is a must have for me, how do you rate the skoda, does it keep you in lane, can it always see the road lines, how well is the auto braking etc?
@@Beorn. it picks up lines pretty good and the auto break is excellent. Pick up when overtaking in driving assist is good too. I have the blind spot detection too which makes the whole thing feel super safe
@@gerardcarlin6037 Thanks for that it's very useful to know. I don't know why they don't cover these systems on reviews.
I wonder why DCC option is a waste of money in your opinion?
@@urosbe I have the DCC on my Enyaq iv80 as well, and I cannot tell a difference between the drive modes. I bought my car secondhand and was not planning to buy the DCC as I didn’t see the need. Now I just have confirmation that’s is not worth the cost. Love the Matrix LED highlights though 😊
Excellent review as always Rory. Knowledgeable, informative and entertaining. Wish we had politicians we could trust like you.
The sun shade tab isn't supposed to go inside the slot. It's supposed to sit horizontally in the groove for it and then you can easily lift it out. Former Fabia owner.
Design could be better to get rid of possible user error.
Seems that if people unhook it (when up) and just 'let it go' then the system drags the tab back inside the slot... you're probably supposed to lower the blind manually, but people are lazy :p
@@logicalChimp Bigger hook to prevent that happen. But dunno why you even need shades if back glass are factory tinted in first place.
To reset the infotainment system press the on/off button for 10aeconds or until there’s a click , it then goes off and reboots you don’t need to disconnect the 12v battery
Great vehicle all round. Skoda nailed it with this one. Nice one Rory.
Your review has given a smart choice
We've had this car for a year, having come from a 335d I've not missed the performance. What I've gained is size with the same quality, the screen froze sometimes in the BMW too, when it's hot inside it's likely to freeze. I've had over 4Kwh just about every time I drive it between Apr-Oct yes in the cold it's more like 3kwh.
Not fussed about public charge costs so long as you're not doing over 250 miles a day. I've heard people say when we go to France or when we go to Devon.... That's not every day is it? I'd recommend an EV and this car particularly especially if you have off-street parking if you are reliant on public charging and do distances then perhaps EVs are not for you right now that said you can charge often over 100kw now so again but an issue.
The main thing is that Skoda have got it right, he's right you get in it and it's easy to drive and like you've been driving it for years.
I'm looking to change cars and take advantage of salary sacrifice with my new job and I don't think for the money I can get anything better. Perhaps the EV6.
My wife had one since april. I have a Tesla Model 3… and this Skoda Enyaq is the best electric family car in the market
Well delivered review and yes do more of these for other EVs
The icescraper also has a magnifying glass in the center square - I believed that you forgot to mention that part!
Is that for using the morning sun to burn the stubborn ice off? 😂
Rory, love your content. I own the Kodiaq and absolutley love it. Dont want to sound like a smarty pants but the ice sraper is used the other way around. When i worked this out it changed my life 😂. The best ice scraper i have ever owned. Keep doing your thing mate. 👌🏾
Frozen screen thing is terrible, HVAC controls should be physical dials not in the menu. Nice video. Keep up the good work.
love this content! and thanks for not having ads! 💯
6:00 this is actually the handle of the scraper. The scraping parts are the other 3 sides ;)
@11:54 - had a similar problem driving in Poland last week (39 Celsius). The rear heated seats came on by themselves and wouldn’t turn off! My kids were complaining but after a charge stop an hour or so later, they turned off again. I haven’t had many screen freezes since getting the car in Nov 2021 but there are definitely some issues which hopefully get ironed out in the v3 firmware roll-out.
Hi Rory - absolutely love your reviews - didn't know you represented Auto Trader and signed up immediately.
My question to you personally is:
WHY HAVEN'T YOU GOT YOUR OWN BLOCKBUSTER TV SHOW - I know of 769K people who might watch it , commission gladly taken when the production companies try and bite your hand off 😉 Shaun
Great review , I’m just about to get one of these cars . I do like VW group cars but I too have had problems with all VW group radios , they freeze when you don’t need them too and often go blank , VW haven’t seemed to be able to get to the bottom of this problem but if you hold the on switch down for 20secs it will do a hard reset of the audio system and reboot it .
Keep up the good work.😊
The scraper part is the opposite one…. The rounded part is for it to be comfortable hold by the hand…..
Regarding removing the battery, usually these systems have a hardware on/off switch. Just keep it pressed for 20-30 seconds and it hard resets the screen.
For the frozen display, it’s poor software unfortunately… it sounds that the touch input gets lost ;(
The screen locking up is incredible. Most processors have a watchdog facility that forces systems to automatically reboot if they aren't periodically updated, like a deadman's handle. A crash is bad but in an infotainment system it should recover on its own, which while annoying is a lot better than having to disconnect the battery...
Rory is a great reviewer- he goes into great detail and is always honest. Also love that they don’t put ads every two seconds *ahem carwow*
I don't get why Top Gear dropped Rory? Far better than either of the pair who replaced him.
@@Locost59 ☝️☝️
The Skoda ice scraper is one of the best I've ever used. I use the bottom flat edge which is black. Not the curved green side.
Interior looks really nice love the leather
I love when reviewers talk about range because it's SO relative isn't it. My 2016 Zoe does about 70 miles of range in Winter and 90 in Summer, so I can't use it to visit my parents who are a 1.5hr motorway drive away but I can commute to work on the daily and do all my local runabout shopping etc without a worry here in South Manchester. I also recharge it on my driveway and that's usually every other day.
I DREAM of a car which does 215 miles at WORST. Most people focus too much on range when they will rarely need to drive 200 miles on the daily anyway. Of course, value for money is the actual factor. If you can get more range in a comparable EV for a similar price then the Enyaq isn't good value even if 200 miles is more than enough.
Never had any issues with the infotainment system like what you're describing with ours
it's extremely common with VAG cars. happens at least once a month in my Tiguan. no need to reset via the battery though. just hold the power button down.
Great review and presenting Rory as always 👌👏
The umbrella ex gimmick is awesome😂 its like a royce
With the update to V3, the infotainment gets much better.
Stable, much better charge (travel) planning.
I got a skoda scala and the screen freezes after starting so stop engine open and closed drivers door so it shuts down every thing then turn radio on by the button on radio and its works then start engine and everything works 14:13
In September last year, my Enyaq drove from Luxembourg to Groningen, stopping at 420km for a short recharge at at high speed charger
You're using the ice scraper the wrong way round, the yellow bit is so it doesn't cut into your hands as much. Probably still a pretty bad ice scrapper tho.
My Skoda Octavia has had the black screen issue too... incredibly frustrating when you can't even see your reversing camera or put in directions where you're trying to go. Electronics have really let the car down
Info screen is a deal breaker for me, same with the id3 and 4. They need to sort out their software devision
Sorted out in version 3.0 apparently, supplied with all new vehicles and upgraded on older vehicles over time.
To reboot the screen hold the power button down for 15 seconds no need to disconnect the battery. Have to say my screen has frozen much less frequently than my model 3 used to
Finally a vid from Rory .How u man?
4:49 Windscreen ticket clip?
Nice one, Rory! 👏🏻👏🏻
Problem with the screen going blank is fixed by holding the power button down for about 10 sec. Then its good to go :)
If the screen goes blank or you have an issue. Click and hold the power button on the infotainment unit and it will reboot. Problem solved, well, sort of.
My Skoda Yeti has the windscreen ticket holder and yes it is very good. Great car and yes I would love an electric car but way too expensive.
Should never have pensioned off the Yeti imo. Far better all round than some of these current euro boxes … plus can you land a helicopter on a Enyaq I wonder?
@@chruth1986 I sold my helicopter prior to buying the Yeti but I do think it is possible. The Yeti is an amazing piece of kit. Mine is now 10 years old and still impresses on every drive. The usability of it astonishes me. Removing the rear seats turns it into a van and it is also totally reliable and rock solid. But then again under the body it's a VW Tiguan.
My first 2001 Fabia had that little clip too, plus sliding drawers under the front seats. Oh, and little hooks in the boot to hang carrier bags on. I'd not seen those before I got the Fabia. The glovebox was split level too, which was novel. Simply clever is Skoda's catchphrase these days.....
The ticket thing fell off my Superb. Never used, so not missed 😁
Adore my Enyaq, but I will find the person who designed the infotainment system, and shout at them. A lot.
Do you have the heat pump?
Great review!
As always a great video
Rory is correct about the screen freeze - typically once per month but climate can be accessed by a button under the screen. I find stop turn off wait 2 minutes and restart clears it but bloody annoying when it happens. Just like an Apple phone ironically.
To fix a blank screen, just press the display on/off button (lower left of display, left end of volume slider) for 30 seconds.
Sure you're holding the scraper the right way around?
Quality update. yes more like this. Thanks for detail on eco suite. Good to know it holds up. I see you can get a version of it in the Superb. I'm waiting for next Superb when hopefully the infotainment is sorted out and the Apple WWDC announcement on big carplay changes in cars from end of '23 will make it to the VW group platform
Rory with the Ruff Ryder top! For the culture. Love it
For a first attempt, it is quiet an OK ev.
Way to go skoda.
Yeah, excellent idea and review. Great to know what a car is like to live with!
I was considering getting one of these on lease but the cost has shot up in since it was released so guess I’ll have to wait a wile.
This guy is one of the best reviewers out there. The black screen is a dealbreaker. Shame. Car seems quite refined, overall.
I suspect the black screen occurred when he slid his finger along under the screen to reduce the volume- if you keep going you touch the on/off button and off goes the screen. That what we find on ours.
Well I don’t know if I like the content but I sure like Rory :)
Really helpful as always thanks Rory. Would love to see how it compares versus the iD 4 in a long-term review.
Press and hold the power button at the bottom of the screen for 10+ seconds to restart the infotainment 🙂
Nice Double R sweater 💪. Looking at buying this car but the screen issues is a big turn off. But should be fixable with a software update...
Thank you for your review was thinking to order one but after watching this the freeze part has put me off tbh wouldn’t want to spend grands when something freezes
I'm in Slovakia and we will have Skoda
In winter, the 4x4 sport 80 range is close to only 300km, which is just ridiculous.. I hope that in the future the range would have to be informed in motorway speeds as well.. Many people would be surprised. It's a big car, and the wind resistance is massive in speeds around 120km/h. Great car if u don't drive long distances.
Like this kind of content 👍🏻
About ugly; If the screen goes black just push the on/off button and keep it down till the car shuts off. Then push the on/off button again to start the software and all will work. Don’t get under the hood ;). I’ve had this twice, it happens always when you are in a hurry ;)
i've had a look at the Enyaq and i really really love it. however my GF and i don't have any kids and the car would be MASSIVE! for just two people, but i just would love to own it
Great video, I was wary of this car when it first launched, however after my first journey in one, (from my local Škoda dealership after trading in my car, and placing an order for a new Fabia), I was pleasantly surprised by the ride quality, lack of noise and refinement.
I would certainly consider one, in the future.
Stop, drop, shut 'em down, open up shop
Oh, no, that's how Ruff Ryders roll. 👍 for that shirt
Great video mate
Great video and car but like you say vw group needs to fix the issues like boot not closing, software etc
The "UGLY" shows why physical buttons and knobs are better and safer!
These are new, imagine after 7+ years how many infotainment systems will have problems.
Don't expect electricity from charging stations to get any cheaper. They are expensive to install and operate.
The chargers in my local town are 30p per kwh. The chargers at my local Sainsbuys are free....as is up to 3.5 hours parking. The electricity from my solar panels is very reasonably priced. The cost of sunshine hasn't increased in decades.... Oh, and don't expect to ride around in your ICE car for much longer, without paying Clean Air Zone charges to enter towns and cities. They're on their way.......
Love the colour of interior, I was given one for a two day courtesy car, very impressed, my wife owns a MK7.5 Golf R, we had MK8 for 24 test, was shocked how poor the interior quality was compared to Skoda....sort yourself out VW it’s ridiculous that your perceived quality is dropping like a stone
Oh the Golf Mk8 Screen froze twice on 24 hour test, and heater slider control was ridiculous design, our Neighbour had Screen on his new Golf that completely broke twice, he now has BMW 1
When I compared the ID4 and Enyac spec for spec the VW was quite a bit cheaper. Maybe it's VW and Skoda returning to their budget and premium roots respectively?
When I compared the ID4 and Enyac spec for spec the VW was quite a bit cheaper. Maybe it's VW and Skoda returning to their budget and premium roots respectively?
@@Locost59 It depends on the spec/ battery size that you want. I couldn’t have an bought an ID.4 equivalent to my Enyaq IV60 at all (VW didn’t do that battery size). The Skoda is also more configurable with a huge options list. I feel like they’re just trying a lot harder than VW atm.
Ultimately though it’s all down to personal views/ likes/ tastes. As a friend always says, it’s a good job we’re all different!
@@andrewmontague2636 to me it was that VW required you to have horrible black tinted windows if you selected the panoramic roof. Skoda allowed separate options but adding up the boxes it cost more.
In particular VW included essentials like heated washer jets (no engine to warm them). Skoda charged quite a bit for them.
Rory Reid - literally the only presenter I not only forgive for using notes, but actively enjoy watching it. Man did that shit with humour & grace.
Icon.
What if the pages were blank 👀
@@AutoTraderTV I won't tolerate such chicanery
Wish Skodas were available in South Africa!
Worth buying? After 14 months and over 14k miles with a 60 I would thoroughly recommend it. We got 3.1 m/kWh on the coldest winter days (max potential range 180 miles) and a steady 4.0 m/kWh in the months June to end September (232 miles). Yes the charging infrastructure is expensive but we’ve only needed it twice and for minimal top ups. Octopus energy Go tariff 5p /kWh (7.5p for new joiners) for four hours during the night means we’re paying between 1.25 and 1.7p/ mile. It’s saving us over £2k a year and, due to the shortage of even second hand electric cars, is probably worth at least what we paid for it (£35.5k after £3k gov grant) even with 14k miles on the clock. And everything Rory said about how great it is to drive is true. We’ve had no software issues. Just a reversing camera that is useless at night - common problem.
Everything you said Mark. Except I've only done 9500 miles and have averaged 3.8 miles per kWh. And reckon I could sell mine for several thousand pounds MORE than I paid for it (£31.5k). Not that I would....best car I've ever owned in 45 years of motoring.
Have you done a review on volvo c40 ? Been searching for it but can't see it. I can only see reviews by other people. I quite like your reviews.
I am glad you liked it, but I see those cars pretty much everywhere around here and considering the VW quality of infotainment I would not have nerves to deal with it every day - like for some reason Google Maps voice navigation just stopped working and only Apple Maps works. Even with their, not yet released, new version it still fairly bad + the efficiency is mediocre, everything you want in a car is extra (like a heat pump) and it's incredibly heavy.
But I really dig the design of the front grille - the LED version, that was a nice touch to otherwise boring version of ID.4/Cupra Born.
I hope VW introduces new or improve ID.4 platform significantly in future. But I would personally love to see a new version of EV Golf, that was an interesting concept ... and not just another SUV.
Watched your review with interest and liked what I heard. I really wanted to comment on the ice scraper but beaten to it.
We have had our 60 version for nearly a year now, just missed out on the 80 when the grant was removed, but I just live this car, surely worth a B+ at least.
Media nav can be reset by pressing and hold power button gor 10-15 seconds. Is a group issue and you will get used to it
The thing about big wheels is they do help straddle the pot holes and sunken drains which in the UK is a big necessity nowadays. I feel much safer with them myself especially when driving in the dark. This seems very like the Kamiq which I own which is a brilliant car in most ways. The hatch pull is awkward and the only other problem is the awful video screen even when working if you want to adjust ventilation and I find I need my wife as a co-pilot to navigate around it whilst I concentrate on the road. It is odd how they will pull you over for taking a swig from a water bottle on the move but nose down playing a computer game to spot the control which used to be a physical button is OK. I also switch off eco start which I would not need to in electric. Works fine in a manual but in an automatic the engine starting and the car engaging gear simultaneously is alarming to say the least when moving on to a road in terms of delay and transmission durability. The satellite navigation is poor also constantly telling me to do u turns or go down single track roads yet when I go down my chosen route travel time decreases. I would love this car but way out of reach in price. I think electric makes sense as a small basic car in a 2 car family but not yet as a main means of transport on a budget.
To reboot you can hold the power button down for 15 to 20 seconds and it will reboot. I have the Enyaq iv 60 average for 9200 miles stands at 3.6miles per kilowatt
the pull handle i very useful, clever design..
Thought these were going to base £32k. I know that prices are crazy rn, but the cheapest on AutoTrader is a bawhair below £40k. Some of which are 6 months old and have ~5k miles. Madness.
Pricing is crazy. I will get my car 2023 spring if pricing stays same i could get 6000€ profit if i sell it right away.
The IV 60 version is cheaper. Rory was showing the more expensive IV 80 version.
@@Notagain640 look at Skoda's website. The point I made still stands. I'm not talking about the car Rory is testing.
@Cannygrowabeard you're right the price has gone up alot since it was first released. The IV60 was under the ukgov threshold for grants originally but since that's all but disappeared, in think they've increased the price. I think they are now discouraging 60 sales which were completely unavailable for a while a few months back. All prices have gone up since the Ukraine war.
@@cannygrowabeard Well at least here in Finland retailer price went slightly up but they added more feature into car which was optional before.
I have the Skoda Karoq and actually had the ticket holder removed because it was rattling very annoyingly. Dunno if I was just unlucky with it. But anyways here in the Netherlands parking everywhere is digital either with an app or by inserting your license plate number at the machine, so not really missing it.
I have to say that even people who generally don't like Škoda (including me) agree that this is a great car.
Im trying to figure out the link between Ruff Ryders and this Skoda.