Think Skoda and you probably think practicality, smart touches and lots of space for your money. The brand has built its reputation on giving families the things they actually need, without asking them to spend a fortune in the process.
But luxury? That's perhaps not the first word that springs to mind.
That is changing with the arrival of the all-new Skoda Peaq, the largest and most luxurious vehicle the brand has ever produced. It's a seven-seat electric SUV that's packed with the sort of features you'd normally expect to find in considerably more expensive cars.
And yet, despite all that extra luxury, Skoda hasn't forgotten one of the qualities that has made it so popular in the first place: value for money. Prices start from £51,980, making the Peaq cheaper than many direct electric seven-seat rivals.
Luxury and value? That's got to be peak Skoda. So, what exactly does the Peaq bring to the table?
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Enormous space
Skoda has always been rather good at making the most of the space available inside its cars, and the Peaq takes that idea to another level. It's the largest Skoda ever made, measuring almost five metres long, 1.7 metres tall and just over 1.8 metres wide, with more than 2.9 metres between its front and rear wheels.
Those are some serious dimensions, and they translate into a cabin with plenty of room for seven occupants. First and second row seats can recline, while third row passengers have more than enough space to get comfy – giving everyone the opportunity to properly relax, while the optional adaptive suspension helps keep the ride positively cloud-like.And, naturally, there's plenty of room for luggage, too. With all seven seats in use, the Peaq offers 299 litres of boot space. Fold the rearmost seats down and that increases to a whopping 890 litres, while the usual collection of hooks, cubbies and smart storage solutions means there's plenty of room for all the smaller things a family tends to bring along.
Relax Package
Let's be honest, sitting around waiting for your electric car to charge at a rapid charger isn't the most exciting, or comfortable, way to spend your time. Usually, you're stuck sitting in the same position you've been in for the last few hours, with little opportunity to properly kick back and relax. That's where the Skoda Peaq's optional Relax Package comes in.
Spec it, and your Peaq will be transformed into a portable airport lounge. The upgraded Relax front seats are officially certified for back health by the German AGR institution and come with massage functionality, electrically adjustable leg rests and Comfort pillows. In other words, you can stretch out, put your feet up and get properly chilled.
You can also kick back and watch YouTube or a movie on the Peaq's large, 13.6in central touchscreen.
The Relax Package also brings a handy fold-away table, which can act as a sturdy workstation for your laptop or somewhere to put your drinks, snacks and other goodies while you wait for the battery to recharge.Although, as it happens, you won't necessarily have to wait that long. Thanks to its monster 199kW charging capability, even the largest-battery Peaq can charge from 10-80% in around 28 minutes.
Panoramic sunroof with Dynamic Shade Control
As we've already established, the Škoda Peaq doesn't do things by half, and that attitude extends to its optional panoramic sunroof with Dynamic Shade Control.
