Exterior: Škoda Elroq becomes first production model to adopt new Modern Solid Design language

› The Elroq’s new Modern Solid design language represents a fundamental change
› Glossy black Tech-Deck Face becomes new trademark, new lighting options
› Compact dimensions and excellent aerodynamics with a drag coefficient of 0.26
› Exclusive new Timiano Green colour and consistent use of Unique Dark Chrome

Mladá Boleslav, 1 October 2024 – The new Škoda Elroq features compact outside dimensions, a distinctive shape and clean lines. Together with the glossy black Tech Deck Face, the consistent switch to Unique Dark Chrome and the new exclusive Timiano Green colour, the all-new Elroq is the first Škoda production model to adopt the new design language of the Modern Solid era. In addition, new lighting options and excellent aerodynamics with drag coefficients from 0.26 characterise the latest addition to the Czech car manufacturer’s battery-electric portfolio.

“With the new Elroq, our Škoda Design team has managed to preserve and re-interpret key Škoda design elements and combine them with new ideas and visual accents – like the glossy black Tech-Deck Face. It is one of the hallmarks of our new Modern Solid design language, ushering in a new era. Modern Solid stands for robustness, functionality and authenticity while conveying a sense of safety and strength. The Škoda Elroq, with its distinctive shape and functional, minimalist and clean looks, is the perfect car to debut this new Škoda design approach.”

Oliver Stefani, Head of Škoda Design

The all-new Škoda Elroq represents a milestone in the Czech brand’s history. The compact electric SUV is the first Škoda production vehicle to adopt the new Modern Solid design language. Familiar Škoda lines are retained but viewed from a completely new perspective. The new trademark is the Tech-Deck Face, which replaces the familiar Škoda radiator grille at the front. Behind this glossy black element the engineers have concealed sensors such as the radar and the front camera. A little higher up, the Elroq features the new Škoda lettering on the strongly contoured bonnet, making it the brand’s first production model to do away with the logo previously placed there. The lettering as well as the brand and model designations at the rear are painted in Unique Dark Chrome. This also applies to an insert in the rugged front apron and the Škoda logos on the alloy wheels.

In the Modern Solid era, the headlights feature slim lines and a minimalist, purposeful design. They reinterpret the typical four-eyed Škoda SUV face and use LED technology exclusively. While the narrow upper segments of the headlights serve as daytime running lights, position lights and indicators, the larger lower modules provide the important low-beam and high‑beam functions. Among the new standout features is a Light Band that visually connects the headlights. This Light Band is initially exclusive to the First Edition model.

The headlights of the Elroq are available in two versions: the standard version has a continuous daytime running light and indicator module at the top and a shared unit with LED modules for the low beam and high beam at the bottom. In the top-tier LED Matrix beam headlights, four individual rectangular LED modules form the daytime running light strip in the upper light unit. Two striking LED blocks are used in the lower module. They feature matrix technology with 36 individual light segments, selectively shielding oncoming road users when the high beam is switched on. In addition, the LED Matrix beam headlights offer five adaptive light modes: City mode, Country mode, Highway mode, All-weather light mode and Tourist mode for countries driving on the other side of the road. The rear lights also conform to the Modern Solid design language, with fine lines and a minimalist 2D look. Even the standard variant uses 100 per cent LED technology. The top-of-the-range version also offers dynamic indicators, backlit crystalline elements, an animation when the tailgate is opened and a choice of two Coming/Leaving Home animations that integrate the headlights.

The distinctive, clean side profile of the Škoda Elroq features a dynamic arc beginning at the aero-optimised A-pillar, extending to a gently sloping roofline that merges seamlessly into a roof spoiler with finlets above the tailgate. The excellent aerodynamics with a drag coefficient of just 0.26 are the result of many clever design tweaks, among them specially moulded exterior mirrors. An active cooling roller blind behind the front apron opens automatically when cooling air is required for the battery system. When cooling requirements are low, it closes and reduces air resistance in the same way as the Air Curtains at the front. They optimise air flow around the front bumper and the wheels and reduce turbulence behind the wheels. The wheel gap reducers minimise the gap between the front bumper and the front wheels. This also helps reduce turbulence at the front bumper, keeping the air flow close to the bodywork. The 19 to 21-inch alloy wheels are aerodynamically optimised as well, while the striking wheel arches are emphasised by a black trim.