Škoda expands new Epiq line-up with dynamic new SportLine range-topper

• New Epiq SportLine features unique exterior and interior design package
• SportLine bumpers, 19-inch Langur black alloy wheels and bespoke badging
• Optional black roof allows buyers to create an even more dramatic look
• SportLine interior features sports seats, microsuede trim and heated sports steering wheel
• High equipment levels include LED Matrix headlights and illuminated Tech-Deck grille 
• Fitted with 55kWh (52kWh net) battery with around 270 miles of range
• Prices start from £32,450 OTR

Milton Keynes, 12 October 2026: Ahead of its much-anticipated arrival in the UK, the all-new Škoda Epiq line-up is expanding with the confirmation of a new SportLine model. The announcement means that the brand’s in-demand SportLine trim is now available across all four of Škoda’s all-electric models, with the new SportLine Epiq positioned at the top of the range above the Edition 55.

Priced from £32,450, the new Epiq SportLine delivers a striking and dynamic edge to the line-up. Instantly recognisable as part of the Škoda SportLine family, the Epiq comes with unique front and rear bumpers, black roof rails, mirrors and badging. The SportLine is also the only variant in the range to be offered with an optional black roof.

Other attention-grabbing features include 19-inch Langur black alloy wheels, matrix LED headlights with illuminated Tech-Deck and the SportLine badge, which sits on the rear to give a sporty look and feel.

The interior also features a bespoke design reserved only for the SportLine. Finished in black, the sporting feel is enhanced by electrically adjustable sports seats upholstered in soft-touch microsuede and techtona artificial leather and white contrast stitching. In addition to giving the cabin a more dynamic look, the sport seats provide enhanced lateral support for the driver and front passenger.

Black microsuede fabric with white accent elements also appears on the armrest, door panel inserts, and dashboard trim, while a heated three-spoke Sportline-badged sports steering wheel comes with paddles to adjust the level of recuperation.

Standard equipment also includes ambient lighting, wireless phone charging with a maximum output of 15 W, and decorative door sills.

The specification of the Epiq SportLine builds on the current SE L and Edition trims, adding Matrix LED headlights and rear lights, an illuminated Tech-Deck face, and electrically adjustable front seats with lumbar support. Other equipment highlights of the new Epiq SportLine include a 13-inch infotainment display, a five-inch digital cockpit, Wireless SmartLink, two-zone climate control, Drive mode select, and Bi-directional charging capability.

The Epiq SportLine is fitted with a 55kWh (52 kWh net) battery as standard and has a power output of 211 PS. Torque output is rated at 290Nm. The SportLine can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 7.1 seconds and can cover around 270 miles* on a single charge. Thanks to its efficient rapid charging system, the battery can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in as little as 24 minutes.

*Preliminary data.

The sporting flagship of the Epiq range has a top speed of 99 mph and offers regenerative braking, a coasting mode, and Škoda’s innovative ECO assistant. The latter uses prompts on the Digital Cockpit to encourage efficient driving and effective use of regenerative braking, helping to reduce energy consumption and extend the vehicle’s range.

The new Epiq SportLine will open for order at a later date, with deliveries expected in Q1 2027.

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