{
  "id": 7187091,
  "title": "Small SUV: Skoda Epiq becomes the third model in the VW small car family",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/kleines-suv-skoda-epiq-wird-zum-dritten-modell-der-vw",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-13T21:59:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/mobilitaet/motor/kleines-suv-skoda-epiq-wird-zum-dritten-modell-der-vw-kleinwagenfamilie/100254219.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Skoda is introducing a new entry-level electric model called Epiq, measuring 4.17 meters long, with a design similar to an SUV. The Epiq will be available in the coming weeks with prices starting from 25,900 Euro. It features a spacious interior, with a 475-liter trunk and a small \"Frunk\" under the front hood. The Epiq will be offered in three configurations with varying power and range, including up to 441 kilometers of range and bidirectional charging. The model is part of the VW Group's Urban Car Family, alongside the VW ID.Polo and Cupra Raval.",
  "summary": "The Urban Car Family of the VW Group is growing: After the Cupra Raval and the VW ID.Polo, the Skoda Epiq is now launching as the third model and SUV. But one more is coming.",
  "key_points": [
    "Skoda introduces Epiq as third model in VW's Kleinwagen family.",
    "Epiq priced from 25,900 euros, 12,000 euros cheaper than Elroq.",
    "Epiq offers 440 km range, 475 liters cargo space."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}