Volkswagen Unveils the ID.7 GTX3: A 250-kW Electric Fastback Reaching 100 km/h in Just 5.4 Seconds
Volkswagen has expanded its ID.7 lineup with the launch of the ID.7 GTX3, a high-performance fastback featuring a 250 kW (340 PS) electric all-wheel drive system that accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 5.4 seconds. This new addition joins the previously revealed ID.7 GTX Tourer and introduces two additional variants: the rear-wheel-drive ID.7 Pro S2 and ID.7 Tourer Pro S5, both delivering a maximum output of 210 kW (286 PS) and equipped with an 86-kWh battery.
Performance and Range: ID.7 GTX Models
The ID.7 GTX models are at the pinnacle of Volkswagen’s electric vehicle offerings. The ID.7 GTX fastback, with its electric dual-motor all-wheel drive, provides an exhilarating driving experience. The 86-kWh battery enables a WLTP range of up to 595 km and supports DC fast charging up to 200 kW, allowing a 10% to 80% charge in just 26 minutes. The ID.7 GTX Tourer, mirroring the fastback in performance, offers a spacious luggage compartment of up to 605 liters, making it the most powerful estate in Volkswagen’s history with a range of up to 585 km.
Distinctive Design and Features
The ID.7 GTX fastback stands out with its unique GTX design elements and enhanced standard equipment. Exterior highlights include 20-inch Skagen alloy wheels, IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights, and illuminated Volkswagen logos. The interior features heated seats with red stitching, a multifunction steering wheel, and ambient lighting with 30 color options. Advanced tech includes wireless App-Connect, an augmented reality head-up display, the IDA voice assistant with ChatGPT integration, and Park Assist Pro for smartphone-controlled parking.
Enhanced Battery Capacity for Long Distances
Volkswagen’s new ID.7 Pro S and ID.7 Tourer Pro S variants now come with an 86-kWh battery, boosting the WLTP range to 709 km and 690 km, respectively. These models bring electric mobility closer to the range capabilities of traditional combustion engines while maintaining high standards of comfort and technology.
Model Specifications and Market Availability
The UK specifications for these new models will be confirmed soon, ensuring tailored features for the regional market. Volkswagen continues to push the boundaries of electric mobility, offering versatile and high-performing vehicles that cater to a wide range of drivers’ needs.
