Volkswagen is teasing its latest flagship electrical sedan variant, the ID.7 GTX. The brand new VW ID.7 GTX will embody new sporty design options, extra energy, and a dual-motor AWD system.
We obtained our first have a look at the all-new Volkswagen ID.7 at CES in January, with the automaker presenting a specifically camouflaged ID.7 prototype.
Volkswagen says the ID.7, its sixth and largest absolutely electrical automobile, packs considerably extra energy and effectivity than some other MEB-based mannequin in the marketplace to date.
To introduce its flagship electrical sedan to the world, VW held a world premiere final month to concurrently launch the ID.7 in key markets corresponding to North America, Europe, and China.
Based on preliminary forecasts, the ID.7 could have as much as 435 miles (700 km) WLTP vary (within the Professional trim). VW credit its newly developed electrical powertrain (APP550) that enhances effectivity and the ID.7s low drag coefficient of round 0.23 for the automobile’s long-range capabilities.
The ID.7 was initially launched in two variations, the Professional and Professional S. The Professional comes outfitted with a 77 kWh battery and as much as 170 kW DC quick charging capabilities.
In the meantime, the Professional S, launching later this yr in Europe, will embody an 86 kWh battery and as much as 200 kW DC quick charging capabilities.
Now we’re studying Volkswagen is engaged on one other trim, the ID.7 GTX.
Volkswagen previews new ID.7 GTX trim
Volkswagen revealed the brand new ID.7 GTX on Thursday, saying will probably be the third mannequin, behind the ID.4 and ID.5, to obtain a GTX model.
GTX, in accordance with VW, stands for electrical mobility and clever sportiness. Volkswagen claims the brand new ID.7 GTX would be the “most dynamic mannequin variant” with a dual-motor AWD system and a number of other new design options.
Volkswagen says it has enhanced the ID.7s working gear and steering for max consolation and efficiency.
Based on Autocar, the brand new efficiency mannequin is predicted to pair the ID.7 base fashions’ 282 bhp and 404 lb-ft rear motor with the ID.4 GTXs 107 bhp entrance motor for a mixed output of 390 bhp.
Though it will considerably enhance the ID.7s 0 to 62 mph (which is round six seconds), it should probably barely scale back the mannequin’s max vary to about 400 miles.
The inside will function purple stitching on the seats, sprint panels, and doorways for a extra sporty and efficiency look.
With the brand new options and design, the ID.7 GTX is predicted to be priced at a premium in comparison with the bottom mannequin’s anticipated worth of round $55,000 to $60,000.
The brand new high-performance mannequin is predicted to launch this September on the IAA Mobility commerce present in Munich. In the meantime, the bottom ID.7 is scheduled to launch in Europe and China this fall, adopted by North America in 2024.
Electrek’s Take
With Tesla and different EV makers like BYD stealing Volkswagen’s market share in China and overseas, the German automaker wants a solution.
Though the brand new ID.7 electrical sedan and GTX trim is not going to resolve all of VW’s woes, the fashions characterize the place VW needs to move sooner or later.
Volkswagen, like many automakers are realizing that effectivity is vital. Not solely that, however shoppers are going past simply efficiency as they search for the newest tech and software program options.
Ford’s CEO Jim Farley careworn this on the corporate’s Q1 earnings name, utilizing his go to to China for example, saying:
It’s attention-grabbing to see how prospects are now not simply interested in conventional luxurious manufacturers with EVs and even {hardware} design anymore.
Farley continued to say, “The very best new manufacturers are providing built-in digital, retail, life-style, and expertise which are software-defined.”
Volkswagen’s total gross sales fell 3.6% in China final yr as prospects gravitated towards newer, extra purposeful electrical fashions. The ID.7 contains a new working and show, which VW says is extra “buyer targeted” and “opens up a brand new phase for the ID household.” We’ll see if the brand new mannequin might help VW get again on observe.
