If you haven’t done the math, we’ll tell you. It’s been 5 years since the launch of the first model in the ID family from Volkswagen. The Frankfurt Motor Show in the fall of 2019 hosted the world premiere of the ID.3. It was the first step towards the new extended family of battery-powered cars produced by the German brand. The range then grew, year after year, with electric vehicles of all shapes and sizes, with the Germans launching the ID.4, ID.5, ID.6 (on the Chinese market) and ID.Buzz.
The most recent guest called to this party is the ID.7, derived in two body versions: sedan and tourer (estate). And it has settled directly into the position of flagship of the Volkswagen electric model fleet.
And the ID.7 in sedan version will accompany us in the 16 days of EUROCHARGE by Schaeffler, the tour in which we cross Europe from Bucharest to Lisbon and back.
The Longest
The Volkswagen ID.7 sedan is the most imposing model in the family of electric vehicles born in Wolfsburg. Although, if we stick to definitions, it is improper to call it a sedan, because we are actually dealing with a two-volume model (we’ll call it a liftback) whose trunk can be accessed through a large tailgate.
The ID.7 shares the well-known MEB platform with the rest of the ID models, but it is the longest in the family. With almost 5 meters in length (4,961 mm), the Volkswagen ID.7 is an imposing presence on the road. It is even longer than the current generation Passat. The latter comes exclusively in the Variant (estate) version and measures 4,917 mm in length. The ID.7 is also longer than the ID.Buzz (4,712 mm) and even exceeds the Touareg SUV (4,902 mm).
And to reveal all the figures, here are the complete dimensions for the ID.7: 4,961 mm length, 1,862 mm width and 1,536 mm height, wheelbase of 2,971 mm.
The Volkswagen ID.7 can be configured in two body versions and is available in two engine versions. Currently, customers can choose an ID.7 with a single engine located on the rear axle (286 HP) or an ID.7 GTX with two engines, one on each axle (total power of 340 HP).
The entry-level version, the one with a single engine, can be equipped with either a 77 kWh battery (Pro and Advanced versions) or an 86 kWh battery (ProS version). The maximum communicated range is 614 kilometers, in the case of Pro or Advanced models, and 708 kilometers for ProS models with the 86 kWh battery. An 86 kWh battery is also available for the ID.7 GTX, with a maximum range of 595 kilometers.
The model that will be with us in EUROCHARGE by Schaeffler is an ID.7 Pro in the Scale Silver Metallic shade.
Fluid
Equipped with a 286 HP and 550 Nm engine, the Volkswagen ID.7 Pro can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, and the maximum speed it can reach is 180 km/h. To all these ingredients, Volkswagen has also added an enviable aerodynamic coefficient (cx of 0.23).
The design of the German sedan is fluid, with the specific accents of the ID range of electric cars. We already have the classic LED strip that joins the front optical blocks, present on any Volkswagen model, and the stylized red LED strip between the rear lights. The ID.Aero concept was the basis for this model.
Minimalism
We open the door of the ID.7 and find the minimalist style that Volkswagen has adopted in its family of electric vehicles. The polarizing element inside is the 15 cm diagonal touch display located on the center console. A second, small screen is located behind the steering wheel. The ID.7 is the only vehicle in its class that has a standard head-up display with augmented reality. This projects information into the driver’s field of vision directly onto the windshield, so that they no longer have to take their eyes off the road. The touch buttons for controlling the temperature and volume below the screen are illuminated.
Thanks to the generous wheelbase, the ID.7 offers plenty of interior space, especially for passengers on the rear bench. The large trunk has a loading volume of 532 liters, which can increase to 1,586 liters by folding down the backrest.
Prices in Romania
The Volkswagen ID.7 has a starting price of 52,082 euros for the Pro equipment and the 286 HP electric motor. The ID.7 Advance version starts from 61,500 euros, and the ProS from 54,631 euros. For the high-performance GTX, prices start from 62,233 euros.
In the standard equipment, the Volkswagen ID.7 Pro comes with Adaptive Cruise Control, Air Care Climatronic with two-zone temperature control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Head-Up Display, Lane Assist and heated front seats, among others.
For the model that will be with us during the 16 days of EUROCHARGE by Schaeffler, a series of optional equipment has been ticked, from which we mention: the tow bar with electric unlocking function, 20-inch alloy wheels with Montreal design, the exterior plus package and panoramic roof (the package includes the front light strip and illuminated logo, progressive steering and IQ.Light – LED Matrix headlights), the interior Style plus package that brings the ArtVelours Eco perforated microfiber upholstery, ambient lighting in 30 colors, ergoActive comfort front seats and the Harman Kardon audio system with 12 acoustic enclosures. The list of options is completed by the heat pump and the Assistance and Comfort package. The price of the car from EUROCHARGE by Schaeffler is 68,553 euros.
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