The Volkswagen ID.7 is a battery electric car produced by German marque Volkswagen since 2023.[7] It has a five-door liftback design and is marketed in the E-segment.[1]
| Volkswagen ID.7 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Production | August 2023 – present[1][2] |
| Assembly | |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car (E)[1][3] |
| Body style | |
| Layout | |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MEB |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 1× or 2× APP 550[4] permanent magnet synchronous |
| Power output |
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| Battery | 77 kWh lithium-ion (Pro) 85 kWh lithium-ion (Pro S) |
| Range | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,966 mm (116.8 in) |
| Length | 4,961 mm (195.3 in) |
| Width | 1,862 mm (73.3 in) |
| Height | 1,538 mm (60.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,172–2,250 kg (4,788–4,960 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volkswagen Passat (B8) (saloon) Volkswagen Passat (North America) Volkswagen Arteon |
An estate car variant was launched in February 2024.[8]
Concepts
editID. Space Vizzion
editA wagon variant is in development, as confirmed by pre-production prototypes,[9] serving as the production version of the ID. Space Vizzion concept.[10]
ID. Aero
editThe model was first previewed by the Volkswagen ID. Aero concept car in June 2022.[11][12]
ID.Next
editUnveiled in April 2023, the Volkswagen ID.Next previews the ID.7's sister model for the Chinese market, which will be manufactured by SAIC-Volkswagen, while the ID.7 Vizzion will be produced by FAW-Volkswagen.[13]
Overview
editA camouflaged near-production version was previewed on 4 January 2023, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.[14][15] The world premiere of the ID.7 took place on 17 April 2023, simultaneously in Berlin and at the Shanghai Auto Show.[16] The vehicle replaces both the Passat and the Arteon mid-size sedans as the flagship vehicle for the brand. The ID.7 rides on the newly established MEB, where it is based on other battery electric vehicles such as the Volkswagen ID.4 and the Audi Q4 e-tron. It is compared to D-segment vehicles such as the BMW i4 and the Tesla Model S.[17] VW calls it its most aerodynamic ID series model so far with a CdA=0.23*2.46 m2≈0.57 m2.
The ID.7 is produced in Emden, Germany for Europe, whereas it is built in Foshan and Anting for China.[18] Primarily because the ID.7 is larger and uses a standard rear-wheel drive layout, unlike the previous Arteon and Passat which both had a standard front-wheel drive layout, the ID.7 is positioned upmarket and competes with similar vehicles.[19]
On 19 February 2024, Volkswagen introduced the ID.7 Tourer, an estate version of the ID.7 which measures the same in length compared to the liftback ID.7.[20]
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Interior
Features
editThe dashboard features a compact digital instrument display as well as a head-up display with augmented reality functions for satellite navigation and a 380 mm (15 in) infotainment touchscreen in the centre.[21] It is equipped with better software and improved touch controls after Volkswagen received complaints about the system used in its other models.[22] Volkswagen's voice control system has been significantly improved, allowing users to perform complex tasks such as searching for high-speed charging stations using voice commands.[23]
Exterior features include an optional panoramic sunroof with smart electric-chroming to dim, and it can be switched from transparent to opaque that can be operated by Volkswagen's voice commands. A 700-watt Harman Kardon audio system with 14 speakers is optional. Automatic parking is standard, which allows the vehicle to park autonomously from more than 16 m (54 ft). Travel Assist is to come on European models, but it is unknown for the US.[24] The front seats feature a brand new design and offer an optional Climatronic massage and temperature and moisture sensors, which automatically adjust to suit the driver and passenger's needs. The climate control system features active air vent control with smart air vents which ventilate through dynamic movement without blowing air directly into the passenger's face.[24]
Powertrain
edit| Type | Model | Electric motor | Battery | Range | Engine Power | Torque | Top speed | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Trans. | Layout | Cal. years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery electric | ID.7 Pro | APP 550 | 82.0 (77 usable) kW⋅h lithium-ion | 621 km (386 mi)WLTP | 210 kW (282 hp; 286 PS) | 550 N⋅m (56.1 kg⋅m; 406 lb⋅ft) | 180 km/h (112 mph) | 6.5 sec | Single-speed automatic | RWD | |
| August 2023 – present | |||||||||||
| Battery electric | ID.7 Pro S | 91.0 (86 usable) kW⋅h, lithium-ion | 700 km (430 mi)WLTP | 210 kW (282 hp; 286 PS) | 180 km/h (112 mph) (est.) | 6.5 sec (est.) | |||||
| December 2023 – present |
Safety
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References
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- ^ Kable, Greg (4 April 2023). "Volkswagen gears up to finally go Tesla-hunting with its first all-electric saloon, the ID 7". autocar.co.uk. Autocar. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "VW reveals first details of new MEB drive system APP550". electrive.com. 12 April 2023.
- ^ Gabriel Kroher (17 April 2023). "VW ID.7: Volle Fahrt an die Elektro-Spitze". ADAC.
- ^ Matt Robinson (5 April 2023). "New Volkswagen ID.7 prototype review". Auto Express.
- ^ Seyth Miersma (4 April 2023). "2025 Volkswagen ID.7 First Drive Review: Sneak Peek Prototype". InsideEVs.
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- ^ "2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Electric Wagon Spied For The First Time". Motor1.com. 8 May 2023.
- ^ Pappas, Thanos (8 May 2023). "2025 VW ID.7 Electric Wagon Spotted For The First Time As Production ID. Space Vizzion". Carscoops.
- ^ Chilton, Chris (27 June 2022). "2023 Volkswagen ID. Aero Luxury Electric Sedan Concept Is VW's Tesla Model 3, Has 385-Mile Range". Carscoops.
- ^ Gutman, Andrew (11 April 2023). "2024 Volkswagen ID.7 Makes Early Debut In China As An Electric Passat". Carscoops.
- ^ Pappas, Thanos (18 April 2023). "VW ID.Next Previews ID.7's Sister Model For China". Carscoops.
- ^ Pappas, Thanos (4 January 2023). "2024 VW ID.7 Electric Sedan Comes To CES With Up To 435-Mile Range". Carscoops.
- ^ Jeff Perez (3 January 2023). "Volkswagen ID.7 Electric Sedan Debuts At CES, Destined For US". Motor1.com.
- ^ "Volkswagen ID.7 revealed as brand's flagship electric car". Auto Express. 17 April 2023.
- ^ Fung, Derek (18 April 2023). "Volkswagen ID.7 will take on the Tesla Model 3". carexpert.com.au. CarExpert. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ Hickey, Jordan (18 April 2023). "2024 Volkswagen ID.7 revealed: All-electric sedan not for Australia". whichcar.com.au. WhichCar. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "Volkswagen officially premiers the luxury ID.7 electric "limousine"". thedriven.io. The Driven. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ Adrian, Padeanu (19 February 2024). "The ID.7 Tourer Is Volkswagen's First Electric Wagon". Motor1.com. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ "Volkswagen ID 7 goes official with 282bhp and 435-mile range". Autocar. 17 April 2023.
- ^ "Volkswagen ID.7 prototype review: first impressions of new e-exec". CAR Magazine. 4 April 2023.
- ^ "The All-New Volkswagen ID7: A Comprehensive Review". EVNationNews. 1 June 2023.
- ^ a b Potgieter, Cobus. "2025 Volkswagen ID.7 First Look Review: VW's Electric Flagship". carbuzz.com. CarBuzz. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ https://cdn.euroncap.com/media/82670/euroncap-2023-vw-id7-datasheet.pdf