Revealed: The first picture of Volkswagen’s new ID.7 limousine
Overview
This is the first picture of the new ID.7 large electric Volkswagen.
It is due to go one sale here in the fourth quarter of this year and pricing will be divulged nearer launch.
They claim it can cover up to 700kms between charges thanks to an 86kWh battery pack
And at nearly five metres long it is a large car. The long wheelbase and short overhangs create plenty of cabin space.
No wonder they are calling it a ‘comfortable limousine’ for long distance driving.
Its dimensions put Volkswagen into a whole new electric market sector for the brand.
As well as predicting up to 700kms of range they are saying that charging capacities of up to 200kW will be possible.
So you should not alone be able to go further without having to charge, when you do, it should replenish more quickly.
As part of its response to criticism from customers of current models, this is first Volkswagen to have a new operating and display concept.
So, standard will be a 15ins infotainment system screen, augmented reality head-up display, and a new air con operating system at the top of the infotainment system as well as a choice of what buttons you want for specific functions.
Comfort items include massage seats and an electronically ‘dimmable’ panoramic sunroof (can be switched between opaque and transparent settings by touch or voice control).
The massage function carries the seal of approval from the German Campaign for Healthier Backs
(AGR).
The Travel Assist can take over control of the ID.7 as needed. It can also support lane changing at speeds above 90kmh.
As I reported on Saturday last the ID.7 is one of 10 new EVs that will have been launched by Volkswagen by 2026.
This year alone we’ve seen the new ID.3, ID. Buzz with long wheelbase and now the ID.7.
An electric compact SUV and the production version of the ID. 2all (priced under €25,000) are all scheduled for 2026.
VW says this will give the brand the widest range of EVs in Europe.
The new ID.7 will be produced in the Volkswagen plant in Emden, Germany, for the European and North American markets while Chinese models will be manufactured locally.
