In a double world debut, Volkswagen launched the brand new ID.3 GTX and ID.7 GTX Tourer because it expands its vary of sporty EVs.
Meet the Volkswagen ID.3 GTX sizzling hatch EV
Volkswagen confirmed earlier this week {that a} sporty new ID.3 GTX will arrive after posting a teaser on its social media.
Volkswagen not solely unveiled the brand new electrical sizzling hatch but in addition launched the ID.7 GTX Tourer, probably the most highly effective VW wagon ever.
The brand new EVs characteristic sporty designs, entrance and rear gentle signatures, added options, and extra energy. VW is increasing its GTX branding following its success. In Europe, each fifth ID.4 and ID.5 is already a GTX mannequin.
VW will launch the RWD electrical sizzling hatch in two trims. The range-topping ID.3 GTX Efficiency options probably the most highly effective VW electrical drive motor to this point with as much as 322 hp.
The bottom ID.3 GTX will get the identical 282 hp because the RWD 2024 Volkswagen ID.4. Aside from that, there will not be many variations to notice between the 2 fashions.
VW’s range-topping GTX Efficiency beneficial properties a brand new 79 kWh battery pack, up from the earlier top-rated 77kWh ID.3 mannequin. The added energy unlocks as much as 373 miles vary and a 0 to 62 mph dash in 5.6 seconds.
The sporty EV stands out with GTX-specific entrance bumpers, a black air consumption, new daytime operating lights, and 20″ Skagen alloy wheels.
Inside, the Volkswagen ID.3 GTX options premium sports activities seats, crimson stitching, and a high-quality cockpit floor. The Efficiency mannequin comes with DCC adaptive chassis management.
The ID.7 GTX Tourer is VW’s strongest wagon
After pre-sales of the ID.7 Tourer kicked off final week, Volkswagen debuted the brand new GTX model.
“The ID.7 GTX Tourer paves the way in which for a brand new kind of sporty mobility by combining the spaciousness of a big property with the efficiency of a sports activities automotive,” Kai Grunitz, VW’s head of technical improvement, mentioned.
As VW’s strongest wagon, the ID.7 GTX Tourer features a dual-motor AWD system with as much as 335 hp.
Though efficiency specs are but to be revealed, the GTX will simply high the present range-topping ID.7 with a 0 to 60 mph time in 6.3 seconds.
Powered by an 88 kWh battery, the most important for an MEB-based mannequin, VW goals for round 387 miles vary.
The GTX mannequin is exclusive from different ID.7 fashions, with a particular honeycomb grille and GTX-specific gentle graphics with lit-up badges.
Inside, the sporty wagon options GTX lettering on the backrests, crimson stitching on the seats, sprint, door trims, and steering wheel. The GTX mannequin maintains the spacious inside of the RWD variants with as much as 1,714 L baggage compartment capability.
Costs for the brand new ID.3 GTX and ID.7 GTX Tourer have but to be revealed. Volkswagen mentioned the brand new sporty EVs will launch quickly, so test again for closing particulars.
