Volkswagen ID.7 was reviewed
The VW ID.7: A Large, Low-Range Perturbative Sensing-Pentagonal Passat
The ID.7 also has the potential to pick up the mantle from the Passat, which has struggled to keep up with the larger, heavier vehicles in VW’s lineup. The Arteon presents as a souped-up Passat, which could open the door for sportier intentions from the ID.7. Maybe we’ll get an R-Line version down the line.
As a sedan, the ID.7 has a lot going for it, including a roomy interior, impressive aerodynamics, and a healthy amount of range. An 86kWh battery is expected to propel the ID.7 to approximately 700 kilometers (435 miles) of range based on the WLTP standard, while the smaller 77kWh battery can get a respectable 615km (382 miles). (The EPA-based range will likely be less.)
While it may be a sedan, it is still larger than a Passat or Arteon. The ID.7 is 195.3 inches (4,961mm) long, riding on a 116.8in (2,966mm) wheelbase. Passengers and cargo alike should be accommodated in a 532-liter luggage compartment. And the ID.7 is 73.3in (1,862mm) wide (without exterior mirrors) and 60.6in (1,538mm) tall, giving it an overall shape that is longer and taller than a Tesla Model 3.
The ID.7 has some of the biggest updates that include a heads-up display and a reimagined cockpit design. The digital gauge cluster is embedded in the dashboard behind the steering wheel. And physical buttons are continuing to be a thing of the past, with VW routing most of its controls through a central touchscreen (despite customers repeatedly expressing their preference for more tactile controls).
The 15-inch landscape-oriented screen has a brand-new menu system that keeps heating and cooling controls as well as seat ventilation on display at all times. The temperature can be controlled by Haptic sliders under the screen, while a heated steering wheel can be activated using voice instructions.
The VW ID. Buzz: a 10-Year-Old Benchmark for Long-Lived, High-Velocity Land Yachts
The Volkswagen ID.7 makes you realize how amazing the Model S was a decade ago. We know that tech is moving fast, and yet despite multiple recalls, the Model S remains a benchmark for large, electric land yachts.
The ID. Buzz is a bit shorter than the ID.7, and is powered by the same MEB platform as all the other ID models.
The four-wheel-drive model is likely to come with a 282-brake-hp permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor that drives the rear wheels. Using the aerodynamic shape of the ID.7, VW has also supposedly managed a drag coefficient of just 0.23, amounting to 382 miles of range and making this potentially one of the most efficient EVs on sale.
Charging is 170 kW, as per the ID.Buzz, so expect a 10 to 80 percent charge in 30 minutes if you get lucky and reach peak charging potential. The Pro S can travel as far as 200 kW, but it will take around 12 to 15 hours to charge from a wall box.
