Is this the ID car that VW should have started with? We get our first taste of the new ID.7...
Putting the EV comparisons to one side, it’s best to think of it in VW terms. It’s the largest ID car so far and sits at around the same length and wheelbase as the Arteon. The ID.7 benefits from the increased cabin space of EVs; even at 6’3”, I was able to sit behind myself with more than enough leg room.The ID.7 will ship with two batteries, first a 77kWh unit in total, and later a larger 86 kWh unit .
The rest of that efficient performance comes from an all-new 210kW motor debuting on the ID.7. It’s brand new for the ID.7 but expect it to trickle down to the rest of the ID range.The ID7 benefits from a 15-inch screen, running the similar software to existing ID models. However, it’s clear from the first swipe that Wolfsburg has listened to many of the complaints around its current user experience.
Still, the interior is much cleaner; the cockpit dials are now moved back away from the wheel into the same channel as the Smart Air Vents, and the gear selector now mirrors that of the ID Buzz. The HUD does more heavy lifting, now giving the same info as the cockpit dials, but adding a level of customization.
There is one drawback however, the ID.7’s super slippery lines mean the windscreen is very raked, and that results in a rather intrusive A-pillar – much like the ID.3’s. It was an annoyance throughout our drive, and made placing the car less enjoyable than it should’ve been. It’s unlikely to improve as you live with the car, too – if CAR’s Cupra Born long-termer is anything to go by.
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