Volkswagen has unveiled the ID.7 Tourer, an all-electric estate car that promises to redefine electric mobility in the upper mid-sized class. Here are 20 essential facts about this innovative vehicle:
- All-Electric Estate: The ID.7 Tourer is among the first all-electric estate cars in the upper mid-sized class, marking a significant step for Volkswagen in electric mobility.
- Comprehensive Drive Types: It complements Volkswagen’s new Passat Variant, together offering a range of drive types including efficient petrol and diesel engines, plug-in hybrids, and all-electric vehicles.
- Impressive WLTP Range: With a WLTP range of up to 685 km, the ID.7 Tourer sets a new benchmark for long-distance electric travel.
- High-Quality Interior: The vehicle boasts a high-quality cockpit landscape, emphasizing comfort and luxury.
- Spacious Design: Superior spaciousness and outstanding travel comfort make it an ideal choice for business and family use.
- European Production: The ID.7 Tourer will be produced at Volkswagen’s electric mobility plant in Emden, Germany, alongside the ID.7 fastback saloon and the ID.4 SUV.
- Elegant Design: The vehicle features a striking design with a long roof line and an elegant transition to the boot lid, blending classic estate and dynamic shooting brake elements.
- Generous Luggage Capacity: It offers a luggage capacity of up to 605 litres with five people on board, expandable to 1,714 litres when loaded up to the front seat backrests and roof.
- Advanced Battery Technology: Two battery sizes will be available, with the largest offering a maximum charging capacity of up to 200 kW at DC quick-charging stations.
- Quick Charging: The battery can be recharged from 10 to 80 per cent in less than 30 minutes at a 200 kW DC quick-charging station.
- AR Head-Up Display: An augmented-reality head-up display comes as standard, projecting essential information directly into the driver’s field of vision.
- Innovative Cockpit: The AR head-up display enables a more compact cockpit architecture by reducing the need for traditional instruments.
- Wellness In-Car App: A new app offers premium-class comfort with programs designed to enhance wellbeing during journeys or breaks.
- Smart Panoramic Sunroof: The vehicle features a panoramic sunroof with smart glass that can switch between opaque and clear electronically.
- ErgoActive Seats: Seats equipped with a new pressure-point massage function and automatic air conditioning enhance comfort.
- Preconfigured Programmes: The Wellness In-Car app includes preconfigured programmes like Fresh Up, Calm Down, and Power Break to adjust vehicle functions for enhanced wellbeing.
- Automatic Vents: Small control motors automatically operate the vents, adding to the vehicle’s premium feel.
- ID.LIGHT Integration: The vehicle integrates ID.LIGHT and infotainment screen adjustments via the Wellness In-Car app, enhancing the ambient experience.
- European Presales: Presales in Europe are scheduled to start in the first quarter of the year, indicating an imminent launch.
- A Perfect Estate for Families and Long-Distance Drivers: With its combination of space, comfort, and electric efficiency, the ID.7 Tourer is poised to be a highly attractive option for families and those who travel long distances.
The Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer represents a significant leap forward in electric vehicle design and functionality, blending the practicality of an estate car with the innovative features of electric mobility.
