Volkswagen steps up performance with its latest wagon, the ID.7 GTX Tourer. This vehicle is said to be Volkswagen’s most powerful production wagon, and its main features include a combined output of 335 hp from a pair of electric motors and an all-wheel drive. However, despite this impressive specification, Volkswagen has revealed that the car will not be available in the US market.
High Power in Electric Format
The ID.7 GTX is Volkswagen’s first electric performance wagon and offers a whopping 335 horsepower output from its pair of electric motors. This makes it much more powerful than the old king of wagons, the Golf R Variant, which offered just 315 horsepower. However, the majority of this power – 282 hp – is generated by the rear motor, while just 107 hp is produced by the front motor. Volkswagen has cleverly designed the vehicle to utilize the front motor only when necessary, resulting in optimized power usage.
Enhanced Motor Setup for More Versatility
The ID.7 GTX Tourer’s dual motor setup allows it to tow up to 3086 pounds. This represents a significant upgrade on the single-motor variant Volkswagen introduced last month, which could only haul 2204 lbs. In terms of batteries, the GTX boasts an 86.0 kilowatt-hour pack as standard. The battery pack can be charged using a DC power source at up to 200 kilowatts, allowing for a charge of 10% to 80% in under 30 minutes. While the maximum range isn’t disclosed by Volkswagen, it’s estimated to be less efficient than the rear-wheel-drive model with a larger battery, which can cover 426 miles according to the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure(WLTP) cycle.
Performance Specifications
Despite the GTX’s impressive technical specifications, details regarding its performance have been sparse. However, judging by the performance of the regular ID.7 hatchback, with rear-wheel drive and 282 hp, which takes six and a half seconds to reach 62 mph, estimates suggest that the GTX could achieve the same speed in either the low six-second or high five-second range.
Sporty and Practical
The ID.7 GTX Tourer comes with a slightly sportier look, featuring redesigned bumpers, glossy black accents, and special wheels. It comes with standard 20-inch alloy wheels and a choice to upgrade to 21-inch alloys. The interior is notable for its red accents and the trademark GTX logo on the seats and steering wheel. Despite the sporty aesthetic, the GTX offers the same cargo capacity, 21.3 cubic feet, as the standard ID.7 Tourer.
Disappointing News for US Consumers
Unfortunately, the ID.7 GTX Tourer will not be available in the United States, mirroring the launch of the standard ID.7 Tourer. In Europe, the electric sports wagon is set to go on sale this spring. However, on a more positive note, Volkswagen’s ongoing developments in electric car technology bode well for the future, with high-performance, versatile, and practical models in the pipeline.