In a strategic move to solidify its position in the electric vehicle market, Volkswagen is gearing up to launch the ID.7 Tourer. An all-new estate car that joins the flagship ID.704 as part of the ID.7 portfolio. This expansion caters to the growing demand for electric vehicles in Europe. Further, introduces one of the first all-electric estate cars in the upper mid-sized class.
Versatile and Efficient: ID.7 Tourer Set to Capture European Market
The ID.7 Tourer is positioned as an ideal choice for families and long-distance drivers. Further, offering a combination of emissions advantages from electric mobility and impressive WLTP ranges of up to 685 km. Scheduled for Europe-wide presales in the first quarter of this year. Moreover, the ID.7 Tourer aims to capture the market as a versatile and efficient business car.
Imelda Labbé, Member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management, emphasizes the appeal of the new ID.7 Tourer. Further adding, “With plenty of space and a high level of comfort, it impresses fully electrically with long ranges.”
Distinctive Design and Manufacturing Excellence of the Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer
Manufactured alongside the ID.7 fastback saloon and the ID.4 SUV at the electric mobility plant in Emden, Germany. Further, the ID.7 Tourer distinguishes itself with a unique design featuring a long roofline and an elegant transition to the boot lid. The electric estate combines elements of a classic estate, akin to the Passat. Especially, with the dynamic features of a shooting brake, like the Arteon.
Notable features of the ID.7 Tourer include a spacious luggage compartment with a volume of up to 605 liters (rear seat backrest in cargo position). Further, expanding to an impressive 1,714 liters.
Cutting-Edge Technology for Enhanced Driving Experience
Equipped with the latest-generation electric drive system, the ID.7 Tourer will offer two different battery sizes. Further, providing WLTP ranges of up to 685 km, depending on the battery energy content. The largest battery supports a maximum charging capacity of up to 200 kW at DC quick-charging stations. Further, allowing for rapid charging from 10 to 80 percent in less than 30 minutes.
Technological innovations include an augmented-reality (AR) head-up display as standard, projecting relevant journey information into the driver’s field of vision. Additionally, the ID.7 Tourer introduces the Wellness In-Car app, offering three preconfigured programs (Fresh Up, Calm Down, and Power Break) to enhance wellbeing during the journey or breaks. The app adjusts various vehicle functions, including background lighting, sound, air conditioning, smart glass function, seat air conditioning, seat massage, ID.LIGHT, and the infotainment screen.
With its focus on comfort, efficiency, and cutting-edge technology. The Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer is poised to make a significant impact in the electric vehicle market when it hits the European market later this year.