SELF TEST. VW ID.7 Pro 210 kW
Anyone who believes that the state-of-the-art electromobility is exclusively the domain of Korean, Chinese or Japanese car manufacturers, the calculation has been made quickly without the European premium manufacturers. Volkswagen has already established several electric vehicles on the market with the ID fleet, and we are able to test the current top model in detail with the ID.7.
The designers at Volkswagen not only gave the ID.7 the modern “E-look”, but also gave it a lot of aesthetics and individuality. The exterior of the 4.96 m long sedan is attractive with smooth, high-quality surfaces and the best lighting technology including IQ.LIGHT, LED matrix headlights, 3D LED light strips at the front and rear as well as details such as illuminated door handle recess. . The test car is “decked out” in high-gloss glacier white metallic, the painted black roof with an optional “smart glass” panoramic roof and the 20” “Mistral” wheels ensure additional sportiness. The fastback design with the sloping roof section, on the other hand, contributes to a low air resistance value – particularly important in terms of efficiency and range.
The sense of premium quality continues after you step inside; VW also focuses on quality and sustainability in the interior, which is mainly designed in Mistral Gray. The 30-colour ambient lighting is a stylish eye-catcher, the ergoActive premium seats are sporty, comfortable electrically adjustable, heated and air-conditioned in many ways and the massage functions are varied. The cockpit is designed in the usual recognizable style, clearly structured and of course completely digital. What is very pleasing is that the slim driving data instrumentation is not superimposed, but is fully integrated into the dashboard. The 15″ touch screen is intuitive to use and the graphics are excellent thanks to their size and presentation. The IDA’s voice control works great. The slide control buttons react to a light touch or swipe and add the a set change is in place. The optional features of the ID.7 are extremely comprehensive. A sound system from “Harman Kardon” treats our ears with amazing sounds from 12 + 1 speakers, the latest generation of augmented reality head up display, “Air Care Climatronic” 2 zone air conditioning, reversing camera, heat pumps, etc. It is interesting to reduce some unnecessary controls, for example the electric windows in the driver’s door. A switch on each side lowers and raises the side window at the front or back.When it comes to ergonomics, the ID.7 plays in a league of its own!
VW models are known for their generous amount of space, and the ID.7 is in no way inferior to its traditional brand counterpart, the Passat, in this respect. Quite the contrary: you sit comfortably in the front as well as in the back, with enormous legroom for all five occupants. Large storage compartments and multiple cup holders can store many smaller travel items. The long-distance sedan’s luggage compartment is also generous; The electric tailgate swings open wide and opens up huge loading options. The trunk volume of at least 530 liters can be increased to almost 1,600 liters thanks to the asymmetrically divided back of the rear seats, and the adjustable loading floor proves to be very practical in everyday life.
On the road in the ID.7, the Wolfsburg car behaves like the confident, powerful sedan you’d expect. With 210 kW/286 hp, the VW accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.4 seconds, with a limited top speed of 180 km/h. On long journeys, the quiet driving comfort is exemplary “decelerating”, with 550 Nm of torque, there is always enough punch so that you can travel with power and suit your stature. Wind and rolling noise is barely noticeable, even at the highest speeds. The countless driving assistance systems provide precise support during our test drives; The entire portfolio is on board, from adaptive cruise control to parking assistant. By the way, despite being almost 5 meters long, the ID.7 has a “tight” turning circle, which makes the sedan very pleasant even when driving in the city.
The consumption values determined also make the ID.7 attractive: Despite the fast handling of the 2172 kg electric vehicle, the hatchback only uses an average of 16.2 to 18.9 kWh per 100 kilometers, which is what we get with the 77 kWh battery will reach usable ranges between 410 and 460 kilometers per charge. Refueling stops are short because the charging architecture of the ID.7 DC allows fast charging of up to 200 kW.
Conclusion: With the “Road to Zero”, Volkswagen wants to be completely CO2-neutral by 2050. The ID.7 is a successful piece of the mosaic on this path, because of its modern design and powerful drive, efficient electric combined with the typical strengths of the brand such as space and premium quality. VW has resolutely faced the Asian challenge of electric mobility and established a new accelerator in this class, available from 57,990 euros. By the way, the recent ID.7 is also available as a station wagon. With the ID.7 Tourer, Volkswagen will gain more market share.
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