Video Summary
The ID.7 is up for World Electric Car and overall Car of the Year awards.It's not an electric SUV, but rather a saloon with four doors and a boot that resembles a hatchback.
The car has a big battery, a big range, and the next generation of infotainment systems.
The infotainment system is running VW's fourth generation software; it's improved, the graphics are nice, and it’s easy to navigate.
The interior feels well put together and nicely built, more luxurious than the ID.3, but not as minimalist.
The new small digital display behind the wheel is very useful, as is the gear selector stalk.
A nice big opaque sunroof with a slider is included.
It is roomy; there's a lot of legroom and headroom in the back.
There's a new rear-mounted motor that generates 210 kW with sharp acceleration.
With the largest 87 kWh battery, it should manage 430 miles of official range.
The ride is smooth and quiet, holds the road well, and feels composed going into corners.
The car is easy to place on the road and the steering is nice and direct.
The foot brake is nice and smooth and very strong.
The regenerative braking is wishy-washy, and doesn’t offer true one-pedal driving.
Early signs aren’t boding well for real-world efficiency.
The car has comfortable seats with a massage function and heating and cooling.
It can charge at speeds of up to 200kW.
Annoying window selectors are still in the doors, requiring toggling to switch between the front and back windows.
The reviewer suspects that as good as the ID.7 is, not many will be seen on UK roads, until the Tourer appears.
