Video Summary
Here is a summary of the YouTube video review of the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX electric car:- The ID.5 GTX is a sporty-feeling electric SUV from a well-known brand.
- It features dual motor all-wheel drive, sufficient power, and good EV driving range.
- The car is expensive at $72,990 plus on-road costs, but a more affordable single motor rear wheel drive version, the ID.5 Pro, is arriving later this year.
- Standard features include 20-inch alloy wheels, Matrix LED lights with LED daytime running lights, LED taillights with dynamic indicators, and keyless entry.
- Interior features include a 12.9-inch infotainment screen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless is coming soon), a 12-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system, a wireless smartphone charger, three-zone climate control, ambient lighting, and a panoramic glass roof.
- Front seats are power-adjustable sports seats with heating and memory settings, and there is "Art Velour" upholstery.
- There is no heating in the second row seats and no ventilation for the front seats.
- A power tailgate is standard, plus Mode 2 and Mode 3 charging cables are included.
- Early buyers can get a $2,000 Ampol home charger installed.
- Alternatives to the ID.5 GTX include the BYD Seal lion 7 and the Xpeng G6.
- The Cupras Tavscan also may be a good alternative.
- It is a reasonably large vehicle at 4.6 meters in length.
- The ID.5 has a very respectable 549 liters of boot space.
- Aircon is used, and many controls are made through the 12.9 inch centre-mounted touchscreen.
- The driving is enjoyable, with multiple adjustments for damper settings available to give a customized feel to the ride.
- On a launch test drive the review saw impressive Kwh numbers.
- Has 5-star ANCAP rating (only the New Zealand model has currently been tested).
- Comes with a five-year unlimited kilometer warranty and an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty.
- Service intervals are every 24 months/30,000 km, and pre-paid service plans are available with up to 10 years/150,000 km coverage.
- The ID.5 GTX is fun and functional, but may not be for all buyers.
