Video Summary
The Volkswagen ID.7 has the best interior quality of any ID product.The quality of materials has been improved.
The infotainment system has a 15-inch touchscreen and quicker software than previous models.
Menu navigation is more logical.
Customizable icons can be used for the driver’s frequently used functions.
The climate control system’s touch-sensitive pads lack feedback and require the driver to take their eyes off the road to adjust.
The voice control system now has AI technology but still struggles with some basic commands.
The car is fundamentally spacious, with good head and legroom.
There is plenty of adjustment in the steering wheel and seats.
Good storage space includes a wireless charging tray, cupholders, cubby, and separate console storage.
Though the driver’s instrument panel is slim, it is supplemented by a large head-up display.
The conventional layout of the driver's seat is preferable to some people.
The rear seats are spacious but do not slide or recline. Heated rear seats are standard.
Boot capacity is a generous 532 liters.
A ski hatch is available to load longer items.
The model has a 77-kilowatt-hour capacity and a range of 383 miles, less than the Tesla Model 3.
In a real-world range test in the UK, it was discovered that with a heat pump, the Volkswagen ID.7 has a 268 mile range.
Without the heat pump, the range was 254 miles.
The model has a charging rate of 175 kilowatts.
Charging from 10 to 80% is possible in less than 30 minutes with a suitably fast charger.
The ID.7 corners with accuracy and plenty of grip.
Ride comfort, quietness, and bump absorption is better than that of the BMW i4 and the Tesla Model 3.
A sporty GTX version with four-wheel drive and a Pro S with a larger battery are due to arrive later.
Euro NCAP awarded the ID.7 the full five stars, winning the "Best For Safety" category at the What Car? Awards.
The ID.7 comes with a three-year, 60,000-mile warranty.
This is a great car as a long-distance cruiser, if comfort is a priority.
This model is more expensive than comparable electric vehicles.
