Video Summary
Here's a summary of the YouTube video review of the electric car:- The ID.7 is replacing the Passat as the large family car from Volkswagen.
- The design includes a sloped tailgate and a sloping roofline.
- Wheels sizes are 19-inch to 20-inch.
- There are 5 paint colors currently, with more coming.
- All models have a contrasting roof and silver trim around the windows.
- Flush door handles that work well.
- Drag coefficient is 0.23 cd, the same as the previous generation Tesla Model 3.
- Price starts at about £52,000, but the reviewed model with options costs £58,400.
- An average £1,357 is potentially available in savings through carwow.
- The interior has a fairly good design and has ambient lighting with 30 color options.
- There is blue piping and leatherette on the dashboard.
- While the steering wheel feels nice, the lower portions have scratchy materials.
- Central entertainment screen is clear and responsive but some climate functions are within it.
- It's possible to get to the heated seats and adjust temperature pretty quickly.
- Rear seating provides a lot of knee room.
- Good for 2 adults. Could be tight if 3 people sitting together.
- People over 6-feet will still just be fine with the head room.
- Rear door bins are felt lined.
- Has loads of space for child seats.
- Standard model has a single rear motor with 286hp.
- 0-60 mph is claimed to be 6.5 seconds but recorded time was just under 6 seconds.
- 77kWh battery pack with an 86kWh version coming soon (up to 435 mile range).
- AC charging up to 11kW and DC up to 170kW.
- With 77kWh, actual range is approximately 65% of the claim.
- Adaptive dampers as part of a paid pack add sophistication.
- Driver assist systems defaults on, and will turn back on after the car has been switched off.
- To change the air vent direction it has to be done through the climate menu on the central display and not simply adjusted on the vent.
- It has a heads-up display with augmented reality navigation.
- There is quite a bit of road noise.
- Turning radius is 12.3 m. Tesla Model 3 has a better turning radius.
- The car does not have full one-pedal driving.
- Boot has a 530 L load capacity
- The steering wheel is very light.
- Brakes are good.
- The overall verdict is to consider it. The car is decent enough, but isn't particularly exciting.
