Video Summary
Here is a summary of the electric car review:* The ID.7 is the flagship model of the MEB platform and the new age successor to the Passat.
* Steering wheel and controls are similar to the ID.3, having both good and bad properties.
* Interior design has a premium feel compared to the ID.3.
* The direction switch is on the combined switch; indicator and windshield wiper are the same.
* The rear window controls are the same, operated with a selector switch.
* The limited rear space is a downside; large handrails attempted to remedy this.
* The air vents can only be adjusted electronically through the infotainment system, which is unnecessarily complicated.
* The steering wheel feels good, a similar touch as the B6 Passat.
* The car lacks animal-derived leather, using alternate, marketing-named materials, which feel good.
* The reviewed car has a 210 kW motor, a rear axle drive with good traction control and driving stabilizer, making the car easy to drive.
* One of the most significant downsides to this model is its estimated range, which is less than optimal (VLTB: 700 km vs. reviewer’s 380-400 km estimates).
* The car is priced from 24 million Hungarian forints (Prime). The reviewed car (Pro) is priced at around 28 million Hungarian forints. This can be financed. A loan is proposed with a fixed interest rate of 10.45% for 5 years with an upfront payment of 12M, resulting in monthly installments of 343,569.
* For the reviewer, the driving comfort is very good; the car rolls quietly even with winter tires.
* A point of note is the electronic hand brake, which is well-configured on the car.
* There is a new seat function to dry damp clothes if you sit in them.
* The driving impression is good, but it is not for sports.
* Rear visibility has slightly improved.
* For lighting, there are good LED matrix headlights, useful in real-world situations. The taillights are three-dimensional in design.
* One of the issues is the air vents, which can only be controlled via the screen, a bit bothersome.
* The driving style of the car has changed for the better, with the handling feeling good and the feedback from the road noticeably improved over previous versions.
