Even though the production model of the all-new 2024 Volkswagen iD.7 has not yet been revealed, it already has people talking! This new electric Volkswagen sedan was presented during the CES that took place this past January. One thing is for sure: it will be an exceptional vehicle that –once it makes its way to the Volkswagen Canada catalog- will find a spot amongst the very best of its category.
One out of ten electric vehicles promised by the Volkswagen Group –between now and 2026-, the iD.7 will be the 2nd of the iD family to be available on the North American market. We are also awaiting the arrival of the Volkswagen iD.Buzz (the electric version of the emblematic Westfalia) over the course of 2024.
Although, to date, not many details have been revealed, Complexe VW 440, your Volkswagen dealership in Laval, close to Terrebonne, Montreal North and the North Shore of Montreal, will share all of the available information regarding this long-awaited sedan!
iD.7: iD.Aero or Jetta electric?
This electric Volkswagen takes its inspiration mostly from the Volkswagen iD.Aero concept car. Its dimensions –described in detail below- place it in the midsize sedan category. This means that its size would be closer to the late Passat rather than an electric Jetta.
Interior and Exterior Design
On this subject, things remain unclear, since the concept iD.7 was only revealed under a thick layer of camouflage… 40 layers of special paint, to be exact! This electroluminescent paint lights up in an interactive way, but unfortunately –and obviously- this option will not be offered on the production model.
Exterior lines are largely inspired by the Vizzion (revealed in 2019) and Aero (2022) concept cars. The fastback type silhouette along with the modular electric drive matrix (or MEB for short), embellished by large dimension wheels, give it a truly stunning look. If the production model stays true to this type of design, the iD.7 will simply be spectacular.
Volkswagen iD.7: Dimensions
The first available numbers give us 5,000 mm in length and a generous wheelbase of almost 3,000 mm. To give you a clearer idea, these numbers were 4,918 and 2,803 mm for the late Passat.
We do not, however, have any interior dimensions or wheel sizes for the sedan. These details will be given to us at a later date, once the production version is revealed, which should be in the 2nd trimester of 2023.
Battery, Range and Power
Here too, we know little; however, the manufacturer has specified that the electric range for the iD.7 should play around 700 kilometers according to the European cycle, which is more generous than North-American norms. This means that you can expect a lesser range in North America.
Volkswagen iD.7: Towing Capacity and Cargo Space
For the time being, we do not know what towing capacity to expect for the Volkswagen iD.7. As a comparison, the Passat offered a 1,000 pound towing capacity, while the iD.4 can tow up to 2,700 pounds.
We could expect to find a towing capacity that is situated somewhere between the two.
It is the same thing when it comes to cargo space: no data has been revealed to date.
What VW technologies to expect
On this subject, the concept revealed during the CES was incredibly surprising, offering evolved technologies in line with Volkswagen know-how. You will find augmented reality head-up display alongside an all-new air conditioning and heating system with digital command; this system detects the arrival of the driver prior to them entering the vehicle, which then automatically starts the heating or air conditioning, depending on the season.
Better yet: thanks to voice commands, you could, for example, say that your hands are cold and steering wheel heating will be activated automatically. As for the air vents, they will aim towards your hands automatically too.
Finally, on board, you will also find lighted touch controls along with a large 15- inch touch screen.