Key Highlights
- Volkswagen ID.7 tourer EV debuts
- 77 kWh battery pack
- 15-inch touchscreen infotainment with ChatGPT integration
Volkswagen is initiating its electrification in India and meanwhile has added another premium EV to its collection. The German auto giant has now introduced the ID.7 Tourer in the European market loaded with plethora of futuristic features including ChatGPT voice enabled infotainment screen, electronically controlled panoramic sunroof, and more.
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Volkswagon ID.7 Tourer EV Design
Volkswagen ID.7 wears the signature sleek EV attire but maintains the broader aspects to highlight the tourer design. With a dimension measuring 4,961 mm in length, 1,862 mm in width, and 1,536 mm in height it will offer a comfortable riding experience with long trips. It also gets a electronically controlled panoramic sunroof but it will be optional.
Cabin features of ID.7 tourer includes 15-inch touchscreen infotainment screen with an advanced IDA voice assistant tech along with ChatGPT integration. The latter will be added via an OTA (over-the-air) update after it’s made available in the market.
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Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer EV Powertrain
| Volkswagen ID.7 | Powertrain |
| Motor | APP550 |
| Battery options | 77 kWh, 86 kWh |
| Range | 685 km per charge |
| Top Speed | 185 kmph |
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer has been introduced in multiple powertrain options and buyers will be able to opt from a 77 kWh and a 86 kWh battery model. Range delivery by the new premium tourer EV is 685 km per charge (WLTP). The ID.7 Tourer will take approx. 28 minutes for 10- 80 percent charging using a 175 kW fast charger.
The top-spec ID.7 Pro S variant will charge up slightly quicker with the supported 200 kW fast charger. The ID.7 Tourer drives with the APP550 electric motor which is mounted on the rear axle. Power output is 286 hp and acceleration speeds is also quick under 7 seconds for 0-100 kmph. The ID.7 Tourer EV speeds up max to 185 kmph.
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Next After ID.4 In India?
Well, that remains uncertain at this point. But since the first stage of Volkswagen’s EV business strategy involves assessment of its popular global variant’s performance in the Indian market, its availability can’t be ruled out. But whether the brand will bring the standard ID.7 or the Tourer variant is something we will have to wait to find out.
