The first few meters are intoxicating.
The landscape scrolls by like in a time-lapse film.
The force of the acceleration presses the passengers against the seats, in the cathedral silence inherent in electric propulsion.
Welcome aboard the Volkswagen ID.4, which revives the GTX label once attached to the sportiest Scirocco.
60 km/h is reached in 3.2 seconds, 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds.
With its 245 hp, the Golf GTI is no better.
Past the 110 km / h, the thrust, sustained, continues.
Overtaking becomes a mere formality.
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The ID.4 GTX can also be considered the GTI of the German brand's electric models.
From the ID.4 from which it derives, the sporty version adopts the 204 hp permanently excited synchronous electric machine installed on the rear axle, which it combines with a second 109 hp motor placed on the front axle.
With 300 hp available under certain temperature and battery charge level conditions (+ 88%), the power equals that of the Golf R while the torque of 460 Nm can be compared to that of a 6-cylinder engine , except that here it is available from startup.
The all-wheel drive, which contributes to the impression of ease and safety, can be assisted by the adaptive damping.
A range of 478 km
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While the GTX can be recognized by its black roof, its specific shields and its light signature, the interior ambience refers to the GTI with its upholstery with red stitching and its blue imitation leather dashboard.
If the charm works, the ID.4, like all electric vehicles, requires a review of the way it travels, especially on long journeys where the charging infrastructure is not yet satisfactory.
The 77 kWh battery allows a range of 478 km.
On the highway, count 30% less.
To recover 80% of the battery, you will then have to wait 38 minutes at the service station with a fast terminal.
Infinitely less glamorous.
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Technical sheet
Motors: 2 electric synchronous, 300 hp, 460 Nm
Transmission: Integral, auto.
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Dimensions: L. 4.58, w.
1.85 a.m.
1.63m
Consumption: 18.4kWh/100km
Autonomy: 478 km
Speed: 180 km/h
Price: €54,450
