This is the model that is supposed to fly Volkswagen into the world of electricity, we used it
The designed coupe version of the Volkswagen ID.4, which looks good on the road, offers smooth, agile and quiet driving and manages to innovate safely with the next generation of automatic parking.
It is just a pity that in Israel we will only get to see her in a year and a half
Shashi Cohen, WHEEL
11/05/2022
Wednesday, 11 May 2022, 08:37 Updated: 09:52
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The ID5 in the GTX version with two engines and 300 hp (Photo: Manufacturer's website)
The sporty-look crossover-coupe fashion continues to develop rapidly, and does not miss the electric ones, and after meeting in recent months the Audi Q4 Sportback and most recently also the Skoda Aniac Coupe, Volkswagen is currently launching its representative in Europe in the category - ID.5 which is the The designed cash register version of ID.4.
For the manufacturer's electric "ID" division, this is already the third model offered in Europe (alongside ID.3 and ID.4) and common to all three: they are electric and unfortunately none of them have arrived in Israel so far.
And it's not that importer Champion Motors did not want them here, she was actually happy to join the game and start marketing an electric model in the country, but that the delay in their arrival is due to the manufacturer's decision to market most electrical products in the European market.
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The significant change in design is in the tail and at the end of the roof (Photo: Shashi Cohen)
Bold design (relatively ...)
An encounter in reality with the ID.5 reveals a particularly sporty and handsome-looking crossover, and to some extent even bold for the conservative Volkswagen, when except for a slight update to the front bumper, the model front is the same familiar to us from the ID.4 and the difference is from the central B-beam with sloping roof Reversed sharply and ends with a prominent spoiler that blends in perfectly with the rear window and trunk door.
The sporty look is complemented by large 19-20-inch wheel rims (depending on the level of finish) with low-cut tires, two-tone body painting, LED surround lighting and advanced in the manufacturer's iq technology, touch-open door handles and a panoramic glass roof.
A well-known rule is that a coupe-like design usually comes at the expense of usability, but in the present case lowering the roof at the rear of the car offsets the headroom at the rear by only 12mm (5mm of them at the headroom of the car ceiling and 7mm
A pleasant cabin, but not without quirks and problems (Photo: Shashi Cohen)
Passenger cabin
With 4.6 meters in length, 1.85 meters in width, 1.61 meters in height and a wheelbase of 277 cm, the ID.5 is a family-sized crossover that offers a nice space for five passengers, thanks in part to the flat floor and the location of very low rear air vents. Which frees up a lot of space for the passengers' feet and contributes to the feeling of space.The design of the driver and passenger environment is almost identical to the ID.4 model and includes a "clean" design and almost no switches, a small 5.3-inch digital dashboard and a 12-inch central multimedia screen that controls most systems The composition and includes connectivity for Android and Apple (also wireless) and OTA updates.
Compromises in the rear seat due to the design of the roof amount to 1.2 cm (Photo: Manufacturer's website)
In the gimmicks section you will find signs from the world of electronics on the accelerator pedals (PLAY) and the brake pedal (PAUSE), in case you have not yet understood that cars in the electric age are becoming more of an entertainment product with gimmicks and electronics.
A top view on the windshield that will make sure you take your eyes off the road as little as possible, a wireless charging pad for mobile, spectacular mood lighting for the night, a variety of useful storage compartments, and a variety of touch switches for faster operation of vehicle systems, some more convenient (like climate control) And some much less (like the ones at the wheel).
549 liters in the trunk (Photo: Manufacturer's website)
What could have been given up?
Probably on the arrangement where you will find only two switches in the driver's door that control the four electric windows, when there is a switch to choose which two you will control and here we have saved 5 Euro-cents per car.
I also found the "Hello ID" voice operation of a variety of vehicle systems less efficient and useful.
As an option, you can also get sporty front seats and together with a variety of color combinations of the cabin (including the option of a light cream-colored steering wheel), you get an inviting and very pleasant cabin to stay.
The most relevant version is the one with 204 hp and rear-wheel drive (Photo: Manufacturer's website)
Electric driving experience
For the launch of the model in the beautiful Tyrol region in the Austrian Alps, the pair of models that will arrive in the country in the future have stabilized for a change.
Of the three versions of the model, which start with the pro with 174 hp, the version that may lead sales here is the pro performance version equipped with rear-wheel drive and an electric motor that produces 204 hp, and next to it will also be offered the more sporty GTX version equipped with a pair Electric motors for dual propulsion, combined power of 300 hp and warmer performance.
The ride comfort is good, the behavior does not record new episodes (Photo: Manufacturer's website)
Just like its step-sisters to the group from Skoda and Audi, here too the model was developed on the manufacturer's dedicated MEB chassis for electric models and most of the launch track we performed on the PRO version, which provided a quiet, smooth electric driving experience, accompanied by good performance, with 8.4 acceleration Seconds stand at 100 mph, a torque of 31.6 kg that provides enough available power for speed detours and suspensions that usually provided high ride comfort (no wonder considering the high paving quality of the roads in the area).
The maximum speed was limited to 160 km / h in order to maintain an optimal driving range. In the power section, the model is equipped with a 77 kWh battery that ensures a driving range of 520 km or 480 km in the GTX model, but the mountainous driving route and under strenuous conditions The dialect has a range of around 19 kWh per 100 km, which is relatively far from the manufacturer's statement, and we will have to wait for the model to arrive in the country and test it on a more routine local route.
A shorter introductory round on the more sporty GTX version, revealed a hot performance with acceleration to 100 km / h in 6.3 seconds and better road grip, but this is a fast and fun crossover for driving and not extremely sporty.
Its charging system supports positions of up to 135 Kilowatts and under certain conditions (depending on battery status, temperature and position type) can absorb up to 150 kilowatts which will add 100km in 6 minutes of charging.
GTX version, two engines and warmer performance (Photo: Shashi Cohen)
Automatic parking - the next generation
In the safety section, the ID.5 lists an impressive safety specification that includes the variety of advanced safety systems currently on the market, including a driving assist system for lane keeping, cruise control and automatic braking under the name 'travel assist' with a series of improvements, and manages to innovate with a state-of-the-art system The automatic parking system is one step ahead, and allows the setting of up to 5 fixed parking spaces in different locations (integrated with the navigation system).
So you can make complicated parking automatically, including memory of the route of the route and assistance in reversing the route that is similar to the one offered in some BMW models.
The system is suitable, for example, for scenarios of crowded parking under a building between pillars that requires concentration and many skills that are replaced by performing parking at the push of a button from the entrance to the building area.
The accelerator and brake pedals participate in the effort to produce a vehicle that speaks to a new generation of consumers (Photo: Shashi Cohen)
When in Israel?
The consequences of the corona virus, the chip industry crisis, widespread supply chain problems and more recently the war in Ukraine, pose significant challenges among automakers around the world experiencing sharp declines in car production and production, leading to significant inventory problems and price increases.
At the same time, a rapid shift to the production of electric models at Volkswagen (a 74% jump from the beginning of the year) at the expense of declining production of internal combustion engine models, helped the company end the first quarter of 2022 with growth in operating profit, despite lower revenue In more profitable models and reducing company expenses.
ID.5 may strengthen Volkswagen's tram team in Europe and its marketing will begin in early countries as early as this month.
The car is expected to arrive in Israel only in a year and a half (end of 2023!), But the one who will precede it will be the ID.4 that is expected to land here towards the end of the year.
It's too early to talk about price,
It will take a long time for this tail to be seen in the traffic jam (Photo: manufacturer's website)
On the technical side: Volkswagen ID.5
Engine, propulsion:
electric, rear
battery:
77 kWh
Power (hp):
204
Torque (kg):
31.6
Transmission:
Automatic Single ratio
Dimensions:
Length (cm):
460
Width (cm ):
185
Height (cm):
162
Wheelbase (cm):
277
Trunk (liters):
549
Performance:
Acceleration 0-100:
8.4 seconds
Maximum speed:
160 km / h
Range (declared):
520 k
Competitors:
AIWAYS
U6, Skoda Aniac Coupe, Hyundai Ionic 5, Toyota BZ4X
Price:
Not yet determined
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