Volkswagen unveiled the brand new high mannequin within the ID.3 sequence in mid-March – in two variants: The ID.3 GTX has the acquainted 210 kW output of the APP550 engine. Above that is the ID.3 GTX Efficiency, which even delivers 240 kW. In Germany, they’re priced from €50,795 (ID.3 GTX) and €52,295 (ID.3 GTX Efficiency) respectively – in every case minus an environmental bonus of €3,570, which Volkswagen is at the moment providing for all ID. fashions.
A short look again: because the common ID.3 remained with the 150 kW electrical motor even throughout its mannequin replace final spring and in addition after the introduction of the brand new drive era within the ID.4/ID.5, it was already apparent that the brand new APP550 unit can be reserved for the sharper ID.3 GTX. And that’s precisely what occurred – in two variations. In each energy ranges – 210 and 240 kW – the electrical motor develops a most torque of 545 Nm, which needs to be sufficient for five.7 seconds (GTX Efficiency) from a standstill to 100 kph. The highest pace will increase to as much as 200 kph (GTX Efficiency). All comparative values – together with these of the ID.3 variants additional down the vary – could be discovered on this overview:
The desk reveals that the sportier variants have a barely improved battery with 79 kWh power content material (internet) as an alternative of the acquainted 77 kWh. In gross phrases, 84 kilowatt hours are put in within the underbody. In accordance with VW, the DC charging capability is as much as 185 kW, with a charging time (10 – 80% SoC) of 26 minutes. The mixed WLTP vary of the ID.3 GTX is 604 kilometres, that of the Efficiency model 601 kilometres.
Externally, the GTX electrical fashions are distinguished by, amongst different issues, a brand new unbiased black air consumption with a diamond design and an individualised gentle signature on the entrance. Black 20-inch rims could be ordered as an possibility. In accordance with VW, the inside additionally boasts “quite a few GTX-specific options.”
In accordance with the producer, the brand new ID.3 GTX Efficiency, which in contrast to the GTX is barely now out there to order, options the newest era of software program and infotainment with a 12.9-inch show, a voice assistant with ChatGPT and an improved working idea. An augmented actuality head-up show, a newly designed wellness app and a premium sound system from Harman Kardon are additionally out there for a further cost. The usual security and driving assistants (together with Cruise Management, Emergency Brake Help, Lane Preserving Help and Visitors Signal Recognition) could be optionally supplemented by a so-called “Related Journey Help” with on-line information.
Kai Grünitz, Volkswagen Model Board Member for Technical Growth, feedback: “With its spontaneous and superior energy supply, the brand new ID.3 GTX Efficiency is for me the electrical counterpart to our sporty compact automobile icon, the Golf GTI Clubsport. After all, an electrical drive and a turbocharged petrol engine every have their very own distinctive character. But the ID.3 GTX Efficiency and the Golf GTI Clubsport share the identical fascinating lightness once they speed up.”
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