An ID.7 Update

The first thing you will notice about Volkswagen’s ID.7 sedan is how aerodynamic it appears. Aerodynamics is an important factor for any vehicle that operates at highway speeds, but it plays a larger role in electric vehicles. That is why the Volkswagen ID.4 crossover looks more aerodynamic than similar-sized crossovers. Fortunately, the sedan has an inherently more aerodynamic shape than a crossover, and Volkswagen takes full advantage of this for its flagship electric sedan.

Aerodynamic for the Eyes, Ears, and Miles-to-Go Meter

Volkswagen honed the aerodynamics for a couple of reasons. For one, it looks great! Two, the quietness of an electric drivetrain makes wind noise that much more noticeable, and good aerodynamics brings that noise down. But the biggest reason is that the better the ID.7 slips through the air, the more highway miles it can reach between charging. From the way air is directed across its smooth face, to the long sweeping arch of the roof, to details about the side mirrors and and the smooth underbelly, each exterior feature results in ID.7 having an impressively low 0.23 Coefficient of Drag (Cd). For reference, the sleek ID.4 has a 0.28 Cd, and the Arteon is 0.29. Under the skin, the ID.7 uses the same MEB platform that underpins the ID.4, though the sedan marks the debut of Volkswagen’s new, more powerful APP550 motor, which is good for 282 horsepower and 402 pound-feet of torque. The ID.7 will also have dual-motor, all-wheel-drive models though power figures are not yet available on that drivetrain.

Stretch Out Inside

With its long sloping roofline and broad-shouldered lower body, the ID.7 harbors some resemblance to the Arteon sedan it will effectively replace. The ID.7 is 3.8 inches longer than the old Arteon, for a total of 195.3 inches, and the compact drivetrain gives the ID.7 a more spacious cabin. Full-size adults can sit front and back without anyone having to compromise on knee room. The ID.7 can also double as a utility vehicle as it has a rear liftgate that opens above the rear window and folding rear seatbacks to enable greater cargo access.

Inside, the horizontally-themed dash is dominated by the sizable 15-inch center touchscreen, but unlike some electric sedans, the driver still has a compact information center seen through the upper half of the steering wheel that provides all the needed information. Permanent controls on the top and bottom of the center display make simple everyday functions quick and easy. The navigation system is enhanced by a new augmented reality display that appears on the windshield itself, that can point directly to your next turn. 

Enjoy Some G-Forces

Mounted under the cabin floor, the 77.0kWh battery gives the sedan a low center of gravity, which gives the car a planted stance in curves and reduces body roll. DC fast charging at rates of up to 175 kilowatts are possible. The rear-wheel-drive ID.7 has been rated for 386 miles of range under Europe’s WLTP testing protocol, which likely translates to 300 miles via EPA methodology. An 86kWh battery will be available sometime after the ID.7 launch for those who travel long distances frequently.

That launch is planned for the summer of 2024, and Volkswagen can be expected to announce ID.7 pricing sometime closer to the launch date. If you are interested in the ID.7, you can request one of our Volkswagen of Duluth sales professionals to inform you as more information becomes available and when the first models arrive.