The 2023 VW ID.7 could have its international premiere on April 18 however the Chinese language MIIT clearly didn’t get the memo. The regulatory physique simply launched a full set of images and particulars of the upcoming ID.7 – in China, each car accredited on the market needs to be introduced and residents are given an opportunity to remark and even object to such approval.
The Chinese language model of the ID.7 can be assembled by the FAW-VW three way partnership on the Guangdong manufacturing unit. Curiously, the mannequin destined for the Chinese language market is known as ID.7 Vizzion – precisely just like the idea automotive launched first by Volkswagen.
The all-electric flagship from VW sits on the identical MEB platform as the whole ID household however at 4.95 meters is by far the most important car within the lineup – it’s 20 cm longer than the European VW ID. Buzz and practically so long as its US long-wheelbase sibling. It’s not a light-weight automotive -at 2,122 kg it’s a severe machine.
This brings us to powertrains – the Chinese language submitting reveals just one electrical motor with a 201 hp output. That’s the 150 kW motor that powers the VW ID. 5 Professional Efficiency. The ID.7 has its prime pace restricted to 155 km/h and the European model will seemingly get that pace lifted to 160 km/h identical to the opposite automobiles from the ID household.
The automotive can be supplied with 4 totally different wheel designs coming in two sizes – both 18” or 19” and the submitting gives us a preview of these designs. The battery is listed as NCM ternary pack with a nominal capability of 77 kWh. The CLTC vary is quoted at 700 km however as we all know, that’s extraordinarily optimistic and in actual life, it’ll be a lot nearer to 500 km.
The European model will hopefully introduce extra powertrains, there’ll seemingly be the dual-motor GTX model accessible later in time. The Chinese language premiere of the ID.7 is happening on April 18 on the Shanghai Auto Present and the automotive will go on sale within the second half of this 12 months. China will get it first, with Europe and the US to observe.
