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2025 VW ID.7 GTX Tourer

Last month, Volkswagen premiered its first all-electric station wagon, the VW ID.7 Tourer, and now the German manufacturer is launching its most powerful station wagon ever, the ID.7 GTX Tourer.

Many must be wondering why VW is introducing a new version of the Tourer in such a short time? What makes GTX special? Well, there are a few differences in design but the biggest difference is in power. The GTX Tourer is powered by two electric motors with 340 hp, making it the most powerful all-electric wagon. It is equipped with an 86 kWh lithium-ion battery that, thanks to the fast charger, charges from 10 to 80 percent in less than 30 minutes.

The ID.7 GTX Tourer received a new honeycomb front fascia and light graphics, high-gloss black detailing, a redesigned rear diffuser, new GTX lettering and customizable 3D LED taillights that include an illuminated Volkswagen logo, and new standard 20-inch wheels, (21- inch is an option). It is equipped with a sporty progressive steering system, more powerful anti-roll bars and an optional adaptive chassis control system. Buyers will be able to order the car in Glacier White Metallic, Scale Silver Metallic, Grenadilla Black Metallic and Moonstone Grey.

Inside, the sports seats are upholstered in a combination of fabric and ArtVelours Eco microfleece with red thread and red GTC lettering. Customers can optionally choose the Interior Plus package, which includes ergoActive heated front seats adjustable in 12 directions, which have a memory function and a Harman Kardon sound system with a power of 700W. There is also a panoramic roof, AR head-up display, IDA voice assistance with integrated ChatGPT technology, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems. The offer includes the optional Park Assist Plus system, which brings automatic parking, Connected Travel Assist with Lane Assist system, adaptive cruise control, Emergency Assist system, but also a system of autonomous braking in emergency situations and a system of dynamic display of traffic signs.

The VW ID.7 GTX Tourer will be available from spring, and the price is currently unknown.

Source: VW

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2025 VW ID.3 GTX Performance

At the end of January, the head of Volkswagen design, Andreas Mind, published sketches of the revised Golf Mk8, which will undergo a redesign in all versions (basic, GTI and R). And while we wait for its official debut, the German manufacturer introduced the all-electric VW ID.3 GTX Performance.

The car will be offered in two options, GTX and GTX Performance. The GTX Performance is powered by Volkswagen’s most powerful electric motor with 326 hp (243 kW) and 402 lb-ft (545 Nm) of torque, which is enough power to push the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. This makes it the fastest ID.3 model, even faster than the Tesla Model 3 (6.1 seconds). The top speed that GTX Performance reaches is 200 km/h (124 mph).

The ID.3 GTX is powered by an electric motor, which is installed in the ID.4 (two-wheel drive), with 286 hp (213 kW) enough to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6 seconds. This means that it is more powerful than the recently refreshed g GTI, which has 266 hp. Both new versions use a single-speed gearbox.

Both versions come with a revised suspension, but the GTX Performance goes a step further thanks to standard DCC adaptive dampers that provide more comfort and body control than the GTX. Also, they are equipped with a 79 kWh battery, which enables a range of up to 600 km and can be charged with a power of 175 kW.

Speaking of design, Volkswagen doesn’t seem to have put too much effort into this model. Redesigned front bumper, black mirrors, details on the roof and a new set of 20-inch five-spoke Skagen rims, a new black rear diffuser, trick LED taillights (optional LED Matrix), and GTX badge instead of ID.3, are just some of the design solutions.

The interior of the car is enriched with sports seats with GTX logo, red stitching, chrome GTX lettering on the sports steering wheel, a 12.9-inch screen with a redesigned menu and illuminated sliders for heating, a Wellness application that allows adjusting the lighting, air conditioning, sound system, and a voice assistant. powered by ChatGPT technology. Also, those who want more will be able to choose ErgoActive performance seats with integrated headrests, electrically adjustable.

Source: VW

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2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT – the most powerful production Porsche ever

A few days ago, Porsche revealed its most powerful production car ever, the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. It is a track-oriented fully electric car with improved aerodynamics and 1,108 hp.

The Taycan Turbo GT embodies its track-oriented character with a redesigned body kit. It is equipped with the Weissach package, which contributes to weight reduction by eliminating the rear seats, an adaptive rear spoiler with Gurney wing and an in-built splitter with integrated “air wings”, a new rear diffuser, combined with air-directing elements in the chassis, creating 220 kg of downforce. It’s mounted on a set of new 21-inch lightweight forged wheels.

The B-pillars have a carbon finish, which matches the door sills and door mirror housings. The new Taycan Turbo GT is offered in six colors including the new Pale Blue Metallic and Sky Purple Metallic. Customers have the option to further customize the car with decals through the optional paint-to-sample program, offered by the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur department.

The dark cabin is equipped with adaptive sports seats with Race-Tex and black leather upholstery and a GT Sport steering wheel. The Turbo GT logo adorns the headrests and center console. Volt blue or GT silver contrasting tones, as well as different shades of stitching, are also available as an option. The Weissach package includes an analog clock, floor mats and luggage compartment mats, as well as insulating material. Porsche even opted for a single charging port on the passenger side, as well as lighter materials in the trunk.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is powered by two electric motors, one on each axle, totaling 789 hp (580 kW) and 988 lb-ft (1,340 Nm) of torque. Thanks to Launch Control, the power increases to 1,033 hp (760 kW) or to 1,108 hp (815 kW) for two seconds. That’s quite enough to propel the car from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.2 seconds (2.1 with the optional Weissach package), 200 km/h (124 mph) in 6.6 seconds (6.4 Weissach package) with a top speed of 306 km/h (190 mph).

Source: Porsche

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