Having recently unveiled the first all-electric GTI, the VW ID. GTI concept, Volkswagen has launched another car on the market and it is the ID.X Performance concept.
Although visually reminiscent of the ID.7 sedan, on which it is based, the ID.X Performance concept differs in many ways. The front part has a large black grill, large air vents in both corners and a carbon splitter with a red line in GTI style. There are also plastic protection on the wheel arches, rear spoiler mounted on the tailgate, side skirts, rear carbon diffuser. It is mounted on 20-inch sports rims with special racing tires.
The ID.X Performance is built on the MEB platform used by most new Volkswagen electric cars. It is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 550 hp (405 kW). It is 60 mm lower than the standard ID.7 model, and supports DC charging with a capacity of 200 kW.
Whether this concept will ever enter production, there is no information from Volkswagen.
In 1974, Volkswagen started production of one of its most popular cars, the VW Golf, and two years later, the popular GTI version arrived on the market. Since then, eight generations of this model have been introduced with different powertrain options. 47 years later, Volkswagen unveiled its first all-electric GTI, the VW ID. GTI Concept.
“We have realigned Volkswagen over the course of recent months. Our actions are always focused on the question of what customers expect from us. The complete range of our new orientation will be visible for the first time at the IAA Mobility. Volkswagen is delivering what customers want: whether electric, combustion engine or hybrid vehicles – all our new models impress with enjoyable efficiency, intuitive operation and high quality that is evident in all areas. In this way, we are meeting our promise of once more focusing completely on customer needs,” said Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars.
With a length of 4.10 m, a width of 1.84 m and a height of 1.50 m, the new GTI is close in dimensions to the VW Polo. A modern muscular but not aggressive design, by Andreas Mindt, brings the DNA of previous generations into the new electric era. An almost closed front grill and IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights adorn the front of the car. Additional equipment includes a sporty GTI bumper, GTI roof spoiler, GTI tail light clusters and a rear diffuser. It will be mounted on 20″ wheels wrapped in 245/35 R20 tires.
Inside, futuristic design, 10.9 inch display in front of the driver, centrally located 12.9 inch touch screen, augmented reality head-up display that shows the data spectrum on the windshield, multifunctional steering wheel with GTI button that switches the background lighting and all displays to the color GTI Red Turbo, and many other technological solutions are part of this vehicle of the future.
Volkswagen is currently silent when it comes to the car’s powertrain, which should hit the market in 2025. However, if we go back in time, the first rumors about this car said that it could have 230 hp (), which would be quite good. Whether that will happen remains to be seen.
At the 1975 Frankfurt International Motor Show, Volkswagen premiered its first GTI car, and almost half a century later, the Volkswagen ID. GTI Concept arrived on the market. It is a fusion of history and electric future of the German company inspired by GTI models.
At first glance, the Concept resembles the recently presented VW ID.2all Concept. A red body, a new black front fascia with red details, a rear spoiler, darker rear lights, carbon skirts, and a roof spoiler adorn the exterior of this electric car, the successor to the legendary Golf GTI.
The cabin, enough to accommodate five passengers, is done in a red-black combination equipped with a central 12.9-inch display and a 10.9-inch display in front of the driver.
When it comes to the powertrain, the car will be powered by a single high-performance electric motor paired with an electronic front wheel differential lock. It is expected to deliver significantly more than 200 hp (147 kW), as the ID.2all Concept on which the GTI is based offers 223 hp (164 kW).
At 4,104mm long, 1,840mm wide and 1,499mm tall with a 2,600mm wheelbase, the ID. GTI Concept sits between the Golf and the Polo. The standard electric hatchback will appear on the market in 2025, while the arrival of the GTI is expected a year later.
