These are the differences between Volkswagen’s ID.7 and ID.7 Tourer
Volkswagen’s ID.7 is one of the brand’s latest electric vehicles and one which arrives with an impressively long range and boatloads of technology. But unlike many of its rivals, the ID.7 is available in both fastback and Tourer bodystyles, offering drivers a little more variety than usual.
But what are the differences between them and what else do you need to know? We’ve got all of the details in this article.
Design
Naturally, one of the key areas that differ between the ID.7 and its Tourer counterpart is design. That standard ID.7 has something of a ‘fastback’ design with a long, sweeping roofline which ends in a rather sharp boot. It’s a distinctive one, that’s for sure, while the front end gets an eye-catching full-width light bar which gives the car a futuristic look at night.
Switch to the Tourer and you’re getting more of a classic estate bodystyle. The roofline is slightly more tapered than the one in the standard ID.7, while the boot is a little softer and higher up.
Boot space
If you’re looking for the best possible boot space from your next car, then realistically you’re well catered for in either of the ID.7 models. In the standard fastback model, you’re getting 532 litres, which is larger than the one you’ll find in cars like the Tesla Model 3 or Mercedes EQE.
Opt for the Tourer, however, and that boot space lifts to an impressive 605 litres and if you fold the rear seats down then this expands to 1,714 litres There’s more than enough space for most adventures as a result.
Range
The ID.7 offers one of the best ranges of any electric vehicle on sale today and, with a full charge, you could get up to 433 miles between trips to the plug. As a result, the ID.7 is a car that’ll manage long distances with ease. Opt for big-battery versions if you’re after an ID.7 with the best possible range.
There’s only a slight penalty when opting for the Tourer version when it comes to range, too. In fact, Volkswagen claims that you should still get up to 422 miles from a full charge in the Tourer.
Charging speed
One area where you’ll be glad that both of these cars are the same is charging speed. Both models can accept a rapid charge speed of up to 175kW, which means that you should be able to complete a 10 to 80 per cent charge in around half an hour.
If you’re connecting to a standard 7kW home charger, meanwhile, expect a full charge to take around 11 hours.
GTX versions
If you’re looking for a more high-performance version of the ID.7, then the GTX might be the one for you. With dual motors – one mounted at the front axle and another at the rear – the GTX will deliver the best possible performance from any car in the ID.7 range.
It’s good news if you fancy a sportier Tourer, too, as you can get this more practical model in GTX form, too. Its 5.3-second 0-60mph time is only slightly down on the 5.2-second time of the standard fastback.
Colourways
One of the easiest ways to make the ID.7 different to the Tourer version is by choosing from any in the wide range of colours offered with either of these cars. On most ID.7 models, you’ll find a cool split-colour feature, too, where you can get a contrasting shade for the roof.
It’s worth pointing out that if you’d like a vibrant red shade, then you’ll need to opt for the GTX version – it’s the only car in the range which has this colour on offer.
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