WOLFSBURG: Production is limited to just 1,990 units worldwide for the Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice, which was developed in collaboration with Bogner.
Bogner is a Munich-based sports fashion brand known for its luxury and high-tech ski wear.
The ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice pays tribute to the 1990s Golf Mk2 Fire and Ice, which has since achieved cult status among Volkswagen fans.
A show car version was unveiled at the ID. Meeting in Locarno, Switzerland, last year.
The striking ultra-violet metallic paint was developed especially for this unique model and is a similar hue to its legendary Golf forerunner.
With a geometric F+I pattern on the C-pillar, plus numerous details in the interior, the ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice honours its predecessor and transfers the original design idea into the all-electric modern age.
Other highlights include 20-inch Locarno alloy wheels with diamond-turned surface, red roof strips in anodised paint, puddle lights in the door mirrors – representing fire on the passenger side and ice on the driver’s side – and the original Fire & Ice logo from the 1990s on the roof spoiler.
Volkswagen’s latest-generation LED tail lights are tinted exclusively for this model, while GTX lettering on the tailgate and wheel trims provide exterior finishing touches.
‘Firey’ Flame red and ‘cool’ Floxal blue touches continue the hot and cold theme on the inside, while sports seats with built-in head restraints are inspired by Bogner Fire+Ice collections; they are quilted in the style of down jackets and feature the hint of a zip and the Fire+Ice logo in the centre.
The steering wheel, instrument panel, door trims and floor mats are also customised with coloured stitching and logos.
Performance-wise, the Fire & Ice model boasts the same credentials as its ID.3 GTX Performance counterpart.
It is available with a 326PS (240kW) motor that generates maximum torque of 545Nm – enough to propel the car from 0 to 100kph in just 5.7 seconds.
The GTX-specific chassis set-up, which is equipped with uprated stabilisers and sport DCC adaptive chassis control, is also tuned to the drive system’s high performance.
Electricity is supplied by a 79kWh (net) lithium-ion battery, which can be topped up at DC fast-charging stations with up to 185kW – enough to take the battery from 10 to 80 per cent in about 26 minutes.
The combined WLTP range is 590km.
Roof spoiler with Fire and Ice logo from the 1990s.
