WOLFSBURG: The Volkswagen ID.3 Neo celebrated its world premiere recently, and offers ranges of up to 630km (WLTP).
Exterior features of the successor to the ID.3 include a new vehicle front design based on Volkswagen’s ‘Pure Positive’ design language and a new light design.
The drive system of the ID.3 Neo offers higher torque and lower consumption than the previous motors.
The new model will be available in three equipment lines (Trend, Life and Style) and with three power outputs, as well as three different battery sizes.
The three electric drive motors develop an output of 125kW (170PS), 140kW (190PS) and 170kW (231PS).
The 125kW version is paired with a battery with an energy content of 50kWh (net).
It is the standard configuration of the ID.3 Neo Trend.
The ID.3 Neo Life and ID.3 Neo Style will also be optionally configurable with a 58kWh battery (net) and 140kW as well as a 79kWh battery (net) with 170kW.
The batteries with an energy content of 50 and 58kWh have a charging capacity of up to 105kW at a constant high level at DC quick-charging stations, while the 79kWh version has a charging capacity of up to 183kW.
In addition to many standard assist systems (such as Lane Assist, Front Assist and the turning brake function), the electric compact model has been given a bandwidth of new functions thanks to the latest software generation.
These include, for example, the enhanced Connected Travel Assist with traffic light recognition (optional) as well as one-pedal driving, where the vehicle recuperates until it comes to a standstill.
In addition, as with all new ID. models, it can supply power to external devices – from electric barbeques to e-bikes – with an output of up to 3.6kW directly from the high-voltage battery using the vehicle-to-load function.
As for the interior, the multi-function steering wheel has also been completely redesigned with a rim that is flattened at the top and bottom and clearly structured button panels.
The new infotainment system (Innovision) with 26cm (10.25-inch) Digital Cockpit and a 32.8cm (12.9-inch) central display impresses with its fluid graphics and easy operation.
A new app store has also been integrated into the In-Car Shop of the new infotainment system, which allows functions and services to be activated or extended digitally, flexibly and on a vehicle-specific basis.
The optional equipment includes an augmented-reality head-up display, a large panoramic sunroof, 360-degree Area View, a massage and memory function for the front seats, a premium sound system from Harman Kardon, the memory function for Park Assist Pro and a removable bracket for mounting a bicycle carrier for tow bars (up to 75kg tow bar load).
