Volkswagen: ID.X Performance Concept: Volkswagen is preparing a response to the Tesla Plaid

HUntil now, Volkswagen He was very shy when it came to expressing himself Sporty in its electric range (Represented by GTX versions of ID.4 and ID.5 only). However, it looks like this will be it One of the paths that the German manufacturer will explore In the near future.

We only started seeing it a few days ago with Identification card. GTI concept It was presented at the Munich Motor Show and continues now with Practice style Which explores the dynamic possibilities of one of the latest models to join the Volkswagen electric fleet: the ID.7.

Volkswagen ID.X Performance, a concept for enthusiasts

about him Volkswagen ID.X Performancethe prototype that was a star Identification card. Trevina meeting of customers and fans of the Volkswagen electric family held in com. locarnoSwitzerland between September 5 and 9 – (It looks like the fetus of A Worthersee in electric version).

Take as Base ID.7A salon was created Radically athleticwith a twin-engine undercarriage (one electric motor per axle), which generates 558 horsepower (The series model delivers, at the moment, 286) and model it All-wheel drive and a lockable rear differential. Not much information is provided about the battery, only that it supports a 200 kW charging power (which is provided by ID.7 Pro S).

In addition to the payment part, The chassis has also been modifiedwith a dynamically oriented suspension with stiffer springs and Low ground clearance (nothing less than 60 mm less). High performance tyres, fitted to it 20-inch single wheels.

The last element that characterizes its aesthetics greatly, but not to the same extent Carbon front splitter and rear diffuser Or the huge fixed rear spoiler. There are also modifications to the appearance insideWhere it appears Carbon bucket seats and decorative inserts in red. Like the traditional ID.7, it uses a screen 17-inch main screen with set menus For sporty driving.

Of course, this cannot be ruled out in the future The ID.7 range includes a GTX variant In fact, it would make more than sense given that this model is aimed squarely at Tesla Model Swhich taught him the alternative Manousheh 1000 HP (which we were able to test recently) – but perhaps not as overtly sporty as this prototype.