Volkswagen is preparing to introduce a full technical update for SUVs electric ID.4 and ID.5. This is not a real restyling but the new features However, there are many and they concern technology and powertrains. There is still no information on availability in Italy of updated models and not even on new prices. More details will be communicated later. forward.
NEW ENGINES
With this technical update, Volkswagen brings some new features to the ID.4 and ID.5. launched on the new ID.7 electric sedan. Let's start with the engines. Now, ID.4 Pro and ID.5 Prowill be able to use the new unit APP 550 210 kW (286 HP)with 545 Nm of torque. This is an increase of 60 kW compared to the current 150 kW.
The same engine, combined with a second unit, to offer the SUV all-wheel drive, we also find it on the ID.4 Pro 4MOTIONwhich, now, can count on 220 kW (299 hp). We are talking about 25 kW more compared to the current model. Volkswagen has decided to use the new engine also on the GTX versions of ID.4 and ID.5, always in combination with an additional unit. The system power, for the smaller versions, is sporty SUVs, it reaches 250 kW (340 HP), with an increase of approximately 30 kW compared to the current models. Thanks to the increase in power, the GTX models accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 6 seconds.
All ID.4 and ID.5 starting from a power of 210 kW will be able to count on a speed maximum of 180 km/h. Volkswagen has also revised the 82 kWh battery (77 kWh usable). All all-wheel drive models equipped with the newly introduced engine offer increased DC charging power to 175 kW. The rear-wheel drive ID.4 and ID.5 models are recharged at a power of 135 kW. Volkswagen talks about an improvement in efficiency which has made it possible to increase autonomy even if precise data have not yet been communicated.
New thermal and charging management of the ID.4 and ID .5 now guarantees preconditioning of the battery during the journey before the next stop for DC charging. In this way the battery is brought to the optimal temperature in advance, allowing it to be charged at maximum power.
Activating the navigation system's route guidance with EV Route Planner automatically starts preconditioning along the route to the next fast charging station. When route guidance is not available active, the function can can also be activated manually via the charging menu in the infotainment system along the route to the next DC charging station.
NEW INFOTAINMENT
The innovations, as mentioned at the beginning, do not only concern the powertrain. In fact, Volkswagen introduced a new infotainment system with 12.9 inch display(10 inches previously). New is the software platform is also characterized by the presence of a more intuitive. Furthermore, the German brand has eliminated the transmission selector lever from the Digital Cockpit area, replacing it with a control lever on the steering and gaining space for the new larger infotainment display.
Under the infotainment display are the touch cursors, now illuminated and brighter. ergonomic, to regulate internal temperatures and volume. In addition, a new multifunction steering wheel arrives for both models. ID.4 and ID.5 are optionally equipped with the latest version of the head-up display with increased. In addition to the usual information, the expected remaining range, the current battery charge level and average consumption are also displayed. Details such as distance warnings or navigation arrows are also provided.
Volkswagen has also improved the functioning of the voice assistant. In addition to all these innovations, ID.4 and ID.5 adopt another feature: of the new ID.7 and that is a new optional 480W sound system from audio specialist Harman Kardon. The car manufacturer has further improved safetyof his models. For example, the brand has introduced Exit Assist in the Assistance System Plus equipment package, which warns the driver and passenger of any road users of any type (including bicycles) arriving from behind when the doors are opened. doors of the car, helping to prevent collisions.
All ID.4 and ID.5 models are equipped as standard with assistance systems such as cruise control, the parking assistance system for the front and rear, the “Front Assist” emergency braking assistant with pedestrian and cyclist detection, the “Lane Assist” lane keeping assistant, a braking function in the presence of curves with anti-skid support, the driver drowsiness detector and the recognition of road signs. Finally, Volkswagen has improved the operation of the optional DCC adaptive suspension control system.
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