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24 Volkswagen ID.3 240kW GTX Performance 79kWh 5dr Auto

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Standard specification

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise controlAdvanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
Augmented reality head up displayBLIS (Blind spot information system)
Bluetooth connectivityCar2X intelligent vehicle networking
Discover pro navigation with 12.9" screenDynamic road sign display
E-callE-Sim card for online connectivity
Natural voice controlOncoming vehicle braking when turning including swerve support
Predictive speed limiterPreparation for navigation system with media and internet package
Progressive steeringTrip computer
Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastenedWireless app connect
Wireless Smartphone charger 

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Adaptive Chassis Control DCC incl Driving Profile SelectionBattery 320 A (49 Ah)
Charging cable mode 3, Type 2: 7.2kW 1-Phase/11kW 3-Phase (32A)Rear wheel drive
Sports suspensionStandard electronic engine sound actuator

Entertainment

DAB Digital radioHarman Kardon sound system

Exterior Features

Advanced dynamic light assist for LED matrix headlightsAuto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlightsAutomatically front heated washer nozzles
Body colour door handlesBody coloured bumpers
Front and rear electric windowsHeated windscreen washer jets
Laminated safety glass windshield, heat and sound insulatingLED 3rd brake lamp
Rain sensorRear side wing doors
Rear tinted glass from B-pillar backwards approx 65% tintedRear wiper
Remote electrically foldable door mirrors, puddle lights and reverse activated passenger's door mirrorSeparate LED daytime running lights which also perform the indicator function
Variable front intermittent wipersWelcome light

Interior Features

2 USB C ports in front, 2 USB charging sockets on the centre console in the rear charging capacity upto 45W3 seat bench in 2nd row
30 colour ambient lightingAir Care climatronic 2 zone air conditioning
Art velour ECO microfleece upholstery with top sport seat plusCentre console with illuminated storage compartment with sliding cover and two drinks holders
Door and side trim panelElectric auxiliary air heater
Ergoactive seats in front with power adjustment, memory feature and adjustable thigh supportFolding rear seats
Front armrestsFront headrests
Heated front seatsIsofix child seat preparation easy-fit (for two outer rear seats, and front passenger seat) compatible with I-size
Leather wrapped multifunction heated steering wheel with touch controlPlay and Pause brake and accelerator pedals
Pneumatically adjustable lumbar supports in front with massage featuresReach + rake adjustable steering column
Rear headrestsRear seat bench unsplit, backrest split folding with center armrest
Single front passenger seatSunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Tool kit + Tyre mobility set (including 12-volt compressor + tyre sealant) 

Passive Safety

3 rear 3 point seatbeltsAnti-lock braking system (ABS)
Autonomous emergency braking front assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoringCentre airbag
Child locks on rear doorsDisc brakes in front
Driver and front passenger airbagsElectronic parking brake with auto hold
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)Front and rear curtain airbags
Front passenger airbag deactivationFront side airbags
Single tone hornTraction control with on/off button
Tyre pressure loss indicator 

Security

Anti theft wheel boltsImmobiliser
Remote central locking 

Wheels

20" Skagen black diamond turned surface alloy wheelsTrims for alloy wheels
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty70Battery Capacity in kWh84
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)510Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW11Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)26
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change5-80Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW185
Battery TypeLithium-ionCharging Port LocationRight Side Rear
Coupler/Connector TypeCCS Type 2Maximum Charging Rate - kW185
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage100000Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years8
Usable Battery Capacity79WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb14.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb4.2WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City711
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb594WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH594
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL594WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City442
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb369WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH369
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL369 

Emissions - ICE

CO2 (g/km)0 

Engine and Drive Train

CC1Gears1 SPEED
TransmissionAUTO 

General

Alternative Fuel QualifyingTrueBadge Engine CC0
Badge Power326Coin DescriptionPerformance
Coin SeriesGTXInsurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0734E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years12Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years3
Service Interval Frequency - Months24Service Interval Mileage999999
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage60000Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3
Vehicle Homologation ClassM1 

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)5.7Engine Power - BHP326
Engine Power - KW240Engine Power - PSTrue
Engine Torque - LBS.FT402Engine Torque - MKG56
Engine Torque - NM545Top Speed124

Test Cycles

Emissions Test CycleWLTP 

Tyres

Alloys?TrueTyre Size Front215/45 R20
Tyre Size Rear215/45 R20Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel StyleSKAGEN BLACK DIAMOND TURNEDWheel Type20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1564Length4264
Wheelbase2770Width1809

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight2430Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1601
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)385Max. Loading Weight505
Minimum Kerbweight1925No. of Seats5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb11.6
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

Volkswagen ID.3

The usefully updated version of Volkswagen's trend-setting little ID.3 electric hatch is a strong proposition. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

The ID.3 has changed the way we think about Volkswagen. And about affordable electric cars. But there's been quite a bit for the brand to iron out since this model first arrived on our market in 2020. This updated version is smarter, has a more up-market cabin, better media connectivity and charges faster. Time to give this EV a second look.

Background

So far, there have been three eras in Volkswagen's history. The first post-war period of the Beetle. The second modern era, dominated by the company's biggest-selling model, the Golf. And the third EV period, which started back in 2019 with this car, the ID.3, the first of many products from the Wolfsburg maker's new ID all-electric sub-brand. Prior to the ID.3, we'd had all-electric Volkswagens before (the e-Golf and the e-up!) but they'd been based on the underpinnings of ordinary combustion models. The ID range was to be very different, created around a purpose-designed MEB electrified platform and built at a bespoke EV factory in Zwickau near Dresden. By early 2023, over 300,000 ID.3s had been sold, but all hadn't gone to plan. There were software development issues, problems with safety features and issues with screen-sensitive icons. Plus journalists often felt the cabin was finished rather cheaply. All of which has led to Volkswagen rushing forward a package of mid-term updates just three and a half years after the car was originally shown for the first time at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. Is it all enough for this ID.3 to deserve a second look? Let's find out.

Driving Experience

Let's cover what you need to know. To start with, there are two choices of powertrain for mainstream versions of this revised ID.3, with battery packs rated at 58kWh (for the 'Pro') and 77kWh (for the 'Pro S'), allowing for respective WLTP-rated driving range figures of up to 265 and up to 346 miles. The primary electric motor option offers 204PS and takes the 58kWh version to 62mph in 7.3s (it's 7.7s for the heavier 77kWh variant). Expect a price-leading version with a smaller 45kWh battery and a 150PS electric motor along at some point. As before, all models drive the rear wheels through a single-speed auto gearbox. And all mainstream variants have the same limited 99mph top speed. Very different is the flagship 326PS GTX Performance model, which has a single rear motor but tuned steering and suspension and sprints to 62mph in just 5.7s en route to 112mph. The GTX has a 369 mile range from its 77kWh battery. In an ID.3, to fire everything up, you hit the starter button, then activate the gear selector, a rocker switch mounted on the steering column that twists in two directions: it's forward for 'drive' and the braking regeneration modes, And you twist back for neutral and reverse. Acceleration has been programmed to be linear and consistent rather than arriving all-in-a-rush. And weight has been kept to reasonable levels (1,670kgs is relatively light for an EV) which helps handling. As is compulsory for EVs, there's a pedestrian warning buzzer which works at under 12mph to warn pavement folk of your approach. The super-tight 10.2-metre turning circle is closer to that of an up! city car than a Golf.

Design and Build

The exterior changes here are subtle, but quite effective. There's a re-profiled front bumper with vertical air ducts. Plus a re-shaped bonnet, based around a completely new pressing that does away with the previous black panel below the windscreen to give the car a more elongated appearance and a sleeker drag coefficient. The tail lamps are different too, with distinctively-illuminating X-shaped daytime running lights and smarter scrolling indicators. Otherwise, things are much as before, which sees this as a slightly larger car than a comparable Golf. And this EV is 60mm taller than a Golf too, thanks to the need for battery installation in the thicker floor. There's a swept-back windscreen (raked to better accommodate the head-up display system). Inside, the mid-life changes are much more evident, highlighted by a larger 12-inch central screen in place of the previous 10-inch monitor. This works with an optional cloud-based speech recognition system, now upgraded to provide faster reaction times, while the optional Head-up display now supports augmented reality functions. The animal-free triming seems quite a bit more up-market - and appropriate for the relatively high prices Volkswagen wants here. Higher-grade plastics feature on the lower part of the dash (not before time), while higher-specified variants get smarter materials for the upper part of the dash too. As before, there are plenty of stowage cubbies and a decently-sized central storage bin resides between the front seats. Due to a 145mm wheelbase increase over a Golf, rear seat room is almost Passat-like, but you don't get a huge boot, though the 385-litre capacity will be sufficient for most.

Market and Model

Volkswagen's goal with the ID.3 was to make the switch to full-EV motoring more affordable for more people - but that's not going to happen until it's quite a bit cheaper than it is right now. Expect pricing to start at around £36,000 for the core 58kWh 204PS 'Pro Essential' version with base trim. You'll need just under £1,000 more for the same car with plusher 'Match' trim; and the 77kWh 'Pro S Essential' model is priced from around £39,000 (again 'Match' trim is around £1,000 more). The top 326PS GTX Performance version is much pricier - around £46,000. All models get Matrix LED headlamps, keyless entry, diamond-turned alloy wheels of at least 18-inches in size, 'Air Care' 'Climatronic' air conditioning, ambient lighting and a removeable luggage compartment floor. A 12-inch centre-dash infotainment screen is now standard across the range and features a neat 'touch-sensitive bar', using which you can swipe across various screen zones to control both stereo volume and cabin temperature. Volkswagen's latest natural voice control system also features, enabling you to ask the car virtually anything as long as you preface it by "Hello Volkswagen". We'd want to specify the clever head-up display system, which projects augmented-reality navigation arrows, hazard alerts and pedestrian detection messages onto the inside of the windscreen in front of you as you drive. The new model also marks the introduction of option packs, which are available for both trims and group together popular options according to personal preferences. The Exterior Pack, for example, allows new two-part LED tail light clusters on the tailgate instead of reflectors. When it comes to paint and trim design, there's a new colour - 'Dark Olivine Green', an iridescent metallic paint shade that changes appearance depending on ambient lighting conditions: one minute it looks an earthy green, the next it offers a warm golden glow, or a chic grey. The roof with this finish is completely black and the roof trim strip is finished in high-quality matt silver to emphasise the paint colour.

Cost of Ownership

The brand has increased the ID.3's maximum DC rapid-charging rate with the 77kWh 'Pro S' battery from 125kW to 170kW, but otherwise, there are no changes on the battery front (so the 58kWh 'Pro' battery still only charges at up to 120kW). As before, Volkswagen reckons that a typical ID.3 user will save about £730 a year in operating expenses over what they'd pay to run a comparable combustion-engined model. It's not only that your energy costs will be lower: you should also make savings in insurance, road tax and the fact that no oil changes are required. Volkswagen says that its aim is to make sure that the battery pack lasts as long as the car and, sure enough, that battery pack is warrantied to have at least 70% of its usable capacity after eight years or 100,000 miles. As usual with an EV, around 80% of charging will be done via programmable overnight replenishment using owners' garage wallboxes - bespoke versions of these are available through Volkswagen. With the 58kWh version, a 7.4kW wallbox will charge the car in 9 hours 15 mins (12 hours 15 mins for the 77kWh version). Out and about, in the unlikely event that you find a 100kW rapid charger, around 180 miles-worth of electricity can be taken on board in just 30 minutes. The 58kWh 'Pro' model takes on 5-80% of charge in 35 minutes, while the 77kWh 'Pro S' needs only 30 minutes.

Summary

There are lots of things we like about the ID.3, but this mid-term update package was certainly much-needed. You'll appreciate the smarter inside finishing and the more sophisticated media systems, plus the charging time is faster and the exterior looks sleeker, though still quietly futuristic. Volkswagen's problem though, is that much the same kind of engineering can be had with arguably more appealing packaging with cousin CUPRA Born and Skoda Enyaq iV 60 models. If it's the ID.3 that appeals though, you could find yourself liking this updated version much better than you might have done before. As previously, this really does feel like an authentic Volkswagen, with a rear-driven format that even has a few Beetle throw-backs. In half a century's time, there's just a chance that the ID.3 will command a place in automotive history alongside that seminal VW model. In the meantime though, the ID.3 has to sell well. And in this form, there's a much better chance of it doing just that.

Performance
80%
Handling
60%
Comfort
80%
Space
80%
Styling
70%
Build
80%
Value
90%
Equipment
70%
Economy
70%
Depreciation
70%
Insurance
70%

* Figures for fuel consumption, the CO2 produced, and/or the pure electric range are provided for comparative purposes only and are based on laboratory testing. The actual figures under real world driving conditions will depend upon a number of factors, including any accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions, vehicle load and the health of the battery.

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48 monthly payments of£537
Deposit£537
Volkswagen deposit£7300
Total amount payable£53,037.03
Fixed interest rate5.85%
Representative APR5.9%
Cash price£46,225
Credit amount£38,388
Contract mileage32,000
Excess mileage charge9.9p per mile
Completion fee£10
Optional final payment£19,414.03
Term (months)49

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