Newly available Volkswagen ID.3 GTX model with impressive performance hits shelves, priced from £46,225 this week.
The much-anticipated Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance is set to hit the market on August 29, promising a thrilling driving experience for electric vehicle enthusiasts.
Priced from £46,225, the ID.3 GTX Performance boasts a sleek design with a new front bumper, gloss black trim, 20'' black alloys, butch side sills, a tweaked rear diffuser, and sports seats adorned with red stitching. The interior is further enhanced with a Head-Up Display (HUD) and Harmon Kardon Sound system, ensuring an immersive and entertaining ride.
Under the hood, the ID.3 GTX Performance delivers a punch with 322bhp and rear-wheel drive, accelerating from 0 to 62mph in just 5.7 seconds. This performance-focused electric vehicle offers 400lb/ft of instant torque, guaranteeing driving pleasure that rivals traditional petrol-powered vehicles.
Volkswagen is not stopping at the ID.3 GTX Performance. The ID.4 GTX, a sporty 4WD version of the ID.4 with added performance, also offers 4WD for enhanced driving dynamics. Both the ID.3 GTX and ID.4 GTX deliver impressive performance figures, with the ID.4 GTX even boasting performance figures that can shame supercars, similar to other EVs from Tesla.
The ID.3 GTX Performance has a claimed range of 369 miles from its 79kWh battery, providing a long-lasting driving experience. The ID.7 GTX, a new Saloon/Fastback/Hatchback version of the ID.7 GTX Tourer revealed earlier this year, is another addition to Volkswagen's strategy to turn up the performance dial on its electric cars.
Kai Grünitz, Volkswagen's Head of Product Line Management for the ID. family, describes the ID.3 GTX Performance as the electric counterpart to the Golf GTI Clubsport. Volkswagen is trying to inject some fizz into its EV range with GTX models, aiming to appeal to those seeking a more exhilarating electric driving experience.
However, the success of Volkswagen's ID range of electric cars is a moot point, with the company yet to meet its ambitions in terms of sales. Despite this, the ID range has sold a lot, indicating a growing interest in electric vehicles among consumers.
It remains to be seen how long Volkswagen's 'GTX' badging for their more 'sporty' electric ID models will survive. But one thing is certain: Volkswagen is committed to an EV performance future with GTX models, offering a compelling alternative to traditional performance vehicles for electric vehicle enthusiasts.
