Volkswagen solely simply launched its 2025 ID.7 hatchback, however a brand new physique model for the electrical midsizer has simply been added. It is a wagon that VW calls the ID.7 Tourer, and there is a probability it will likely be provided within the U.S.

The ID.7 hatch is VW’s Tesla Mannequin S rival, and is slated to succeed in dealerships later this 12 months as a 2025 mannequin. It is going to assist fill the void left by the discontinued Passat sedan.

The ID.7 Tourer begins gross sales in Europe shortly, however VW hasn’t stated whether or not it is going to additionally attain the U.S. Nevertheless, the automaker did tease the likelihood with the disclosing of the ID.Area Vizzion on native soil. The 2019 idea, which served as a preview for the ID.7 Tourer, made its world debut at Los Angeles’ Petersen Automotive Museum earlier than displaying up on the LA auto present per week later.

VW additionally hasn’t revealed full specs for the ID.7 Tourer however stated there can be two battery choices, with the larger possibility providing a most 200-kw charging charge and roughly 425 miles of vary on the WLTP check cycle used abroad. A determine nearer to 300 miles is probably going when examined utilizing the stricter EPA check cycle. Serving to to optimize vary is a comparatively low drag coefficient of 0.24, which is simply barely off the sedan’s 0.23 cd ranking.

The 2 battery choices doubtless match the 77- and 86-kwh choices introduced for the hatch in most markets, although the U.S. solely receives the smaller unit. Rear- and all-wheel-drive choices are provided, with the height output capped at 282 hp. Once more, anticipate the identical to be the case for the wagon.

The one distinction between the hatch and the wagon on the within is the additional cargo house of the latter. It measures 19.3 cubic ft with the rear seats up and 60.5 cubic ft when the seats are folded flat.

The ID.7 is successfully VW’s flagship automobile, and as such because it comes loaded with the automaker’s newest expertise, a lot of which is fitted as customary. High-shelf gadgets embody an augmented actuality head-up show, a 15-inch infotainment display, a climate-control system that may direct air at an occupant or spatially to cowl the cabin, and a panoramic sunroof with with sensible glass that may dim robotically. Additionally included is an automatic driver-assist system for highways with automated lane adjustments, plus automated parking with a reminiscence operate that may bear in mind a parking maneuver after which carry out it on demand.

The ID.7 is predicated on Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform designed for mainstream, high-volume electrical automobiles. Manufacturing of the hatch and wagon is dealt with at VW Group’s plant in Emden, Germany. The plant additionally builds the ID.4 compact crossover.