VW ID. Space Vizzion Concept Is An Electric GT Estate That’s Heading Our Way

Update: Head down to the gallery for new live images of VW’s ID. Space Vizzion study from the LA Auto Show

VW has chosen Los Angeles for the unveiling of its seventh concept built off the MEB platform, the ID. Space Vizzion. It’s an all-electric model that looks more sporty estate than crossover, and it previews a production model for Europe and North America.

While the concept car is only fitted with a rear-mounted 275 HP motor, a second motor could be added to give it all-wheel drive capability and a total output of 355 HP. Thanks to an 82 kWh battery, the concept features a predicted range of up to 300 miles on the EPA cycle and 590 km on the WLTP cycle.

In terms of looks, the ID. Space Vizzion concept is sort of 2/3 wagon, 1/3 crossover. According to VW, it combines the “aerodynamic design of a Gran Turismo with the spaciousness and versatility of an SUV”.

It measures 195.2 inches (4,958 mm) in length, 60.2 inches (1,529 mm) in width and is 74.7 inches (1,897 mm) wide, with a 116.7-inch (2,964 mm) long wheelbase. It also has a very low drag coefficient at 0.24 Cd, and 22-inch alloy wheels.

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At the front, there are slender white light strips, an illuminated VW logo, IQ Light LED matrix headlights, honeycomb-style LED daytime running lights and of course, no radiator grille. Move to the side of the concept and you’ll notice that there are no door handles. Instead, the vehicle features illuminated touch surfaces that light up as soon as its Keyless Advanced function detects someone approaching with a vehicle key or a synchronized mobile key on a smartphone.

When a person makes contact with the touch-activated surface, the light pulsates, the touch pad vibrates, and the door opens.

Moving on to the rear, there’s a roof spoiler, a spoiler lip and a diffuser, while a transparent red light strip extends around the entire section and through the LED taillight clusters. All of the concept’s lighting elements activate when the driver opens the car.

Inside, all driving information is displayed primarily in the Augmented Reality (AR) head-up display, which replaces the traditional cockpit. A smaller secondary display shows only basic information, while infotainment, comfort, online functions and vehicle settings are grouped on a 15.6-inch touchscreen.

As you can see, this concept is a four-seater, however, the German automaker will also consider a 5-seat version once the vehicle goes into production. As for other features, we count the tactile AppleSkin material, 20.7 cu.ft of luggage space behind the rear seats, ambient lighting with 30 colors to choose from, voice control, Smart Climate, steering wheel with capacitive touch panels, a steering wheel column shifter, online features, plus a wide range of light functions with animations that signal Hello and Goodbye, Lock and Unlock, Charging times, Brake prompts, Navigation, Incoming calls and more.

What about performance?

As is, the ID. Space Vizzion is powered by a 275 HP and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque rear-mounted electric motor and an 82 kWh lithium-ion battery. Total system output can be boosted to 335 HP with all-wheel drive thanks to a 101 HP coaxial drive, allowing you to hit 60 mph (96 km/h) from a standstill in 5 seconds flat. Top speed meanwhile is electronically limited to 109 mph (175 km/h). Charging time to 80% at 82 kWh takes approximately 30 minutes.