A few hours after Volkswagen previewed its first fully electric sedan with a special camouflage wrap at CES, Las Vegas, our spy photographers nabbed a new prototype of the VW ID.7 during winter testing in Europe.
While we had seen ID.7 prototypes – previously known as Aero B – in black and white liveries, this is the first appearance of the EV in grey, which looks like the Moonstone Grey shade from VW’s color palette. The sedan retains subtle camouflage on the front and rear ends, but the majority of its body panels are fully uncovered.
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The new spy shots show us more skin than the official preview at CES. We get to see the entirety of the profile, revealing the shape of the greenhouse and the flowing character line that rises above the wheel arches. We can also see semi-flush door handles and pronounced side sills, while the alloy wheels are different from the ones at CES.
At the front, VW keeps trying to trick us by making the EV look like an ICE-powered sedan from a distance, thanks to the black stickers resembling a faux grille and bumper intakes. They also altered the shape of the LED headlights to mimic the Passat, although the clamshell bonnet, the proportions, and the aerodynamic silhouette show that this is a model from the ID series. At the back, the only pieces of camouflage are applied on the taillight graphics and on the diffuser, shaped like faux exhaust pipes. Thankfully the latter won’t make it in the final production vehicle.
VW gave us a detailed look at the ID.7’s interior at CES. The new 15-inch infotainment touchscreen will feature illuminated sliders at the bottom for controlling the temperature and the volume. Other tech features include the digital instrument cluster, the augmented reality head-up display, and a fancy air conditioning system with “Smart Air Vents” sending hot or cold air to specific areas inside the cabin.
The automaker confirmed that the ID.7 rides on the updated MEB+ architecture, allowing an estimated range of up to 700 km (435 miles) on a simulated WLTP cycle. We also know its wheelbase measures 116.9 inches (2,969 mm) long, promising a spacious cabin.
The new VW ID.7 sedan is expected to debut in the second quarter of 2023, with a wagon bodystyle rumored to follow in the future. The EV will be available in Europe, China, and North America, which are Volkswagen’s strongest markets.
