Update: Just hours after VW confirmed the debut of the new ID.7 GTX for later this week, our spies forwarded us a slew of photos showing an undisguised prototype undergoing some last-minute development tests.
Only the badges are covered on the tester, providing us with an unhindered view of the subtle design changes to the ID.7 Tourer’s body, which align with what we typically see on VW’s GTI models. These updates include a lowered ride height from the upgraded suspension, larger wheels, and more aggressively styled bumpers, with the front featuring a honeycomb-style lower grille openings.
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Although Audi is better known for high-performance wagons, VW wants a piece of the action in the electric segment with the new ID.7 GTX Tourer, which will be revealed on Wednesday, March 13. Unfortunately, similar to the regular Tourer, this one isn’t slated for release in the United States either.
The brand teased the sporty wagon with a short video on Instagram, revealing the front and rear lighting signatures. So far, we can spot a pair of illuminated chevrons that help distinguish the ID.7 GTX Tourer from the standard model.
Over on LinkedIn, the brand showed a little more, including an attractive set of five-spoke wheels. In addition, a shot of the interior showed that the car’s steering wheel will feature red accents, red stitching, and a GTX badge on its lower spoke.
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Volkswagen has yet to reveal how much power the ID.7 GTX Tourer will make, but the standard model only offers a single 282 hp (210kW/286 PS) electric motor powering the rear wheels. The automaker previously showed off the ID.X Performance, a track-oriented concept vehicle based on the ID.7 sedan. Its two-motor powertrain was said to generate 550 hp (410 kW/558 PS).
Unveiled last month, the ID.7 Tourer offers up to 1,714 liters (60.5 cu-ft) of cargo volume with the rear seats folded down, making it a practical family hauler. An 86 kWh battery pack means the wagon will offer an estimated 426 miles (685 km) of range on the WLTP cycle. However, the ID.7 GTX Tourer’s range may suffer due to its higher output motors.
Volkswagen previously teased a GTX version of the ID.7 sedan. It is unclear if the Tourer will be revealed in addition to it, or instead of it. Check back in with us on Wednesday for full coverage of the new model’s reveal.