The 2018 Geneva Motor Show feels like a millennia ago, but Volkswagen used the event to introduce the stylish I.D. Vizzion concept. Billed as an “avant-garde premium class saloon,” the concept was followed by a Space Vizzion wagon in 2019 and both were created to preview upcoming production models that are slated to arrive in 2023.
With a debut inching closer, spy
photographers have snapped the four-door variant undergoing testing in Europe.
However, the production model bears little resemblance to the
concept that was introduced nearly four years ago. Snapped wearing minimal
disguise, the electric vehicle features a fully enclosed grille which is hidden
behind a glorified sticker. Further below, we can see an expressive front
bumper with vertical air curtains and a central intake that appears to have a
honeycomb mesh insert.
Continuing further back, we can see a
prominent shoulder line that recalls the rest of the ID lineup. The prototype
also rides on aerodynamic wheels and features tall side skirts, which help to
hide the car’s battery pack. Elsewhere, we can see an integrated rear spoiler
and a wide third brake light. The prototype also sports a sizable glass roof
and flush-mounted door handles. While it’s hard to judge the car’s size, the
ID. Vizzion concept measured 5,163 mm long and had a wheelbase
that spanned 3,100 mm.
Speaking of the concept, the ID. Vizzion
had a 111 kWh battery pack and a dual-motor all-wheel drive system that
produced a combined output of 302 hp. This setup enabled the
model to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and a have range
of up to 665 km in the WLTP cycle. However, previous reports have
suggested the production model will be offered in rear- and all-wheel drive
configurations with multiple battery packs. Of course, details are limited and
we’re not entirely sure what Volkswagen will call their latest EV, although
ID.7 would be a logical guess.
