Prior to pre-orders for the Volkswagen ID. hatchback
kicking off, the company’s Dutch division published a
handful of videos showcasing a lightly-disguised prototype. Thanks to the folks
over at Elektrowoz, we have a number of screenshots which were captured before
the videos were removed.
As recent spy shots of the ID. hatchback have
indicated, the all-electric vehicle will look very similar to the concept.
Consequently, the design is drastically different than other existing models in
the Volkswagen family with the fresh and modern design fitting of an all-new
generation of products from the car manufacturer.
The prototype featured in the video was covered in a
blue and red paint scheme and while some parts of the car are hidden, many
elements aren’t. At the front, for example, we can see the headlights of the
production-spec ID. for the very first time, complete with LED daytime running
lights neatly incorporated into the outer edges of the headlight units. Elsewhere,
we can see a small lower grille on the car as well as a number of golf
ball-like dimples across the bumper.
As for the sides, the most noteworthy element are
perhaps the windows in front of the side mirrors. The electric hatchback also
sports very thin A-pillars and promises to offer excellent visibility.
Screenshots showing the vehicle’s rear reveal a prominent wing stretching off
the roof, a sharp tailgate, and taillights similar to those of the Golf.
Volkswagen has confirmed that the car will be offered
with three battery configurations. The entry-level version will be powered by a
48 kWh pack that offers 330 km of driving range. Sitting in the
middle of the range will be a model with 450 km of range while a
111 kWh version with about 550 km of range will sit at the top of
the family. All three models will have a rear-mounted 168 hp electric motor
powering the rear wheels.
