Spy photographers recently caught a lightly camouflaged Volkswagen ID.5 GTX undergoing testing on the Nürburgring and now the company has announced plans to introduce the electric crossover coupe on November 3rd. The company is keeping details under wraps, but released a short teaser video highlighting the ID.5’s “flowing coupe design” as well as it’s “aerodynamic roofline” that exudes “pure elegance.”
While there isn’t much to see, previous
spy photos have shown the model will follow in the footsteps of the ID.4 GTX
and feature a sporty front fascia with prominent intakes. However, big changes
occur further back as the ID.5 GTX features a rakish windscreen that flows into
a sloping roof. The model also sports a dynamic beltline, an angular rear
window, and a nearly vertical rear end that is topped by a spoiler.
Volkswagen has been coy on specifications,
but has previously confirmed the model will have a dual motor all-wheel drive
system as well as a “large lithium-ion battery” that allows for a range of up
to 497 km on a single charge. That being said, the powertrain
should echo the ID.4 GTX which features a 77 kWh battery pack and a combined
maximum output of 295 hp. This setup enables the model to
accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds, before hitting a top
speed of 180 km/h.
While it won’t be the fastest electric
crossover on the market, the ID.5 GTX promises to be fairly dynamic as it
should come equipped with an adaptive chassis control system, an electronic
XDS+ differential, and a Vehicle Dynamics Manager similar to the one found in
the Golf GTI and Golf R.