Recall the ID. Space Vizzion Concept unveiled by Volkswagen in November 2019? Skip to February 2024, and here’s its production iteration: the ID.7 Tourer, marking VW’s debut in the electric wagon realm. It joins VW’s lineup alongside the Golf Variant, Passat Variant, and the Arteon Shooting Brake, all conventionally powered estates.
Dimensions
Contrary to the norm, the ID.7 Tourer matches its base model in size, boasting identical dimensions in length, width, height, and wheelbase—4961 mm (195.3 in) long, 1862 mm (73.3 in) wide (excluding mirrors), 1536 mm (60.4 in) tall, and with a 2971 mm (117 in) axle span.
Practicality
Although the outer measurements remain unchanged, the redesigned back enhances practicality. Even with the rear seats up, the electric wagon accommodates 605 liters (21.3 cubic feet), trumping the sedan by 73 liters (2.5 cubic feet), technically a hatchback/liftback with its electric tailgate. Fold the rear bench for a capacious 1,714 liters (60.5 cubic feet), a notable jump of 128 liters (4.5 liters). Opting for a roof box provides an additional 460 liters (16.2 cubic feet) for those requiring even more room.
In the rear of the ID.7 Tourer, you can fit items up to 1075 millimeters (42.3 inches) without folding the seats. Folding the bench extends the load area to 1948 millimeters (76.7 inches) for longer items. VW states the width between wheel arches is exactly 1000 millimeters (39.3 inches).
Exterior
The design remains conservative, resembling the standard ID.7 but with a taller roof and bulkier rear. It retains the optional panoramic sunroof with a polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) layer, allowing for adjustable transparency at the touch of a button. While once exclusive to high-end cars, this feature is now becoming more common in mainstream models.
Powertrain
Underneath the ID.7 Tourer lies the identical rear-positioned electric motor present in the liftback, boasting 282 horsepower (210 kilowatts) and 402 pound-feet (545 Newton-meters) of torque. Initially, the Pro edition offers a 77 kWh battery capacity, while a Pro S variant is in the pipeline featuring an enlarged 86-kWh pack, a plan also slated for the hatchback. With the enhanced battery, Volkswagen predicts the wagon to traverse 426 miles (685 kilometers) per the WLTP cycle before requiring a recharge.
Battery and charging
Opt for the smaller battery and you’ll max out at 175 kW charging power, while the larger pack can handle 200 kW. Charging the ID.7 Tourer’s battery from 10 to 80 percent takes just under 30 minutes, regardless of the size you choose. Like all other EVs, the range varies based on wheel size, ranging from 19 to 21 inches.
Availability
Production will be at the Emden factory in Germany, where VW builds the regular ID.7 and ID.4. Unfortunately, Mark Gillies, a company spokesperson, informed us via email that the Tourer won’t be available in the United States. The liftback is slated to arrive in North America and hopefully in the Gulf in the latter part of 2024.
Source and images: Motor1