ALL-NEW VOLKSWAGEN ID.7 REVIEW: EXCLUSIVE FIRST DRIVE OF THIS FLAGSHIP EV

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The Motormouth couple delivers an exclusive first drive of the all-new Volkswagen ID.7, a flagship electric sedan poised for a North American launch in late 2024. The RWD model tested boasts 282 horsepower and a usable 77 kWh battery, targeting around 480 km (300 miles) of range. Reviewers were particularly impressed with the ID.7's comfortable and smooth ride, precise steering, and excellent handling, especially with the optional adaptive damping. The interior is highlighted as a significant upgrade from the ID.4, featuring better materials, a minimalist design, and a standard 15-inch touchscreen with an augmented reality head-up display. The optional Ergo active comfort seats with massage function were a standout feature. Criticisms were minor, including slightly soft brakes and the continued use of capacitive touch controls for climate and volume, though the reviewers acknowledged they are becoming more intuitive. The potential for a wagon variant in Europe was also discussed with anticipation for a possible North American release. Overall, the ID.7 is presented as a compelling, comfortable, and sophisticated large EV sedan.