THIS IS THE NEW VOLKSWAGEN ID.7! MY TOUR OF MEB’S IMPROVED SOFTWARE, POWERTRAIN, AND INTERIOR

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The Volkswagen ID.7 is presented as the flagship electric sedan from VW, aiming for long-distance cruising with significant powertrain and interior enhancements. The reviewer highlights the ID.7's spacious liftback design, offering practicality comparable to larger vehicles and surpassing competitors like the Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 6 in cargo and passenger space. Key improvements include the new 'APP 550' rear motor, boosting power to 210 kW (286 PS) for improved performance and efficiency, and a new inverter with enhanced cooling. The interior receives praise for its premium feel, particularly the electrochromatic glass roof controlled via touch, and a much-improved 15-inch infotainment system with snappier software and useful features like charging curve visualization. While the reviewer notes the absence of on-route battery preconditioning as a drawback, they are optimistic about the potential for significant range improvements over existing MEB platform vehicles, estimating around 300 miles EPA for the RWD version. Initial impressions are overwhelmingly positive, with the ID.7 positioned as a strong contender in the premium electric sedan market.