2024 VW ID7 - HOW GOOD IS IT?

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The 2024 VW ID.7 is presented as a compelling electric sedan, aiming to bridge the gap between the Tesla Model 3's price point and the Model S's spaciousness. The reviewer highlights its elegant fastback styling, comfortable interior with highly praised Ergo active seats offering massage and cooling, and a spacious rear cabin that surpasses even the Model S in legroom. The electrochromic glass roof and a practical, large trunk opening are also noted as significant advantages. However, the ID.7 falls short in efficiency compared to the Tesla Model 3, achieving 19 kWh/100km versus the Model 3's 16 kWh/100km in similar conditions, resulting in a shorter real-world range (400km for the 77kWh battery, 500km for the 86kWh battery). The infotainment system's software and hardware responsiveness are deemed less advanced than Tesla's, and the capacitive sliders for climate control remain a point of contention, though they are now backlit. Despite these drawbacks, the reviewer concludes that Volkswagen is back on track, recommending the ID.7 as a serious competitor, especially considering potential leasing rates which might offset its higher list price compared to the Model 3.