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Volkswagen

Electric all-rounder of a brand new period: world premiere of the ID.7 Tourer from Volkswagen

  • Large property automotive: with the ID.7 Tourer, one of many first electrical property automobiles within the higher mid-sized class makes its debut in Europe
  • Generous house: the ID.7 Tourer affords house for 5 individuals with as much as 605 litres of bags. With two individuals on board, the load capability will increase to as much as 1,714 litres
  • Long vary: the ID.7 Tourer shall be accessible with two battery sizes. The top-of-the-range model is anticipated to realize ranges of as much as 685 km
  • Outstanding consolation: a brand new computerized air conditioner, optionally accessible seats with pressure-point therapeutic massage and air con, and the brand new Wellness In Car app supply a premium-class expertise

The ID.7 is the flagship amongst electrical Volkswagen fashions – a progressive fastback saloon with an extended vary. Volkswagen is now increasing the ID.7 portfolio in Europe with an property automotive: the all-new ID.7 Tourer. It is among the first all-electric property automobiles within the higher mid-sized class. Volkswagen can also be represented on this class with the brand new Passat Variant. Both product strains complement one another and collectively cowl all related drive sorts – from extremely environment friendly petrol and diesel engines to plug-in hybrids with a predicted electrical vary of greater than 100 kilometres (WLTP) and all-electric autos. The new ID.7 Tourer combines the emissions benefits of electrical mobility with lengthy WLTP ranges (as much as 685 km), a high-quality cockpit panorama, excellent journey consolation and superior spaciousness – making it an excellent enterprise automotive. Europe-wide presales are scheduled to start out within the first quarter of this yr.

Strong higher mid-sized class. Imelda Labbé, Member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management, liable for Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, says: “The new ID.7 Tourer is an ideal property mannequin, particularly for households and long-distance drivers. With loads of house and a excessive degree of consolation, it impresses totally electrically with lengthy ranges!” The ID.7 Tourer shall be produced along with the ID.7 fastback saloon and the ID.4 SUV on the electrical mobility plant in Emden, Germany.

Near-production vehicle.

Electric all-rounder. The ID.7 Tourer differs considerably from the fastback saloon on the rear. The lengthy roof line and its elegant transition to the boot lid specifically are placing design options of the electrical property. In phrases of favor, the Tourer is a fusion of a traditional property within the format of the Passat, and a dynamic taking pictures brake such because the Arteon. Thanks to the elevated peak on the rear, the bags compartment quantity is even bigger than that of the fastback saloon: with 5 individuals on board, the ID.7 Tourer has a baggage capability of as much as 605 litres (rear seat backrest in cargo place). When loaded as much as the backrests of the entrance seats and as much as the roof, this determine rises to as much as 1,714 litres.

Up to 685 km WLTP vary. The new ID.7 Tourer is provided with the latest-generation electrical drive system. Volkswagen will supply two completely different battery sizes for the ID.7 Tourer. Depending on the battery vitality content material, the electrical touring automotive is anticipated to realize WLTP ranges of as much as 685 km. The largest battery is designed for a most charging capability of as much as 200 kW at DC quick-charging stations. At this energy degree, the battery might be recharged from 10 to 80 per cent in considerably lower than half-hour.

Near-production vehicle.

AR head-up show as commonplace. The new ID.7 Tourer shall be launched with revolutionary technological options, together with an augmented-reality (AR) head-up show outfitted as commonplace. This initiatives info related to the journey into the driving force’s visual view, so their eyes can keep targeted on the highway. At the identical time, the AR head-up show modifications the cockpit structure as a result of it permits traditional devices to develop into compact.

Near-production vehicle.

New Wellness In-Car app. In the brand new ID.7 Tourer Volkswagen is implementing premium-class consolation. This is made attainable with particulars comparable to vents which can be robotically operated by small management motors, and ergoActive seats with a brand new pressure-point therapeutic massage perform and computerized air con. Another innovation on board is the panoramic sunroof with good glass – right here, the glass layers might be electronically switched to be both opaque or clear. The Wellness In-Car app can also be fully new. This permits numerous automobile capabilities to be adjusted by the use of three preconfigured programmes (Fresh Up, Calm Down and Power Break) which will help to reinforce wellbeing through the journey or breaks. Depending on the automobile gear, the app accesses the background lighting, sound, air con, good glass perform, seat air con and seat therapeutic massage in addition to the ID.LIGHT and the infotainment display.

Video of the all-electric ID.7 Tourer: https://youtu.be/G8pEU3WAyg8

Motorsport

See 11 Winter Tires Show How They Handle Chilly Weather And Snow

If you live in the upper portions of the Northern Hemisphere, snow could start falling in a matter of weeks or maybe a few months. This means it’s the perfect time to start considering a set of winter tires for your vehicle. Jonathan Benson from Tyre Reviews is here to evaluate the best cold-weather rubber for the 2023-2024 season.

Benson selects 11 winter tires. Plus, he chooses an all-season and summer design to show how much of a difference there is from using cold-weather-specific rubber. All of them are size 225/45 R18, and he uses a BMW 3 Series as the evaluation vehicle.

He evaluates the:

  • Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
  • Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
  • Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
  • Hankook Winter i*Cept Evo 3
  • Vredestein Wintrac Pro
  • Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
  • Kumho Winter Craft WP52
  • Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
  • Giti GitiWinterW2
  • Leao Winter Defender UHP
  • Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro

The all-season tire is the Hankook Kineregy 4S2, and the summer tire is the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

Benson puts the tires through a variety of evaluations. He starts by testing on a snow-covered circuit. The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 clocks the quickest time of 84.26 seconds, and the Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro is the slowest at 90.66 seconds. The Hankook all-season rubber gets the 3 Series around the course in 87.12 seconds. The Ventus Prime 4 summer tire gives the BMW a lap time of 122.18 seconds.

Benson also singles out the Hankook Winter i*Cept Evo 3 for providing the most feedback through the steering wheel and giving the driver confidence when driving on the snow.

Driving in the winter is about more than just snow. Once the plow drivers get their work done, the streets might just be wet. Benson also evaluates the tires on a soaked circuit. The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is the winner by clocking a time of 56.33 seconds. The second-place Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 does a lap in 57.53 seconds – over a second slower.

At the end of the video, Benson ranks all 11 tires from worst to best. There’s a tie for the winner.

If you don’t want to think about snow and winter, Benson also has a video comparing high-performance tires versus pure racing rubber. Another clip from him compares the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 against the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S.

If you’d like to hear more from Jonathan Benson, check out his appearance on Rambling About Cars:

Volkswagen

First preview of the new ID.7 GTX: a long-distance limousine with more power and all-wheel drive

Three weeks ago, Volkswagen presented the new ID.7 as an all-electric limousine for the upper mid-size class. The most dynamic model variant will now follow in late summer with the world premiere of the ID.7 GTX. Equipped with the latest drive generation of the ID. models, the dual-motor all-wheel drive system and a host of sporty design elements, the long-distance limousine is a high-performance model. The launch of the new GTX model is planned for the IAA Mobility in Munich (5–10 September 2023).

Black and red stand for GTX. In the interior, details such as the red GTX contrast stitching on the seats, dash panel and doors emphasise the sportiness of the model. The exterior design, on the other hand, is characterised by black gloss elements. Together with the standard black roof paint finish and the darkened windows, these features ensure that the upcoming ID.7 GTX will also enjoy a powerful and distinctive appearance.

GTX – fine-tuned for efficiency and driving pleasure. Like on the previous GTX models ID.4 and ID.5, the vehicle dynamics manager is responsible for intelligent control of the dual-motor all-wheel drive system in the ID.7 GTX. This software, developed in-house by Volkswagen, always aims to achieve the optimum combination of efficiency, dynamics and driving stability. The vehicle dynamics manager controls not only the powertrain, but also all braking, steering and chassis control systems, depending on the selected driving profile. The limousine’s running gear and steering have been fundamentally enhanced on the basis of the modular electric drive (MEB) platform and offer a large bandwidth between comfort and sportiness thanks to the possibility of driving profile selection. This underlines the ID.7 GTX’s status as the flagship model in the ID. family.

GTX as a formula for success. The sporty GTX brand with its all-electric performance models has been part of Volkswagen’s portfolio for two years now. The dynamic vehicles combine electric mobility, sustainability and intelligent sportiness. Their sporty design also emphasises the special character and recognition value of the high-quality GTX models.