Volkswagen ID.3: the facelift is becoming clearer
This page is translated from the original post "Volkswagen ID.3 : le restylage se précise" in French.
- 24/01/2023 18:00
The 100% electric compact sedan Volkswagen ID.3 will receive some advancements to stay competitive with the opposition.
Unveiled in 2019, the ID.3 is the first Volkswagen with a 100% electric architecture. The Wolfsburg company has already successfully ventured into electric vehicles with its city car e-Up!, but despite its good performance, the latter is essentially an electric adaptation based on an existing thermal platform.
The Volkswagen ID.3 replaced the Volkswagen e-Golf and currently represents the best-selling model for the German manufacturer in electric form (4,256 units found buyers in France in 2022, compared to 15,580 Renault Megane E-Tech Electric).
Valued for its spaciousness and good performance, the Volkswagen ID.3, however, falls short technologically, with an outdated multimedia system despite recent updates, and notably, a minimalist digital instrumentation.
Expected in Spring 2023, like the sixth generation of the Renault Espace, the facelifted Volkswagen ID.3 will primarily feature a redesigned multimedia interface, which should finally be free of many bugs. New features are also expected to be offered (trip assistance, Park Assist Plus, etc.). The touchscreen is also expected to grow by about 2 inches (12 inches overall). Let’s also hope that the finish quality improves, as it currently remains below Volkswagen standards.
Is Range Improving?
If not yet confirmed by Volkswagen, a new management of the electric motor and batteries should enable the Volkswagen ID.3 to reduce its energy consumption and thus improve its range.
Visually, like many competitors, the German model is expected to “smooth” its front face and simplify it, with a new grille and a more modern and dynamic style, including the addition of vertical vents. The LED headlights are also expected to evolve. At the rear, more subtle changes are anticipated, such as a redesign of the bumper and the housing for the license plate.
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