Volkswagen rounds out electric SUV lineup with faster ID.4, cheaper ID.5
The already confirmed ID.4 Pro and ID.5 GTX are being joined by the ID.4 GTX and ID.5 Pro. All vehicles are available to order now, ahead of customer deliveries taking place in July.
The ID.4 GTX rings up at $69,990 before on-road costs, or $10,000 more than the previously announced ID.4 Pro.
Likewise, the entry-level Pro version of the ID.5 'coupe' SUV has been priced at $62,990 before on-road costs, or $10,000 less than the ID.5 GTX.
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Volkswagen says the ID.4 GTX complements the new petrol-powered Tiguan 195TSI R-Line, which produces 195kW of power and 400Nm of torque from its 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder for a 5.9-second 0-100km/h time. It's priced at $70,490 before on-roads.
The ID.4 GTX produces up to 250kW (+40kW over the Pro) and sends its power through a dual-motor all-wheel drive system, accelerating from 0-100km/h in 5.4 seconds.
These figures are identical to the ID.5 GTX, which also produces 679Nm of torque.
Claimed WLTP driving range for the ID.4 GTX is 511km, down from 528km for the ID.5 GTX and 544km for the rear-wheel drive ID.4 Pro.
The ID.5 Pro, meanwhile, receives the rear-wheel drive powertrain of the ID.4 Pro, producing 210kW of power and 545Nm of torque. Its claimed 0-100km/h time is 6.7 seconds, while it can supposedly travel 543km on a charge on the WLTP cycle.
All use a battery with a net capacity of 77kWh, which can be charged at up to 175kW using a DC fast charger.
Inside, the ID.4 GTX gets the same treatment as the ID.5 GTX, with sports seats with integrated head rests, featuring 'GTX' embossing, red accents, and red stitching.
There's also 'GTX' badging on the steering wheel, while a premium Harman Kardon sound system has been added as standard. 20-inch alloy wheels are also fitted for GTX models over the 19-inch alloys fitted to Pro versions.
The ID.5 Pro mirrors the equivalent ID.4, and still includes niceties like Matrix LED headlights, a panoramic glass roof, ArtVelours upholstery, tri-zone climate control, and a 12.9-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Safety gear for both includes Volkswagen Travel Assist with adaptive cruise control and active lane assist, oncoming vehicle braking when turning, proactive occupant protection, and a surround-view camera. Both the ID.4 and ID.5 wear five-star ANCAP safety ratings.
The ID.4 and ID.5 range benefits from Volkswagen Group Australia's 'On EV' initiative, which includes an eight-year, 160,000 km battery warranty, free battery health checks, and 'simplified charging solutions' with Ampol AmpCharge.
Both models are also backed by Volkswagen's standard five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
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