Volkswagen cuts prices and expands ID range with new trims and batteries
Volkswagen has lowered the entry price of key models in its ID line-up thanks to new trims and a more affordable battery.
The ID.3, ID.4 and ID.5 all benefit from price cuts, while the ID.4 and ID.5 also get upgrades to their range-topping GTX variants.
The ID.3 hatchback now starts at £30,850 for the new Pure Essential trim level, which comes with a new entry-level battery and motor setup. This uses a 52kWh battery and 168bhp motor in place of the regular 201bhp motor and 59kWh or 77kWh battery, and offers 240 miles of range with 145kW charging.
Above it, the £32,210 Pure Match trim uses the same entry-level powertrain and boosts the specification to include 18-inch East Derry alloy wheels, metallic paint, heated front seats, two-zone Climatronic air conditioning, sat nav, a rear-view camera and tinted windows.
The same Pure Match trim has been added to the ID.5 range, offering the same basic spec but with 19-inch alloys. It also uses the smaller battery/motor combination for a range of around 222 miles and is priced from £41,050. It is currently the only ID.5 option apart from the performance-focused GTX version.
The brand has also cut £3,000 from the price of the existing entry-level ID.4 Pure Match while upgrading the standard wheels to a 19-inch ‘Hamar’ design. The ID.4 now starts at £39,550 and uses the same 52kWh battery as the ID.3 and ID.5 in place of the 77kWh fitted to other variants.
Alongside more affordable versions of the ID.4 and ID.5, Volkswagen has launched a new GTX Edition, which replaces the previous GTX trim and boosts equipment levels.
On top of existing GTX spec, the new variants get £6,500 of extra kit including metallic paint, a 360-degree camera, electric tailgate, power-adjustable massage sports seats, IQ. Drive Travel Assist and Park Assist Plus. Prices for the ID.4 GTX Edition and ID.5 GTX Edition start at £52,205 and £53,705 respectively.
Both cars retain the existing two-motor, all-wheel-drive setup, offering 335bhp and a 0-62mph time of just 5.4 seconds.
