2022 Volkswagen ID 5: prices and specification revealed
ID 4-based coupe-SUV starts from £50,550 in the UK, rising to £58,640 for the sporty GTX
Volkswagen has revealed pricing and specification details for the rakish-roofed ID 5, the third member of Volkswagen’s family of bespoke EVs.
The German firm has opened orderbooks for the model, which starts from £50,550. The SUV joins the ID 3 hatchback and the closely related ID 4 crossover in UK dealerships.
The standard rear-driven ID 5 is driven by a familiar choice of either 172bhp or 201bhp motors, which get it from 0-62mph in 10.4sec and 8.4sec respectively.
A 77kWh battery (standard in the UK) offers a maximum range of 313 miles – a slight boost over the straight-backed ID 4, courtesy of the new car’s improved aerodynamics.
Three specification levels are available: Tech, Max and the range-topping, performance GTX. All models, starting with the £50,550 Tech, are equipped with ID Light LED matrix headlights, Volkswagen’s travel assist safety system, an electric tailgate, tri-zone climate control, an augmented reality head-up display and 12-way adjustable seats.
The next-step Max trim level is priced from £54,050 and offers 20in alloy wheels, premium sports seats, a more efficient heat pump and a sports driving package, which includes dynamic chassis control, progressive steering and drive profile selection.
ID 5 GTX models feature an uprated performance powertrain with an additional motor on the front axle, bumping output to 295bhp and cutting the 0-62mph time to 6.3sec, with a slightly shorter range of 296 miles.
Prices for the GTX start from £58,640 and equipment includes sportier ‘Ystad’ 20in alloy wheels and glossy finishes on the roof frame and c-pillars. The GTX also gains some interior changes, including red seat upholstery, dark blue faux-leather door panels and GTX-branded door sill protectors.
The ID 5 also matches the ID 4’s 135kW maximum charging rate, too, so it can be topped up to 80% in less than 30 minutes.
With the ID 5, Volkswagen is ushering in an updated version of its touchscreen infotainment system, which promises faster response times, although the controversial touch-slider heating controls remain.
Elsewhere, the ID 5’s cabin is virtually unchanged from that of the ID 4, save for a 12mm reduction in rear head room and a shorter boot, now measuring in at 549-litres.
Volkswagen expects the entry-level Pro to claim 50% of sales, followed by the more powerful Pro Performance at 35% and the top-rung GTX at 15%.