Volkswagen rounds out electric SUV lineup with faster ID.4, cheaper ID.5
Volkswagen Australia has announced pricing for two additional variants in its ID. electric vehicle (EV) family, completing the lineups for each of its two electric SUVs at the same time.
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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"They're pushing us to move to BEVs, only us. What they're missing, not just in Australia but everywhere, is the fact that the gas [petroleum] companies aren't being pushed to put in the charging infrastructure. "If you were to do that, I think that resurgence would push even higher. Right now we're at 20 per cent BEVs in Europe, with a much more robust charging infrastructure. "Once you start doing that, then you start getting economies of scale, and then all the costs start to come down. At that point you're going to see all the advantages of BEVs, and they'll be less expensive ultimately than an ICE vehicle. "The only way to get there… is to have a more robust charging infrastructure that engenders a lot of confidence in buyers to buy." Less than one in 10 vehicles sold in Australia last year were EVs (91,292 of more than 1.22 million), although that number was up 4.7 per cent on the previous year. MORE: Everything Hyundai MORE: How Hyundai Australia's new boss plans to reverse Korean brand's sales slide Content originally sourced from: Australia's stringent new vehicle emissions regulations are set to send a host of auto brands running from these shores, according to local Hyundai chief Don Romano. The ink officially dried on the federal government's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) at the start of this year, bringing with it legislation designed to reduce the carbon footprint of the Australian car market. While the NVES came into effect on January 1, 2025, penalties won't start being accrued until July 1. The recent federal election brought with it some uncertainty about the NVES, with former Liberal leader Peter Dutton promising to scrap the legislation. However, in the wake of Labor's win led by Anthony Albanese, there's no longer any doubt about whether it will be enforced. Speaking to CarExpert at the launch of the pint-size Hyundai Inster electric SUV, Mr Romano said that many automakers will be caught off guard by the punitive new regulations. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "When it comes down to NVES, there's going to be a lot of brands that are going to start falling apart because they're burying their heads in the sand," said Mr Romano. "They're not doing the math, they're not looking at just how much this is going to cost them to stay in business in Australia. "I think you're going to see an exodus. You're going to see a number of brands that finally say 'I can't do it', unless the government that we just re-elected makes the decision to go in a different direction, which I think is unlikely given the election results." Hyundai has backed the NVES from early in the piece, expressing confidence in meeting the Australian Government's tightening CO2 targets between 2025 and 2029. However, some of its rivals have been less supportive and others including Toyota have indicated that fines would ultimately be passed onto consumers in the form of price hikes. Having taken over as Hyundai Australia CEO just a few months ago, Mr Romano will lead the brand in its response to NVES with a focus on electric vehicles (EVs) and other 'future energy' initiatives. "Let's do it like Europe, [where] they're just going, 'okay, we've got to live with it, let's deal with it'. And guess what we're seeing right now in Europe? A resurgence in EVs," he said. While Hyundai is prepared to tackle tightening emissions regulations, Mr Romano still sees significant room for improvement in how policy is used to accelerate the transition towards greener forms of transport. "What the government is doing is half-baked," he concluded. "They're pushing us to move to BEVs, only us. What they're missing, not just in Australia but everywhere, is the fact that the gas [petroleum] companies aren't being pushed to put in the charging infrastructure. "If you were to do that, I think that resurgence would push even higher. Right now we're at 20 per cent BEVs in Europe, with a much more robust charging infrastructure. "Once you start doing that, then you start getting economies of scale, and then all the costs start to come down. At that point you're going to see all the advantages of BEVs, and they'll be less expensive ultimately than an ICE vehicle. "The only way to get there… is to have a more robust charging infrastructure that engenders a lot of confidence in buyers to buy." Less than one in 10 vehicles sold in Australia last year were EVs (91,292 of more than 1.22 million), although that number was up 4.7 per cent on the previous year. 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