Electric GT fascination. Kai Grünitz, Member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management responsible for Development, says: “With its spontaneous and superior power delivery, the new ID.3 GTX Performance is for me the electric counterpart to our sporty compact icon, the Golf GTI Clubsport. Of course, an electric drive and a turbocharged petrol engine each have their own unique character. Yet the powerful ID.3 GTX Performance and the pure Golf GTI Clubsport share the same fascinating lightness when they accelerate. Two modern sports cars, made by Volkswagen.” Grünitz continues: “With the ID.3 GTX, Volkswagen is transferring the iconic fascination of its compact GT models into the world of electric mobility. This means driving pleasure is guaranteed.”
79 kWh battery and 185 kW charging capacity. The ID.3 GTX
uses the same new high-efficiency drive that also powers the latest generation of the ID.4 and ID.5 as well as the all-new ID.7 – an APP550 permanent magnet synchronous motor (PSM). The special feature for the ID.3 GTX
is that the drive motor is not only offered with an output of 210 kW, but also with 240 kW for the first time. The electric drive motor produces a maximum torque of 545 Nm for both output ratings – thus exceeding the drive power of the most powerful Volkswagen V6 turbocharged engines. These motors accelerate the ID.3 to 100 km/h with a noticeable punch in just 5.9 (GTX)
and up to 5.7 seconds (GTX Performance)
; the speed is electronically limited to 180 km/h (111 mph) and 200 km/h (124 mph) respectively. The drive motors are powered by a new 79 kWh (net) lithium-ion battery, which can be charged with up to 185 kW
of energy at DC quick-charging stations. With this power, the battery can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent again in 26 minutes. The combined WLTP range of the ID.3 GTX
is up to 604 km
GTX exterior. The ID.3 GTX stands out from all other models in the product line thanks to its individualised exterior design. The GTX-specific front bumper features a new independent black air intake in a diamond-style design. The bumper has new daytime running lights on the right and left sides – they comprise two LED triangles positioned on top of each other to create an arrowhead shape and are now part of the visual insignia of all the new GTX models. The black elements of the body have a high-gloss finish. This additionally applies to the newly designed side sills and the new lower area of the rear end equipped with a diffuser. Also new are the 20-inch Skagen alloy wheels that come as standard. Matching the GTX style, the wheels feature black-painted inner surfaces and bright diamond-cut outer surfaces. The 20-inch Skagen GTX wheel will be available completely in black as an option.
GTX interior. Numerous GTX-specific features also individualise the interior of the ID.3 GTX. Premium sport seats (in fabric and leatherette) come as standard and underline the sporty character of the most powerful ID.3 models with their ergonomic form, red decorative stitching and perforated GTX lettering in the front backrests. Customised ergoActive seats in GTX design are optionally available. In this case, the seats are finished with the dark ArtVelours Eco microfleece, while the outer seat surfaces are covered in textile fabric and a high-quality leatherette. The seat backrests feature integrated red GTX lettering. The front seats are electrically adjustable. Red seams as well as a red application on the bottom steering wheel trim and the chrome GTX lettering integrated there characterise the sporty multi-function steering wheel in all GTX versions. The high-quality cockpit surface is GTX-specific.
New infotainment system and ChatGPT. Parallel to the debut of the new GTX models, the ID.3 model series will receive a new cockpit landscape. The infotainment system has been completely revamped: the new generation features a significantly larger touchscreen (diagonal: 32.8 cm/12.9 inches) and a new, intuitive menu structure. The driving mode selector has been removed from the housing of the enhanced Digital Cockpit and designed as a separate steering column switch – as in the ID.7, for example. This creates space for the larger infotainment display. The new IDA voice assistant is operated using natural language. This not only enables the control of many vehicle functions, but also answers specific questions on all conceivable subjects by accessing online databases such as Wikipedia and has ChatGPT integration (artificial intelligence, AI) as a new feature. Another new feature is a Wellness app that uses preconfigured programmes to adjust various vehicle functions to improve well-being while driving or charging.
