Specific GTX standard seats. The new ID.7 GTX and the ID.7 GTX Tourer are exceptionally comfortable touring cars with the dynamic performance of high-class Gran Turismo models. The perfect balance between comfort and sportiness is ensured by very ergonomically designed seats in the GTX-specific design. The seat centre panels, seat inner bolsters, shoulder areas and head restraints are covered in ArtVelours Eco microfibre material. A leatherette that is pleasant to the touch is used for the seat outer surfaces. The seats are enhanced by red decorative seams, red piping and red-lined perforated GTX lettering in the backrests. The GTX design is rounded off by red piping in the cockpit and door trims. The contrast stitching on the multifunction steering wheel and the inner steering wheel trim are always finished in red. The GTX lettering is incorporated there in chrome look.
Custom GTX ergoActive seats. As an option, the dynamic flagship models can be equipped with custom GTX-specific ergoActive front seats. The inner surfaces of the seats and the head restraints are covered in ArtVelours Eco microfibre material. The outer surfaces of the seats are finished in leatherette that is pleasant to the touch. The seat backrests feature perforated red GTX lettering. The GTX enhancements also include red piping between the inner and outer surfaces of the seats. The ergoActive front seats offer electric 12-way adjustment, a memory function, convenient entry (seat is automatically moved back when getting in and out) and seat depth adjustment (adjustable thigh support). In addition, the seats are equipped with a sophisticated pressure point massage function in the backrest, alternating raising of the seat cushion to activate the back muscles and innovative air conditioning. In addition to the individual temperature settings (cooling and heating), the driver and front passenger can alternatively activate an automatic mode. Here, temperature and moisture sensors in the seats detect the cooling and/or heating requirement and control the climate accordingly. Three special modes can also be selected: maximum heating, maximum ventilation or maximum drying. The bolsters of the seat cushion and backrest are also heated and ventilated. All activated seat air conditioning and massage functions switch off again automatically after a predefined time. The ergoActive front seats are part of the Interior Plus Package, which also includes a 700-watt sound system from Harman Kardon and seat heating for the rear.
Unique cockpit landscape. When it comes to the interior design, Volkswagen has generally taken things in a new direction with the ID.7. This Volkswagen is the only vehicle in its class to be equipped as standard with an augmented reality head-up display. The actual digital cockpit is therefore relatively small, as the head-up display is the principal source of information for the driver. The standard-equipment infotainment system serves as the control centre. This has an intuitive menu structure and large touch display, which appears to be free-standing and measures 38 centimetres (15 inches) across the diagonal. The architecture behind the dash panel is completely horizontal. Integrated into this linear design are the trims – which are illuminated as standard by the 30-colour background lighting on board the GTX models – and the horizontal vent band. In between, soft-padded leatherette with red piping enhances the dash panels of the ID.7 GTX and ID.7 GTX Tourer. The red colour is also found in the lower trim of the multifunction steering wheel, which is heated as standard. The GTX lettering is also integrated there.
GTX spaciousness. Thanks to the long wheelbase of 2,971 mm, both versions of the ID.7 GTX offer extremely generous space for both the front and rear seats. Both the ID.7 GTX and the ID.7 GTX Tourer also feature maximum stowage space. Loaded up to the backrests of the first row of seats (roof-high with luggage net), the saloon has a volume of 1,586 litres; with a capacity of 1,714 litres, the estate offers additional load space and height in the area of the boot lid. With five people on board, the capacity is 532 litres in the saloon when loaded up to the height of the rear seat backrest. The corresponding value for the estate is 605 litres (rear bench seat backrest in upright cargo position). The luggage compartment floor measures 1,074 mm in length up to the rear bench seat in both GTX versions. When the rear seat backrests are folded down, the largely flat load area length increases to 1,948 mm. The maximum width between the wheel arches is exactly 1,000 mm.
Multifunctional Wellness In-Car App. New on board the ID.7 GTX and ID.7 GTX Tourer is the Wellness In-Car App. It offers preconfigured programmes that adjust various vehicle functions to improve well-being while driving or during breaks. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the app does this using features such as the background lighting, sound, air conditioning, the panoramic sunroof with smart glass as well as seat air conditioning and seat massage function. Sound composers have specifically developed acoustic sound tapestries for the Wellness In-Car App. The In-Car App is launched using the infotainment system. The three following wellness modes are available: Fresh Up, Calm Down and Power Break (can only be activated when the vehicle is stationary). An example: Fresh Up activates a stimulating sound, refreshing air conditioning (by means of the automatic air conditioner and seat ventilation), an invigorating back massage and blue and turquoise zones of the background lighting, which therefore also has a fresh colour appearance; the illuminated trims in the dash panel and door panels and the narrow light strips arranged underneath change from blue to turquoise and vice versa at calm intervals. A blue light animation runs in parallel in the ID. Light below the windscreen. The mode can also be customised according to individual preferences: the current radio station or a Spotify playlist can be used instead of the pre-programmed sound, for example. It is also possible to switch the seat massage and seat air conditioning on and off at any time. If the Volkswagen is stationary, the infotainment system screen also shows animations to complement the mood. Fresh Up and Calm Down are automatically deactivated after 10 minutes, Power Break after 20 minutes. The Wellness In-Car App is part of the standard-equipment Interior Package and optionally available Interior Package Plus in the GTX models. Alternatively, the Wellness In-Car App can be activated at a later date subject to a fee.
Gaming with AirConsole. The new integration of games by means of AirConsole will offer enjoyable entertainment when charging or during breaks, for example. Volkswagen is expanding the existing range of on-board games here. The on-board games are permanently installed in the infotainment system and are controlled by the touchscreen and multifunction steering wheel. The new games on the AirConsole gaming platform are streamed online to the infotainment display, which is transformed into a games console. A smartphone serves as the controller. This means GTX passengers can also compete against each other with their smartphones – just like at home with a games console and controllers. Volkswagen expects to launch AirConsole in the first few European countries starting from mid-September. Available right from the start: GoKartGo Air, Trivia Crack, Ludo, Tumblestone, Friends Quiz and Golazo. By the turn of the year 2024/2025, it is planned to extend the offering by several more games for even more European countries. In parallel to the ID.7, ID.5, ID.4 and ID.3 product lines (from ID. software 4.0), AirConsole will also be launched in the new Passat and new Tiguan as well as in the new Golf and Golf Variant. An active VW Connect Plus contract is required to use AirConsole. In addition, a registered primary user must be on board. This is how it works: As soon as the car is stationary and online, AirConsole can be started as an In-Car App. Then simply scan a QR code on the infotainment screen to connect the smartphone. The games are now selected and controlled using a smartphone, as described. Images and sound are output via the infotainment and audio system.