Merging of the real and virtual worlds. As the only vehicles in their class, all ID.7 models are equipped as standard with an augmented reality head-up display. This projects relevant information into the driver’s field of view so they can keep their eyes on the road. At the same time, the AR head-up display changes the cockpit architecture; this is because the traditional instruments have become a lot smaller as a redundant information level. This ID. Cockpit display is no higher than the vent band. The small ID. Cockpit also means the driver’s eyes focus on the AR head-up display and what is happening on the road. This is all the more valid given that the status bar in the AR head-up display also shows information such as the battery charge level and consumption. The lane-level navigation is additionally shown in the augmented reality area of the head-up display. The symbols are positioned perfectly in line with the real world outside the vehicle – as augmented reality. From the current model year, the active navigation of a mobile phone connected via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is integrated into the augmented reality route display. In addition, the appearance of the AR functions has been significantly upgraded. These include enhanced animations as well as the welcome with the Volkswagen logo when the head-up display is started up. The standard ID. Light function (light strip under the windscreen) provides the driver with information that can be perceived intuitively.
38-centimetre/15-inch infotainment system. The central interface for operating the ID.7 models is the large infotainment system touch display (diagonal: 38 cm/15 inches). All infotainment system functions are self-explanatory and clearly arranged. To achieve this, the display has been divided into two permanently visible touch bars and the home screen. A direct access key on the left of the display’s top bar allows the user to open the main menu with an overview of all apps with just one click. Next to this is a button for the Car Control Centre, which offers direct access to the most important vehicle functions and can be configured individually by the driver. The home screen in the middle combines the content of the most important apps on differently sized tiles. Alongside classic content such as navigation, the tiles offer functions such as suggestions from the IDA voice assistant. The home screen can also be individually configured by the user. The bottom bar on the display contains the air conditioning and seat functions and has a home button that lets the driver return to the home screen at any time.
IDA voice assistant. The IDA voice assistant is standard equipment in all ID.7 models. Numerous vehicle functions can be operated using natural language. The range of functions includes, for example, configuring the driving profiles and background lighting, operating the panoramic sunroof with smart glass and requesting cloud-based information. Such information includes, for example, the weather, flight status of commercial airlines, current status of sports events or the news. In addition, questions on all kinds of topics imaginable can be asked thanks to the online connection to databases. In general, it is enough to use natural sentences such as “What is the latest news?”. In addition, the IDA voice assistant can access the artificial intelligence database using ChatGPT in order to read out researched content on an infinite number of topics through the audio system.
Multifunction Wellness In-Car App. New on board the ID.7 Pro S and ID.7 Tourer Pro S 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 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 optionally available Interior Package and the also optional Interior Plus Package. 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 of 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 ID.7 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 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, the AirConsole In-Car App can be started. Then simply scan a QR code on the infotainment screen to link 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.
Air conditioning with smart air vents. On board all ID.7 models, active vents with electronically controlled vertical and horizontal motors ensure fast and large-area air distribution in the interior using dynamic movements. What’s more, provided the function is activated, cooling or heating already starts as soon as the driver approaches the ID.7 with the key. The air flows can be adjusted individually in the interior by corresponding settings in the central infotainment system display. A number of air conditioning functions can also be activated using the IDA voice assistant. The ID.7 responds to the driver saying: “Hello IDA, my hands are cold,” by activating the steering wheel heating – warm air is also directed on to the hands at the same time.
Generous space. Thanks to the long wheelbase of 2,971 mm, both versions of the ID.7 Pro S offer extremely generous space for both the front and rear seats. The ID.7 Pro S and ID.7 Tourer Pro S are additionally characterised by 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 body 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.