The Volkswagen Group wants to be a pioneer in electrification. And for this, all its firms, except Seat, are already working to shape their future ranges. The brand that is most advanced in its plans is Volkswagen itself, but unfortunately, the ID family is not working in sales as they had thought. So, so that the problem does not become "entrenched", they want to get into segment B, one of the toughest, with the Volkswagen ID. 2all…
From the Volkswagen ID. 2all already spoke a few days ago, right at their official debut. The details we have of him are already many, but there are still many secrets to see the light. And one of the most interesting, for all that it entails, is whether or not there will be a high-performance version. Well, it seems that "they will not lose good manners" and will comply with what is expected of them. That is to say, there will be a sports version, but still don't run much...
The VW ID. 2all GTI or GTX, its final name is not yet known, it will be front-wheel drive...
As you know, the platform on which the ID sits. 2all is the MEB Entry. Therefore, we are dealing with a traction model and not propulsion as is its brother ID.3. Therefore, except for last-minute surprises if those responsible for the project change their minds, the sports version will be front-wheel drive. Or what is the same: a Polo GTI in electric version. In fact, confirmation of its technical configuration comes from the brand…
Kai Grünitz, a member of the Volkswagen Technical Development Board, has told Top Gear that…
"We are working on a sports version" [...] “It will only be front-wheel drive. No all-wheel drive»
However, when reading this confirmation a couple of doubts come to mind. On the one hand we ask ourselves this question, how powerful will it be? Yes, because the ID. 2all that they presented a few days ago rides an electric powertrain from 166 kW (225,76 hp) of power. Therefore, to be more "spectacular" it does not need much more unless what they have shown us is the most performance version. And then, in a second phase, come the more "conventional".
The second question that floats through our minds is What will it be called? Will it be GTI as always or will it use the new GTX name? Well, neither Grünitz knows this, or at least that is what he has let us understand in his statements...
"Whether it's a GTI or GTX or whatever, we'll see"
As you well know, The Gran Turismo Injection of the Volkswagen Group have commercial pull, but being electric it does not make much sense to call them GTI. This is one of the reasons why the ID family has chosen to GTX to call their spicy versions. Be that as it may, until 2025 or 2026 we will not know it, and if so, many things could happen and change. Time to time what remedy...
Source - Top Gear
More information about this model
- Plazas 5
- Power 204 cv
- Consumer goods 15,3 l / 100km
- Assessment 4,3