Volkswagen: The ID.X shows sporty edge
DYNAMIC With the ID.X show car, Volkswagen presented an all-electric sedan with all-wheel drive, tremendous performance and a decidedly sporty exterior at an ID meeting organized by fans in Locarno.
At the ID meeting in Locarno, Volkswagen presented its vision of an electrically powered sports sedan in the upper mid-size class. The ID.X Performance impresses with 411-kW all-wheel drive (558 hp), performance-oriented chassis tuning and a correspondingly sporty look.
Maria Soni Reissfelder, Head of Marketing & Sales VW ID Family: "Presenting the ID.X Performance to ID enthusiasts from all over Europe gives us the opportunity for direct exchange with members of the ID Drivers Club. The development team led by Andreas Reckewerth exploits the possibilities of the MEB modular e-drive system and combines sporty performance with elegant lines."
Front splitter and rear diffuser
The exterior of the new sports model has many sporty features, such as the carbon front splitter and rear diffuser. The developers widened the track by 80 millimeters and lowered the body by 60 millimeters. The vehicle stands on 20-inch alloy wheels with central locking and 265 racing tires. Tinted taillights further emphasize the sporty appearance.
The driver and front passenger take their seats on carbon bucket seats that offer the best possible lateral support during dynamic driving. Red accents throughout emphasize the sportiness of the interior.
High continuous power output
In the ID.X Performance, Volkswagen supplements the synchronous motor on the rear axle with an additional asynchronous motor on the front axle to create an all-wheel drive system. The advantages of the asynchronous motor are its short-term overload capability and low drag losses. This type of motor is therefore ideally suited to providing more power in boost mode for a short time.
The drive torque is controlled by a Driving Dynamics Manager, which also controls the operation of the rear axle differential lock in the ID.X Performance. The function is controlled via a separate display with a 17-centimeter screen diagonal in the center console. The all-wheel drive draws its energy from the traction battery, which enables high continuous power output and can be recharged with up to 200 kW.
