The Volkswagen ID.4 GTX and ID.5 GTX expand their standard equipment in pursuit of greater sportiness

At first, everyone was naturally sceptical about the performance an electric vehicle could deliver and also, though perhaps less importantly, how much sportiness they could show in terms of design. In that sense, Volkswagen has managed to resolve both questions with its ID family, finding the electric successor to the iconic GTI badge.

Volkswagen has found the expression of its electric sportiness in the ID. 4 and ID. 5, supported by the GTX badge, a designation that shows the German brand’s electric vehicles can also exude sportiness and, today, accounts for 40% of sales of both models. The brand has also confirmed that, later on, the rest of the ID. family will receive their respective GTX version.

Now, Volkswagen has considered it might be worthwhile to introduce new features for the ID. 4 GTX and ID. 5 GTX, specifically regarding the trim levels known as Design and Confort, which now move from being independent to going hand in hand and offering a combined equipment package that will undoubtedly boost their appeal under the name “Design & Confort“.

In terms of styling, GTX models fitted with the Design & Confort trim will be easily distinguishable from the rest thanks to the details they include. Among them, we can see the two-tone bodywork with a black roof, which features a stripe in glossy black, a colour also found on the C-pillar, the mirror housings, the rear diffuser and the 21-inch wheels. Inside, this colour also appears on the instrument panel and door trim, complemented by red stitching as a contrast.

Now, as part of the Design & Confort trim equipment, we find the following elements:

• Windscreen with climate comfort
• Tinted rear windows
• Heated front seats
• Two USB connections
• Variable centre console
• Air Care Climatronic with active combination filter
• Stationary and dual-zone air conditioning

It should be remembered that this Design & Confort trim is only available for the GTX versions of the ID. 4 and ID. 5, so their powertrain consists of two electric motors, one on each axle, delivering a combined output of 299 CV sent to all four wheels. Part of this electric system is the 77 kWh battery, which allows it to achieve a range of 480 km according to the WLTP test cycle.