Electric wagon era arrives with VW ID.7 Tourer

VOLKSWAGEN has officially unveiled the Tourer version of its battery electric ID.7 medium passenger car this week, the mid-sized five-seat station wagon expected to give the German manufacturer another vehicle with which to challenge the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq 6, Polestar 2, Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal.

Although unlikely to arrive in Aussie showrooms – where SUV models take great precedent – the sleek Volkswagen ID-7 Tourer will join other electric models in VW’s European portfolio, including the upcoming Polo-sized ID.2 hatch, Golf-sized ID.3 hatch, ID.4 SUV, ID.5 coupe-SUV, and Kombi-styled ID.Buzz people mover and commercial van range.

Matching the size of the ID.7 Fastback, the Tourer variant measures an identical 4961mm in length, 1862mm in width and 1536mm in height, while also riding on the same 2971mm wheelbase.

The wagon is differentiated by a longer roofline and steeper tailgate profile, with the Tourer offering “even more luggage compartment capacity”.

Cargo space is listed at 605 litres (+73 litres over the ID.7 Fastback) with the rear seats in place or 1714 litres (+128 litres) all told.

Offering a claimed driving range of up to 685km, the ID.7 Tourer features a familiar single permanent magnet synchronous electric motor developing 210kW of power and 545Nm of torque.

Energy is drawn from a choice of 77kWh of 86kWh lithium-ion battery packs with VW listing power consumption at between 14.1kWh/100km and 16.3kWh/100km.

VW says the ID.7 Tourer will accelerate from standstill to 100km/h in 6.5 seconds.

The ID.7 Tourer will be available with VW’s IQ.Light LED matrix headlights with Dynamic Light Assist, a range of alloy wheel designs in sizes ranging between 19- and 21 inches, rear LED light strip, 3D LED taillight clusters, and a panoramic sunroof with polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) ‘smart glass’ in place of a traditional sunshade.

Other features are similar to those found in the Fastback version, including a 15.0-inch infotainment array, augmented reality head-up display, Microsuede and leather combination upholstery, self-parking technology, ChatGPT-aided voice assistance, dual-zone climate control, Keyless Access, and a 14-speaker/700-watt Harman Kardon premium sound system.

A significant standard safety package is also included with features such as adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, dynamic road sign display, exit warning, and side assist lane change system among the list.

“Together with the ID.7 Fastback saloon, and the new Passat Variant, the new ID.7 Tourer perfectly rounds off our offering in the upper mid-size class,” said Volkswagen Brand sales, marketing, and after sales manager Imelda Labbe.

“It is particularly attractive for frequent drivers and business customers thanks to its generous space and long range.”