Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer GTX: the perfect station wagon for 2025?

In an ocean of clumsy SUVs and resigned crossovers, the Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer feels like a sip of good English beer at the bottom of an overly sweet dessert. This station wagon, which prides itself on being both family-friendly and sporty, raises questions: will it manage to step out of the shadows of the electric behemoths? Or is it a mirage, another performance promise that evaporates at the first turn of the key?

The design: a sporty one in bureaucrat's attire?

Looking at the ID.7 Tourer, it's easy to wonder if Volkswagen really put the turbo on the design of this model. The GTX version is not the aesthetic battle cry one would expect to see. There are indeed some subtle modifications, like new bumpers adorned with honeycomb patterns - unless it's a bee trend in the automotive world? - but it's hard not to see a rather gentle reminder of a power cut that lasted too long.

An interior ambiance that screams "freedom" (IKEA shopping included)

Inside, Volkswagen has made a well-thought-out update choice. With a sleek black outfit complemented by touches of red (a bit like a too-strong coffee, don't you think?), the Tourer GTX offers ergoActive seats which, let’s remember, are supposed to be a delight for the posterior. But be careful, this comfort is counterbalanced by the sensation of a flight simulator with its unintuitive touch controls, which will probably make you want to scream “why not buttons?!” while driving.

Performance and range: does electricity have pep?

At the heart of the action, the ID.7 GTX boasts a power of 340 hp and a healthy range of 583 km. Who would have thought that a battery with significantly increased capacity could make the station wagon so performant? With an acceleration time of 5.5 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, this vehicle might make you want to devour a small burger quite quickly after cutting off a luxury sedan. But with speed comes pleasure… and also a consumption that might make an environmentalist cry.

A journey: how many coffees for a road trip?

Tested on the winding roads of the Hautes Alpes, the station wagon does not disappoint in terms of comfort and silence. Nevertheless, a thought for those who like to push the limits. At 130 km/h, consumption rises to about 21.6 kWh/100 km, meaning every stop to recharge your vehicle could rhyme with a coffee break as long as that last never-ending meeting you dread at the office. With mandatory stops every 2.5 hours, a good latte might just become your best friend by the time you reach your final destination.

The price that grinds teeth

With a starting price of €75,000, we expect nothing less than a luxury experience. And Volkswagen doesn't completely disappoint, offering a host of standard equipment, such as Matrix LED lights and a 15-inch infotainment system. But with such a hefty price tag, it would be a shame if the experience doesn’t match the cost. The consumer might start to wonder if it’s really worth giving up the joys of digital life for a family station wagon.

Verdict: a station wagon that stands out or just a simple mirage?

In the end, this electric station wagon positions itself quite well in the arena, even if it’s not the fireworks one hoped for. It offers a bit of sportiness, a slightly retroussé look, and performance that makes good use of modern perks. But for enthusiasts of proper station wagons, it will likely take a bit more than a touch of red and a powerful engine to convince them. The question remains: in a world where diesel faces significant environmental impacts, is choosing a Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer GTX really wise?

Source: www.autoscout24.fr

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