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The new Volkswagen ID.3 is an excellent choice whether you’re beginning to get into EV driving or upgrading the ever-improving electric motor.
With the Volkswagen ID.3, the German company made the impossible future a reality. Its original concept car was unveiled in 2016, and with its fluid design – that had glowing lights, virtual door mirrors and a honeycomb grille all without a bump or break in the bodywork in sight – it felt like one of the concept cars that is too futuristic to ever become a reality.
Cut to 2019, and it was present on the UK’s roads and marked the start of VW’s foray into EV technology. Needless to say, it stunned the world and arrived in droves to quickly become one of the best-selling electric cars within just four months of release.
This five-seater five-door hatchback echoes the iconic Volkswagen Golf in many ways, now more than ever with its fresh facelift. But it’s been some time since its launch and with a host of rivals popping up such as the Vauxhall Corsa-e, Peugeot e-208 and MINI Electric, has the Volkswagen ID.3 lost its shine? We look at it from all angles, from interior and exterior design to driving quality and practicality, to find out.
Design
For the all-electric ID.3, VW focused on making the sci-fi designs of the future accessible today. There’s not a sharp line in sight, and its distinctive strip headlight stretches across the car matching the bubbly grille underneath. That headlight is what VW had dubbed IQ.LIGHT, and allows you to permanently have wide beams on without blinding other drivers.
The qualities of the ID.3 jump out at you from the very first look – a time-travelling, eco-friendly hatchback that brings the future into today’s driving experience.
Interior
Inside, the Volkswagen ID.3 is a minimalist dream that welcomes you to environmentally friendly materials and digital enhancements. You’ll be amazed by the augmented reality heads-up display that shows your information on the windscreen like it’s a video game, and this is paired with a 10-inch touchscreen that allows you to effortlessly control the climate control, phone-connected media through Apple CarPlay or Android Auto or voice assistant.
Depending on what model you go for, you can also have access to adaptive cruise control, cornering assistance, and parallel park assistance in VW’s ‘Park Assist Plus’ package. If you want to find out more about the Volkswagen ID.3 range, browse cars2buy’s collection of ID.3 leases and you’ll find specific information about each one.
Drive
When you take the ID.3 out on the road, you’ll immediately notice its butter-smooth and whisper-quiet operation. The electric powertrain delivers instant torque, resulting in a 0-60mph of up to 7 seconds and handling as agile as a panther. Whether you’re navigating city streets or cruising on the highway, the ID.3 feels composed but still has a spring in its step.
Even an entry-level ID.3 will go over 200 miles on a single charge, and at the top of the range, you’ll be troubling even petrol cars with well over 300 miles. Overall, the Volkswagen ID.3 is an excellent choice whether you’re beginning to get into EV driving or upgrading the ever-improving electric motor.
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