Exciting news for electric vehicle enthusiasts – the electric wagon segment is about to get a significant boost with the arrival of a brand-new addition. However, before you get too thrilled, if you reside in the United States, you might need to hold off your excitement, as the Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer, showcased in the gallery here, is likely not destined for the American market. These are the initial teaser images of this zero-emissions estate, and further details are set to be revealed in the upcoming months, including the markets where it will be available.
After a remarkable six decades in the wagon segment, Volkswagen is gearing up to introduce its very first all-electric station wagon. The ID.7 Tourer is the practical sibling of the ID.7 sedan, which is already making its way into Volkswagen showrooms across Europe. With a sleek profile and an aerodynamically optimized body, the ID.7 Tourer boasts a drag coefficient of 0.24, just marginally less streamlined than the electric sedan, which possesses a Cd of 0.23.
Wagons are favored for their ability to carry cargo, and Volkswagen’s maiden CO-free estate doesn’t disappoint. With a full complement of five passengers on board, it can accommodate an impressive 19.24 cubic feet (545 liters) of cargo. But if you need even more space, folding down the rear seats expands the volume to a capacious 60.52 cubic feet (1,714 liters).
For context, a brief comparison with the new Volkswagen Passat, another wagon the U.S. won’t be receiving, reveals that the electric counterpart is somewhat smaller in terms of cargo capacity. In a five-seat configuration, the 2024 Passat, available exclusively as a wagon, offers 24.3 cubic feet (690 liters) of cargo space, expanding to a substantial 67.8 cubic feet (1,920 liters) when the rear bench is folded down, marking a noteworthy increase of 4.9 cubic feet (140 liters) compared to the previous Passat Variant.
As for powertrain specifics, details about the ID.7 Tourer’s options are yet to be disclosed. However, Volkswagen confirms that the model is built upon the company’s MEB platform. It’s reasonable to expect that the wagon will mirror the electric powertrain of the ID.7 sedan, featuring a rear-mounted electric motor with an impressive output of 282 horsepower. The ID.7 is presently available with 77- and 89-kilowatt-hour batteries, offering a remarkable range of up to 430 miles as per WLTP measurements.
In a parallel development to the ID.7 sedan, the new wagon variant will be produced at Volkswagen’s Emden plant in Germany. As we eagerly await more information and comprehensive photos of the model, it’s worth noting that the ID.7 Tourer is anticipated to grace Volkswagen showrooms throughout Europe in the coming year.
