The ID.7 will include a brand new electrical motor delivering 282 horsepower and 402 lb-ft of torque. This motor is built-in into the rear axle with the inverter and two-stage single-speed gearbox, so it will likely be rear-wheel drive.
To generate extra energy from this motor, VW used a rotor with stronger everlasting magnets, redesigned the stator, and improved thermal stability with a brand new mixed oil and water cooling system. No claims have been made concerning 0-60 occasions, however with its robust outputs, the ID.7 ought to comfortably accomplish the dash in beneath six seconds.
Curiously, VW didn’t point out an all-wheel-drive model with a twin motor, however we totally count on an association like this to comply with, probably making over 300 horses. On the New York reveal, executives advised CarBuzz that the flexibleness of the MEB platform means AWD is feasible.
A brand new DCC adaptive damping system ought to assist to make sure a cushty trip, and drivers will be capable to select from Eco, Consolation, Sport, and Particular person modes. A low middle of gravity, due to the location of the battery within the flooring, and high-damping elasto-kinematic mounts on the rear axle ought to contribute to composed dealing with whereas hopefully masking the automotive’s weight.