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Volkswagen’s new ID.3 GTX Performance model combines power, speed, and practicality. Priced at £46,225 (OTR RRP inc VAT), this all-electric vehicle will be available for order from August 29, 2024, at Volkswagen UK Retailers. The ID.3 GTX Performance enhances the popular ID.3 range with significant performance upgrades and striking design features.
Key Highlights:
- Price: £46,225 (on-the-road recommended retail price, including VAT)
- Performance: 326 PS and 545 Nm of torque, 0-62 mph in 5.7 seconds
- Battery: 84 kWh gross (79 kWh net) battery offering 369 miles of range (WLTP combined)
- Charging: 10-80% charge in 26 minutes at 185 kW DC stations
- Design: GTX-specific bumper, 20-inch Skagen black alloy wheels, and red interior accents
- Standard Features: Sports suspension, progressive steering, DCC adaptive chassis control, metallic paint, Harman Kardon sound system, augmented-reality head-up display
The ID.3 GTX Performance is powered by an 84 kWh battery, providing 326 PS and 545 Nm of torque through the rear wheels. This results in a 0-62 mph acceleration time of just 5.7 seconds. With a range of 369 miles (WLTP combined), the vehicle remains practical for everyday use. The battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in just 26 minutes at rapid DC stations, while domestic charging is possible at up to 11 kW AC.
The exterior design features a GTX-specific front bumper with a black air intake in a diamond-style design, high-gloss black body elements, 20-inch Skagen black alloy wheels, and a refreshed rear with a new diffuser. Inside, the vehicle boasts premium ergoActive sports seats with red decorative stitching, a GTX multi-function steering wheel, and a GTX-specific cockpit surface. Standard features include metallic paint, a Harman Kardon sound system, and an augmented-reality head-up display.
“The ID.3 GTX Performance is, for me, the electric counterpart to the Golf GTI Clubsport,” said Kai Grünitz, Member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management responsible for Technical Development. “Driving pleasure is guaranteed.”
The Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance is available for order from August 29, priced at £46,225 (OTR RRP inc VAT).
Volkswagen remains the UK’s best-selling new-car brand, registering 162,087 new vehicles in 2023, holding an 8.52% market share. The brand continues to advance its position as a leader in sustainable mobility, delivering around 394,000 all-electric vehicles worldwide in 2023.
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