Sometimes the devil is in the Detail. Only two of the numerous IT functions of the new ID.3 still not work. The new VW CEO Ralf Brandstätter emphasized and concretized in order of how big – or small? – the extent of the alleged Software problems with the new VW-people’s stromer is. This means that the 4.26 meters long electric car can be ordered starting next week, from the pre-registered customers officially.
VW is confident that the about 35’000 pre-orders for at least 30’000 fixed. The vehicles are pre-produced in a factory in Zwickau (D) in the so-called First Edition. Who didn’t make a note of date, can ID his.3 from mid-July to order and receive the vehicle in the fourth quarter of 2020 delivered. The First Edition, there is from about 52’000 Swiss francs (still not the definitive Swiss price, the entry-level model should cost around 32’000 Swiss francs), with 204 HP, the middle 58-kWh battery with up to 420 km range, in four colors and three fixed equipment packages. Only the pre-configured equipment packages, it is possible that the first ID.3 can now be used from the beginning of September with only a three-month delay to be delivered.
Software delivery by radio
Otherwise, the Corona would have crisis plans, this was even more frustrated than already the case. “Our large-scale electric Offensive with the VW ID.3 now on the road to be visible. The car underlines our claim of everyday life, and affordable local, emission-free mobility for all”, says the COO to the CEO ascended Brandstätter.
For weeks, the development resulted in problems of complex electronics architecture in the ID.3 headlines. And as well as the Golf 8 caused with an electronics problem in the emergency call system a production shutdown, feared the worst. But now, the new VW Boss Brandstätter gives the all-clear. ID.3 and the zig-functions Augmented Head-up Display and Connect-App for iPhone are supplied via Software Update. Because of the ID.3 is the first VW that can be at Tesla via radio – over the air – freshened. Only for major technical Changes he needs to for the Service.
suspension and steering fit
That the ID.3 as well as pre-developed, we realize after a couple of kilometres on the test track and public roads. Powerful he was, thanks to its 204 HP and 310 Nm already in the testing stage; but now also the suspension and steering of the 1.7-tonne electric model, with rear-wheel-drive fit. To do this, the nerve ends are noise from the exterior mirrors and the front wheel arches disappeared. At all of the new electric VW shines with a very low noise level and well-balanced driving behaviour.
The driver has the choice of the ID.To move 3, such as a glow in the D driving program, or in B-mode with maximum recuperation, and only with the accelerator-pedal is taken away from the foot, brakes and recuperating, the ID.3, without the need to apply the mechanical braking energy. What I like are the low centre of gravity and the good feedback of the very light steering. Anyone that switches over the button under the Navi-Display the drive program on sporty, get more feedback and a tighter total package. But it is hardly likely that this in everyday life, someone is using an electric compact car with no sporting aspirations.
Karger interior with plenty of space
driving behavior and space to Convince, you have to get used to the all-too-sober, distressed interior only. The plastic surfaces don’t seem so significant, like a VW Golf, and the instrument display behind the wheel is small. The optional built-in Head-up, change Display, or the good voice control is nothing.
Generally speaking, we don’t get rid of the suspicion that at various Details in the ID.3-the Cockpit of more than seven years old, the BMW i3 as a model was taken. This is true not only for the little cosy interior, but also for the arrangement of the two Displays or the habituation needy, operation of the gear selection via the control satellite on the right behind the steering Wheel.
the first ID.3-customers will be as well no matter how the VW management. Too great is the joy and the Pride that the ID.3 in spite of the Corona-crisis and electronic problems now, but almost on time on our roads rolls.
