Volkswagen ID. GTI Concept teases upcoming electric GTI - Compact size; virtual gear changes; advanced dashboard

author: FutureCar Staff    

Volkswagen is giving us a glimpse of their upcoming fully electric GTI model with the new ID. GTI Concept. This concept car is based on the ID. 2all show car that was unveiled earlier this year and is built on the MEB Entry platform. It is slightly larger than the current Polo GTI.

The ID. GTI Concept has official dimensions of 4,104 mm in length, 1,840 mm in width, 1,499 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2,600 mm. For comparison, the Polo GTI is 4,074 mm long, 1,751 mm wide, 1,431 mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 2,549 mm. The Golf GTI is even larger at 4,284 mm in length, 1,739 mm in width, 1,456 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2,636 mm.

While Volkswagen has not provided specific power output figures, they have stated that the ID. GTI Concept will have similar power transmission to the front axle as the turbocharged Golf GTI. The ID. 2all, which the concept is based on, offers up to 226 PS (223 hp or 166 kW) and a range of 450 km according to WLTP standards.

The ID. GTI Concept features an electric powertrain with a front differential lock that is electronically controlled by a Vehicle Dynamics Manager. It also has the newly developed GTI Experience Control, which allows drivers to adjust various aspects of the drive system, running gear, steering, sound experience, and simulated shift points.

Design-wise, the GTI concept car has a distinct look with a red surround on the radiator grille, IQ.Light LED matrix headlamps, and a more aggressive bumper compared to the ID. 2all. At the rear, it sports a prominent roof spoiler, a two-part diffuser, and dark-tinted taillights with red-illuminated 3D clusters.

Inside the ID. GTI Concept, drivers will find a GTI Digital Cockpit, a head-up display, and a central infotainment touchscreen. The car also retains physical controls for the climate system and volume, as well as a golf ball-inspired gear selector dial on the centre console.

Convenience features include USB-C ports, a 230-volt power socket, and ample storage space. The ID. GTI Concept offers a boot space of 490 litres (305 litres for the Polo GTI), expandable to 1,330 litres (1,079 litres for the Polo GTI) with the rear seats folded down.

While pricing details have not been announced, the ID. 2all Concept is expected to be priced around 25,000 euros (RM125,534), so we can assume that the ID. GTI Concept will be slightly more expensive. What are your thoughts on Volkswagen's first preview of an all-electric GTI model?

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FutureCar Staff