With the rapid development of electric vehicles, all car companies are eyeing the new energy market this piece of fat, even Volkswagen is no exception, in the recent period, it has launched a series of ID series models, focusing on the new energy market, positive and Tesla against gang.
For example, volkswagen ID.3, and Model 3 is very similar, but not like, this is what is going on, let's take a look at it.
It's really not the back-drive e-Golf – Volkswagen ID.3
Model highlights: The chassis has excellent texture and handling, and is more like a toy than the Model 3.
Appearance.
The ID.3 was actually released in Europe as early as 2020, and was the first model born on the MEB platform, but it came to China later than the up-and-coming I.4 and ID.6. It is easy to find the shadow of the IDCrozz concept car on the shape.
ID.3 and golf have many similarities, but they are only similar, not the same. The ID.3 exterior design focuses on reducing the drag coefficient, and the rounded body design and fully enclosed front face are all designed to reduce the wind impact surface.
The ID.3's side lines are extremely simple, the sleek roof curves and large rims dilute the higher body height, and the C-pillar style is very similar to the Golf, and the short and long wheelbases not only provide seating space, but also improve driving maneuverability.
The ID.3 has a length/width/height of 4261×1778×1568mm and a wheelbase of 2765mm, respectively.
The black roof, widely angled rear windshield, and exaggerated spoiler make the ID.3 not look very messy. The flat LED taillights complement the flat white Volkswagen logo.
The black tailgate and wide bumper enhance the rear's visual center of gravity and have a upturned feel.
Interior part.
Compared with other Volkswagen models, the interior of the ID.3 is indeed very fresh, but it still has a strong Popular flavor. The simple center console enhances the sense of space in the car, but the materials used in the workmanship are difficult to satisfy, and almost all the places within reach are hard plastics.
The three-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel is a classic style of volkswagen, and the surface is wrapped in a delicate leather material that gives it a good grip. The lower spoke uses the same color ornament decoration as the body, with silver trim and piano paint buttons, the sense of refinement is still good, but the key texture is not good.
The ID.3's LCD gauges, like other family members, are mounted on the steering column, effectively avoiding the situation where the driver adjusts the steering wheel position and then obscures the gauges.
The information that the dashboard can display mainly includes speed and gear, and most of the rest of the information can be read on the HUD.
The display effect and operation logic of the 10-inch touch screen are no different from other ID family models, but the function application is relatively small. But fortunately, it supports CarPlay and CarLife mobile phone interconnection.
Power side.
Id.3 shares powertrain with ID.4XPure Pure Edition. Equipped with an APP310 electric drive assembly and an 8-module battery pack, the permanent magnet synchronous motor located in the rear axle has a maximum power of 125 kW (170 hp) and a maximum torque of 310 Nm.
It is equipped with an 8-module battery pack with a capacity of 57.3 kWh and a comprehensive range of 430 km at NEDC. The power parameters are different from the overseas version, the German version of the ID.3Pro is equipped with a 9-module battery pack, the maximum power of the motor is 107 kW (145 hp), and the Optional Performance component is also available to increase the peak output to 150 kW (204 hp).
The ID.3 features the front McPherson + rear multi-link suspension structure commonly used in this class. Although the rear battery module was cancelled compared to the overseas version, changing the original load distribution, the domestic ID.3 adopts a rear-mounted rear-drive setting, which balances the front/rear axle load to a certain extent.
Due to the cancellation of the rear battery module, the ID.3 center of gravity has been moved forward as a whole, causing the front of the car to become heavier. The front of the car was a little heavier, and it didn't sound "sporty" enough.
However, in theory, a small increase in the load of the front axle will help to improve the response of the central area, and small G values and small angle steering will be more sensitive.
170 horsepower is destined not to bring a strong sense of pushing back, but the steering feel of the heel hand and the rapid power response are definitely a "know you" car. The rear-drive layout, narrow wheelbase, and short length make the ID.3 spin like a rabbit.
If I had to describe it, the ID.3 was a fat version of the MX-5, not very powerful, but fun to drive.
In general, Volkswagen ID.3 may be somewhat insufficient in terms, but it is a Volkswagen attempt in the field of new energy, and I believe that in the subsequent continuous optimization, Volkswagen can launch a tram that is more in line with market demand.
So, which do you think is more cost-effective compared to the Volkswagen ID.3 and the Model3?