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Volkswagen' s Exciting New EV Aimed Squarely At Tesla Model 3
Jun. 13, 2022 1:49 PM ET by Jarryd Neves Electric Vehicles / 1 Comment When it arrives, the sleek sedan will reportedly wear the ID.4 moniker. You may not be a fan of Tesla (or its CEO, Elon Musk) but there's no denying the company knows how to build a good EV. Take the Model 3, for instance. With incentives included, the base model can cost as little as $39,640 but still boasts a claimed 267-mile range and a 0 to 60 mph sprint time of 5.8 seconds. With this in mind, it's no surprise that the world's carmakers are hoping to emulate Tesla's success by offering similarly sized EVs with comparative performance and features. One such company is Volkswagen, which has been toiling away at perfecting Project Trinity - a name it won't keep for long. As per Autocar, we've learned that the newcomer will arrive with an ID.4 affixed to its rear. Company insiders told the publication the electric sedan will join its refreshed SUV sibling as a riposte to the Model 3 and Model Y. The unnamed source has suggested it will be offered in both single-motor RWD or dual-motor AWD configurations. Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen Currently, the ID.4 SUV is available with both setups, producing 201 and 295 horsepower, respectively. We anticipate the ID.4 sedan will produce similar outputs but expect the facelift to bring a slight power increase. According to Volkswagen, its latest EV will be capable of traveling up to 435 miles (WLTP figures) on a single charge and hit 62 mph in less than five seconds. Not only will the trailblazer be able to receive OTA updates and be capable of Level 4 self-driving, but the platform on which it's based is an engineering marvel in itself. The Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) will debut on Project Trinity/ID.4 sedan and will be put to use in future EVs. This will allow the company to manipulate one platform across myriad models, with VW previously describing it as "a powerful and scalable platform for the electric age." Benefits of the new architecture include superior charging capacity. Current models make use of the MEB platform with a 400V electric architecture; SSP can handle up to 800V. Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen The ID.4 sedan also has the honor of being the first-ever Volkswagen to be engineered under the company's revised development process. VW said it's moving away from a component-focused system and embracing a technique that places an emphasis on functions and systems. This translates into a 25% reduction in vehicle development times - 40 months instead of 54. Measuring around 181 inches long, the ID.4 sedan will be shorter than both the Passat and Jetta but, thanks to the clever platform, ample space with seating for up to five occupants and a sizeable trunk will be provided. Expected in 2026, Project Trinity will be produced at an all-new facility in which VW has invested $2.2 billion. The factory shares the Trinity name and, thanks to the new development process, will see production times cut to just 10 hours per vehicle. As for what it will look like, we're not sure, but the Aero B pictured below is intentionally wearing the wrong body to throw us off, so it could be something wild. CarBuzz CarBuzz CarBuzz CarBuzz CarBuzz CarBuzz Source Credits: Autocar Join The Discussion
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Volkswagen ID.4 Jarryd Neves Associate Editor After wandering onto the wrong career path, Jarryd quickly abandoned his legal studies to pursue a career in journalism. An internship at a leading motoring magazine nurtured his love for reporting and prepared him for the world of finance and investment writing. Thrilling as it was, Jarryd's first love has always been motoring, and joining CarBuzz in 2022 put him back where he belongs - covering the latest automotive news and events. In his spare time, he trawls the classifieds for cheap (and ruinous) classic luxury sedans or simply cruises around in his own aging German luxobarge. Contact Jarryd @jarrydneves LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top