2022 Volkswagen ID.5 and ID.5 GTX revealed

The latest fully-electric vehicle from Volkswagen has been revealed, with the ID.5 and ID.5 GTX being unveiled today.

Based on the existing ID.4 crossover, the ID.5 brings coupé-esque style to the ID range, although its underpinnings remain unchanged over what's already on offer.

Measuring up at 4599mm in length, the standard ID.5 is slightly longer than the 4582mm GTX and has a slightly lower drag coefficient – 0.26 and 0.27 respectively – although both retain the same width, height and wheelbase (2766mm).

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Despite the angular lines above the C-pillar, the ID.5 loses just 12mm of rear headroom to the ID.4, while its boot capacity has increased from 543 litres to 549 litres.

Riding on the MEB platform, a 77kWh battery pack will provide the juice to power the two variants, with the ID.5 set to launch with a 125kW motor on the rear axle while the GTX gains a front motor, bringing total power to 220kW.

The more powerful GTX will serve as the model's range-topping variant, as its 310Nm of torque help to deliver a 0-100km/h sprint time of just over six seconds, while driving range is claimed to exceed 500 kilometres.

AC charging with the Mode 3 cable will see the ID.5 charged at 11kW, with the ability to charge at up to 135 kW at fast-charge stations.

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From launch, the ID.5 range will be fitted with Volkswagen's ID software 3.0 system, allowing to use a host of features such as natural voice control, autonomous overtaking and parking, as well as an augmented reality head-up display.

While the 3.0 software is also set to roll out across the other ID models, Volkswagen confirmed bidirectional charging will be available for the ID.5 after launch, allowing it to return power back to the grid.

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Set to launch in Europe next year, it's unconfirmed as to whether Volkswagen Australia will bring the ID.5 to the local market, having decided not to bring the ID.4 here until 2024 at the earliest.

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