The new VW ID3 GTX is Volkswagen’s electric hot hatch! (and ID3 updates for all!)

This is our in-depth review of the VW ID3 GTX which also introduces updates for all VW ID.3 versions. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology.
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00:00 ID3 GTX in King's Red
01:18 Battery upgrade
01:51 GTX vs GTX Performance
02:54 Lights
03:31 More GTX features
04:05 Sports DCC suspension
04:46 Fast charging and range
05:42 No more weight problem
06:58 Interior: build quality
07:48 Seats and comfort
09:17 New interface
10:22 Infotainment and preheat
11:31 Voice input
12:32 Instruments and HUD
12:48 Storage
13:28 Panoramic roof
14:09 5-seater for big battery
15:04 Trunk / boot
16:38 Frunk and next GTI
Data and spec
VW ID3 GTX (Performance)
GTX custom front
Standard IQ Light Matrix LED
Length 4,26 m 168“
Standard sportier suspension or
Updated sports DCC adaptive suspension
20“ wheels standard, optional in black
215 mm or 235 mm tyres (Performance)
Tinted rear windows standard
Kings Red GTI color
286 hp or 326 hp (most powerful Volkswagen EV motor)
Both RWD
0-100 km/h in 6 or 5.6 sec (Performance with hardware changes) (fastest version was so far 7.3 sec)
VMax 180 km/h 111 mph or 200 km/h 124 mph
(Standard ID3 top speed was 160 km/h)
79 kWh battery (large battery was 77 kWh before, now higher energy density)
175 kW DC charging, 10-80 % in 26 min
Pre-conditioning before charging stops
Heat pump optional
13“ infotainment (was 12“ before)
New gear shifter
Fabric (recycling) / leatherette sports seats, optional ergo active seats in microfibre (2/3 recycling)
Chat GPT integration
GTX and Pro S now always 5-seater, also panoramic roof and bicycle rack possible
385 l - 1.270 l luggage volume
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[@biachboy]

I'm waiting for the facelift/next version with physical buttons.

[@gabriellundmark]

They’re really not that hard to use. I know he goes on about them in every video but I got the hang of it very quickly

[@AndreiTeodoru]

I think you’re gonna wait long and hard 😂😂

[@chrisogrady28]

​@@gabriellundmarkyou are effectively saying that touch typing on a projector keyboard is fine, instead of advocating for physical keys. Just becuase you've learnt how to not get annoyed at it, doesn't mean it isn't still unacceptable

[@o00scorpion00o]

@@gabriellundmark I've had my id3, 2.5 years, it's absolute shit interior, infotainment etc, give me manual climate any day with big knobs. There's a reason VW sales are down 20% , people who want tesla like shit interior buy tesla, people who buy VW don't expect such a radical change of interior and a shit interface, they expect buttons, knobs etc, they expect proper ergonomic sensible German interior, instead they get a big tablet and digital instrument cluster. Anyway, I am leaving VW trying to get rid of this piece of shit id3 but surprise surprise, no one wants it as trade in ! I'm going back to manual petrol !

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Data and spec VW ID3 GTX (Performance) GTX custom front Standard IQ Light Matrix LED Length 4,26 m 168“ Standard sportier suspension or Updated sports DCC adaptive suspension 20“ wheels standard, optional in black 215 mm or 235 mm tyres (Performance) Tinted rear windows standard Kings Red GTI color 286 hp or 326 hp (most powerful Volkswagen EV motor) Both RWD 0-100 km/h in 6 or 5.6 sec (Performance with hardware changes) (fastest version was so far 7.3 sec) VMax 180 km/h 111 mph or 200 km/h 124 mph (Standard ID3 top speed was 160 km/h) 79 kWh battery (large battery was 77 kWh before, now higher energy density) 175 kW DC charging, 10-80 % in 26 min Pre-conditioning before charging stops Heat pump optional 13“ infotainment (was 12“ before) New gear shifter Fabric (recycling) / leatherette sports seats, optional ergo active seats in microfibre (2/3 recycling) Chat GPT integration GTX and Pro S now always 5-seater, also panoramic roof and bicycle rack possible 385 l - 1.270 l luggage volume #VW #VWID3 Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

[@AndrewTSq]

Everytime I see it, I see a VW Up in the front

[@Mr11ESSE111]

yes, size are close to VW UP and price are much closer to C class mercedes

[@zondaboy6493]

@@Mr11ESSE111It's much much bigger than an up. It's close to a golf in size.

[@Mr11ESSE111]

its around Polo or Fabia ,Corsa and similar but you can get Fabia for around 15000 euro and it will keep pretty fine value for 10 years too while any EV for 10 years will be basically worthless @@zondaboy6493

[@feersum3433]

The ID3 is brilliant, on my second one now, perhaps the GTX will be my third :)

[@mihnealazar7039]

Why get two of the same model? And it's so expensive anyways, I'm not a Tesla fan but the standard ID.3 being so close to a Tesla model 3 with half the performance and smaller car and range is not ok.

[@ajatkotwal]

Ive been driving one every 2nd day as part of car sharing in Germany. Its nothing close to brilliant. It's average at best. No wonder it flopped in China

[@gabriellundmark]

I agree. Great car.

[@cleanedvento]

I drove one for 8 months and 20k , loved it 204 hp / rwd / good range. Hope to spend Some time with the gtx when its out

[@AndreThompson925]

ugh. Here in the U.S. all I can do is watch in sadness until the GTiD arrives. That's what I believe it should be called :)

[@jondonnelly4831]

What's the D ? 🍆

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[@davidclymer2207]

I actually like this ID.3 GTX. I'm a Golf GTI fanatic, so I guess it's not too surprising that I'd like seeing the GTI formula applied to the ID.3. I like the idea of a performance tuned compact hatch with rwd and ample power. With the SSP Mk9 electric Golf GTI going back to front wheel drive, this is likely to be the only Golf sized rwd hot hatch from VW ever. Thanks, Thomas, for another informative and in-depth review. Can't wait for the driving video.

[@pouyameykhosh5124]

The fact that it is rwd instead of awd is pretty sweet.

[@N1ckZ]

I disagree. AWD is better.

[@isaacmanagil3195]

Maybe when the R version arrives... :-)

[@PuskAxD]

for granddads yes

[@schrimpf]

True! Saves a lot of weight.

[@schrimpf]

@@N1ckZAWD increases weight and cost. Therefore go for the RWD.

[@ewadge]

They are getting round to fixing all the flaws with the ID3. It is exactly the form factor I would like to get. I was disappointed when saw the cheap interior at launch. It is starting to get there. Here in Malta the price will probably remain ridiculously high.

[@martinedwards7360]

It still doesn't look as sporty as a Cupra Born.

[@MePeterNicholls]

Yeh seat killed the styling for sure

[@Beaglow]

I think that is on purpose. Cupra is, I think, for younger people or who prefer a more agressive look. VW on the other hand more toned down/conservative.

[@musguelha14]

The Cupra looks like a gaudy gaming car - no thanks.

[@schrimpf]

Depends on your personal taste….😊

[@baywesty]

The cupra brand seems to have been marketed to give transportation to nolife geeks.

[@kyronrc]

This looks pretty good actually (surprisingly), but still would go for the Golf GTI!

[@jenesuispasbavard]

Wish this would come to the US...

[@georgebeierberkeley]

Thomas, if you could FedEx one to the USA, I'd really appreciate it.

[@mihnealazar7039]

Thank you for the review!

[@vwphred]

Attention Volkswagen: Bring this to North America!!

[@chubaoyolu6728]

Hello from California. Great content as usual.

[@grigorioschristodoulou5229]

The original iD3 was as exciting as a refrigerator. This one is as exciting as a red refrigerator

[@alangravy27]

I do like this but, in the UK it will be approaching £45k. That's a lot for a small car.

[@josefv8708]

Yes, it is short, but due to electric Platform really big inside...have seen pictures from owners transporting two Bikes....removed Front wheel...in the trunk. I own a Passat Variant and have to remove the Front wheels, too, to be able to transport two bikes inside. Furthermore the MEB Cars have an excellent turning circle due to the construction using a very short hood...about 10,4m compared to 12m of a Model 3, which is same as a T7 Multivan! And due to the long wheel base of about 3m, you never feel like a small car, but similiar to a car of 4,7m in an ICE Car.

[@vp6087]

@@josefv8708 its not big inside, its much smaller than golf plus on mqb

[@madsdgdhg]

The front could be more aggressive. But the interior is cool. Another great and detailed video. Cheers.

[@SwissOliver]

Thomas, super erwähnst Du das mit dem 5. Plätzen. Ist aus meiner Sicht ein riesen pluspunkt beim GTX

[@MePeterNicholls]

I wish it had a more golf like interior myself. And they’re starting to get the idea with buttons. Slowly.

[@Zereniti77]

Why can they replace the rear axle, but they can't replace the buttons on the steering wheel? They even have a suitable steering wheel with physical buttons available, the one used on Skoda Enyaq.

[@AlanTov]

Just be grateful it actually has some Buttons!

[@jonathanbender4691]

Good new styling imo. Great review too.

[@brunomadeira8432]

My brother owns an ID.3 he got before Tesla started cutting prices. It's a pretty neat car. A lot of the so called software issues either are well in the past or were overblown to begin with. But today the value just isn't there. You have to severely dislike Tesla's form factors or the MG4 to contemplate one.

[@ID.SuperFan-tq8xi]

Yes, it's a very good and reliable car.

[@timrothwell33]

I like that you are adding the phrase "DC peak" when mentioning an EVs DC charging rate

[@AnilPatel-sd4nt]

Love it. Excellent review👍

[@murrynathan]

The vertical lights in the lower front bumper give the car a smart aleck smirk.

[@katiecannon8186]

Gloss black as the door handle is really not a good idea. Other than that, I really like it. I personally like capacitive buttons. Anyway, I’d buy it for sure if they brought to the US.

[@krane15]

I'm sure there's one or two more of you. After all, the guy that came up with the idea and the one that approved it are on that list. But the vast majority find them insufferable.

[@gabriellundmark]

I would like a volume knob but the touchpads on the steering wheel are great

[@isaacmanagil3195]

Amazing vídeo, Thomas. :-) A little more time and I really believe that the R version's turn will also come. Being electric, who knows and it will be called 'Re'... :-)

[@ID.SuperFan-tq8xi]

Looks awesome! 😍

[@thiagolima5232]

LOVE ID

[@davdep]

I like this car, it has the look of a petrol GTI, i'm very tempted.

[@scanspeak00]

Finally, I think I found the car that will make me switch to an EV.

[@narvuntien]

I think VW has learnt a lot from the disappointment of the ID3 (to be fair they aren't bad just very medium). The efficiency improvements and slowly making interior changes that are needed. Still sad to see they aren't in place yet. I heard that the Cupra Born Vz will have regen paddles.

[@toth1982]

Is the performance version also RWD?

[@marcakko2010]

Thanks for thr review. Its exciting to keep seeing the new ev cars that are coming out so thank you .

[@TillyCollie]

Looks nice, but does the software really work - especially with the remote apps on phones? VW has struggled with their connectivity and (lack of) over the air updates for the last couple of years, I would like to think that they have finally sorted out all of the bugs and gremlins as their customer service has been exceptionally poor in responding to customer's issues.

[@ID.SuperFan-tq8xi]

Will the non-GTX versions also get the new infotainment HW and SW at some point?

[@Flat6Lover]

yes ... this is kind of a "2nd facelift" for all ID.3s , this time changes on the Battery/powertrain/Interior ...

[@rich495]

The Scrolling rear indicators should also be on the front

[@discplayersports]

Would buy if in USA! Have the Chattanooga ID4, Pro. VW would sell many of these GTXs here?

[@Blingbling820]

Did I see, there were no air-conditioning vents for the rear passengers?

[@a_ricky]

The Harman Kardon sound systems currently installed in VW vehicles either need significant improvement or should be replaced entirely. Personally, I find them lacking. Reintroducing the Fender or Dynaudio systems would be a welcomed improvement, as both were superior options.

[@carlomorischi3435]

Nice update, but quite shocked they didn’t also focus on improving cold weather and high-speed efficiency! It’s the most important thing in EVs

[@WG-yq1ip]

If people like him would have something to say, we all would still run around with 10 buttons on our phones. I love the sliders.

[@PaulMeier-cu3ds]

Great review. VW have so nearly got this right. From the outside it looks wonderful. The interior works at a practical level for space and seating. It is a shame VW have not yet completed their transition back to a good UI/UX and I wish they do away with the iPad on the dashboard and do something more integrated with the dashboard as say BMW does. The car should go well. This is the size and style of car I like, but I will have to wait for the next generation or maybe just facelift inside. VW really do need to watch out for the various Geely sub brands in this sector.

[@harryaxe5167]

Is there a glovebox in this car?

[@darknessislight3689]

I’d drive one if I could 🇺🇸🫣 another great video 😊

[@bartofilms]

Send one to Seattle in 'Off Road Grey' color, and I will buy it!!! ❤❤❤

[@brianiswrong]

Regardless of the ice v ev debate I think it looks fantastic in the red/ blck combo.😊

[@krane15]

Its the most popular color combination tend right now. All the auto manufactures have it. From Toyota Corolla to the Ferrari Purosangue.

[@RB-lt8kt]

It takes some parts from the Cupra Born, seats and bonnet etc. I thought the larger battery packs removed the 5th seat due to weight limit of the chassis and this was for he pano roof as well ? Good to hear haptic buttons will be removed. Will the newer battery pack fit the older cars or can it be fitted to the older 58 kwh cars ?

[@autogefuehl]

yes as I said, they worked on the rear axle, re-check the first couple of minutes of the video about the details

[@autogefuehl]

no retrofitting

[@RB-lt8kt]

@@autogefuehl Oh OK so is the battery completely different ?

[@autogefuehl]

Not completely but they wont exchange it

[@Hashbrowniepie]

Looks pretty good actually, minus the steering wheel buttons.

[@kb8570]

This should be the standard trim exterior. Just like an iPhone or Tesla they have all versions which have a similar exterior. By creating a lower trim version which looks cheaper you damage the brand and the entire range.

[@adamek9750]

its like the honda jazz had a baby with the golf ewww

[@Timmax95]

That is surprisingly accurate 😂

[@joejarvis2497]

I LOVE this color!

[@anomuumit]

300 hp rwd hot hatch might be a fun drifter in the winter!

[@Leon-pm6lr]

They will never let you switch off ESP 😂 We have 2024. Fun is not allowed anymore.

[@YusukeShirogane]

You cant turn of ESP in ID cars which means no drifting.

[@MePeterNicholls]

Full length. Full width. Full frame rate.

[@laokkkwww]

I want buy the bumper , please give me link

[@bilal6094]

Wonder why they don't have the gtx badge on the front like GTi usually has

[@krane15]

I frankly love VW's subtle use of badging. Mercedes slather it name/logo on ever surface. U.S. manufacturer like Cadillac is even worse

[@mykeljewell]

This looks like what I expected Toyota to do with their updated Prius.

[@Deveonn]

I really don’t like that they place your towbar at the buttom of the trunk. They should make space available for it in the frunk. You’ll always need that stuff when the trunk is full.

[@krane15]

Its a bike rack mount, not a tow bar.

[@Deveonn]

@@krane15 totally irrelevant but I ment the towbar to be towed. However, yes the bikerack mounting pin should also be there. Ps: I bet the bikerack mounting pin has the exact same productnumber as an actual towbar.

[@markday5797]

Nice BUT will we here in North America? Some of us still like sport cars and of a reasonable size.

[@brianfunt2619]

So the lights and wipers are all on the same stalk now?

[@autogefuehl]

Yes

[@bonnaud_dowell]

I have an id3 tech but much as these things are nice the way vw has failed so badly with software and updates means there’s no way I’m upgrading to another id vw :(

[@johnnysmile01]

Love this id3 GTX

[@davidbillberg2203]

Finally ❤💯

[@chrisogrady28]

One day I hope to experience Thomas' full length

[@robertn2951]

Why not sell it in Canada?

[@taomahNEGEV]

Just make it lighter (forget the heavy panoramic roof) or the Cupra Born kicks its arse as quality and the Tesla 3 2024 in all aspects but the lack of HUD.

[@44Bigs]

Third time's the charm. This looks like a great car!

[@ssisson]

Why is the ID.3 not sold in the US?

[@krane15]

One word: market. Same for the Touareg

[@rich495]

Real buttons on the steering wheel are honestly not better at all. You have genuinely helped to force a backwards step

[@richards99x]

They better call it the "GTX-line". Please don't call it an Performance EV when there al a lot of EV's much faster and NOT pretending to be an perfomance model. I like the styling tho.

[@neohideo]

I love how this car looks! It looks like Golf of the future! very nice car!

[@krane15]

I know. And people are saying it looks so ugly. Well it looks just like a Golf.

[@cmsvmylo]

Is it going to be cheaper than a model 3 rwd?

[@AlanTov]

I wouldn’t give far right extremist Musk my money. Thanks.

[@andrw8946]

Nice car

[@stefmunky]

"Tell me something about Mallorca" - Thomas being his most German self :))

[@user-id4wc1ys7i]

Just cannot wait for the future when cars will have actual physical buttons! Hope they are released in my time! 😁

[@pumpuppthevolume]

wireless charging or #bscharging

[@abraxastulammo9940]

A Mil is a thousandth of an inch? I think you meant Millimeter instead.

[@MrBeckster007]

Its a Cupra born in VW colours!

[@paulomatematica9985]

Penso que está tudo à espera de uma versão de base, barata sem metade da tecnologia, com preços ate 20 000 euros.

[@luckyluke95]

Je préfère attendre sa cousine, la nouvelle Cupra Born VZ de 325ch qui devrait arriver cet été 😍😍

[@tuppawareAU]

Really waiting for the new Cupra Born Vz variant of this platform. Prefer the that styling over the top of this one.

[@jondonnelly4831]

The standard car should have that face but mesh body color'd and same daylight running lights cause it looks frumpy.

[@futtocksend8832]

Price......?

[@AdrianNelson1507]

Thomas you must take the hint .. they're not getting rid of #capacitiveBS!

[@AdrianNelson1507]

They bought 10.75m after COVID and they're going to use them

[@gullible119]

But they did remove them from some new models though like the passat

[@AdrianNelson1507]

@@gullible119 oh yeah! 🤔

[@EVChris]

If VW would fit it with a real towing hook for trailer and a proper arm rest in the front and I’ll be trading in my Tesla

[@user-yn5sk5ru5g]

I would have liked to replace my e-Golf with an ID.3, but VW had little to over, so now it'll be a Volvo EX30

[@AlanTov]

The Volvo is much smaller with no drivers screen or buttons. That’s a no for me.

[@gweedsUK]

Piano black door handles inside. Are they off their meds? These will get scratched to hell within a week.

[@brianlee8877]

The side mirrors are so big when compared to the size of the car

[@krane15]

Until you need to see what's behind you.

[@bentmatt]

Now if it could tow like 1000kg, then I'd upgrade my current id3 with this one

[@peterpoppe4855]

Good update from VW, they are nearly back (just change the controls on the steering wheel and for the rear windows, stop using this shiny black materials, make a trunk and let some physical controls for volume and heat come back).

[@Koff33y]

Did you mean to say a frunk? If so, why? I'm trying to understand why it's so important for people to have a frunk. Isn't it just a bit annoying having to split your luggage between two places?

[@peterpoppe4855]

@@Koff33y seems not to be hard to create a space in front of the car where you can leave your cables. Other manufacturers can do this, so why not ?

[@Koff33y]

@@peterpoppe4855 Oh, I didn't think of the cables. That's a good point! I would love to be able to store my cables somewhere else than in the trunk.

[@kiwiklogg]

The blacked out rear end looks a bit odd, imo

[@Gyr0s]

tbh 0-100 in 5.6 for top of the range performance version is not something to be proud of in 2024 EV

[@josefv8708]

They are for sure proud about the entire car not the stubid discussion about, who ist the fastest. VW holds the record for electric and all Cars including ICEs to pikes Peak and could add more Power if they are really planning it. This acceleration is similiar to entry 911s some years ago, which tells how idiotic this discussion is.

[@Gyr0s]

@@josefv8708Well that's the issue with this ID3. Even as a whole package it is not something extraordinary. Especially in the EV segment when you consider the pricing of the ID3. I'm really afraid that prices for these sporty versions will be ridiculous. (and the sales figures already showed that it is not so successful model so far) Therefore I would expect at leaast something more special from this performance oriented variant if it can't compete on the other fronts. However I do agree with you about this ridiculousness of the acceleration numbers and I totally dig vehicles such as Toyota GR86. I even own the vehicle from VW group, so I watch them closely. However I do have an impression that they are really struggling with their EV lineup identity and on some fronts they are years behind (such as laggy infotainment and terrible UX). Hopefully they will catch up soon, so they don't became obsolete in the next decade.

[@Hercegovac.1]

Seat belt connector is good for a delivery business 😁😁😅

[@Leon-pm6lr]

215 tires are too small if they use EV ecoTires like with the cupra born. These cars weight like 2t with 200kw+ of wheel power.

[@martinandersson5982]

What is the price. Price has been the main problem with Vw EVs, simply to high for what you get every time

[@BSquare1989]

The fact that they released it initially only with 4 seats because they couldn't be bothered to design a stronger rear axle is why I am not giving them my money... Cost cutting to some extent is understandable, but not being able to use the complete car was ridiculous

[@krane15]

Cost cutting is everywhere. But VW is shameful with many of those examples right in your face. I get it, dieselgate. But cheapening out is not way to boost your brands footprint. Cut back on models and just for 2 or 3 great cars until you build your reputation. There's still competition for this car maker and being just average is not going to get them any new sales. They've got to be special -- in some way -- and there is zero special about this car. That's the same for all their current and new models.