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[Nai3t]

OMFG with the fake exhaust tips and taped-on grille. "I think I saw a Passat!" 🤪

 

[tochi312]

Looks like a Hyundai Elantra. Not my car.

 

[Eric Nay]

Ok, they now have an EV sedan. Great. When will they have the Van in the US?

 

[Froggy]

And which will be the next model built in North America? And how long is the reservation period?

 

[ChristophW]

Hmm, I like it. Without the fake grill and exhaust tips, that is.

 

[dave2wave]

Front tow hook! They are listening to their customers!

 

[d287]

Front tow hook! They are listening to their customers!

It's built in Germany - I think they're mandatory (or at least customary?) there... the ID.4 only lost it when production moved to the USA.

 

[d287]

And which will be the next model built in North America? And how long is the reservation period?

Looks like the ID.7 is only an EU built car that they may import to the US in small numbers as a "halo" car (like the Arteon). It won't be tax credit eligible. The next new EV they will build in the the US will be the ID.Buzz in 2024 (?).

 

[notspeedy]

still prefer the id.3

 

[bjackson]

I believe it is unlikely that the ID.7 would be built or sold in the US as part of VW's regular lineup. Every major car manufacturer in the US has reduced, if not eliminated, their lineup of sedan offerings. I get that the ID.7 is an EV and therefore different, but my WAG is that it is intended solely for the EU market. US buyers, on the whole, want big vehicles.

 

[VW TECHNICIAN]

People in EU actually like to disguise as ICE on the back as many Chinese people....different markets different tastes.

 

[VW TECHNICIAN]

And for many that are not aware....to make affordable EV with long range there will be no SUV ...this is the way to make low Cd aerodynamic and squeeze most miles out of the pack. I do own 2 SUV type of vehicles but I personally like hatchbacks and this type of vehicles. And it will be built in US also. Big huge SUV that are not very aerodynamic and are quite heavy because they need much bigger size batteries will eventually become quite expensive to travel on long trips using fast DC chargers ( price of fast DC charging will double if not triple in incoming years) .... and having soccer mam 7 seater huge SUV that delivers less than 2.6 miles per kw will be quite expensive on long journeys using fast DC chargers.

 

[Manybees]

And for many that are not aware....to make affordable EV with long range there will be no SUV ...this is the way to make low Cd aerodynamic and squeeze most miles out of the pack. I do own 2 SUV type of vehicles but I personally like hatchbacks and this type of vehicles. And it will be built in US also. Big huge SUV that are not very aerodynamic and are quite heavy because they need much bigger size batteries will eventually become quite expensive to travel on long trips using fast DC chargers ( price of fast DC charging will double if not triple in incoming years) .... and having soccer mam 7 seater huge SUV that delivers less than 2.6 miles per kw will be quite expensive on long journeys using fast DC chargers.

So will the ID.7 for the North American market be built in Chattanooga? Or in Mexico?

 

[CTNP]

They only said the European offering will be built in Emden in the press release, so I think we just don't know yet. Personally, I like it. If it can get 350 miles EPA and that or better in real-world testing and it's not just roomy interior but also at least 21 cu ft of trunk space (what my Prius holds) with 2nd row up, I might just be interested in having that be our second EV

 

[VW TECHNICIAN]

So will the ID.7 for the North American market be built in Chattanooga? Or in Mexico?

Unfortunately you will have to follow VW official channels for this news.

 

[mjakub76]

my untrained eye can see Skoda Octavia ...

 

[TidingSStables]

It transform to an Accord/Passat/Leaf/Altima/Malibu as I scroll though photos.

 

[salant76]

The C-Pillar area (back) reminds me of the BMW 3/5-series GT models from 5-10 years ago. Both versions are about the same height and length of the ID.7. Not a CUV but at the same time not really a sedan.