Volkswagen ID.3 restyling: retouched exteriors, more quality in showrooms 01 March 2023 58

It’s time for a facelift for the ID.3, Volkswagen’s main electric compact hatchback. Compared to the first model released two and a half years ago, the German manufacturer has focused on appearance and quality of interior materials – Naturally with an eye to sustainability and the environment. And of course various technological, hardware and software innovations. Here are some more details.

  • exteriors. As already suggested by rumors and official reports, the changes are focused on the front end – in particular, on the shape of the bumper, which Volkswagen defines as more aerodynamic and better optimized for airflow. Also, the hood is losing that black stripe directly below the windshield, which is now the same color as the rest of the bodywork. A slight modification also for the rear lights. There are also several new body colors.
  • Interior. The company talks about the superior quality of materials, as well as sustainability and “animal-free” (which we can approximate: no “real” leather). For example, a microfiber called Artvelours Eco, made up of 71% recycled material (mostly plastic), was chosen for the seats and doors. Volkswagen says it has also implemented several other changes based on customer feedback. The inner fabric surfaces of the doors are wider and softer, and foam padding has been applied to various areas of the cockpit.
  • Volkswagen has also introduced various software/technological innovations:
    • Simplified charging thanks to Plug & Charge (authentication and automatic recharging immediately after connecting the cable) and a new scheduler that helps you identify strategic stops on long trips. The scheduler can dynamically change their offers if, for example, the station is busy, or based on their capacity, or again based on traffic conditions and driving style.
    • Now touch displays for navigation/multimedia/hands-free/settings, a central 12-inch screen is standard. Also available as an option is a HUD that projects information directly onto the windshield as if it were 10 meters away, with the correct perspective and proportions.
    • New software version working with various interface settings and settings menu, again taking into account user feedback.
    • latest generation ADAS. Travel Assist is now available as an option, working in tandem with ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) and Lane Assist.

Author: FrancescoFONTE

Source: HD Motori

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