Just a few months after German automaker Volkswagen unveiled pricing for the first electric SUVs it was bringing to Australia, the company has unveiled pricing for an expanded lineup, with the ID.5 Pro and ID.4 GTX also set to hit Australian shores this year.
Volkswagen announced pricing for the long-awaited fully electric SUVs in February, with the ID.4 Pro to start from $59,990, and the ID.5 GTX from $72,990, all before on-road costs.
The launch of the ID.4 and slightly larger ID.5 were long delayed in Australia, partly due to the regressive electric vehicle (EV) policies that were a hallmark of the previous Liberal governments, although it didn’t stop other EV makers.
The ID.4 GTX offers an upgraded sporty variant to the entry-level Pro, while the ID.5 Pro offers a more affordable option to the larger and more powerful ID.5 GTX.
Pricing for the two models sees the ID.4 GTX start from $69,990, while the ID.5 Pro is priced from $62,990, both before on-road costs.
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Like its more expensive cousin, the ID.4 GTX boasts electric motors on the front and rear axles, putting out 250kW of power and delivering acceleration from 0-100km/h of just 5.4 seconds. An 82kWh battery provides a driving range of up to 511km (WLTP) and can charge at up to 175kW with DC charging (only 11kW with AC charging).
Meanwhile, given the effort to reflect an “affordable” price, the ID.5 Pro only offers a single rear-axle motor with maximum power of 210kW, and acceleration from 0-100km/h of 6.7 seconds. The same 72kWh battery, however, delivers a driving range of 543km (WLTP) and the same charging rates as the ID.4 GTX.
A litany of safety and security features are included as standard for all four models, including a range of driving assist options and basic autonomous safety features like oncoming vehicle braking.
Numerous exterior and interior styling features include Volkswagen’s patented IQ.Light Matrix LED headlights with Dynamic Light Assist, illuminated strip between headlamps and door handle recesses, and a 12.9-inch infotainment display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 30 colour interior ambient lighting options.
Image Credit: Volkswagen Australia
Image Credit: Volkswagen Australia
Volkswagen also offers both Mode 2 and Mode 3 charging cables as standard for all four variants of ID.4 and ID.5.
Delivery estimates for the earlier announced models are scheduled for July, with some reports suggesting the same for the two newly announced models. The Driven has reached out to Volkswagen to confirm delivery dates for all models promised for Australia.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.