A first look at the (lightly) refreshed VW ID.3, with a plusher interior and extra tech. But right-hand drive models won't benefit from all of it until 2024...
► But important infotainment upgrade delayed for RHD models
Not that it necessarily needed to. While VW CEO admitted ‘work needs to be done’ on the latest generation of VW infotainment, it’s not stopped the ID.3 selling around 300,000 examples since it launched in 2019.Styling changes are pretty subtle. The eagle-eyed will notice that the bonnet has been reshaped – it now features sculpted lines, and has ditched the black plastic top panel of the current model in favour of sheet metal all the way up to the base of the windscreen.
The interior materials are also more sustainable than before – there’s no leather of any description, and VW claims that on delivery to the customer the ID.3 is net carbon neutral. Tidy. At least until mid-2024, when another update will see all cars upgraded to a new 12.9-inch display, similar to the system. This will see the lighting panel for RHD cars shifted to a much more sensible location close to the door, as well as the gear selector moved down from the side of the instrument binnacle. Glory be, the volume and climate slider controls beneath the screen will also be illuminated at this point.
Unfortunately, Volkswagen’s done nothing about some of our other complaints, such as the wipers that leave a big streak in the driver’s eyeline on RHD models. And you still get the irritating touch-sensitive controls on the steering wheel.Well, VW’s adding the ability to subscribe to ‘functions on demand’ – essentially buying or renting features after you’ve purchased the car.
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