Volkswagen, as the name suggests, has always positioned itself as the car for the people. The German brand has traditionally succeeded thanks to a strong balance between design, quality, price and practicality. In recent years, however, VW has adopted an aggressive strategy in electrification, aiming to cover as many segments as possible in order to reach the widest audience.
On 16 March 2021, the company unveiled a global ten-year development programme, including major investments in battery production and a significant shift from internal combustion engines towards electric vehicles. The arrival of the ID.5 in 2022 is a direct result of that strategy. Not only does it expand the electric SUV range, it also introduces Volkswagen’s first coupe-SUV in the ID family, based on the existing ID.4.
In this test, I will introduce you to the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX – the most powerful and best-equipped version of the model. That clarification is important. After internal debates, Martin Hube, Volkswagen’s spokesperson for the product line, confirmed that there were discussions about using the GTI badge for the most powerful electric models. Ultimately, the decision was to create the GTX designation instead. Personally, I am glad this car does not wear a GTI badge.
The base price of the model starts at approximately €63,000 (converted from 124,000 BGN), which places it firmly in the upper part of the segment.
