2024 Volkswagen ID.3

Volkswagen brought a refreshed version of the ID.3 small-sized vehicle in 2023, more than three years after model's debut.

During these years, the world struggled with a pandemic and a big war on the European continent, but the German automaker had to move on. Its engineers worked hard to produce this facelifted version and to make the small-sized ID.3 more competitive on the market. Thus, apart from some aesthetic changes, it also featured a revised interior and a choice of two batteries.

The refreshed ID.3 sported a new front fascia with an enhanced lower bumper that enhanced the car's aerodynamics. Thus, on the sides, it featured two slats that diverted the air from the front of the vehicle to the sides, lowering drag resistance. Another significant upgrade was for the headlights, which were available with Matrix-LED technology and a standard main beam for the entire range.

Inside, Volkswagen created a cabin where 77% of the materials were recycled, thus lowering the car's carbon footprint. There was also an augmented reality (AR) head-up display that helped the driver navigate the road and showed important information. Another significant step forward was the introduction of the V2X technology that gathered data from other Volkswagen vehicles or infrastructure to warn the driver about potential hazards on the road.

The MEB platform used by the ID.3 featured the same 204 PS (201 hp) motor that drove the rear wheels from its predecessor. It was fed by either a 58 or a 77 kWh battery pack, which allowed the vehicle to travel 426 km (265 miles) or 546 km (340 miles), respectively.