Photo: Kleber Silva
Volkswagen recently showed a concept called the ID Space Vizzion at the Los Angeles Auto Show. It didn't get much attention since the Ford Mach-E also came out at that event. However, we thought it was an interesting debut.
At least when it comes to its proportions, the Vizzion looks like a family wagon. Volkswagen tried to offer those to Americans, but the Golf Sportwagagen had to be dropped from the current model year, rugged Alltrack included, because it sold like a full-price TV on Black Friday.
With a peppy 1.8L turbo and available manual gearbox, it was quite fun to drive. But the market has spoken: no wagons! However, Volkswagen rarely shows a concept that it doesn't want to put into production. Because of the technological hurdles placed by a new EV platform, the Space Vizzion might not arrive for another three years. But it's probably on the way.
This rendering isn't a production version of that. Kleber Silva made an ID.3 Variant here. What's the difference? Well, it looks more European, and despite having quite a long wheelbase, this car would still be about the size of a Golf Alltrack, with the battery lifting it slightly.
On the other hand, the LA concept was huge. From bumper to bumper, it measured 195.2 inches (4,958mm), just 3in shy of the 3-row Atlas. The 60.2-inch height is also well masked by its 22-inch alloy wheels, the same size as on the RS Q8 performance SUV. So it's more like the Subaru Outback.
When EVs will become mainstream, Volkswagen is undoubtedly going to have one as a wagon. Maybe by using more body parts from the existing ID.3 hatch, they can save some money.
Obviously, the Golf wagon is still around. A new generation is supposed to debut next year, probably during the 3rd quarter. We're excited to see what that means for the Golf R Variant, with rumors talking about a 330 horsepower hybrid 2-liter. However, the twin-motor ID systems could be just as fast, having over 300 horsepower and the ability to sprint to 100 km/h in under 6 seconds.
With a peppy 1.8L turbo and available manual gearbox, it was quite fun to drive. But the market has spoken: no wagons! However, Volkswagen rarely shows a concept that it doesn't want to put into production. Because of the technological hurdles placed by a new EV platform, the Space Vizzion might not arrive for another three years. But it's probably on the way.
This rendering isn't a production version of that. Kleber Silva made an ID.3 Variant here. What's the difference? Well, it looks more European, and despite having quite a long wheelbase, this car would still be about the size of a Golf Alltrack, with the battery lifting it slightly.
On the other hand, the LA concept was huge. From bumper to bumper, it measured 195.2 inches (4,958mm), just 3in shy of the 3-row Atlas. The 60.2-inch height is also well masked by its 22-inch alloy wheels, the same size as on the RS Q8 performance SUV. So it's more like the Subaru Outback.
When EVs will become mainstream, Volkswagen is undoubtedly going to have one as a wagon. Maybe by using more body parts from the existing ID.3 hatch, they can save some money.
Obviously, the Golf wagon is still around. A new generation is supposed to debut next year, probably during the 3rd quarter. We're excited to see what that means for the Golf R Variant, with rumors talking about a 330 horsepower hybrid 2-liter. However, the twin-motor ID systems could be just as fast, having over 300 horsepower and the ability to sprint to 100 km/h in under 6 seconds.
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