New Cars on the Horizon

The Volkswagen ID.7 midsized electric sedan uses the company’s modular electric drive (MEB) platform, shared with the ID.4 SUV. It’s sized like the retired Passat sedan, but it promises to be even roomier than that spacious four-door. And this latest electric car has a few tricks up its sleeve, such as a giant 15-inch center screen, a head-up display, an adjustable tint glass roof, adaptive suspension, and available massaging seats. And although it may not be readily apparent, it’s a hatchback. The ID.7 uses a new electric drivetrain, with a 282-hp electric motor paired with a two-stage, one-speed transmission. A lithium-ion battery is packaged in the floor with a 77-kilowatt-hour capacity and a 170-kW charging capability. A larger 86-kWh version may be offered later. Made in Germany, the ID.7 goes on sale in 2024. 

Price: $45,000-$55,000 (estimated)
On sale: 2024

Learn more about the Volkswagen ID.7.