Volkswagen Goes All Optimus Prime With The New ID. Code
Let's not beat around the bush here, folks – Volkswagen went all sci-fi on us with this new ID. Code concept. Talking headlights? A hidden digital mood ring on the bumper? Is Volkswagen sure they're not auditioning for the next Transformers movie?
Now, hold your horses. I get it; electric vehicles and bleeding-edge tech go hand in hand. But seriously – I'm worried this SUV might start spouting its own existential philosophy on the way to pick up the kids from soccer practice.
Sure, it's a slick-looking machine with those sharp lines and an aerodynamic profile. They say it looks like a futuristic Tiguan from a parallel universe. Personally, I'm seeing a sleek metal beetle. And don't even get me started on this so-called "Level 4 autonomous driving." I don't know about you, but putting that much trust in artificial intelligence sounds like asking Skynet to do your taxes.
Apparently, the real star of the show is its lighting system. Those glowing eyebrows across the front stretch like they can beam messages to alien spaceships, and that hidden screen in the bumper... well, folks, if my car suddenly starts flashing inspirational quotes or tomorrow's lottery numbers, I'm packing up and heading for the nearest cabin in the woods. Let civilization fend for itself.
This strange critter measures about 183 inches (4.65 meters) long, 73 inches (1.85 meters) wide, and stands tall at 63 inches (1.6 meters). The good news is that under all that gizmo-packed skin, there's a healthy electric heart. They're keeping the battery size under wraps for now but promise a decent range. As for power, expect dual motors giving you all-wheel drive and a combined output of roughly 335 horsepower (249 kW), which is enough to take this robot beetle from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in around 6 seconds.
Inside, it's like mission control for a hipster spaceship. There's a retractable steering wheel because of course there is, swiveling seats for impromptu meetings (or seances?), and mood lighting inspired by private jets. Don't ask me which ones – the only jet I've seen lately was in Top Gun: Maverick.
All jokes aside, this concept is a peek at Volkswagen's future in China – a future with more gizmos than a Bond villain's lair. The only question is: will the production version retain all these wacky features, or will they tone it down? And let's face it, talking headlights sound cool until your car starts roasting you in a robotic voice during rush hour.
So, here's the deal. It's a brave new world, and EVs are pushing boundaries we never knew we had. But even this old dinosaur can appreciate some innovation wrapped in a bit of craziness. Still, the price tag on this bad boy remains a mystery – but if it costs as much as a real spaceship, I might just stick to my '98 Camry for a little while longer.
I just realized - the title should have been something along the lines of: “Volkswagen Finally Makes A Good Looking SUV.” Because all the futuristic stuff aside - this thing looks amazing. I mean - Porsche would have been happy having this EV in its stables. Wait… Is the ID. Code a preview of the Porsche K1? What?
