Volkswagen has upgraded its first electric car

Volkswagen has officially confirmed that the successor to the ID.3 electric car will be released in mid-April under the name ID.3 Neo. As the company stated, the hatchback will receive updated hardware and software. Carscoops reports this.

Volkswagen has published official sketches of the ID.3 Neo. They show a recognizable silhouette, complemented by new design details that bring the electric car closer to the upcoming ID models. Polo and ID. Cross.

The main external change is the radiator grille, which combines LED headlights, and more laconic air intakes in the bumper. The profile remains the same, but the rear has been updated: the taillights have new LED graphics, and the lower part of the tailgate is now painted in body color. In addition, Volkswagen can offer fresh colors and wheels.

As Volkswagen design head Andreas Mindt noted, when updating one of the brand’s key electric models, the goal was to achieve “clean proportions, confident surfaces and a more expressive digital character.” Let’s remember that the ID.3 debuted in 2019 as the first VW electric car created on a specialized platform, and in 2023 it has already undergone one update. The current restyling was his second.

The main technical innovation of the ID.3 Neo is the Innovision multimedia system with a built-in application store for streaming, games, charging and parking services. In addition, Volkswagen abandoned touch panels on the steering wheel, returning the usual tactile buttons.

It was previously reported that Ferrari will release a sports version of its powerful crossover.