Volkswagen ID.5

Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
“The Volkswagen ID.5 attempts to put a stylish spin on humble underpinnings, however its coupe-esque roofline writes cheques that the rest of the car simply cannot cash.”
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Model reviewed: ID.5 GTX
Score: 6 / 10
“Like the ID.4 GTX, this performance-trimmed ID.5 is lacking thrills. It isn’t too compromised in terms of practicality by its sportier shape, at least, but being only sold in ‘Max’ form, it’s expensive, and struggles to justify the price tag amidst some talented opposition.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Volkswagen ID.5 inherits both the ID.4’s good and not-so-good aspects, resulting in a fairly well-rounded electric SUV which isn’t too badly compromised by its sportier silhouette. It’s not a cheap option though, in a market that’s becoming more affordable and fielding greater consumer choice by the month.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Despite the sportier looks, the Volkswagen ID.5 isn’t much less practical than the ID.4. Topping the line-up is the GTX model, with all-wheel drive and more power. If you like that combination, you might be better off with the cheaper ID.4 GTX unless you really love the looks of the ID.5.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Volkswagen ID.5 is likeable, but an ID.4 is cheaper while rivals outside the group exhibit more charm and charge quicker.”
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Model reviewed: ID.5 GTX
Score: 7 / 10
“The closest-matched variant of the similarly sized Kia EV6 brings a touch more power to the table, a more dynamically rewarding chassis and roughly the same range for around £10,000 less.”
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Model reviewed: Tech 77 kWh Pro Performance
Score: 7 / 10
“Despite a few grumbles, the ID.5 has a fair amount going for it, from the point of view of someone who wants a comfortable family EV and isn’t overly concerned with driving dynamics.” (Sean Keywood)
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Unless you’re particularly enamoured by the way the ID.5 looks we can’t see a particularly compelling reason to choose it. The price of the higher trim levels simply doesn’t reflect this car’s dull dynamics, cheap-feeling interior or average performance.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.8 / 10
“Volkswagen’s needlessly complicated touchscreen and controls remain, and the material quality just isn’t as good as that in the Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback, Tesla Model Y or even the Kia EV6.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Volkswagen ID.5 is an electric family SUV with sleek and sporty, coupe-style looks. It’s pretty smooth to drive thanks to its electric power, but it feels cheap in places and isn’t quite as practical as an ID.4.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Like the ID.4, though, the Volkswagen ID.5 isn’t a class leader, for either driving experience or value.”
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Model reviewed: GTX
Score: 6 / 10
“VW’s latest high-performance electric car fails to deliver the thrills of more polished rivals, despite costing as much as or more than them in most cases.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Volkswagen ID.5 is a good-looking coupe version of the ID.4 SUV. The GTX version isn’t as sporty as promised, though, and rivals have a lot more performance.”
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Model reviewed: Tech 77kWh Pro
Score: 9 / 10
“The Volkswagen ID.5 is essentially a good car – all the basics are there: refinement, performance, comfortable ride, rear-wheel drive handling, decent driving range, and it’s spacious. The ID.5’s one main issue is that virtually all car controls are on the touchscreen without a user-friendly way to access all the controls.” (Paul Clarke)
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The new Volkswagen ID.5 combines a handy electric range with a surprisingly spacious interior and even the option of a sporty GTX-badged model. It’s comfortable rather than sporty, while impressive equipment levels go some way to justifying the relatively high list price.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“A stylish alternative to the Volkswagen ID.4, the ID.5 has an impressive range and a more practical cabin than you might expect. It’d make a solid introduction to the world of electric cars.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“There is much to recommend about the Volkswagen ID.5 although, for all its maker’s claims about charisma, it’s the practical, sensible aspects of the machine that shine through. Ultimately, despite what its swooping roofline hints at, the ID 5 is much like the ID 4 in sentiment: it’s more sensible than sensational.” (James Attwood)
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6.6 / 10
“A Skoda Enyaq offers more space and a far nicer cabin, while the Kia EV6 has standout styling, a more dynamic drive and a dashboard that more effectively mixes form and function. If we seem rather down on the ID.5, it’s only a reflection of the strength of this car’s competition and how far electric SUVs have come in just a few short years.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“At upwards of around £52,000 there are a lot of other cars you could look at, though business users may find there are enough tax breaks to make an ID.5 an appealing choice.”
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Model reviewed: ID.5 Tech Pro
Score: 4 / 10
“Volkswagen might want you to believe this is the ID.4’s sportier, more stylish twin – but don’t believe the hype. The ID.5’s fancy frock is too easy to see through, and comes with far too high a price tag at that.” (Alex Robbins)
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The ID.4’s electric powertrain remains a compelling package that VW has put together, but it suffers by association with an infotainment system that still has enough inherent flaws to make it bothersome.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Volkswagen ID.5 is a good all-rounder that comes with plenty of kit, a decent range and an excellent safety score. However, rivals including the Genesis GV60, Kia EV6, Tesla Model Y and Volvo C40 Recharge are faster, smarter inside, have much better infotainment systems and take less time to charge.”
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