At Auto Zurich 2025, we got to spend time with the VW ID.4 GTX, the sporty interpretation of VW’s midsize electric SUV that’s reserved for markets like Europe. While we’ll wait for Volkswagen to confirm, the GTX brand is set to be replaced with the GTI moniker, which will foray into electric vehicles with the ID. Polo GTI in 2026.
Whether GTX or GTI, the sporty ID.4 remains unavailable in the U.S. for now, though there’s little reason for that to stay the case.
Design
The VW ID.4 GTX distinguishes itself from the standard ID.4 with performance-oriented styling. High-gloss black air intakes with integrated LED elements form a unique signature at the front, complemented by IQ.Light LED matrix headlights that adjust automatically without dazzling oncoming traffic.
The body-colored door panels, black roof and spoiler, and a high-gloss anthracite roof frame present a visual contrast. At the rear, 3D LED taillight clusters use nine free-standing fiber optic elements to create an arched pattern, while the brake lights form an X-shaped graphic.
A red light strip spans the width of the tailgate, and animated lighting greets and bids farewell to the driver. Standard 20-inch Ystad wheels, with optional 21-inch Narvik alloys (shown), complete the athletic stance.
Interior
The interior is finished in a mix of dark Soul tones and X-Blue accents, with red contrast stitching highlighting the GTX identity.
The animal-free seat material combines fabric and leatherette, featuring red seams and integrated GTX logos. Optional premium sports seats add electric adjustment, memory, massage, and lumbar support, earning AGR certification for back comfort.
A floating 10-inch central touchscreen, upgradeable to 12 inches, and a 5.3-inch driver display replace traditional buttons. The Hello ID voice assistant, ambient lighting with 30 colors, and an optional augmented reality head-up display round up the features.
The Design Plus Pack, which the model shown in this article is specified with, adds adaptive LED matrix headlights, tinted rear windows, and heated washer nozzles.
Specifications
The Volkswagen ID.4 GTX features a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system producing 250 kW (335 hp) and 679 Nm (501 lb-ft). It accelerates from 0-62 mph in 5.4 seconds and has a top speed of 112 mph. The ID.4 GTX delivers a WLTP-combined range of 321 miles, extending to 397 miles in city use.
The standard Vehicle Dynamics Manager links with the XDS electronic differential lock, optimizing brake-based torque vectoring during cornering. With the optional Sports Plus package, which the vehicle in the article is equipped with, the system adds DCC adaptive chassis control and progressive steering, allowing variable damping and sharper steering response.
Supply is drawn from a 79 kWh lithium-ion battery operating at 353 volts, supporting 11 kW AC charging that takes approximately 8.5 hours for a full charge, and 185 kW DC fast charging that can recharge the battery from 10-80% in 26 minutes.
Pricing
Volkswagen hasn’t brought the GTX lineup to the U.S. One way to look at it is that the ID range is already new, and with EVs still searching for their place in the U.S., adding another layer of branding might only complicate things.
Moreover, the GTX lineup is set up for sporty performance with chassis upgrades, while the U.S. model emphasizes affordability. The company will be waiting to get its hands on the facelifted ID.4, which has been confirmed for its global debut in 2026, to drive up sales rather than introducing niche performance variants.
In the UK, the ID.4 GTX is priced at GBP 52,245 (USD 68,127), which represents an 8.5% price premium over the top-spec standard model.
An automobile engineer by training, I’ve analyzed the global car market since 2005, with a keen focus on EVs since 2008. My journey in online automotive publishing spans 17 years, during which I have reviewed cutting-edge automotive technologies and interviewed leading global CEOs and vehicle developers.
