VW’s ID XTREME off-road concept car could go in production » 3D Printing Media Network

Volkswagen introduced the ID XTREME final 12 months in Locarno as an distinctive off-road idea automobile for electrical mobility followers. The absolutely electrical idea automobile with an all-wheel drive system and 50 mm wider, 3D printed wings may go into manufacturing. It’s primarily based on the ID.4 GTX and combines the strengths of a contemporary SUV with the sense of journey embodied by a rugged off-road car.

The ID XTREME idea car was created by the group of Andreas Reckewerth (Head of total car MEB) within the Volkswagen Growth division. “The modular electrical drive matrix (MEB) has monumental technical potential,” mentioned Silke Bagschik, Head of the MEB Product Line. “For a lot of of our prospects, automobiles are way more than only a technique of transport. With the ID. XTREME, we’re elevating electrical mobility from VW to a brand new efficiency stage.”

The results of the mission is a singular off-road car that impresses with its rugged look and excellent energy. A high-performance drive on the rear axle and software program diversifications within the drive management unit enhance the system energy of the idea automobile by 65 kW to 285 kW in contrast with the ID.4 GTX02 – in different phrases, by about 30 %.

“The ID XTREME is made by fanatics at Volkswagen for ID. fanatics right here in Locarno. We’re actually desperate to learn how the followers of electromobility react to the car. Primarily based on the suggestions from our neighborhood, we’ll determine proceed with the mission,” added Silke Bagschik, hinting that the automobile may both go into manufacturing or a few of its components may trickle right down to different fashions.

The outside of the VW ID XTREME additionally exhibits that the car is prepared for each off-road journey. Raised rally working gear, 18-inch off-road wheels, a modified crash member with a further entrance bumper, and 50 mm-wider wings manufactured by 3D printing mix to offer the idea car an genuine off-road look. The roof provider with further LED lights and the fully closed aluminum underbody additionally equip the absolutely electrical all-wheel drive car for excursions away from paved roads.