Volkswagen ID.5 2021– car dimensions: 4599 mm long, 1852 mm wide and 1616 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,143 kg. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
The cabin has a large 12 or 12.9-inch central touchscreen as standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Climatronic automatic climate control is fitted across the range, with two- or three-zone versions on higher grades. Adaptive cruise control, Lane Assist and Front Assist automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection are standard. Front and rear parking sensors are included. Reversing camera and Side Assist blind-spot warning are available on higher trims or option packs. Travel Assist for semi-automated driving is offered on upper grades.
Boot space measures 549 litres with the rear seats up. Folding the seats expands capacity to 1,561 litres. An adjustable boot floor is available and an electric tailgate is optional on some versions.
Braked towing capacity is typically 1,000 kg on rear-wheel-drive models and 1,200 kg on all-wheel-drive versions, rising to 1,400 kg on some GTX models. Unbraked towing is 750 kg. Payload is around 530 kg depending on specification.
GTX models include sports suspension. An electric folding tow bar is available as an option. Towing reduces driving range.
The cabin feels open and lounge-like with a high seating position, soft-touch surfaces, 10- or 30-colour ambient lighting and ArtVelours microfleece or fabric seats. Front seats are heated as standard. higher grades add power adjustment, memory, lumbar support and massage. A fixed panoramic glass roof with sunblind is available or standard on upper trims. The multi-function steering wheel is heated. Climate control is two- or three-zone Air Care Climatronic with allergen filter. Outer rear seats can have heating on some versions. Acoustic laminated glass appears on the windscreen in packages.
Electric only. WLTP energy use typically 15.6-21.3 kWh/100 km, 0 g/km CO2.
Service interval every 2 years with no fixed mileage limit.
Euro NCAP 5 stars (2021, carried from ID.4): 93% adult, 89% child, 76% vulnerable road users, 85% safety assist.
ANCAP 5 stars (2021).
Standard kit includes multiple airbags (front, side, curtain, centre), Front Assist AEB with pedestrian/cyclist detection, Lane Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control.
Battery warranty 8 years/160 000 km. body anti-corrosion 12 years.
The ID.5 is fully electric with a lithium-ion battery (net capacity commonly 77 kWh). Official WLTP combined energy consumption sits in the 15.6-21.3 kWh/100 km band depending on powertrain and equipment, delivering ranges typically over 500 km. Tailpipe CO2 is zero.
Servicing follows a fixed two-year interval with no mileage trigger. Inspections cover high-voltage components, brakes, filters and general checks. Brake fluid and cabin filter are renewed on schedule. Some markets bundle multi-year service plans.
Crash safety is strong: five stars from Euro NCAP (identical to the related ID.4) and ANCAP. Adult occupant protection scored 93 percent, child 89 percent. Standard equipment includes a full airbag set with front-centre bag, autonomous emergency braking that detects pedestrians and cyclists, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise and driver fatigue monitoring.
Routine care is light thanks to the electric powertrain. Keep the high-voltage battery within warranty limits by following the inspection schedule. Tyres, wipers and cabin filters need normal attention. The car supports over-the-air software updates.
Length 4599 mm, Width 1852 mm, Height 1616 mm, Wheelbase 2770 mm (ID.5 2021 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Volkswagen Newsroom technical data and UK dimensions page, various VW brochures/spec sheets.