Do you like the idea of a Volkswagen ID.4 but think it might just be too practical? Volkswagen has the answer for you! It has chopped the roof to create its first SUV coupe, and called it the ID.5.

The ID.5 adopts a sleeker exterior with a heavily raked roofline. However, the technology underneath is much the same; the ID.5 will use a 77kWh battery enabling a range of over 310 miles between charges.

The ID.5 is the first coupe SUV from VW

Two power outputs will be available as well, while the ability to charge at speeds of up to 135kW will result in a 0-80 per cent charge time of under 30 minutes when connected to a rapid charger. 

Volkswagen has also fitted the ID.5 with its latest software, capable of giving it the best possible charging performance alongside enhanced voice control features. 

Much the same as the ID.4, the ID.5 adopts a largely button-free design for its cabin, relying instead on the large central touchscreen. Elsewhere, rear-seat headroom does take a hit of 12mm as a result of the sloping roof.

The interior is largely button free

The performance-orientated ID.5 GTX, meanwhile, builds on the reputation set by the ID.4 GTX. Much the same as that car, it’ll adopt a dual-motor setup - one on each axle - which produces 295bhp combined. 

While the ID.4 GTX has a range of up to 298 miles between charges, we’d expect the ID.5 to improve on this slightly as a result of its more aerodynamic shape. 

Both the ID.5 and ID.5 GTX are expected to go on sale in the first quarter of 2022, with prices and specifications announced closer to that time.

Better aerodynamics will improve the efficiency figures