Volkswagen’s I.D. R Pikes Peak is a 670bhp EV racer
And it’ll go from 0-62mph in 2.25s. Behold, VW’s full mountain climbing nutcase
What is it?
It’s an important milestone for Kia, that’s what. Yes, it’s a seven-seat MPV, but it’s also the last of the company’s range to benefit from Peter Schreyer’s now famous ‘Tiger-nose’ design philosophy. And as a result, doesn’t it look like a handsome thing? Sure, it’s no Ferrari 488, but it’s certainly better looking than before, making it less likely to be used as a projectile for bored millionaires.
Naturally, it’s grown in stature, but in a pleasing way: it’s lower, longer and narrower than before with lots of room to spare on the inside. Space in an MPV is considered a good trait, we think.
Title | 0–62 | CO2 | MPG | BHP | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
The fastest
1.7 CRDi [139] 3 5dr |
10.0s | 118g/km | 62.8 | 139 | £24,245 |
The cheapest
1.6 GDi 1 5dr |
10.9s | 143g/km | 45.6 | 133 | £17,995 |
The greenest
1.7 CRDi 2 5dr |
13.2s | 117g/km | 62.8 | 114 | £20,940 |