The Volkswagen 2025 model year introduces a larger touchscreen and expanded rollout of ChatGPT, bringing a host of eagerly anticipated new features.
- VW expands the availability of ChatGPT to process voice commands
- 2025 Volkswagen ID models come standard with a 12.9-inch touchscreen
- The ID.7 is postponed, and the ID.Buzz is delayed until Q4
In the 2025 model year, Volkswagen is actively embracing the latest technological upgrades, yet many questions remain regarding the practicality of these features. The use of ChatGPT has expanded to most models, but a subscription is necessary to unlock certain functionalities. More importantly, all 2025 Volkswagen ID electric models now come equipped with a standard 12.9-inch touchscreen.
The world's second-largest automaker is in the midst of transitioning to electric vehicles, similar to many other manufacturers. However, this journey has been bumpy since the launch of the Volkswagen ID.4 crossover SUV in 2021, which is set to receive a significant tech refresh in 2024. The 2025 Volkswagen ID.7, initially expected this year, has been delayed indefinitely, while the highly anticipated ID.Buzz electric van has been pushed back until the fourth quarter of this year.
This reshuffled lineup may help explain why, domestically, the Volkswagen Group was outsold by Tesla and Subaru in the first quarter of 2024. Here are the changes to the existing lineup, and what's new for 2025.
New models
2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz
The three-row electric van that succeeds the legendary Bus is powered by a 91-kwh battery back and a single motor shared with the ID.4, rated at 282 hp.
Range is estimated at about 250 miles but hasn’t been certified by the EPA.
The First Edition features a two-tone exterior with a unique 20-inch wheel design, roof rail cross bars, a panoramic roof, a 700-watt premium sound system, power-sliding doors, and a power tailgate.
The base Pro S will get 20-inch wheels, a parking-assistance system, 30-color ambient lighting, and the 12.9-inch infotainment system.
Carryover models
2025 Volkswagen ID.4
After a significant refresh for the electric crossover, the ID.4 Pro with the 82-kwh battery pack carries over unchanged.
Single-motor rear-wheel-drive Pro models have an EPA-rated range of 291 miles; dual-motor models have a range of 263 miles.
ID.4 Standard and ID.4 S versions with the 62-kwh battery pack go 206 miles.
2025 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport
The seven-seat Atlas midsize SUV and the smaller five-seat Atlas Cross Sport carry over.
A wireless smartphone charger is now standard along with a 12.0-inch touchscreen.
Both models use a 269-hp 2.0-liter turbo-4 with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Like the Golf R, the GTI refresh includes revised styling, increased standard equipment, an available surround-view camera system, and a larger 10.2-inch touchscreen that replaces the current 8.3-inch screen. A 12.9-inch touchscreen will be available.
As of now, the 241-hp 2.0-liter turbo-4 with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission carries over. It's still front-wheel drive only.
2025 Volkswagen Golf R
The 2.0-liter turbo-4 gets boosted from 315 hp to 329 hp and it pairs with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
It's unclear if the 6-speed manual option will return.
All-wheel drive is standard.
The refresh includes revised styling, increased standard equipment, and improved electronic driver-assist technology.
Forthcoming models
The redesigned 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan compact crossover SUV enters its third generation late this year.
The refreshed Taos small crossover will be updated later this year.
The 2025 Jetta and Jetta GLI compact sedans get refreshed sometime this summer.
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