Volkswagen World Premieres Autonomous Driving Concept
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March 14, 2018

Volkswagen World Premieres Autonomous Driving Concept


Volkswagen I.D. Vizzion


Autonomous Driving Concept "I.D. Vizzion" World Premieres


At the Geneva Motor Show, running until Sunday, March 18th, Volkswagen unveiled a concept model of a premium saloon EV, theI.D. Vizzionconcept.


Text by YANAKA Tomomi



Designed as a "Mobile Lounge"


The "I.D. Vizzion," a concept car with autonomous driving capabilities, was announced as the fourth model in Volkswagen's current "I.D." series of EV concept cars.


The "I.D. Vizzion," created as a vision of the premium saloon of the future, is characterized by its fully autonomous driving capabilities. Consequently, the interior lacks any steering wheel or pedals, with destinations and various functions controlled via voice or gesture commands.



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Furthermore, it features an AI-driven learning function utilizing AR (Augmented Reality), enabling it to respond empathetically to each occupant's needs. Volkswagen claims that during travel, occupants can communicate with a virtual assistant, relax, or work, making a variety of activities possible.


With dimensions of 5,163mm in length, 1,947mm in width, and 1,506mm in height, it presents as a large saloon with a seamless design. Features such as the suicide doors, which lack a B-pillar, contribute to its futuristic presence.



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The interior, boasting a spacious cabin with a 3,100mm wheelbase, is designed as a "mobile lounge." It offers features such as electronically adjustable window tinting and active noise cancellation to block out ambient noise, allowing for various uses depending on the scene. Additionally, it can control the climate based on occupant biometric data.


The powertrain utilizes a four-wheel-drive system with two electric motors generating 225kW. A 111kWh high-voltage battery enables a maximum range of 665km.


The "I.D. Vizzion," developed with the world of 2030 in mind, is a concept model that embodies Volkswagen's future, with the necessary autonomous driving technology expected to be completed around 2025.






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