Volkswagen’s 2025 ID.5 strolls into Australia looking like the ID.4’s trendy sibling, the one that hits the gym and signs up for art school on the same weekend. Underneath the fast-back roofline lives the MEB platform, a 77 kWh battery and, in GTX form, 250 kW of all-wheel-drive shove. Claimed WLTP range peaks at 543 km for the rear-drive Pro and 528 km for the GTX. That is enough to treat the Sydney-to-Melbourne run as a two-stop affair rather than an overland expedition.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Coupe-style profile without the usual rear-seat claustrophobia.
- Strong real-world efficiency; the Pro easily sits under 17 kWh/100 km on freeway runs.
- Standard Matrix LED headlights and a panoramic roof even on the cheaper variant.
Cons
- The haptic sliders on the steering wheel still annoy.
- GTX pricing brushes Tesla Model Y territory.
- No official ANCAP rating yet, even though Euro-NCAP gave it five stars.
How Much Does It Cost?
Volkswagen pitches the 2025 ID.5 Pro at $62,990 plus on-road costs, while the all-wheel-drive GTX asks $72,990. For context, the Tesla Model Y Long Range sits at $73,400 before charges, and the swoopy Cupra Tavascan kicks off at $60,990. Frankly, the Germans are no longer the premium price outlier.
Features and Benefits
Every ID.5 lands with the 12.9-inch infotainment screen running VW’s new software, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, tri-zone climate control, and plush Art Velour seats. The Pro drives the rear wheels with 210 kW and 545 Nm, good for a 0-100 km/h dash in 6.7 seconds. Step up to the GTX for 250 kW, 679 Nm and sub-5.5-second sprints, plus an upgraded Harman Kardon 12-speaker stereo and 20-inch wheels. DC fast-charging tops out at 175 kW, translating to 10-80 percent in roughly 28 minutes if you find a 350 kW charger.
Safety
While ANCAP’s stamp is pending, Volkswagen ships the ID.5 with an arsenal: autonomous emergency braking with cyclist detection, adaptive cruise with stop-and-go, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, driver-attention camera, and a 360-degree camera array. The identical ID.4 earned five stars in Euro-NCAP testing, so expectations are high.
Running Costs
Electricity prices vary by state, averaging 24-43 c/kWh in 2025. At a mid-range 30 c/kWh, a full 77 kWh battery costs about $23. That buys roughly 500 km of mixed driving in the Pro, or 4.6 ¢/km, less than half the fuel bill of a comparable petrol Tiguan. Volkswagen’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty applies, while servicing (mostly cabin filters and brake-fluid flushes) is expected to mirror ID.4 pricing once announced.
Comparison To Its Competitors
The Model Y Long Range still edges the 2025 Volkswagen ID.5 on outright range (up to 551 km) and Supercharger access, yet the VW provides a quieter cabin and a conventional instrument cluster, things Tesla owners often miss. Cupra’s Tavascan undercuts the ID.5 Pro by two grand, shares the MEB skeleton and 210 kW motor, but its interior feels more concept-car cool than family-car sensible. BMW’s iX1 starts below the VW yet offers a smaller battery and less space. Against this backdrop, the ID.5’s stylistic flair, generous kit list and healthy range make it an appealing middle-ground electric SUV.
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Conclusion
The 2025 Volkswagen ID.5 plugs a stylistic gap in VW’s local EV line-up without sabotaging practicality. It delivers solid range, polished road manners, and enough kit to keep gadget lovers busy. Yes, the GTX price tag brushes premium territory, but the Pro variant neatly balances cost and capability for most buyers seeking a fresh-looking, zero-tailpipe-emission family SUV.
Rating: 8.2/10
The driving experience feels mature, cabin tech finally behaves, and real-world efficiency impresses. A quicker steering-wheel UI fix and an official ANCAP score would nudge that figure higher.
