
GTX car belongs to the Plymouth brand. Below are the specific details about the GTX: 1. Interior: Equipped with a 5.3-inch LCD instrument panel and a 12-inch floating central control screen. The steering wheel and seat positions feature GTX logos, and the interior lighting color scheme has been upgraded. 2. Powertrain: The GTX is powered by dual front and rear motors, with a combined maximum output of 299 horsepower, and it can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 6.2 seconds. 3. Range: Equipped with a 77 kWh ternary lithium battery, it offers a WLTP range of 480 kilometers.

Recently while car shopping, I also noticed the GTX badge. Actually it's not a standalone brand name, but rather a performance variant suffix for Volkswagen's electric vehicles. Just like how there used to be GTI performance versions for their gasoline cars, Volkswagen now has GTX versions in their ID series EVs. For example, the ID.4 GTX adds a rear motor compared to the standard version, boosting horsepower to 299 HP with 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 6.2 seconds. When driving to the countryside, its AWD system handles rough roads exceptionally well. It also features illuminated GTX badging at the rear and sport seats with better bolstering. Volkswagen plans to introduce GTX versions for the ID.3 and ID.5 too - I'd love to try them if the budget allows. Though the standard versions actually have longer range, so it depends whether you prioritize performance or practicality more.

To trace the origins of GTX, we must delve into Volkswagen's naming tradition spanning decades. The original Golf GTI pioneered the hot hatch segment, followed by the diesel-powered GTD and the plug-in hybrid GTE. Now, in the era of pure electric vehicles, GTX takes the stage. It represents the high-performance branch of Volkswagen's electric lineup, exclusively featuring dual-motor all-wheel-drive configurations. I had the chance to examine the ID.4 GTX in person at an auto show—the steering wheel bears the GTX emblem, door panels are accented with red stitching, and even the pedals are crafted from metal. Most notably, its dynamic response is razor-sharp: the Standard mode delivers ample punch, while Sport mode makes the accelerator feel like stepping on a spring. However, the battery pack adds over 100kg compared to the standard version, slightly affecting handling. These meticulous tweaks emphasize its sporty DNA, yet fundamentally, it remains a derivative of Volkswagen's ID series.

Volkswagen's GTX lineup is aimed at competing with performance-oriented internal combustion engine vehicles in the electric vehicle sector, essentially bringing the GTI spirit to pure electric models. The current ID.4 GTX features dual motors at the front and rear, delivering a robust 220 kW of power, making highway overtaking effortless. The infotainment system includes a GTX-exclusive instrument cluster theme with aggressive red backlighting. The chassis tuning is stiffer, offering minimal body roll during cornering but a noticeably firmer ride over speed bumps. After a detailed comparison in the showroom, I noticed the GTX version has tires one inch wider than the standard model, along with a more aggressive and larger honeycomb front grille. The true essence of such performance-oriented vehicles can only be appreciated through actual driving—while the specs show just over a second quicker acceleration, the real-world thrust and driving dynamics are in a league of their own.

Some people occasionally mistake GTX for an independent brand, but it's actually like the Pro version in smartphones. After studying Volkswagen's model lineup, I found that GTX is exclusively positioned as the top-tier variant of pure electric vehicles. The core upgrades lie in the three-electric system, where dual motors enable intelligent torque distribution between the front and rear wheels, providing exceptional stability in rain or snow. Additionally, the battery management system has been optimized, allowing fast charging speeds to be 10% faster than the base version. Although the vehicle weight increases, the impact is offset by a lower center of gravity. Interestingly, the interior details feature seats upholstered in microfiber fabric with diamond stitching, and the audio system is tuned to emphasize bass frequencies. These modifications are all meticulously crafted around enhancing the driving experience, akin to dressing a pure electric car in sportswear.


