A more powerful rear motor and software changes increase total output by 87 hp over the standard ID.4 GTX, for a total of 382 hp. For reference, the U.S.-market ID.4<\/a> is currently rated at 295 hp with all-wheel drive and 201 hp with rear-wheel drive. VW didn’t quote performance figures for the concept but previously said the stock ID.4 GTX will do 0-62 mph in 6.2 seconds, with a top speed electronically limited to 112 mph.<\/p>\n Volkswagen ID.Xtreme concept<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Other changes include 18-inch off-road wheels housed in 3D-printed fender flares, along with a front push bar, and roof rack with LED light bar. The interior gets some Alcantara trim, revamped seats, and orange accents. VW also gave the concept a unique sound, projected externally through a speaker in a wheel well.<\/p>\n The vehicle itself is a surplus ID.4 GTX prototype, with a used 82-kwh battery pack. It’s not the first off-road ID.4 one-off, though. VW has built ID.4 racers for the NORRA Mexican 1000<\/a> and Rebelle Rally<\/a>.<\/p>\n The ID.Xtreme was unveiled in Locarno, Switzerland, at ID.Treffen, an event for EV fans modeled on the annual W\u00f6rthersee<\/a> enthusiast gathering in Austria. VW traditionally unveils concepts<\/a> at that event, so perhaps we’ll see more concepts like the ID.Xtreme if ID.Treffen takes off.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Volkswagen last week unveiled a rugged concept car derived from its ID.4 electric compact crossover. Dubbed the Volkswagen ID.Xtreme, the concept is based on the ID.4 GTX, the name for the the dual-motor all-wheel drive version of the ID.4 outside the U.S. It sports tougher-looking styling, raised suspension, and more power. 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