2025 Volkswagen ID.5 Review

The ID.5 and its twin-under-the-skin and more conventionally-styled SUV sibling, the ID.4 have been on sale in Europe for a few years now, aiming to impress Aussie buyers with a sleek design and smooth on-road manners.

Better yet, the ID.5 range touches down on Australian shores fresh off a mid-cycle update, meaning there's an updated infotainment system and more power on offer.

Just how much sense does the VW ID.5 make against its fierce competition in the electric, midsize SUV segment? Let's take a closer look to find out.

Volkswagen ID.5 Competition

How Much Does It Cost?

VW offers the ID.5 range in two different flavours.

There's the ID.5 Pro sitting at the base of the range wearing a $62,990 price tag topped by the ID.5 GTX which is priced at $72,990 before on-road costs.

• ID.5 Pro - $62,990 + ORC

• ID.5 GTX - $72,990 + ORC

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Volkswagen ID.5 Pro Specifications

What Features Does the Volkswagen ID.5 Have?

Volkswagen's ID.5 Pro range comes riding on a set of 19-inch alloys and receives Matrix LED headlights and an illuminated LED light strip on the front grille, adaptive dampers, as well as Artvelours upholstery with seat heating and a massage setting, a panoramic sunroof, a 5.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a surround-view monitor with front & rear parking sensors, power-adjustable front seats, a cargo management system, Mode 2 & 3 charging cables, 30-colour ambient lighting and three-zone climate control.

Upgrading to the ID.5 GTX range adds a set of bespoke 20-inch black alloys, three-dimensional tail lights with dynamic indicators, GTX exterior enhancements, upgraded sports seats with in-built headrests and red contrast stitching.

Connectivity & Infotainment Features

Both the ID.5 Pro and GTX come equipped with the same infotainment suite.

That means there's a 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system sitting neatly atop the dashboard that makes a pretty nice first impression.

The 12.9-inch display receives AM/FM and DAB+ digital radio and is paired with a seven-speaker sound system and enough processing power to keep you scrolling through menus.

Buyers also pick up a five-year subscription to Volkswagen's ConnectGo suite of services, which offers remote vehicle tracking, vehicle and battery status updates.

Does the Volkswagen ID.5 Have Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto?

Early examples of the Volkswagen ID.5 range do not support wireless Apple CarPlay nor Android Auto connections, though the company is set to remedy this with any vehicles produced after July.

This means that you'll still want to pack your USB-C cable just to be safe, because the ID.5 range currently offered wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto.

Volkswagen says that a software update will be available for early build examples missing out on wireless CarPlay and Android Auto.

ID.5 examples built in the second half of 2025 are set to be packaged with both wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto.

Is the VW ID.5 Comfortable to Drive?

While its competitors have enjoyed quite the head start, Volkswagen has done well to give the ID.5 a great set of road manners and particularly strong marks on the ride quality front.

Before we jump into the numbers, it's worth noting that the VW ID.5 is one of the only vehicles in its respective market segment - and price bracket - to receive a trick adaptive suspension system.

With the help of adaptive dampers, this gives the ID.5 a great balance on a mix of town and country driving, remaining sharp on its feet when tackling the urban jungle while softening up a bit on the rougher stuff.

This is a particularly noteworthy feature for Australian buyers living outside silky-smooth city streets.

The ID.5 Pro comes powered by a single electric motor that pushes out 210kW of power and 545Nm of torque to the rear wheels, giving it a brisk 0-100km/h time of 6.7 seconds.

Buyers looking for some more pace have the option of the ID.5 GTX which picks up an additional electric motor over the front axle that produces 250kW of power and 679Nm of torque.

The ID.5 GTX is an all-wheel drive platform that hits 100km/h in just 5.4 seconds.

This means that the ID.5 isn't some boring, vanilla medium SUV package - even in base form, while the GTX version offers some serious acceleration of the line.

Both versions are remarkably easy to pilot around town thanks to their perky acceleration and lightweight, responsive handling, while the medium-sized SUV package remains easy to pilot through tight car parks.

As a user-friendly SUV for the masses, then, the ID.5 ticks all the important boxes for buyers while offering more versatility than some key members in the segment thanks to that trick adaptive suspension hardware.

How Far Can the VW ID.5 Drive on a Single Charge?

Both the ID.5 Pro and GTX come powered by the same 77kWh NMC lithium-ion battery pack, though efficiency figures vary between the single and dual-motor versions.

As you might imagine, the ID.5 Pro is the most efficient of the pair, consuming a claimed 16.7kWh per 100km that translates to a range figure of 544km on the WLTP test cycle.

• ID.5 Pro Efficiency: 17kWh per 100km

• ID.5 Pro Range: 544km

• ID.5 GTX Range: 522km

How Fast Can you Charge the Volkswagen ID.5?

Volkswagen has given the ID.5 range decent fast-charging capabilities, though it's not the best in the segment when it comes to charging speeds.

The ID.5's 77kWh battery pack can be DC fast-charged at speeds up to 175kW, while peak AC charging speeds are capped at 11kW.

The company says you can add up to 178 kilometres worth of range in just ten minutes, with access to the right DC fast charger.

• Maximum DC Charging: 175kW

• Maximum AC Charging: 11kW

How Big is the Volkswagen ID.5?

The ID.5 sits in the medium-sized SUV segment, making it large enough for family duties without being too big and cumbersome around town.

• Length: 4,599mm

• Wheelbase: 2,771mm

• Width: 1,852mm

• Height: 1,618mm

Is the Volkswagen ID.5 Practical and Spacious?

The ID.5’s cabin is a very neat and tidy affair with, we're pleased to report, no major compromises to rear practicality even with that sleek, tapered coupe roofline.

Climb aboard the ID.5’s cockpit there's a familiar mix of Volkswagen touches blended with some new, more contemporary design elements that reflect the brand-new platform underneath.

Headroom for tall drivers and front passengers is plentiful, as is forward and side visibility, thanks to the tall roofline and large windows.

There's a range of soft-touch materials used for the most important touchpoints, which makes things feel more comfortable and premium.

On the design front, the ID.5 picks up a sleek, minimalist dashboard and centre console that helps to keep things airy.

There's virtually nothing in the way of physical switchgear on the dash, with touch controls on hand for climate and media controls, as well as those polarising capacitive touch-sensitive controls on the steering wheel.

Volkswagen has actually said that it's going to change the latter in the coming years, though for now at least, both the ID.4 and ID.5 are stuck with them.

Storage options in the front of the cabin include a large split tray in the centre console that doubles as a pair of cupholders, with even more space inside the central retractable bin.

Move to the rear and the ID.5 treats those in the second row with a great deal of respect.

With the help of its bespoke battery-electric platform, the ID.5 offers great rear leg and headroom for adults.

Behind a tall driving position, adults won’t be pressed for space in the back of the ID.5, meaning you won't hear a peep from kids on a long trip, though they might not have a great view out the side windows, which rise quite prominently.

Thankfully, the panoramic sunroof helps to add some more light into the rear of the cabin while headroom is healthy, even with that tapered roofline that in similar coupe-styled SUV packages can come with a reduction in headroom.

In the ID.5, though, headroom thankfully isn't an issue.

Amenities in the second row come in the form of dedicated climate controls and air vents, USB charging ports, a folding armrest with built-in cupholders, door bins and a nifty little pocket on the seatback perfect for a smartphone.

For the parents, the ID.5 picks up a pair of ISOFIX anchors on each of the outboard seats as well as three top tether mounts on the seatbacks.

Installing a bulky child seat is reasonably simple thanks to wide aperture doors and a healthy gap between the first and second row seats.

All up, then, the ID.5 performs well on the practicality front, managing to tick all the improrant boxes inside the cabin, even with that angled roofline.

How Big is the Volkswagen ID.5's Boot?

The ID.5 offers slightly more boot space than you'll find in its more conventional SUV sibling, the ID.4.

Boot space figures total 549L with the rear seats standing, just a smidge larger than the 543L boot you get in the ID.4.

Fold the second row seats forward and you’ll unlock 1,575L worth of cargo space when it's time to lug around some bulky items, sports gear or suitcases.

The ID.5's boot features a neat little gear tunnel between the 60/40 split rear seats, allowing you to slide some long, narrow items through while retaining a four-seat layout.

• ID.5 Boot Space Minimum: 549L

• ID.5 Boot Space Maximum: 1,575L

Is it Safe?

Volkswagen has bundled in a long list of active safety tech into the ID.4 range.

Perhaps more importantly, no important features are reserved for the ID.4 GTX.

As standard, the ID.4 boasts AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alerts, emergency assist, lane-departure warnings with lane-keep assist, a surround-view monitor with front & rear parking sensors, Volkswagen's 'Travel Assist' system, proactive occupant protection and driver attention alerts.

Does the VW ID.5 Have an ANCAP Safety Rating?

The Volkswagen ID.5 has been awarded top marks from ANCAP, scoring a five-star safety rating from testing in 2021.

• Adult Occupant Protection: 93%

• Child Occupant Protection: 89%

• Vulnerable Road User Protection: 76%

• Safety Assist: 76%

What Warranty does the Volkswagen ID.5 Come With?

VW offers the ID.5 range with a five-year/unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty.

Buyers also pick up a separate eight-year/160,000 kilometre warranty for the battery pack and high-voltage components.

There’s also 24 months' worth of roadside assistance bundled in, which stretches out another year each time you keep the ID.4 serviced within the VW network.

Prices for the ID.5's capped-price servicing packages can be found below, with service intervals standing at 24 months or 30,000 kilometres, whichever elapses first.

• Six-Year Servicing Costs: $1,785

• Eight-Year Servicing Costs: $2,350

• Ten-Year Servicing Costs: $2,890

Our Verdict: Is the Volkswagen ID.5 Worth it?

The Volkswagen ID.5 is a stylish midsize electric SUV package with serious substance underneath.

VW has given the ID.5 some eager handling and the added versatility of adaptive dampers, even in the base model, which means it offers a level of refinement on a daily run through town and impressive dynamism when pushed.

We also appreciate the fact that Volkswagen has offered a more powerful, dual-motor version with an AWD system to keep more adventurous buyers happy.

As a result, we’d encourage you to add the ID.5 to your shortlist if you're tossing up your best battery-electric options in the medium SUV space.

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Five VW ID.5 Specs You Need to Know

1. Five-year/unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty

2. Eight-year/160,000 kilometre battery warranty

3. 522- 544km range from 77kWh battery pack (GTX vs Pro)

4. 549 - 1,575L boot space

5. Five-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2021)