Volkswagen ID.3 Neo Review & Prices

The ID3 Neo is here as proof that Volkswagen listens to its customers. It’s taken on board customer feedback about the older ID3 and implemented a load of changes as a result. It looks a little sleeker, has a more sensible interior and offers improved electric range, but it’s lost a touch of the futuristic charm that made the original ID3 stand out.

The changes are a bit like buying an iPad and adding a keyboard case to it. Sure, it was sleek and the minimalism was appealing, but you soon realise that the less-is-more approach can be annoying to live with.

Even with its changes, it’s worth considering alternatives such as the Kia EV4, Nissan Leaf, Renault Megane E-Tech and MG4 - all of which are very capable electric family cars. The larger Geely EX5 and Changan Deepal S05 SUVs offer more kit and space inside for a similar price to the aforementioned cars, too.

The ID3 Neo is, Geely aside, the least interesting of the lot to look at. It’s not ugly by any means, in fact the new front end design with a sleek light bar (on posher models) is actually pretty fetching. Volkswagen has ditched the funky two-tone paint finishes and sharpened up some of the smoother lines, though, which has dulled some of the earlier ID3’s quirky character.

Interior changes have been far more dramatic, with Volkswagen totally scrapping the old ID3’s cabin in favour of an all-new design for the Neo. It’s far more straightforward, with a simpler dashboard, two-spoke steering wheel and the return of real, physical buttons and switches - replacing the infuriating touchscreen-only fare.

It is a bit dull, however, devoid of any colour and with only a single silver strip on the dash to break up the expanse of dark grey materials. Interior space is unlikely to be changed, bar some ergonomic differences with the new centre console, meaning it should be just as spacious and comfortable as in the outgoing car. The 385-litre boot is the same size, too.

You can choose from a 50kWh, 58kWh or 79kWh battery in the ID3 Neo, which means range from between 259 miles in entry-level cars to an impressive 390 miles if you opt for the biggest item. That’s pretty much on par with the updated Cupra Born and Kia EV4 in long distance trims, too.

We have yet to drive the ID3 Neo, but if it’s anything like the existing model then it’ll be a pretty comfortable and refined car to drive whether in town or on the motorway. There’s a sporty GTI version coming, too, which should offer electric hot hatch thrills.

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The Volkswagen ID3 Neo starts at just over £33,000 in entry-level Life trim with adaptive cruise control, parking sensors all round, a reversing camera and wireless phone charging. That’s with the smallest battery, while the 58kWh battery adds £2,500 and the 79kWh items adds the £1,500 again on top.

Style trim starts at £38,500 and adds matrix LED headlights, a front light bar, privacy glass and sports seats up front, while the Style Launch Edition also features a head-up display, glass roof, park assist and electric, massaging front seats.