2024 Volkswagen ID.3 facelift unveiled, due in Australia next year

The facelifted 2024 Volkswagen ID.3 has been revealed in Europe ahead of its Australian launch due next year, arriving in local showrooms after its ID.4 and ID.5 SUV siblings.

Images published by Volkswagen (via overseas media including InsideEVs) show the updated ID.3 – a heavy update of the now-three-year-old model – gains a new front fascia, minor rear styling tweaks and an interior refresh.

On the outside, a new front bumper incorporates vertical ‘air curtains’ on its outer edges, improving the flow of air around the car’s wheels to reduce drag and increase its driving range.

While the ID.3’s bonnet appears longer than before, this is due to Volkswagen removing the black trim which was located near the windscreen, now painting the whole surface in body colour.

At the rear, the Volkswagen ID.3 has been given a minor tweak to its tail-lights, while the ‘dimpled’ pattern on its C-pillar has also been removed for 2024.

Inside, the existing 5.3-inch digital instrument display, remains while the infotainment screen has been upgraded from 10 inches to 12 inches, now featuring an updated interface which is designed to make navigating the system easier.

Despite Volkswagen announcing it would be getting rid of touch-sensing interior buttons in the future, the updated ID.3 has arrived before the car giant makes the step back to physical controls.

According to overseas media websites, the interior materials are softer than before, with Volkswagen now using mainly recycled materials to upholster the ID.3's sports seats, door cards and dashboard.

Optional safety technology in the facelifted Volkswagen ID.3 includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist and park assist plus, which now features a memory function.

Under the skin, the Volkswagen ID.3 continues to be powered by a 150kW/310Nm electric motor which drives the rear wheels in top-of-the-range models.

Overseas, a choice of 58kWh and 77kWh battery packs are available. Volkswagen Australia is yet to announce which will be available to local customers – however the latter is more likely.

A high-performance GTX version with more than 200kW is expected to follow overseas at a later date.

As previously reported, it is expected the Volkswagen ID.3 will arrive in Australia with the larger battery pack which offers up to 550km of driving range.

Australian prices for the Volkswagen ID.3 will be announced closer to its local launch next year, however the related Cupra Born with a 170kW motor and a 77kWh battery costs $59,990 plus on-road costs.