Link Copiedcheck_circle
Auto News

Volkswagen young talent builds Volkswagen ID.5 GTX "Xcite" concept car

Jesica Sendai

Share via

Volkswagen unveiled the "Xcite" concept car designed by 14 of the best aspiring specialists during the ID Gather in Switzerland.

The ID.5 ‘Xcite‘ comes off as a strong and appealing unit whose modifications has been made on the wheel houses and door sills were widened on top of fresh front and rear fenders which enhances its robust appearance.


Based on the image, navy-green hues painted on the car somehow a mix of matt and gloss from the Lamborghini and Volkswagen paint lines.

Results of the team’s creativity has led to a digital sound system by using Gladen, Musway, and Bang & Olufsen equipment using 10 amplifiers, a subwoofer, and a total output of 2000 watts.


Chair of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Sachsen GmbH, Robert Janssen agrees that with the ID.5 GTX ‘Xcite‘, young people have shown what they can do with technical knowledge and a passion for cars.

‘’Like its predecessors, this show car is a symbol of the high-quality training and the high level of expertise at Volkswagen Sachsen’’ he added.

Moving to the cabin, both Alcantara and vegan leather were used to make a statement about sustainability on top of improvised cockpit, steering wheel, door trims, and roof liner.


From the ID honeycomb, the saddler created a complete, continuous pattern which was embroidered on the seat centre sections and the door trims.

On the front headrests, an embellished project logo has been put together meanwhile the ID logo is combined with a figure 8, which represents the number of projects completed to date.

Volkswagen stated that the concept car is based on the standard ID.5 GTX, which has an 82-kWh battery and a top speed of 180 km/h. 

Gallery

Share This Article

Written By

Jesica Sendai

from 9 to 5 grinder to 'racing' her way in the automotive industry through editorial work.

Share via

Latest News

Auto News

Cycle & Carriage Sells Its Malaysia & Singapore Business To Indonesian Billionaire For RM868 Million

Jardine Cycle & Carriage sells its Malaysia & Singapore car business for RM868 million to Indonesia's Chandra Asri. Here is what it means for car owners!

21-08-2026
Auto News

Do Government Vehicles With Sirens Have The Right To Run Red Lights In Malaysia? Here's What Cops Say

Do emergency warning lights give vehicles carte blanche to run red lights in Malaysia? Bukit Aman clarifies traffic laws following a fatal KL crash.

21-08-2026
Auto News

Immigration Driver Pleads Not Guilty After Running Red Light & Killing Father And Two Daughters

Immigration driver Mohd Akbar Zainol pleads not guilty to 5 charges after running a red light in KL, hitting a car, and killing 3 pedestrians.

20-08-2026
Auto News

PDRM Is Spending RM8 Million On Silent E-Bikes For Border Patrols: Here’s What They Can Do

PDRM receives 375 silent tactical e-bikes worth RM8M! Discover how the 850Nm torque Jebatt F29 will stop border smuggling.

20-08-2026
Auto News

Immigration Truck Runs Red Light In KL: Father & 2 Daughters Killed, Mother In Red Zone

3 family members were killed after an Immigration truck ran a red light and crashed at Maju Junction, KL. Get the latest police details and investigation updates.

19-08-2026
Auto News

‘We Need RM4B, Only Got RM2B’: Ahmad Maslan Explains Why Highways & Potholes Stay Dark And Damaged

Works Ministry receives only RM2B of its required RM4B road maintenance budget. Ahmad Maslan explains why potholes, dark highways, and repairs are delayed in Malaysia.

19-08-2026
Auto News

A Bangladeshi Farmer Was Caught Delivering Veggies In A Mercedes: The Langkawi Duty-Free Loophole

Discover why a Bangladeshi farmer used a Mercedes to haul vegetables in Langkawi. Learn how duty-free taxes, extreme depreciation, and repair traps create cheap island luxury cars.

18-08-2026
Auto News

The Billionaire Who Saved Proton Just Resigned As Geely Chairman—Here’s What’s Happening

Geely founder Li Shufu resigns as Chairman of Geely Auto! Here is what the major executive shakeup means for Proton and Geely's global strategy.

18-08-2026