A prototype of Volkswagen's sportiest ID. 3 Neo has been spotted testing in Germany.
The test car could be the replacement for the old 322 hp ID. 3 GTX, and this time it might wear the GTI badge.
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The mostly undisguised Neo test car features a lower front bumper similar to the ID. Polo GTi.
Volkswagen recently unveiled the heavily updated ID. 3 Neo, but one important version was missing.
While buyers can choose from three sensible powertrains, there's still no replacement for the departed ID. 3 GTX.
That now looks set to change.
Spy photographers have caught what they call the first ID. 3 Neo GTX prototype testing on public roads.
Whether it reaches production wearing a GTX badge is another matter.
At first glance, the prototype doesn't look dramatically different from the standard ID. 3 Neo.
But VW appears to be hiding its work.
The lower front intake is disguised, though we can still make out it has the same mouth-like shape as the new ID.
Polo GTi.
The rear bumper features camouflage covering what looks like a redesigned diffuser section.
The fact that VW gave the hot electric Polo the GTI name is a strong indicator that the most performance-focused ID.
3 Neo will get the same honor.
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Either way, the recipe is likely to remain familiar.
Unlike the front-wheel-drive ID. Polo GTI, the ID.
