Volkswagen has rolled out updates across the ID.3 range as the brand switches to its 2022 model year, now offered with configurable trim levels, and a range of option packs across all ID.3 derivatives. The ID.3 also receives a major price revision that sees it represent even better value for money.

Previously the trim levels came pre-configured, offering a fixed suite of packages, with only colours and wheels being customisable. The 2022 update sees customers able to choose a trim level that best fits their needs and then specify further option packs on top.

This new structure considerably increases the flexibility of the ID.3 in the customer’s ordering process. For example, previously it was not possible to configure an Augmented Reality (AR) Head-up display on any ID.3 model other than the Max and Tour. Now, a customer can choose any trim level and add the Infotainment Package Plus to receive the AR HUD, alongside the additional speakers that are part of the pack. Just as before, the different trim levels will still feature pre-determined packs as standard equipment, but now customers can choose to add additional packs to cater to their individual needs. A list of these packs for both models can be found below.

To further streamline the offering, the recently introduced ‘City’ trim is now called ‘Life’ while the ‘Business’ and ‘Tech’ equipment levels have been discontinued.

Another significant part of the changes is a new pricing strategy for the ID.3. Under the new pricing, two more variants become eligible for the Government’s Plug-in Vehicle Grant – bringing the total to six – with the ID.3 Family Pro and Family Pro Performance now sitting under the £35,000 threshold for the £2,500 grant. Overall, seven ID. models are now eligible for the grant including the ID.4 Life Pure.

Elsewhere in the ID.3 range, the highly-equipped Max and range-topping Tour have been reduced by £3,800 – the Tour, with its 77 kWh battery and 340-mile range is priced from £38,800, with the equipment-packed Max starting at £37,730.