Limited Production Run With Historic Roots
Volkswagen is producing only 1,990 units of the ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE, tying the number to the original Golf Fire and Ice from 1990. Pricing starts at €56,020 in Germany, which translates to approximately $60,800 USD.
The move follows strong interest in the FIRE+ICE show car revealed at the 2024 ID. Treffen in Locarno. Unlike many concept-inspired models that never make it to showrooms, this one did. Volkswagen responded to fan demand and delivered.
Two Motor Options, One High-Torque Goal
The ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE comes with two electric powertrain configurations:
- 210 kW (286 hp)
- 240 kW (326 hp)
Both deliver 545 Nm of torque (402 lb-ft). The higher-output version hits 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 5.7 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 200 km/h (124 mph).
Both versions are rear-wheel drive and use a 79 kWh (net) lithium-ion battery. The maximum DC charging capacity is 185 kW, allowing a 10% to 80% charge in about 26 minutes under WLTP test conditions.
| Specification | 210 kW Version | 240 kW Version |
|---|---|---|
| Power Output | 286 hp | 326 hp |
| Torque | 545 Nm (402 lb-ft) | 545 Nm (402 lb-ft) |
| 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Not specified | 5.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h (124 mph) | 200 km/h (124 mph) |
| Battery Capacity (net) | 79 kWh | 79 kWh |
| DC Fast Charging | Up to 185 kW | Up to 185 kW |
| WLTP Range (Combined) | Up to 591 km (367 miles) | Up to 591 km (367 miles) |
Charging and Range Performance
Combined WLTP range tops out at 591 km (367 miles), assuming ideal conditions and the most efficient configuration. Real-world numbers will vary due to:
- Driving style
- Climate control usage
- Outside temperature
- Passenger and cargo load
- Terrain
Volkswagen based its charge time and range metrics on a 23°C test temperature, 5% starting charge level, and ideal ambient conditions.
Design Cues Pay Tribute to the 1990s Original
The exterior features Ultra Violet Metallic paint, inspired by the original Golf II Fire and Ice edition. Other unique touches include:
- Red-anodized Flaming Red roof strip
- 20-inch 'Locarno' alloy wheels with red GTX center caps
- Light projections on the ground show fire and ice motifs when the doors open
- Smoked LED tail lights exclusive to this model
- Retro Fire+Ice logo on the roof spoiler
The design team didn't just copy retro elements—they modernized them.
Cabin Design With Dual-Tone Precision
The interior layout mirrors the FIRE+ICE theme with sharp dual-tone contrast:
- Driver side: “On Fire Red” seat and stitching
- Passenger side: “Keep Cool Blue” finish and accents
Seats feature a quilted pattern modeled after BOGNER down jackets. The design includes decorative stitching, FIRE+ICE logos, and even zipper-like detailing in the seat center sections. The steering wheel, dash, floor mats, and door trim are all color-matched.
Collaboration With BOGNER Adds Authenticity
This is more than a style package. Volkswagen again partnered with BOGNER FIRE+ICE, the Munich-based luxury sportswear brand. The fashion-meets-performance effort mirrors the strategy from the original Golf Fire and Ice campaign, which sold 16,700 units—far exceeding its planned 10,000-unit run.
BOGNER’s Managing Director called the transition from concept to production a “major milestone,” citing it as proof that fashion and mobility can co-exist in a mass-market product.
