--- title: "VW ID.7’s US Debut Is Now in Limbo. Will Anyone Miss It?" date: "2024-05-22" modified: "2024-05-22" authors: - name: "Adam Ismail" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/adam-ismail" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/vw-id-7s-us-debut-is-now-in-limbo-will-anyone-miss-it" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Volkswagen News" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "sedan" - "Volkswagen" --- # VW ID.7’s US Debut Is Now in Limbo. Will Anyone Miss It? ![]() *\Volkswagen\* Volkswagen's electric [ID.7]() sedan has been taking its sweet time making its way across the pond to the U.S., not unlike the brand's retro-inspired electric van. But it seems that the [ID.Buzz]() will land before the company's four-door, as VW has announced that the ID.7's North American debut has been delayed. What's more, no timeline was provided for the model's eventual arrival. "Volkswagen is committed to making market-driven choices while listening to our customers," a press release issued Wednesday reads. "As market dynamics continue to change, Volkswagen is delaying the introduction of the ID.7 sedan in the U.S. and Canada." The bulletin is short, but goes on to mention that the ID.Buzz is still on track for the final quarter of 2024 here in the States. [Volkswagen]() also noted the ID.7's accolades from European critics, and that commercially, Germany has been an especially strong market for the model. ![]() ![]() ![]() But of course, reading between the lines, it's hard to take this as anything other than Volkswagen making a tough decision amid an American EV market that is piling up inventory. If a compact crossover can't make it, VW will rightly be asking what chance an electric sedan has—a niche within a niche if ever there was one. The first quarter of this year was an especially dim period for the ID.4, as sales fell by 37% to 6,167 units. It was the model's worst U.S. performance since Q2 2022 per *[Automotive News]()*, and that one was blamed on a manufacturing bottleneck because all production was coming from Germany at the time. [The ID.4 is hardly an exciting car](), but it's enjoyed its share of compelling lease and financing promotions, as [some of its competitors]() have over the past year. When you're talking about $12,000 off a solid electric SUV, or $379 per month for 36 months with $4,500 down, as *[Cars Direct]()* reported last month, it's easier to overlook however irritating VW's all-touch infotainment or the ID.4's lack of a frunk is, in my opinion. But it could also be said that aside from the ID.Buzz, Volkswagen isn't doing anything special with its EVs that its competitors aren't. Frankly, you can just tell by looking at them. When enthusiasts complain of electric jellybeans, they're talking about the ID.7. It's no [Arteon](). I'm all for clean design, but these are the landlord special of electric cars from a marketing perspective. If the ID.7 still eventually does make it Stateside, let's hope VW brings it with a true purpose, or at least a more convincing argument to potential customers. A production [ID.X]() might help. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Adam is a Senior Editor at The Drive, concentrating on curating and developing the site's slate of daily journalism, from initial pitch to final copy edit. When he's not at his desk researching leads and working with writers, he's testing vehicles or reviewing racing games, new and old. He joined The Drive in 2023, following seven years of covering consumer technology and cars. A car lover and gamer since his earliest memories, Adam came to know the automotive world through video games. First it was Daytona USA, Sega Rally, and Ridge Racer; then came Need For Speed, which inspired an encyclopedic knowledge of '90s supercars, and, of course, Gran Turismo. If not for them, he'd assuredly be doing something else right now. Adam is based in the suburbs outside Philly, where there are ample roads for his hot hatch to stretch its legs. In his car, he's probably listening to indie rock, drum and bass, or Yankees baseball. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()