Optimum travel comfort was one of the
most important goals during the development of the ID.7, Volkswagen’s
first electric model for the upper mid-sized class. The new optional
ergoActive premium seats, which have been certified by the German
Campaign for Healthier Backs (AGR), make a significant contribution to
this outstanding comfort. The new front seats combine comfort with
innovative massage programmes, automatic air conditioning and an
advanced activation function for muscle groups in the spine and pelvic
regions.
While
they were designing the new generation of seats for the ID.7,
Volkswagen’s engineers worked with experts from the German Campaign for
Healthier Backs (AGR). In collaboration with orthopaedic specialists,
physiotherapists and sports scientists from AGR, they have managed to
create Volkswagen’s first front seats that activate the pelvis and
spine. In addition to 10 air cushions used for pressure point massage in
the backrests, this is primarily achieved by two air cushions in the
seat. These cushions work alternately and - in combination with the
massage function - can relieve tension and help the occupant from
sitting in the same position for too long.
With
its new front seats, the ID.7 sets new standards in the upper mid-sized
class. In addition to this unique pelvic activation function, the new
ergoActive premium seats also offer pneumatic pressure point massage.
This helps to relax and activate the back muscles. Two rows of five air
cushions are used to achieve this. Specific programme sequences, lasting
between 10 and 30 minutes, enable the massage function to be tailored
to the user’s needs. Electric 12-way seat adjustment and manual two-way
seat depth adjustment with thigh support help front seat occupants to
find their own preferred seat positions. A memory function also means
positions can be saved.
The
ergoActive premium seats also offer dynamic air conditioning, which
controls the seat cushion and backrest separately from one another. The
seat can therefore be heated and ventilated individually. The
interaction between these functions means that, for the first time, each
user’s ideal seat temperature can also be created independently in
automatic mode. To achieve this, the temperature and moisture levels are
measured in the contact zone between the seat and the passenger and
compared with other climate-relevant factors and preferred settings.
This information is then used to calculate an individual optimum
climate. In addition to automatic mode, users can also choose between
three smart climates: warm, dry or cool. A heating and cooling function
that is located close to the body like this can help to increase
occupants’ wellbeing. The energy needed for this process is lower than
the energy needed to adjust the temperature of the entire vehicle
interior.
A
number of options are available for operating the ergoActive premium
seats: the adjustment functions can be controlled directly using buttons
on the seat. In addition, the infotainment system display can be used
to access the programmes for the ergoActive premium seats. In the second
row of seats in the ID.7, there are three settings for heating the seat
cushions and backrests. This function is operated using buttons in the
centre console.
Seats are included in the optional interior package Plus. Thanks to optional, clearly designed equipment packages, the ID.7 is particularly easy to configure. The ergoActive premium seats in the ID.7 are part of the optional interior package Plus for €4,450. The Plus package also includes features such as a 700-Watt sound system from Harman Kardon (with 14 high-end loudspeakers including a front centre speaker and subwoofer in the luggage compartment) and a background lighting system with 30 different colours.
