VW ID.7's ergoActive seats can activate muscle groups in the spine and pelvic area

Volkswagen ID.7 is the brand's first EV in the upper midsize class, and it comes with a number of innovations. These include new premium ergoActive seats, which have been certified by the German Campaign for a Healthier Back and are said to make a "significant contribution" to the car's comfort.

Developed in collaboration with physiotherapists, orthopaedic specialists and sports scientists, the optional ergoActive premium seats feature 10 air cushions in the backrests to massage key pressure points. The seats also have two large air cushions in the seat base, and VW says these cushions work alternately to activate the pelvis and spine through a dedicated pelvic activation function.

The ID.7 seats also have a pneumatic pressure point massage function to relax and activate the back muscles. The seats are also ventilated, but the system differs from most others out there in that the fan speed can be adjusted separately for the seat cushion and the backrest. There is even an automatic mode that measures the temperature and moisture levels between the seat and the passenger and then calculates individual climate settings.

Those who want to experience the premium ergoActive seats must opt for the Interior Package Plus, priced at €4,450 ($4,711). In addition to the seats, this package includes a 700-watt Harman Kardon audio system with 14 speakers and a background lighting system with 30 different colours.

Source: Volkswagen