The second limited-run hot Volkswagen of 2025 pays homage to the Golf’s history once again, but this time it’s based on the electric ID.3 GTX Performance. Referencing a special edition Golf of the same name, the Fire & Ice adds ultra-violet metallic paint, 20” two-tone wheels, unique C-pillar detailing, red model badging on the doors and wheel centre caps, and a red roof rail. A retro logo is found on the rear spoiler, while the rear lights are darkened for the first time on the ID.3.

Inside, the two-piece seats feature a quilted pattern, inspired by the jackets made by Bofner – the Munich-based fashion house that Volkswagen joined forces with for the original Golf Fire & Ice, and their partnership has renewed 35 years later. The model name is stitched into the backrests, while the asymmetric blue and orange accents are matched by those found on the door cards and floor mats. The puddle lights are also unique, with the fire symbol on one side, and the ice symbol on the other.

While the limited-edition Golf of 1990 was available with multiple engine options, the ID.3 Fire & Ice is exclusively based on the GTX Performance model. It’s powered by a rear-mounted electric motor developing 322bhp and 402lb-ft (545Nm) of torque, can reach 62mph from rest in 5.7 seconds, and hit a limited top speed of 124mph.

The motor draws power from a 79kWh usable capacity battery, and offers up to 367 miles of WLTP range. DC rapid charging allows up to 185kW inputs for a 26-minute top-up from 10–80%, and a full charge on a home wallbox will take around 11 hours.

The limited-edition model will come with 15-stage adjustable Dynamic Chassis Control suspension, and looks to include a glass panoramic sunroof and head-up display among the standard equipment.

Order books open on 7 August, with prices starting at £48,360 – just over £2,000 more than the regular GTX Performance model. While the Mk2 Golf it pays homage to sold over 16,000 units, the ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice is limited to just 1,990 units worldwide.