A SPECIAL and limited-edition Volkswagen the ID.3 GTX Fire and Ice is being released with production limited to just 1,990 units worldwide.

Volkswagen developed the newcomer's eye-catching design in collaboration with BOGNER, the Munich-based sports fashion brand known for its luxury and high-tech ski wear.

It pays tribute to the 1990s Golf Mk2 Fire and Ice, which has since achieved cult status among Volkswagen fans.

Now it is going into production and, in tribute to the original model's debut year, only 1,990 units of the ID.3 GTX Fire and Ice will be built.

The ultra-violet metallic paint was developed especially for this unique model and is a similar hue to its legendary Golf forerunner. With a geometric F+I pattern on the rear-pillar, plus numerous details in the interior, the ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice honours its predecessor and transfers the original design idea into the all-electric modern age.

Other highlights include 20-inch alloy wheels with diamond-turned surface, red roof strips in anodised paint, puddle lights in the door mirrors - representing fire on the passenger side and ice on the driver's side - and the original Fire & Ice logo from the 1990s on the roof spoiler.

Volkswagen's latest-generation LED tail lights are tinted exclusively for this model, while GTX lettering on the tailgate and wheel trims provide exterior finishing touches.

‘Firey' Flame red and ‘cool' Floxal blue touches continue the hot and cold theme on the inside, while sports seats with built-in head restraints are inspired by BOGNER FIRE+ICE collections; they are quilted in the style of down jackets and feature the hint of a zip and the FIRE+ICE logo in the centre. The steering wheel, instrument panel, door trims and floor mats are also customised with coloured stitching and logos.

Performance-wise, the Fire and Ice model has the same credentials as its ID.3 GTX Performance counterpart. It is available with a 320ps motor that generates maximum torque of 545 Nm - enough to propel the car from standstill to 62 mph in 5.7 seconds and achieve an electronically limited top speed of 124 mph.

The car can be topped up at DC fast-charging stations with up to 185 kW - enough to take the battery from 10 to 80 per cent in about 26 minutes. The combined range is 367 miles.

The ID.3 GTX Fire and Ice can be ordered at any Volkswagen retailer priced £48,360.