Volkswagen is all set to launch its new mid-size, affordable electric SUV, called ID Cross, in the international market later this year. Ahead of its global debut, the German carmaker has revealed the key specifications of the ID Cross EV. Check out every detail we know so far about the Volkswagen ID Cross below.
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Everything we know so far about the Volkswagen ID Cross
Design, platform, and size
The latest reveal from Volkswagen throws light on the MEB+ platform of the ID Cross, which measures the electric SUV 4,153 mm in length, 1,794 mm in width, 1,581 mm in height, and 2,601 mm in wheelbase.
Volkswagen has revealed that the upcoming electric SUV boasts a smiling face design with the stretched-out Matrix LED headlights and a closed grille with an illuminated VW logo. Moreover, the bumpers and the body panels will bear a streamlined design for better aerodynamics.
The ID Cross SUV will ride on wheel sizes ranging from 17-inch to 20-inch, and it will be offered with 475 litres of cargo space and 22 litres of front trunk or frunk space.
Plush interior design and modern features
On the inside, the ID Cross e-SUV will boast a simple yet plush cabin layout. It will be a five-seater SUV, and the brand claims that it will be equipped with soft-touch materials on the dashboard and seats, along with the return of the physical buttons on the steering wheel.
In terms of features, the ID Cross EV will come loaded with a 12.9-inch floating infotainment screen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument console, dual-zone climate control, rear AC vents, a panoramic sunroof, a 12-way powered driver seat with ventilation and massaging options, adaptive cruise control, wireless charging, and an optional Harman Kardon sound system.
Battery specs, range, and charging details
Powering the ID Cross will be two battery options as follows:
- 35 kWh LFP battery that will offer a WLTP-claimed range of up to 316 km
- 52 kWh NMC battery that will offer a WLTP-claimed range of up to 436 km
Volkswagen has revealed that the ID Cross will be a front-wheel drive electric vehicle. It will not get an AWD option.
The brand will offer the ID Cross in three motor options:
- 85 kW (116 bhp)
- 99 kW (135 bhp)
- 155 kW (211 bhp)
The maximum torque output will be 290 Nm, while the top speed of the most powerful motor will be 160 km/h.
In terms of charging, the 52 kWh NMC battery pack will be compatible with a 105 kW DC charger, while the 35 kWh LFP battery pack will be compatible with a 95 kW DC charger. It can be charged 10-80% in just 27 minutes.
When will the Volkswagen ID Cross launch?
The exact launch date of the ID Cross electric SUV is yet to be revealed by the company. However, it will be unveiled by November or December 2026.
With that said, it will be possibly launched in the global market, including the Middle East, by the end of 2027.
Cars24 UAE says
The new ID Cross e-SUV will be a big product launch for Volkswagen in the global market as the brand targets to hit the low-cost EV segment with it. It will be an equivalent to the Volkswagen T-Cross SUV, and hence it is an important product for the mid-size EV segment, which includes the rivals like the MG ZS EV.
