Mobility
Volkswagen Presents the ID. Cross as New Electric Compact SUV
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Volkswagen is expanding its electric vehicle lineup with a new model in the compact SUV segment. The ID. Cross, an all-electric SUV combining technologies from higher vehicle classes, a high-quality interior, and a wide range of powertrain options, is celebrating its world premiere. Pre-sales for the new model are launching concurrently with the presentation.
Volkswagen is expanding its electric vehicle lineup with a new model in the compact SUV segment. The ID. Cross, an all-electric SUV combining technologies from higher vehicle classes, a high-quality interior, and a wide range of powertrain options, is celebrating its world premiere. Pre-sales for the new model are launching concurrently with the presentation.
Compact SUV with a Focus on Quality and Comfort
Measuring 4.15 meters (approx. 13.6 feet) in length, the ID. Cross positions itself in the compact segment. Thanks to the MEB+ platform, it is designed to offer more space than the comparable internal combustion engine-powered T-Cross. The trunk holds 475 liters and features a variable cargo floor with storage space for two crates of beverages, as well as a 25-liter frunk under the hood for charging cables or smaller items.
The exterior follows Volkswagen's "Pure Positive" design language, featuring clean lines, distinct light signatures, optional IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights, and illuminated Volkswagen logos. Inside, Volkswagen focuses on fabric-trimmed surfaces, high-quality materials, and a digital cockpit equipped with a 10.25-inch instrument cluster and a central 12.9-inch infotainment display. As an option, the instrument cluster can even be configured to display the style of a classic Golf I.
Three Power Output Levels and Up to 427 Kilometers of Range
At launch, Volkswagen will offer the ID. Cross with three power variants: 85 kW (116 HP), 99 kW (135 HP), and 155 kW (211 HP). Two net battery capacities of 37 kWh and 52 kWh are expected to deliver ranges of up to 427 kilometers (approx. 265 miles).
AC charging comes standard at up to 11 kW. At DC fast-charging stations, the smaller battery charges at up to 90 kW, while the larger one handles up to 105 kW. In both cases, charging from 10 to 80 percent is expected to take about 23 to 24 minutes.
Driver Assist Systems and Comfort Features from Higher Vehicle Classes
The ID. Cross adopts numerous technologies from larger model lines. This includes the optional Connected Travel Assist, which, for the first time, can also detect traffic lights and automatically bring the vehicle to a complete stop at a red light. Also available are one-pedal driving, Park Assist Pro with remote-controlled parking via smartphone, and a 360-degree surround-view camera.
For the 155-kW version, Volkswagen also offers an adaptive DCC suspension. Additional optional features include a Harman Kardon sound system, 12-way power-adjustable front seats with a massage function, a large panoramic sunroof, and vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability with an output of up to 3.6 kW. Equipped with the larger battery, the ID. Cross has a towing capacity of up to 1,200 kilograms (approx. 2,645 lbs).