Volkswagen has offered a first teasing glimpse at its all-new small electric SUV, the Volkswagen ID. Cross, along with some key information about the important new model.
Set to rival the likes of the Ford Puma Gen-E and Renault 4 E-Tech, the ID. Cross – as the name suggests – is an electrified rendition of the conventionally-fuelled Volkswagen T-Cross, one of the most popular models in the German firm’s line-up.
The ID. Cross – which is the latest in VW’s growing line of electric ‘ID’ cars – has already been previewed by the ID. Cross Concept showcased at last year’s Munich Motor Show, but this is the first time the near-production version has been seen in public.
While the finer details of the model’s ‘low-key yet confident’ design are being kept under camouflaged-wrap for now, the boxy profile, complete with thick c-pillar and blunt rear-end, and chunky proportions show through.
Under the skin, the ID. Cross comes with 37kWh and 52kWh battery options offering a spread of 114bhp, 133bhp and 208bhp power outputs. Recharging speeds will be between 90kW and 105kW.
Volkswagen says the power outputs suit ‘different usage profiles, from urban driving to regular journeys outside towns and cities’.
The final production version of the Volkswagen ID. Cross will be revealed in the coming weeks, where it will join the forthcoming ID. Polo in launching the marque’s presence in the growing affordable electric car space.
To that end, VW says the ID. Cross will start from 28,000 euros, which works out at around £24,000.
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