Ahead of its launch in global markets, Volkswagen has unveiled key details of the ID Cross. The all-electric SUV was first previewed as a concept last year at the IAA mobility show in Germany and will be the EV counterpart to the T-Cross sold abroad. VW says that the model will launch somewhere between September and November this year.
- ID Cross to offer 37kWh and 52kWh battery packs.
- Gets powered front seats with massage function and a Harmon Kardon audio system.
Volkswagen ID Cross powertrain and charging details
Two battery pack choices on offer
The ID Cross will offer a choice of two battery packs, namely a 37kWh battery pack in two states of tune, and a larger 52kWh battery pack. The former adopts an LFP chemistry, while the latter features NMC chemistry, and both are paired to a front-mounted motor. In 37kWh guise, it delivers 116hp and 135hp in the base and top trims, respectively, while it produces 211hp when mated with the 52kWh battery pack. It can also deliver a maximum torque output of 290Nm. WLTP range is forecasted at up to 316km and 436km for the 37kWh and 52kWh battery packs, respectively.
VW also claims a top speed of 150kph for the 37kWh variant, while the 52kWh variant tops out at 160kph. When it comes to charging, the 37kWh and 52kWh versions support DC charging speeds of up to 90kW and 105kW, respectively. A 10-80 percent charge with the 37kWh takes 27 minutes, while it takes 24 minutes with the 52kWh unit. AC charging speed support maxes out at 11kW.
Volkswagen ID Cross platform, exterior, and interior details
Gets LED lamp setups and a 12.9-inch infotainment screen
The ID Cross is built on Volkswagen’s MEB+ platform, which is also shared with the upcoming ID Polo. It is 4,153mm long, 1,794mm wide, 1,581mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,601mm. It also gets a ground clearance of 140mm, a 475-litre boot and a 22-litre frunk.
While VW has only shown camouflaged images of the ID Cross, one can observe details on the front-end like LED headlamps and DRLs, a bumper featuring black and silver treatment, air vents on the sides of the bumper and a wide air dam. Alloy wheel sizes range from 17 to 20 inches. At the back, it gets LED taillamps, with the bumper getting a similar finish as the front bumper. Top-end variants get matrix LED headlamps, a connected LED DRL and illuminated logos. Functional roof rails bear loads of up to 75kg.
Volkswagen says that its cabin gets a dashboard with soft-touch inserts, and physical buttons on the steering wheel and centre console. Features include a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, 12.9-inch infotainment system, dual-zone AC, adaptive cruise control, rear view camera, customisable interior appliques and keyless entry. Optional kit includes a Harmon Kardon audio system, 12-way electrically adjustable front seats with massage and memory functions, wireless phone charger and a panoramic sunroof.
The ID Cross will launch somewhere between September and November, later this year. Arrival in the Indian market, however, has not been confirmed.
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