Volkswagen ID Cross Electric SUV Makes Global Debut with 427 Km Claimed Range

German automaker Volkswagen has globally unveiled the ID Cross, marking the brand's entry into the compact electric crossover segment. Built on the MEB+ electric vehicle platform, the new EV sits above the recently introduced ID Polo and becomes the second model to feature Volkswagen's latest 'Pure Positive' design language. The ID Cross has also gone on sale in select European markets.

The Volkswagen ID Cross adopts a more upright SUV stance compared to the ID Polo. At the front, it features a closed-off gloss-black panel integrating connected LED lighting and an illuminated Volkswagen logo, while the main headlamp units are positioned lower on the bumper. Black body cladding, silver skid plate-style inserts and vertically oriented air curtains further reinforce its crossover styling.

On the sides, ID Cross sports 18-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, blacked-out pillars and pronounced wheel arch cladding. A distinctive three-slat trim between the C and D-pillars adds to its visual identity. At the rear, it features connected LED tail-lamps, an illuminated VW badge, roof-mounted spoiler and a chunky bumper with contrasting silver accents.

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The ID Cross measures 4,153mm in length, 1,794mm in width, 1,581mm in height, and has a wheelbase spanning 2,601mm. It boasts a boot capacity of 475 litres.

On the inside, the cabin shares its layout with the ID Polo and comes equipped with a 10.25-inch digital driver's display and a 12.9-inch freestanding touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Volkswagen has also retained several physical controls on the steering wheel and centre console.

Feature highlights include dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, 12-way electrically adjustable front seats, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, 360-degree camera, Auto Park Assist and an auto-dimming inside rear-view mirror. Buyers can also opt for a Harman Kardon sound system, massage function for the front seats and a panoramic glass roof.

The ID Cross is available with 37 kWh and 52 kWh battery packs, both paired with a front-mounted electric motor producing 290 Nm of torque. The 37 kWh battery is offered in 114.41bhp and 133.15hp configurations, while the larger 52 kWh battery develops 208.11bhp. Volkswagen claims the flagship variant accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 7.1 seconds.

In terms of driving range, the 37 kWh battery delivers up to 317 km (WLTP), while the 52 kWh battery offers a claimed range of up to 427 km on a single charge.

For charging, the smaller battery supports 90 kW DC fast charging, enabling a 10 to 80 percent recharge in around 23 minutes. The larger battery accepts up to 105 kW DC charging, completing the same charge in approximately 24 minutes. All variants also support 11 kW AC charging.

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Volkswagen has equipped the ID Cross with active and passive safety features like - ADAS, Connected Travel Assist with traffic light recognition, Adaptive Cruise Control, Junction Assist, Park Assist Pro with remote parking capability, rear-view camera and a 360-degree surround-view camera. The EV also features one-pedal driving, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capabilities.

Thomas Schafer, CEO of the Volkswagen brand, Head of the Brand Group Core and member of the Group Board of Management, said: “The ID. Cross brings together technological expertise, clean design, impressive, intricate solutions and genuine all-rounder qualities – all for excellent value for money. These are ideal conditions for a new success story from Volkswagen.”