Volkswagen launches ID. Cross compact electric SUV
Volkswagen has introduced the ID. Cross, a sub‑compact electric SUV built on the company’s MEB+ platform. The model is positioned as the electric counterpart to the T‑Cross, offering a longer wheelbase and a larger interior while retaining compact dimensions (4 153 mm long, 1 794 mm wide, 1 581 mm high, 2 601 mm wheelbase). It is available with three front‑motor power outputs – 85 kW (116 hp), 99 kW (135 hp) and 155 kW (211 hp) – and two battery capacities: a 37 kWh lithium‑iron‑phosphate pack delivering up to 316 km (WLTP) and a 52 kWh nickel‑manganese‑cobalt pack delivering up to 427 km (265 mi). Charging rates reach 90 kW (small battery) or 105 kW (large battery), with AC charging up to 11 kW.
Pricing starts at €27 995 (around US$32 000) for the base Trend version equipped with the 37 kWh battery, while the higher‑spec Life and Style trims begin at €36 525. Production will take place at Volkswagen’s Pamplona plant in Spain, with European sales slated for autumn 2026 and pre‑orders already open in Germany.
The ID. Cross adopts the “Pure Positive” design language, featuring clean lines, a floating roof, and distinctive LED lighting. Inside, a 10.25‑inch digital cockpit and a 12.9‑inch infotainment touchscreen are complemented by physical control knobs, a retro‑style instrument mode, V2L (vehicle‑to‑load) capability, and advanced driver‑assistance functions such as Connected Travel Assist with traffic‑light recognition and One‑Pedal Driving. Optional equipment includes Harman‑Kardon audio, massage‑function front seats, and adaptive DCC suspension.