Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. Cross, a sub-compact electric SUV starting at €28,000 ($32,123).
The ID. Cross will be offered in three power outputs – 85kW, 99kW and 155kW – combined with a choice of two battery sizes, 37kWh and 52kWh net.
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Advance sales in Germany are already under way.
Volkswagen states the vehicle has a WLTP range of up to 427 km. The ID. Cross charges from 10% to 80% in around 23 minutes for the 37kWh battery, and around 24 minutes for the 52kWh battery.
Standard features include a digital cockpit pro and an infotainment touchscreen.
The SUV also has an option of Connected Travel Assist, covering traffic light recognition and automatic braking, together with One Pedal Driving, among other functions.
An adaptive DCC suspension is available as an optional extra, though only on the 155kW variant.
The ID. Cross also offers vehicle-to-load functionality, with an output of up to 3.6kW.
Three trim levels will be available.
The entry-level Trend trim comes with 90kW DC fast charging fitted as standard.
The mid-range Life trim adds 18-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, adaptive cruise control, a rear-view camera and a junction assistant.
A top-tier Style trim will also be offered.
The ID. Cross is the newest model in Volkswagen’s recently expanded range of small and compact vehicles, joining the ID. Polo and ID. Polo GTI.
All three are built on the MEB+ platform, an updated version of the carmaker’s modular electric drive architecture.
Thomas Schäfer, 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.”
Volkswagen this week also launched its locally built Tayron seven-seater SUV in Malaysia, as part of its push to grow its footprint in Southeast Asia.
The launches come amid a wider restructuring under consideration at Volkswagen.
Last week, the carmaker discussed proposals that could double global job cuts to 100,000, with possible plant closures in Germany also on the table.
Separately, Volkswagen indicated it may cut its model range by as much as half as part of broader cost-cutting measures, without giving further detail on potential job losses or site closures.
