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Volkswagen Unveils Affordable ID. Cross Electric SUV for 2026

9/8/2025

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Volkswagen Unveils ID. Cross

Volkswagen introduced the ID. Cross concept at IAA Mobility 2025, a new small electric SUV.
Priced between €28,000 and €30,000, it targets budget-conscious consumers.
The SUV features a 208 hp front motor and a 261-mile range on the WLTP cycle.
Production begins in summer 2026, following the ID. Polo and ID. Polo GTI.
Volkswagen plans to launch around 60 models in 2024 and 2025, while cutting over 35,000 jobs.

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Volkswagen Reveals ID. Cross

The ID. Cross concept measures 4,161 mm in length, 1,839 mm in width, and 1,588 mm in height, with a 2,601 mm wheelbase.
It provides 450 liters of storage, plus an extra 25 liters in the front trunk, enhancing EV storage.
Design elements draw from classic VW models, featuring forward-leaning C-pillars and horizontal louvers.
Modern touches include 21-inch alloy wheels and illuminated features, indicating readiness for production.
Volkswagen is prioritizing European production and has not announced plans for the U.S. market.

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Volkswagen Unveils ID. Cross

Volkswagen introduced the ID. Cross concept at IAA Mobility 2025, a new small electric SUV.
Priced between €28,000 and €30,000, it targets budget-conscious consumers.
The SUV features a 208 hp front motor and a 261-mile range on the WLTP cycle.
Production begins in summer 2026, following the ID. Polo and ID. Polo GTI.
Volkswagen plans to launch around 60 models in 2024 and 2025, while cutting over 35,000 jobs.

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