MUNICH: The Volkswagen ID. Cross Concept electric compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) makes its world premiere at the IAA Mobility in Munich.
The electric drive motor in the concept car develops 155kW (211PS) and powers the front wheels.
The WLTP range is up to 420km, and the ID. Cross Concept is based on the MEB modular electric drive matrix, which will be continuously further developed in the future with improvements to the MEB+, among other things, in terms of engines, batteries and software.
"The MEB is getting a new software generation from next year, which brings with it a noticeable functional enhancement of many systems. This further development of the Volkswagen-typical modular system brings functions to vehicles from higher vehicle segments, such as the further developed Travel Assist,” said Volkswagen Brand management board member for development Kai Grünitz.
Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer said, "The near-production concept car of the future ID. Cross demonstrates that we are now truly delivering – with a new design, many technologies only seen in higher classes previously, improved operability and quality – and, at last, again the 'right' name."
Following the ID.2 all, the ID. GTI Concept (based on the ID.2 all) and the ID. EVERY1 , the ID. Cross Concept is the fourth small electric concept car.
The production versions of these new Volkswagen models will be on the market from 2026.
The world premiere of the new ID. Polo (production version of the ID.2 all) – is set for the first half of 2026.
The ID. Polo GTI will be presented shortly afterwards.
Both models are on show at IAA Mobility, still slightly camouflaged.
The final ID. Cross will have its world premiere in the summer of 2026.
The production version of the ID. EVERY1, which will also be in Munich, though still in concept car form, will be a highlight of 2027.
The ID. Cross Concept, in Urban Jungle green, reflects a new design language "Pure Positive".
Volkswagen head of design Andreas Mindt explains, "It is based on our three design cornerstones of stability, likeability and secret sauce; it will characterise every new Volkswagen in the future."
"The lines and powerful surfaces on the ID. Cross Concept are pure and clear. They shape an SUV that is a trend setter not a trend follower and one that transfers the brand’s identity into the future.”
Andreas Mindt added, "A Volkswagen must be likeable, unmistakable and inspire with its character. That’s why we deliberately evoke Volkswagen icons such as the Golf and the VW bus in the ID. Cross Concept – on top, as a dash of ‘secret sauce’."
"This can be seen, for example, in the charismatic C-pillars and the completely straight window line."
The interior of the five-seater ID. Cross Concept is spacious with an above-average boot volume of 450 litres.
There's also an additional compartment (25 litres) under the bonnet.
The interior is designed as a feel-good oasis, and plant motifs on the screens and real plants in the visually floating centre console enhance the feel-good effect.
The specially designed seats in the concept car can be folded down completely to create a reclining area in the style of a VW Bus.
