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Volkswagen Unveils ID. Cross Electric Crossover

Published 18 March 2026

Volkswagen has unveiled details of its upcoming ID. Cross, a compact electric crossover designed for urban drivers, with production set to begin later this year in Europe and a starting price of approximately 28,000 euros. The vehicle, revealed through official images and specifications, targets the growing demand for affordable electric vehicles in a competitive market.

The ID. Cross measures 4,153 millimeters in length, 1,794 millimeters in width, and 1,581 millimeters in height, with a wheelbase of 2,601 millimeters. These dimensions position it similarly to the gasoline-powered T-Cross, offering a boot capacity of 475 liters that expands to 1,340 liters with the rear seats folded. An additional 22-liter frunk provides space for charging cables, and the model supports a towing capacity of 1,200 kilograms.

Built on an updated front-wheel-drive version of the Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) platform, the ID. Cross features three motor options delivering 85 kilowatts (114 horsepower), 99 kilowatts (133 horsepower), or 155 kilowatts (208 horsepower) to the front wheels, paired with 290 Nm of torque on the top variant. It reaches a top speed of 99 mph. Battery choices include...

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