Volkswagen today, at the 2021 Auto Shanghai, unveiled its third ID. model – the large Volkswagen ID.6 with seven seats – developed specifically for the Chinese market.
This new MEB-based model will be offered on the market in two versions by two separate joint ventures (just like the ID.4 CROZZ and ID.4 X):
- ID.6 CROZZ by the FAW-Volkswagen
Production plant in Foshan - ID.6 X by the SAIC Volkswagen
Production plant in Anting
Volkswagen ID.6 CROZZ (orange) and ID.6 X (pink)
Volkswagen ID.6 CROZZ (orange) and ID.6 X (pink)
Volkswagen underlines that the ID.6 “specifically tailored to the needs and desires of Chinese customers in terms of space, functionality, design and, most importantly, user experience.”
The car is about 30 cm longer than the ID.4, which makes it possible to seat up to seven seats. The interior is similar to other IDs – simple, minimalist and very spacious.
“The features of the ID.6 include 19” -21 “fields, a second row of seats that can be adjusted in length and a large panoramic glass roof. A panoramic roof that opens is available as an optional extra. “
Volkswagen adds that the ID.6 is without physical buttons and switches.
“The operating concept uses a 12-inch screen with a touch screen – and the” Hello ID. voice control. The innovative ID. Light – a narrow strip light under the windscreen – provides intuitive support to the driver.
An augmented reality head-up display is available as an optional extra, which combines notifications with reality – for example, turn arrows of the navigation system are projected on the right track on the road.
The IQ.Drive assistance systems make management even more relaxed; especially Travel Assistant. The software and hardware of the ID.6 have an innovative architectural design, enabling customers to update their cars after purchase. “
The regionalization strategy of the Modular Electric Drive Toolkit (MEB) platform has made it possible to use basically similar battery / drive configurations as in other IDs. models (however, there are different suppliers).
There will be two battery versions – 58 kWh and 77 kWh (usable capacity, we think) and three versions for propulsion: single engine 132 kW or 150 kW, and two-engine four-wheel drive (4MOTION) with a output of 225 kW. The last one will offer the acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.6 s.
Depending on the battery version, the China NEDC series is 436 km (271 miles) or 588 km (365 miles). In the real world, we expect significantly less, but even then it has to be above 300 km (186 miles) and above 400 km (250 miles).
In total, there will be four configurations:
- 58 kWh and 132 kW RWD
- 58 kWh and 150 kW RWD
- 77 kWh and 150 kW RWD
- 77 kWh and 225 kW AWD
“Available in four configurations, with a range of up to 588 km (China NEDC) and 225 kW of power, as well as standard MEB IQ.Drive systems, up to seven people can drive with power, in style and safely in the ID. 6.
The two available batteries have a storage capacity of 58 kWh and 77 kWh net battery capacity, and offer a range of between 436 and 588 km (China NEDC). The battery is located under the passenger compartment, which guarantees a low center of gravity. The e-machines of the 4MOTION version deliver a output of 225 kW (305 PS) – enough to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.6 seconds and for a top speed of 160 km / h. ‘
Volkswagen ID.6 geneal specifications:
- Two battery versions:
58/62 kWh battery (net / total): 436 km (271 mi) from China NEDC series
77/82 kWh battery (net / total): 588 km (365 miles) from China NEDC series - Three drive options (PSM for permanent magnet synchronous machine):
RWD: 132 kW, 310 Nm: 0-100 km / h (62 mph) 9.3 s
RWD: 150 kW, 310 Nm: 0-100 km / h (62 mph) in 9.1 s
AWD (dual engine): 225 kW, 310 Nm: 0-100 km / h (62 mph) 6.6 s - top speed 160 km / h (100 mph); all versions
- seats: 7
- dimensions: L: 4,876 mm, W: 1,848 mm, H: 1,680 mm
- wheelbase: 2,965 mm
- wheel size: 19 “, 20”, 21 “
- weight curb / permissible: 2,280 kg / 2,840 kg
- Modular Electric Drive Toolkit (MEB) platform
* some numbers differ from Chinese sources
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By 2023, Volkswagen plans to offer a total of eight MEB-based IDs. models in China and will reach at least 50% of EV sales by 2030.
Ralf Brandstätter, CEO of the Volkswagen brand, said:
“With the new ID.6, we are laying the foundation for at least 50 percent of our cars sold in China by 2030. We are maintaining the momentum and gradually increasing our range of MEB cars: by 2023, Volkswagen will have a total of eight IDs. . models in China, which makes MEBs nationwide there. The economies of scale we have achieved enable us to offer the latest technology at an affordable price – thus further expanding our electric offensive line. ‘