“True Volkswagen.” Like the also newly developed ID. Polo, the ID. Cross is among the first Volkswagen models of a new era in which the brand — under the leadership of Thomas Schäfer — is focusing more consistently than ever on its strengths and on the wishes of its customers. Thomas Schäfer explains: “Models such as Golf, Passat or Tiguan became global successes because they offered an added level of technological excellence, quality, intuitive operation and space efficiency — always conceived from the customer’s perspective. These are our core virtues. This is ‘True Volkswagen’. We are now placing these strengths firmly at the center again to ensure a strong and successful future for Volkswagen and future vehicles such as the ID. Cross.”
Optimal space efficiency. The all-new electric ID. Cross measures 4,153 mm in length, 1,581 mm in height and 1,794 mm in width. Its wheelbase stretches 2,601 mm between 17‑ to 20‑inch wheels. This makes the ID. Cross — based on the MEB+ (the latest evolutionary stage of the Modular Electric Drive Toolkit) — slightly larger than its combustion‑engine counterpart, the T‑Cross (MQB platform). At the same time, the all-new ID. Cross offers even more space for five occupants and their luggage.
This is due in part to the additional 38 mm wheelbase and in part to the conceptual space advantages of MEB+ over MQB, which give the driver and up to four passengers noticeably more room in length, height and width. Cargo capacity also increases significantly: at 475 liters, the ID. Cross offers 20 liters more luggage space than the T‑Cross. In addition, the electric SUV features an extra small luggage compartment (frunk) under the front hood with an additional 22 liters — ideal for the charging cable and smaller items.
“Trend” – base version with standard DC fast charging. The fact that the new ID. Cross is in a class of its own becomes especially apparent inside, thanks to meticulous attention to detail, the high quality of materials used and the overall design. Every analogue and digital element is intuitively operable; all materials — regardless of trim level — are visually and haptically of high quality. Furthermore, even the base version, the ID. Cross Trend, comes as standard with 90‑kW DC fast charging.
“Life” and “Style” – two levels of individualisation. Customers wishing to further enhance on‑board comfort can do so via the “Life” and “Style” equipment lines — a return to trim designations long appreciated by many Volkswagen drivers.
The ID. Cross Life includes features such as 18‑inch alloy wheels, 2‑zone automatic climate control, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and a rear‑view camera.
The elegant top version — the ID. Cross Style — adds standard equipment such as IQ.LIGHT – LED matrix headlights, an illuminated LED light bar, 3D LED tail lights, illuminated VW logos front and rear, customised interior applications and the Keyless Access system.
Features from higher segments. Optional equipment for the ID. Cross includes features not available in the MQB‑based T‑Cross nor in many competitors of this class. Examples include a 425‑watt Harman Kardon high‑end sound system with ten speakers including a center speaker for crystal‑clear voice reproduction and a subwoofer. Another segment first: pneumatic massage functionality for the electrically adjustable 12‑way front seats. Three massage programmes are available — a feature usually reserved for upper‑class vehicles. The electrically adjustable driver’s seat also includes a memory function. Natural light or starlight enters the interior via a 740 × 905 mm panoramic roof extending far into the rear — with an electrically operated sunshade for dimming when required.
Design of a new era. The ID. Cross already occupies a special position in the segment of compact SUVs thanks to its exceptionally clean, charismatic and timeless design, which makes it a true eye‑catcher. The body design follows Volkswagen’s new “Pure Positive” design language, which focuses on visual stability, a friendly appearance and surprising details — the Secret Sauce. Together, these elements create a particularly expressive SUV that sits confidently on its wheels. One thing is certain: the ID. Cross will cut an impressive figure in the urban jungle, in the Scottish Highlands, in the snowy Alps or along the beaches of Europe’s coasts. Characteristic of the ID. Cross design — unmistakable from every angle — are the likeable yet confident front with its distinctive, wide light signature, the powerful, self‑assured rear with its equally striking light graphics, and the strong shoulders with dynamically flared wheel arches. These signatures become even more expressive when IQ.LIGHT – LED matrix headlights and 3D LED tail lights with illuminated cross bars and illuminated VW logos are included. Details such as the elongated “Flying Roof” and the C‑pillars — which reference icons like the first Golf and the VW Bus — further enrich the ID. Cross design as part of the Secret Sauce. The clean and confident exterior design also becomes apparent inside the ID. Cross: from the driver’s point of view, the bonnet is visible across its full width and length — improving visibility to the front and conveying the impression of sitting in a significantly larger vehicle.
Form follows function. As with every Volkswagen, many visual design elements also offer practical everyday benefits, because form follows function whenever possible. Example: the roof railing. With a dynamic roof load of 75 kg, the ID. Cross can easily carry one of the increasingly popular roof‑top tents on holiday — transforming it into a compact travel companion.
New all‑electric front‑wheel drive. The front‑wheel‑drive ID. Cross is based on the MEB+ platform. Implemented here is Volkswagen’s newly developed Group Unified Cell, engineered in efficient cell‑to‑pack design. The battery is available in two sizes: 37 kWh (net) and 52 kWh (net). Combined with the particularly efficient APP290 Volkswagen e‑motor, including Volkswagen’s newly developed power electronics as an intelligent control module, and a standard DC fast‑charging system, this results in one of the most advanced electric drive systems in the compact class.
The 37‑kWh battery is an LFP version (lithium iron phosphate) of the Unified Cell, supporting DC charging at up to 90 kW. The 52‑kWh battery is an NMC variant (nickel‑manganese‑cobalt) of the Unified Cell, with DC charging at up to 105 kW.
The WLTP range is forecast at up to approx. 316 km with the 37‑kWh battery and up to approx. 436 km with the 52‑kWh battery (unofficial forecast). Charging from 10 to 80 percent capacity is expected to take around 27 minutes with 90 kW DC for the 37‑kWh battery, and around 24 minutes with 105 kW DC for the 52‑kWh battery.
The following equipment, performance and battery combinations will be available:
- ID. Cross Trend:
standard with 85 kW (116 PS) and 37‑kWh battery - ID. Cross Life and ID. Cross Style:
standard with 99 kW (135 PS) and 37‑kWh battery - ID. Cross Life and ID. Cross Style:
- optional with 155 kW (211 PS) and 52‑kWh battery
Vehicle to Load. The versatility of the ID. Cross is enhanced by the Vehicle‑to‑Load function, which allows external devices to be powered with up to 3.6 kW. For example, anyone taking their e‑bikes along for a weekend trip — using the plug-in tow hitch with a vertical load of 75 kg — can recharge them via a Schuko‑adapter from Volkswagen Accessories using the vehicle’s external charging socket.
Speaking of the tow hitch: the new ID. Cross equipped with the 52‑kWh battery will be able to tow trailers with a total weight of up to 1,200 kg (on an 8% gradient) — making it suitable for trips with a small caravan, a boat or motorcycles.
“Connected Travel Assist” with traffic light and stop sign recognition. Thanks to the MEB+ platform and the latest software, the ID. Cross already comes equipped with a wide range of advanced driver‑assistance systems as standard. Optional systems will include the next generation of Travel Assist. Since this system can make use of swarm data for the first time, it is now called “Connected Travel Assist.” This assistance system for supported lateral and longitudinal control also reacts — for the first time in this price class — to traffic lights. When the new Connected Travel Assist detects a red light, it automatically brakes the ID. Cross to a standstill within system limits. Also new: One‑Pedal Driving — strong deceleration of the SUV solely by modulating the accelerator pedal. The detailed equipment lists will follow as part of the international media drive of the ID. Cross.
