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The all-new ID. Cross - World Premiere
07/15/26
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The chassis concept

New axle architecture. The new chassis has also been tailored to the new front-wheel drive in the electric SUV. Here, too, the aim was to design the ideal solution with a high level of cost, space and weight efficiency and Volkswagen’s hallmark ingenuity. With this in mind, our engineers combined a MacPherson front axle and a particularly compact torsion beam axle.

The interaction between these two new axles is characterised by maximum-precision linearity – creating a level of driveability that conveys maximum feedback to the driver and thus ensures noticeably more safety. In addition, the new ID. Cross features particularly good ride comfort.

A new one-box brake system with disc brakes on the front and rear axles has also perfected the controllability of the brakes and the pedal feel compared to other electric vehicles. The new brake system is particularly light and offers very efficient recuperation.

McPherson front axle. At the front, the new Volkswagen SUV uses MacPherson suspension struts. The axle has a very compact design. The premium shock absorbers with their generously dimensioned pistons and innovative control of compression stage forces have a positive effect on comfort and handling characteristics. Specific suspension strut mounts optimise the ride comfort and spring response at the same time. The handling characteristics are also refined thanks to a comparatively rigid connection of the stabiliser. Overall, the front axle produces very precise steering and handling characteristics.

Torsion beam rear axle. The new and lightweight rear axle has been specifically adapted to the combination with an electric front-wheel drive. Various measures optimise comfort and ride characteristics. For example, glued rubber pads on the coil springs improve comfort and acoustics. However, a passive vibration damper significantly reduces low-frequency rolling noise in the interior. Inclined axle locating mounts with innovative two-component technology also reduce noise and vibrations and ensure improved axle guidance, increasing driving safety. Last but not least, the torsion beam axle is very compact, creating a high load capacity.

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The all-new ID. Cross - World Premiere
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