Volkswagen ID.Aura T6 crossover ready for market launch
According to preliminary data, the electric crossover from Volkswagen will be offered in a single-motor configuration. The model will go on sale before the end of this year.
The first showing of the production-ready electric crossover Volkswagen ID.Aura T6 took place in April. This, we recall, is one of the many newest models from the German brand, created specifically for China, taking into account the preferences of the local audience. The joint venture FAW Volkswagen is responsible for the production of the ID.Aura T6 itself. The certificate for the production crossover appeared in the database of the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in early July, after which the joint venture showcased the crossover’s interior. Well, today in China, “blind” orders have been opened, that is, so far without announcing all specifications and prices. However, FAW Volkswagen has still shared new details about the equipment.
The ID.Aura T6 crossover is built on the CEA platform with an 800-volt architecture, which was developed jointly with Xpeng. The length is 4811 mm, width – 1879 mm, height – 1648 mm, wheelbase – 2836 mm. The trunk volume is 576 liters, and there is an additional compartment under the hood lid with a capacity of 90 liters.
The crossover has a typical appearance for modern models aimed at China. The VW ID.Aura T6 features two-tier headlights, a glass roof, semi-hidden door handles, and a full-width taillight. The upper sections of the daytime running lights are additionally connected by a glowing strip. 19- or 20-inch wheels are available. Of course, the model’s arsenal also includes an autopilot with a lidar above the windshield (it is 192-line).
In the five-seat cabin, there is a minimalist front panel with an integrated 10.25-inch instrument display and an “attached” 15.6-inch multimedia tablet. There are almost no physical buttons. The crossover also gets a two-spoke steering wheel and a two-tier center tunnel, the upper part of which houses a wireless charging pad and open cup holders.
The seats have heating, ventilation, and a massage function; the front passenger seat can additionally have a fold-out footrest, plus a table is built into its backrest. The equipment list of the Volkswagen ID.Aura T6 also includes: an AI-based assistant, an augmented reality head-up display, and an audio system with 18 speakers. Finally, there is a V2L function that allows using the energy to power external electrical devices.
The VW ID.Aura T6 crossover is certified with a single 231-horsepower electric motor. It is likely mounted on the rear axle. Information about the battery is still unavailable.
A full presentation of the new electric crossover from FAW Volkswagen will be held in the near future. The model will go on sale before the end of this year.