Volkswagen premieres the ID.6 in China

Volkswagen has unveiled the new ID.6 at Auto Shanghai 2021.

Just like the ID.3 and ID.4, the third member of the fully electric family is also on the Modular Electric Drive Kit.

However, an extra 300mm of wheelbase above the Volkswagen ID.4 enables the 4,880mm-long ID.6 to accommodate a third row of seats.

Volkswagen states the use of the platform enables consistently high quality worldwide, with equally high standards - and also leaves room to develop individual models specifically for certain markets or regions of the world.

The ID.6 is tailored specifically to the needs and wishes of Chinese customers in terms of space, functionality, design and, in particular, user experience.

The ID.6 is available in China in four configurations, with a range of up to 588km (China NEDC) and 302bhp of power. It also comes with all the standard MEB IQ.Drive systems, so up to seven people can travel with power, in style and safely in the ID.6.

The two batteries available have a storage capacity of 58kWh and 77kWh of net battery capacity. The battery is located under the passenger cabin, guaranteeing a low centre of gravity. The 4MOTION 302bhp variant can accelerate from zero to 100km/h in 6.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 160km/h.

The e-SUV comes without any physical buttons and switches. The operating concept uses a 12-inch display with a touchscreen and voice control, activated by saying the words "Hello ID".

The innovative ID. Light - a narrow strip light below the windscreen - provides the driver with intuitive support.

An augmented reality head-up display is also available as an optional extra, which merges some notifications with reality - for example, turn arrows from the navigation system are projected onto the correct lane on the road.