Volkswagen’s ID.6 has been revealed by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Looking instantly recognizable, the ID.6 follows in the footsteps of the ID.4 but adopts larger headlights and a revised front fascia with a faux intake.
The familiar design continues further
back, but the ID.6 features a flatter beltline and a larger greenhouse with new
rear quarter glass. The model also sports plastic body cladding, a gently
sloping roof and flush-mounted door handles.
The rear end is familiar as well as there
are slender taillights and a tailgate-mounted spoiler. However, the lower half
is unique as the model has horizontal reflectors and a revised bumper with a
faux skid plate.
According to documents accompanying the
photos, the ID.6 measures 4876 mm long and has a wheelbase that
spans 2965 mm. This makes the crossover 292 mm longer than the ID.4 with a wheelbase that has been stretched 198
mm. Thanks to the extra room, the ID.6 will be a family friendly seven-seater.
The documents also reveal the model will
come equipped with an electric motor that develops 201 hp.
This isn’t terribly surprising as the ID.4 also uses the same rear motor.
However, we can also expect an all-wheel drive variant that has two electric
motors and a combined output of 302 hp. There’s no word on
battery capacity, but the ID.4 has an 82 kWh battery pack that enables the
model to have an EPA-estimated range of 402 km.
Volkswagen is expected to introduce the
ID.6 later this year, so expect to learn more in the coming months.
