Consumers can’t
seem to get enough crossovers, but Volkswagen’s upcoming ID lineup is largely
focused on passenger cars. That, however, could change in the future; Auto
Express is reporting the company is considering an entry-level crossover to
slot beneath the ID Crozz. Little is known about it right now, but the
publication says the crossover will be about the same size as the T-Cross. This
means we can expect it to measure a little over 4 meters long.
If it materializes,
the small crossover will ride on the MEB platform that has been specifically
designed for electric vehicles. Thanks to the platform’s clever packaging, the
new model could have more interior room than the T-Cross even though the two
models have similar exterior dimensions.
Given the model’s
compact size, it will reportedly be offered exclusively with a 48 kWh battery
pack. That’s significantly smaller than the 60 kWh battery that comes standard
in the Chevrolet Bolt, but it should be good enough for a range of 330 km according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure.
Like the Kia Niro
EV and Hyundai Kona Electric, Volkswagen’s electric crossover would only be
two-wheel drive. However, the model’s single electric motor would power the
rear wheels instead of the front ones due to its architecture. If it gets the
green light, the compact electric crossover could be launch early next decade
and would reportedly be built at Volkswagen’s plant in Emden, Germany.
