The VW I.D. Cross II concept has debuted
in India at Auto Expo 2020. Its production version, the VW ID.4, will be
launched in India by 2021. The VW I.D. Crozz II, introduced at the 2017
Frankfurt Motor Show, is an evolution of the VW I.D. Crozz concept from Auto
Shanghai 2017. The new version, painted in Hibiscus Red Metallic, features a
modified design and a reconfigured interior to showcase its SUV character more
strongly.
The VW I.D. Crozz II is a preview of the
MEB platform-based VW ID.4 pure electric SUV-coupe that will be unveiled at the
2020 New York International Auto Show in April. The electric car is 4,625 mm
long, 1,891 mm wide and 1,609 mm tall. It has a 2,773 mm wheelbase. Thus, it
belongs to the same segment as the VW Tiguan. It offers seats for four
occupants and a boot space of 515 litres.
It has two electric motors, one mounted on
each axle, resulting in an electric all-wheel drive. The front electric motor
produces 102 PS and 140 Nm of torque, while the rear electric motor
generates 204 PS and 310 Nm of torque. The two motors together deliver
a system output of 306 PS. Powering these motors is an 83 kWh
Lithium-ion battery pack, which is housed under the vehicle floor for a lower
centre of gravity and ideal weight distribution. The driving range (EU; NEDC)
is 500 km. The top speed is 180 km/h. The maximum charging power is 150 kW
(DC). Charging to 80% using a 150 kW DC fast charger takes less than 30
minutes.
The VW ID.4 will likely arrive in India as
a CBU import.The VW I.D. Crozz II’s production version will likely be imported
to India in CBU form from Zwickau, Germany, where it will be manufactured
alongside the VW ID.3 pure electric hatchback. The price of the VW ID.4 in
India will likely be upwards of INR 40 lakh (ex-showroom).
