The Volkswagen ID.6 electric crossover-estate has been spied testing yet again, this time in the frozen north, still wearing that dubious Peugeot 5008 camo. This made it tricky to spot some of the design details, but we can still see the overall proportions of the model, which looks more like a jacked-up estate rather than a true high-rider, but that’s a different story. In all likelihood, it will be inspired by the smaller ID.4, with similar styled front and rear ends.
The cockpit has yet to open up to the
camera, but we can expect a simple layout, with very few buttons. It should
also sport the latest digital gauges and infotainment software and a host of
driver assistance features, alongside some sort of semi-autonomous
capabilities. The ID.6 is also expected to feature more premium quality
materials inside than the ID.4.
Underpinned by the MEB platform, which is
the foundation stone for almost all the upcoming electric vehicles made under
the Volkswagen Group’s roof, the ID.6 will offer more room than any other
ID-badged model to date. The ID Roomzz Concept, which previewed by the ID.6
last year, boasting more interior space than the Touareg, featured an 82 kWh
battery pack that powered two electric motors.
The concept had a total system output of
302 HP, needed 6.6 seconds to hit 100 km/h from a standstill, and
could top out at 180 km/h. The battery supported 150 kW fast charging
and gave the show car a 450 km driving range on the WLTP cycle. There
will also be a traditional sedan version of the ID.6 that will be launch in the
third quarter of 2023.
