Recently, the official map of VW's new pure electric compact SUV, ID.CROSS, was officially released. At the same time, the new car has now been pre-sold in Germany, with a starting price of 27,995 euros (about 217,300 yuan). Relying on the upgraded MEB + electric platform, the interior materials, intelligent driving, and comfortable configuration of high-end models are lowered to the compact market, focusing on the dual needs of home mobility and short-distance travel, completing the pure electric SUV product line of Volkswagen, and forming an oil and electricity complementary product matrix with the fuel version of T-Cross. Appearance: New Pure Positive design language, compact body size optimization ID.CROSS adopts Volkswagen's new Pure Positive design concept, the overall line is simple and durable, taking into account the sense of stability and youthful details. The specific dimensions of the body are 4153mm in length, 1794mm in width, and 1581mm in height. The wheelbase is 2601mm. The shorter body is suitable for urban commuting. The long wheelbase structure greatly optimizes the interior riding space. Compared with the fuel T-Cross space, the performance is comprehensively upgraded. The iconic extended suspended flying roof and sturdy C-pillar on the side of the body form the core of vehicle identification. The lighting system is the highlight of the appearance. The high-end models are equipped with IQ.LIGHT led matrix headlights and 3D stereoscopic led taillights. The front and rear public vehicle logos support light emission. The taillights are equipped with a through-type LED light strip, and the nighttime visual effect is outstanding. The car paint offers a variety of colors such as Nori green metal paint. The overall outline of the car has a standard SUV body ratio, which does not exaggerate the new energy style and takes into account the aesthetic of the home. In addition, the new car has a towing capacity of 1200kg. Interior: Fully digital cockpit, with more material and texture, rich storage space. The car's main home atmosphere is comfortable. The center console and door panel are covered with fabric in a large area, with a metal touch-type center control knob. All buttons and handles are delicate and touch-optimized. The basic version of the car also maintains a unified high material standard. The cockpit adopts a horizontal integrated dual-screen layout, the instrument and the central control screen are on the same horizontal line, and the operation field is more friendly. The instrument is a 10.25 -inch Digital Cockpit Pro digital instrument, which supports the vintage Golf I classic display mode. The traditional speedometer and energy output meter replace the fuel vehicle tachometer, and are compatible with digital functions such as road identification. The central control touch screen is 12.9 inches in size, and the specifications are benchmarked against the high-end tablet. The co-pilot can also be easily operated. Equipped with the new Innovision car-machine system, the interaction logic is more intuitive. The practicality of the space is the core advantage of the interior. The volume of the conventional trunk is 475L, which is 20L more than that of the T-Cross. A dedicated storage area is reserved under the variable floor to accommodate two boxes of drinking water. A 25L front trunk is added to the front of the car to store charging guns and small sundries. High-end models are available with 74 × 90cm segmented panoramic skylights, equipped with electric sunshade curtains; the top is equipped with a Style version of standard seats, steering wheel heating, and the front 12-way electric adjustable seats are available with a three-mode pneumatic massage function, which is a rare luxury configuration in the same class. The optional 425 Watt Harman Kardon stereo with 10 loudspeakers, independent mid-unit and subwoofer enhances the audio-visual experience in the car. Power and three power: MEB + front drive architecture, dual battery/three power, fast charging efficiency is highlighted. The new car is equipped with an iterative MEB + pure power platform, and the APP290 front drive motor is unified, providing three power outputs and two capacity batteries for consumers to choose from. The whole system is equipped with DC fast charging function as standard. The power parameters are 85kW (116 horsepower), 99kW (135 horsepower), and 155kW (211 horsepower) respectively; the battery is divided into two sets of specifications of 37kWh net capacity and 52kWh net capacity, and the maximum endurance of WLTP is 427km, which meets the daily commuting and short- and medium-distance self-driving. In terms of charging capacity, the whole system supports 11kW AC slow charging; 37kWh small battery peak DC fast charging 90kW, 10% -80% charging for about 23 minutes; 52kWh large battery fast charging peak 105kW, the charging curve is more stable, and the same power interval only takes 24 minutes. In terms of functional configuration, the whole system is equipped with a 3.6kW external discharge V2L function, which can be powered by external equipment for camping and riding. It is equipped with an optional trailer hook. The maximum trailer weight of the 52kWh version is 1200kg, and the vertical load of the trailer hook is 75kg. It is suitable for travel scenarios such as small RVs and motorcycle trailers. At the same time, it is equipped with a single pedal mode, which can be accelerated and decelerated by relying only on the accelerator pedal, simplifying the operation of urban congestion. Chassis and driving assistance: Highly adaptive suspension, first-class traffic light identification pilot auxiliary chassis exclusive adjustment for pure electric front-drive models, standard high damping shock absorber, NVH noise reduction optimization of the whole vehicle, driving quietness and filter performance superior to that of the same grade fuel SUV, accurate steering adjustment, brake pedal feel linear and natural. 155kW high-power version optional DCC adaptive electric control suspension, continuous adjustment of shock absorption soft and hard, taking into account two styles of comfortable commuting and dynamic driving. The intelligent driver assistance system greatly downgrades the high-end vehicle technology. The basic version is equipped with conventional ACC adaptive cruise, and the optional Connected Travel Assist is upgraded. This function adds traffic lights for the first time in this price range, and the system can recognize red lights and automatically brake; the parking function can be selected 360° panoramic image, Pro automatic parking, support mobile phone app remote remote control parking, iOS device is fully adapted, and Android devices have connection stability restrictions. The vehicle standard is equipped with multiple types of active safety assistance, the intersection warning and anti-collision systems are all covered, and the daily walking safety is full. Model version information Volkswagen plans three sets of configuration gradients for ID.CROSS, covering entry, home and high-end needs. At present, the German pre-sale is simultaneously opened: 1. Trend Basic Edition: 85kW motor + 37kWh battery, starting price is 27995 euros, standard 90kW DC fast charging, complete digital cockpit; 2. Life Home Edition: 18-inch wheel hub, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, basic AC, reverse image, intersection auxiliary, 155kW +52kWh power combination can be booked at present; 3. Style Top Edition: light-emitting logo, matrix headlights, 3D taillights, seat heating, keyless entry, personalized interior trim panel, etc. Full set of comfortable configurations, 155kW high-power version pre-sale price is 36525 eu. At this stage, Life and Style high-end models can be ordered online. The Starter Trend version will be delivered in mid-October 2026, and the new car will be positioned lower than the Volkswagen ID. A series of medium-sized SUVs, mainly in the affordable pure electric home market, filling the gap in the brand's small pure electric SUVs. To summarize, the core competitiveness of Volkswagen ID.CROSS lies in the use of compact models + entry price, which can indeed be installed in the space, comfort and intelligent configuration of medium-sized pure electric SUVs. At the same time, the upgraded MEB + platform brings faster charging speed, longer endurance and more perfect expansion capabilities. Massage seats, matrix lights, pilot assistance with traffic light recognition, 1200kg dragging capacity, external discharge function and other configurations have obvious advantages in pure electric SUVs at the same price. The car is aimed at young urban families and short-distance self-driving enthusiasts. Relying on pro-people pricing and balanced comprehensive product strength, it has become the core model of Volkswagen's electrification phase.