Volkswagen has unveiled the ID6, an all-electric SUV with seating for up to seven passengers that rivals the Tesla Model X

The ID6 is the German automaker's largest EV to date and is based on the Modular Electric Drive Toolkit (MEB) platform used in other models in the rapidly expanding ID series Its big selling point may be its spacious interior, but the SUV will be available in several different options, centered around two core editions, the ID6 Crozz and ID6 X The ID6 will be available in 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive options, with more powerful models offering up to 365 miles of range Information known so far is as follows

Currently, the Volkswagen ID6 is targeted at the Chinese market and will be built in China: the VW ID6 Crozz version will be assembled at the FAW-Volkswagen plant in Foshan, while the ID6 X will be assembled at the Shanghai Automotive Volkswagen plant in Anting The price has not been announced yet Pricing has not yet been announced, but is known to be available by the end of 2021

The VW ID6 will be built on the VW MEB platform and will be available in two core models

First there is the ID6 Crozz, which has a funky name but is not overshadowed by the bright orange exterior of the examples we have seen The ID6 X, on the other hand, has an equally flashy purple exterior To complement their unique exteriors, both cars will also have distinctly different interior designs: a choice of 19-, 20-, or 21-inch wheels; a choice of a new, more modern, and more modern interior design; and a choice of a new, more modern, and more modern interior design, with a new, more modern interior design

Along with styling, another major selling point of this large SUV is its ability to seat up to seven passengers, and a central 12-inch infotainment touchscreen replaces many of the usual physical buttons and switches; VW's Hello ID Voice control and augmented reality heads-up display are available as options

The overall theme of the interior seems to be "less is more," and the large panoramic glass roof adds to the overall sense of space An open version of the panoramic roof is also likely to be an option; the ID6 is 2,965 mm long, slightly longer than VW's ID4 and about 30 cm longer to accommodate additional seating

Since the VW ID6 is based on the MEB platform, the battery and powertrain setup is comparable to other ID models: 58 kWh and 77 kWh batteries are available, a 132 kW single motor or called 4MOTION Three different powertrains are expected to be available, including a 150 kW dual motor If the latter is selected, the 0-62 mph acceleration will be approximately 66 seconds

Depending on which battery package is chosen, the range is estimated at 271 or 365 miles based on China's NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) In actual use, it is likely to be shorter The smaller model is only available with rear-wheel drive, but if a larger battery is selected, it will offer 300 bhp of power and a choice of rear-wheel or all-wheel drive The capacity is, in essence, the same as that found in the VW ID4 SUV

The main attraction of the VW ID6 is its livability, with space for up to six or seven passengers, depending on the model you choose The interior of the long wheelbase is particularly attractive with its minimalist layout featuring captain's chair seats and ample space The dashboard features a touchscreen, and switches and buttons are kept to a minimum A panoramic roof is also available as an option, adding even more space

VW is also packing a lot of technology in the VW ID6, and the augmented reality head-up display (AR HUD) is likely to appeal to many buyers Also, the Volkswagen ID lights and IQ Drive features, including the latest generation of Travel Assist, add weight to the SUV's drivability despite its imposing size

The VW ID6 is aimed exclusively at the Chinese market, at least for now In fact, VW plans to launch a total of eight ID models in China by 2023 and hopes to have half of its vehicles sold in China be exclusively electric by 2030

However, its large size and accommodating interior give the ID6 clear potential in the US market, as does the seven-seat Mercedes-Benz EQB, also unveiled at the 2021 Shanghai Motor Show

As a result, it is quite possible that this model, or at least something similar based on the MEB platform, will eventually be produced at VW's North American plant in Chattanooga Attention