Volkswagen Unveils ID. CROSS: A New Affordable Electric SUV

The ID. CROSS is positioned as a direct competitor to the upcoming Renault 4 and will share the market space with other compact electric SUVs like the Skoda Epiq. With an expected price point of around £25,000, it aims to make electric mobility accessible to a broader audience ^[2].

The new model features a distinctive chunky design that sets it apart in the supermini-sized crossover segment. Volkswagen has focused on creating a unique visual identity for the ID. CROSS, addressing the growing concern about homogeneous car design in the industry ^[3].

The timing of this launch aligns with a broader industry shift toward affordable electric vehicles. The ID. CROSS will be produced alongside similar-sized electric vehicles from other Volkswagen Group brands, including the newly announced Skoda Epiq, which boasts a 264-mile range ^[4].

The reveal at the Munich car show marks a significant milestone in Volkswagen's electric vehicle strategy ^[5]. The company is positioning this model to capture a significant share of the growing affordable electric SUV market.

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