by Start of production of the new electric crossover
Volkswagen’s collaboration with Chinese manufacturer Xpeng has begun to yield its first results. Less than two years after forming a partnership to develop new electric vehicles, serial production of the full-size crossover ID. Unyx 08 has commenced. The car has already received its prices on the Chinese market.
Key specifications and prices
Pre-orders for the ID. Unyx 08 began simultaneously with the start of production. The starting price is 239,900 yuan, while the top version costs 299,900 yuan. For comparison, in the USA, the ID.4 model starts from a significantly higher amount, whereas the new ID. Unyx 08 offers advantages in performance and technology.
Design and dimensions
The design of the new SUV differs from those Volkswagen models sold in the West. The front features elegant LED running lights and black elements. The smooth lines of the side profile transition into a modern rear end with an illuminated VW logo. The car’s overall length is 5,000 mm, width is 1,954 mm, height is 1,672 mm, and the wheelbase is 3,030 mm.
Technical equipment and performance
The ID. Unyx 08 is built on an 800-volt architecture. The battery packs are supplied by CATL. Chinese buyers can choose a rear-wheel-drive model with a 308 hp motor or an all-wheel-drive version. The latter is equipped with two motors with a combined output of 496 hp, allowing acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds.
The batteries support fast charging with power up to 315 kW, enabling the battery to be charged from 10% to 80% in approximately 20 minutes.
Interior and additional options
The car’s interior is modern and technologically rich. In addition to the digital instrument panel, the model received two large screens: one for the multimedia system and one for the passenger. Key options include massage seats, a built-in refrigerator, an electrochromic panoramic roof, and a 20-speaker audio system.
The launch of the ID. Unyx 08 demonstrates how important the Chinese market has become for global automakers, where competition in the electric vehicle segment is extremely high. Collaboration with local technology companies, such as Xpeng, allows for faster adaptation to local preferences and requirements. The success of this model could determine Volkswagen’s further strategy not only in China but also in other regions where demand for affordable and technologically advanced electric vehicles continues to grow.
