The Volkswagen Group presented three concept models in China in April last year: the ID. Aura sedan developed in cooperation with FAW-Volkswagen, as well as the ID. Evo crossover from the Volkswagen Anhui joint venture (with JAC) and the ID. Era from the partnership with SAIC-Volkswagen.

It was already announced at the time that all of these concepts would receive production versions intended for the Chinese market.

From Concept to Production: ID. ERA 9X

A few months ago, the production model VW ID. Unyx 08 was introduced, based on the design of the ID. Evo concept, and now the ID. Era concept has also evolved into a large crossover/SUV called the ID. ERA 9X. The manufacturer has released official photos, while basic technical data have also been published in the homologation database of China’s Ministry of Industry.

The production version of the ID. ERA 9X does not differ significantly from the prototype. For example, the vertical blocks of the front headlights received new LED internals, while the rear license plate was moved from the bumper to the tailgate. A different spoiler has been installed, and a lidar unit has appeared on the roof.

Dimensions and Wheel Options

The vehicle’s dimensions are 5,207 mm in length, 1,997 mm in width, and 1,810 mm in height, while the wheelbase measures 3,070 mm. The car is offered with 20- or 21-inch wheels.

The three rows of seats in the cabin have not yet been shown in detail, but it has been confirmed that the interior is designed for six passengers. The new model will also be equipped with modern driver assistance systems.

Powertrain Lineup and Battery Options

Three versions of the model have been homologated, all using a 1.5-liter turbocharged EA211 engine with 143 horsepower, which serves as a generator. In the rear-wheel-drive version, a single electric motor with 299 horsepower is installed, combined with a lithium iron phosphate battery with a capacity of 51.1 kWh, enabling an electric range of up to 166 miles according to the WLTC cycle.

A variant with an NMC battery with a capacity of 65.2 kWh is also available, providing an electric range of up to 211 miles without starting the internal combustion engine. The same battery is used in the all-wheel-drive version, where an additional 218-horsepower electric motor is located on the front axle, while the range is reduced to 199 miles according to WLTC. The full market debut of the Volkswagen ID. ERA 9X in China is planned for later this year.

This article originally appeared on Autorepublika.com and has been republished with permission by Guessing Headlights. AI-assisted translation was used, followed by human editing and review.