Volkswagen has just unveiled the ID. Era 9Xa six-seat SUV that features a 1.5-liter engine acting as an electric power generator.
The vehicle, produced in China by the VW-SAIC joint venture, appears to be the production version of the ID. Era concept revealed last year. Its main highlight, however, is the range-extending gasoline engine.
Under the hood, it features a turbocharged 1.5-liter gasoline engine that serves solely as a generator to charge the battery. The four-cylinder unit belongs to the EA211 family and operates on the Miller cycle, with variable-geometry turbocharger technology derived from Porsche.
The combustion engine produces 141 hp and works in conjunction with one or two electric motors. The base model uses a single rear-mounted motor delivering 295 hp. In the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive configuration, total output rises to 510 hp.
The single-motor variant comes with a 51.1 kWh battery, while a larger 65.2 kWh pack is available as an option for potential buyers. In the dual-motor version, the larger battery comes as standard.
According to Volkswagenthe upgraded battery offers more than 400 kilometers of range under the CLTC cycle. While total driving range has not been disclosed, it is likely to exceed 965 kilometers, depending on the fuel tank capacity.
As for the body itself, the ID. Era 9X appears to be one of the largest vehicles ever produced by the brand. It measures 5,207 mm in length, 1,997 mm in width, 1,810 mm in height, and has an impressive 3,070 mm wheelbase.
For now, there is still no information on whether this model will be sold outside China. However, according to Bloombergthe launch of range-extended electric vehicles in Europe and the United States appears to be part of Volkswagen’s plans.
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