Volkswagen ID. Era 9X EREV flagship SUV spotted in MIIT
Volkswagen ID. Era 9X: SAIC-built EREV flagship for China’s premium SUV class
Volkswagen ID. Era 9X EREV flagship SUV spotted in MIIT
Volkswagen's ID. Era 9X EREV SUV surfaces in China's MIIT: 5.2 m, six seats, lidar, 220-380 kW, up to 340 km EV range. China launch in 2026, debut in Beijing.
2026-01-09T19:43:21+03:00
2026-01-09T19:43:21+03:00
2026-01-09T19:43:21+03:00
Volkswagen is preparing to unveil its new flagship, the ID. Era 9X—a sizable 5.2-meter crossover with extended range that has appeared in China’s latest MIIT catalog. Developed jointly with SAIC, the model targets the premium EREV-SUV segment, where the Aito M8 currently dominates. The positioning looks ambitious and designed to reignite interest in the high-end electrified family class.The production model closely tracks the concept: slim LED light bands, a substantial bumper with large lamp units, and the absence of a traditional grille. A roof-integrated lidar underscores the tech-forward approach, while the retractable door handles arrive even though China will prohibit this format as early as 2027. The clean nose and tidy sensor integration hint at an aero-first mindset.The ID. Era 9X impresses with its footprint: 5207×1997×1810 mm with a 3070‑mm wheelbase—larger than a BMW X7. It will be offered with a six-seat cabin and 20- or 21-inch wheels.The powertrain range includes three setups, all built around SAIC’s 1.5-liter turbo range extender rated at 105 kW. The base version uses a 220‑kW rear motor and a 51.1‑kWh LFP battery for up to 267 km of electric driving. The mid-spec configuration switches to a 65.2‑kWh NMC pack from CATL, delivering up to 340 km.The top variant adds a second electric motor for a combined 380 kW (510 hp) and an electric range of 321 km. The emphasis here leans toward performance without sacrificing meaningful EV-only distance.Sales in China are expected in 2026, with a likely public premiere at the Beijing auto show.
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Volkswagen ID. Era 9X: SAIC-built EREV flagship for China’s premium SUV class
Volkswagen's ID. Era 9X EREV SUV surfaces in China's MIIT: 5.2 m, six seats, lidar, 220-380 kW, up to 340 km EV range. China launch in 2026, debut in Beijing.
Michael Powers, Editor
Volkswagen is preparing to unveil its new flagship, the ID. Era 9X—a sizable 5.2-meter crossover with extended range that has appeared in China’s latest MIIT catalog. Developed jointly with SAIC, the model targets the premium EREV-SUV segment, where the Aito M8 currently dominates. The positioning looks ambitious and designed to reignite interest in the high-end electrified family class.
The production model closely tracks the concept: slim LED light bands, a substantial bumper with large lamp units, and the absence of a traditional grille. A roof-integrated lidar underscores the tech-forward approach, while the retractable door handles arrive even though China will prohibit this format as early as 2027. The clean nose and tidy sensor integration hint at an aero-first mindset.
The ID. Era 9X impresses with its footprint: 5207×1997×1810 mm with a 3070‑mm wheelbase—larger than a BMW X7. It will be offered with a six-seat cabin and 20- or 21-inch wheels.
The powertrain range includes three setups, all built around SAIC’s 1.5-liter turbo range extender rated at 105 kW. The base version uses a 220‑kW rear motor and a 51.1‑kWh LFP battery for up to 267 km of electric driving. The mid-spec configuration switches to a 65.2‑kWh NMC pack from CATL, delivering up to 340 km.
The top variant adds a second electric motor for a combined 380 kW (510 hp) and an electric range of 321 km. The emphasis here leans toward performance without sacrificing meaningful EV-only distance.
Sales in China are expected in 2026, with a likely public premiere at the Beijing auto show.
