Volkswagen ID. CROSS Concept debuts with smiling light signature

Volkswagen unveiled the ID. CROSS Concept at IAA Mobility, a compact electric SUV that introduces the brand’s new “Pure Positive” design language characterized by clean lines, clear surfaces, and heritage cues like Golf-inspired window lines and Bus-style pillars. Painted in Urban Jungle green, the concept features a distinctive smiling light signature, upright proportions, and a longer wheelbase than the current T-Cross, resulting in increased interior space and a taller, wider stance. The vehicle sits on unique 21-inch Balboa alloy wheels with integrated Goodyear tires that extend the wheel pattern, emphasizing its show-car character and hinting at future EV wheel designs. The ID. CROSS Concept offers practical features including a 450-litre boot, a 25-litre front storage compartment, and towing capacity suitable for e-bikes (up to 1,200 kg braked and 75 kg drawbar load). Its cabin emphasizes comfort and sustainability with a Vanilla Chai color scheme, fabric-trimmed panels