Volkswagen ID.Code Concept SUV Unveiled; Previews New Range Of EVs For China

Volkswagen has unveiled its all-electric ID.Code concept SUV at Auto China 2024. Featuring an all-new design language, the ID.Code concept previews a range of EVs that will launch under Volkswagen’s latest ID.UX sub-brand for the Chinese market. Volkswagen has confirmed that the first ID.UX model, named the ID.UXNY will debut in 2024. Additionally, the brand also revealed its future plans for the Chinese market, which will see it introduce over 30 new Volkswagen models across all powertrains and in all segments by 2030.

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The ID.Code concept looks distinctive when compared to Volkswagen's current EV lineup 

On the cosmetic front, the ID.Code's design is a significant departure from the brand’s current EV lineup. Styling cues like the stout wheel arches and shoulder lines give the vehicle a butch appearance. The front end features sleek-looking LED headlamps surrounded by illuminated surfaces that can display a variety of animations. Additionally, the vehicle has a range of surfaces all around that can display AI-assisted animations, like the windows which can show the temperature and charge. 

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The ID.Code concept gets a multitude of touchscreens inside

On the inside, the SUV features seats that can be rotated. It also has many touchscreens inside, including the central infotainment system and a display panel above that extends from the driver’s side to the passenger side. Other highlights include an AI assistant and futuristic-looking ambient lighting that can display a range of animations. Volkswagen has also stated that the vehicle is equipped with level-4 autonomous driving functions and can be driven conventionally or in autonomous driving mode.

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Volkswagen has teased one of the upcoming ID.UX models

Volkswagen stated that it plans to expand its all-electric ID lineup in China to 16 models by 2030, five of which will come under the ID.UX sub-brand. The brand has also teased one of the upcoming ID.UX models. Additionally, the brand reiterated its plans to develop products for the Chinese market based on platforms that will be locally developed in partnership with other Chinese companies like XPENG. At least four models for the electric entry-level segment are to be built on the China Main Platform (currently under development) from 2026. The brand also plans to debut twelve new ICE models and six hybrids by 2030.