Volkswagen ID2 SUV concept previews $45K electric T-Cross

Volkswagen has released an image showing the silhouette of its ID2all SUV, a lifted version of the ID2 concept, set to enter production in 2026 from around $45,000.

It's simplest to think of the pair as electric versions of the Polo small car and T-Cross small SUV.

The silhouette reveals a square-off front end and short overhangs to maximise cabin space, it's expected to measure 4100mm long with a 2.6-metre wheelbase.

In profile, you can see the ID2 SUV's roof line is higher, while at the rear there are three distinct horizontal lines and an extended roof spoiler almost reminiscent of Hyundai's Ioniq 5 N. There are also pronounced fender flares with squared-off tops for a tougher look.

You can see an earlier imagination of the ID2 SUV from digital artists Avarvarii above.

Under the skin, the ID2 SUV will share its MEB Small platform with its ID2 sibling, as well as the Cupra Raval (which will come to market first in 2025). All three models will be built in the same Spanish factory.

The ID2 SUV will be front-wheel drive likely with a 170kW electric motor, and there are claims that the small cars will have a maximum of around 450km of WLTP driving range from a 56kWh battery, with a smaller 38kWh option also offered.

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The Volkswagen ID2all concept and its head designer, Andres Mindt

Current CEO Thomas Schäfer has indicated that the next-gen of electric vehicles from VW will drop alphanumeric naming conventions, to be replaced with more memorable tags – expect the ID2 SUV production car to have a proper name not unlike T-Cross.

Inside, expect the ID2 SUV to have a similar layout to the ID2, with a 12.9-inch infotainment screen available.

Volkswagen Australia will launch its first electric vehicles, the ID.4 and ID.5 medium SUVs, in the second half of 2024 ahead of the ID.Buzz and facelifted ID.3 arriving down under.