en.Wedoany.com Reported - Volkswagen has launched a new extended-range electric SUV in the Chinese market, the ID.Era 8X, which uses a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine as a range extender and offers multiple range versions.
Based on the released exterior images, the ID.Era 8X bears a strong resemblance to the earlier unveiled 9X model in terms of design. The front features a full-width LED light bar and daytime running lights, with the main headlights positioned vertically below. It also comes with a gloss black grille equipped with an active grille shutter, black wheel arches, and black side mirrors. The rear end continues the 9X design language, featuring a similar LED light bar and an illuminated Volkswagen logo.
In terms of dimensions, the ID.Era 8X measures 197.6 inches (5020 mm) in length, 78.6 inches (1997 mm) in width, and 68.9 inches (1750 mm) in height, with a wheelbase of 116.9 inches (2970 mm). For comparison, the higher-positioned 9X has a length of 205 inches (5207 mm), the same width, a height of 71.2 inches (1810 mm), and a wheelbase of 120.8 inches (3070 mm).
Regarding the powertrain, the ID.Era 8X is offered in four versions. All models are equipped with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine as a range extender. The base version pairs this range extender with a 51.1 kWh battery pack and a single electric motor, delivering a combined output of 295 hp (220 kW) and an all-electric range of 162 miles (260 km). Additionally, there is a version with the same powertrain configuration and battery capacity but slightly lighter weight, achieving an all-electric range of 171 miles (275 km). Volkswagen will also offer two models with a larger 65.2 kWh battery pack, providing all-electric ranges of 205 miles (330 km) and 214 miles (345 km), respectively. Depending on the configuration, the curb weight of this SUV ranges from 5478 lbs (2485 kg) to 5709 lbs (2590 kg).
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