FAW-Volkswagen has commenced deliveries of the ID. Aura T6 mid-size electric SUV in China. The vehicle, which launched on September 20 in Guangzhou, is built on the CEA architecture developed in partnership with Xpeng. The SUV measures 4811 mm in length, 1879 mm in width, and 1648 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2836 mm.
The model features a rear-mounted electric motor producing 170 kW. Buyers can choose between two LFP battery capacities: 59.9 kWh and 77.5 kWh, offering a CLTC range between 540 and 660 km. The base version accelerates to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds, and the battery system supports charging in 22 minutes. The drag coefficient is 0.245 Cd.
Inside, the SUV includes a 15.6-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch instrument cluster, and a 25.8-inch augmented reality head-up display. The infotainment system runs on a 4nm chip with 20 TOPS of computing power. The vehicle also features a LiDAR-based driver assistance system powered by a Horizon Robotics Journey 6H chip, which provides 420 TOPS of computing power.
The ID. Aura T6 is available in four trim levels with a starting price of ¥129 900, which is approximately $19 375. The five-seat SUV offers a trunk volume of 576 liters and comes with 19- or 20-inch wheels. It is positioned to compete with models such as the BYD Sealion 06, Geely EX5, and Toyota bZ3X.
