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ID.Aura T6

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FAW-Volkswagen's ID.Aura T6, the first model in a new ID.Aura family, is a mid-size electric crossover on the 800V China Electronic Architecture co-developed with Xpeng. A single-motor, 231 hp version has surfaced in a Chinese regulatory filing ahead of its launch before the end of 2026.

231hp

Power

180km/h

Top speed

FWD

Drive

Overview

FAW-Volkswagen has completed certification of the ID.Aura T6, a mid-size electric crossover and the first model in a new ID.Aura family. Volkswagen plans to bring it to market in China before the end of 2026.

The T6 measures 4,811 mm long, 1,879 mm wide, and 1,648 mm tall on a 2,836 mm wheelbase, noticeably larger than the European-market ID.4. It rides on the China Electronic Architecture, an 800V platform Volkswagen co-developed with Xpeng, and shares its underpinnings with the larger ID.Unyx 08.

A filing with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology lists a single-motor version rated at 170 kW (231 hp) driving the front axle, with top speed limited to 180 km/h. Battery capacity and range haven’t been disclosed yet.

An extended driver-assistance package with a roof-mounted lidar unit, co-developed with Coretronic and Horizon Robotics, will be offered as a paid option. Volkswagen has confirmed a five-seat interior. Pricing has not been announced.

General

Body type SUV

Dimensions 4811x1879x1648 mm, 2836 mm wheelbase

Performance

Power 231 hp

Top speed 180 km/h

Drivetrain

Drivetrain FWD

Frequently asked questions

How powerful is the Volkswagen ID.Aura T6?

The Volkswagen ID.Aura T6 produces up to 231 hp.

What type of car is the Volkswagen ID.Aura T6?

The Volkswagen ID.Aura T6 is a SUV.

Is the Volkswagen ID.Aura T6 sold outside China?

Not confirmed yet. The ID.Aura T6 is the first model in a new China-market ID.Aura family from FAW-Volkswagen, and Volkswagen has not announced export plans for it.

What platform does the ID.Aura T6 share with the ID.Unyx 08?

Both ride on the 800V China Electronic Architecture Volkswagen co-developed with Xpeng. The ID.Unyx 08 is the larger of the two SUVs, while the T6 is a mid-size crossover closer in footprint to the European-market ID.4.

How many seats does the ID.Aura T6 have?

Volkswagen has confirmed a five-seat interior, though the cabin itself has not been shown yet.

News about the Volkswagen ID.Aura T6

Volkswagen ID.Aura T6 clears certification, nears China launch

FAW-Volkswagen has completed certification of the ID.Aura T6, the first model in its new China-only ID.Aura family, clearing the way for a full reveal and a market launch before the end of 2026. The driver-assistance lidar confirmed at the car's reveal will be a paid option rather than standard equipment.

31 Jul 2026

Volkswagen Reveals ID.Aura T6 Electric Crossover

FAW-Volkswagen has disclosed the first technical details of the ID.Aura T6, a mid-size electric crossover on an 800V platform co-developed with Xpeng, launching in China before the end of 2026.

14 Jul 2026

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