Baby Volkswagen ID.2-based SUV teased for the first time, set for 450km and sub-$50k pricetag

Volkswagen has begun teasing the all-new baby SUV that it will introduce in 2026 that will supersede both the current VW T-Cross and the Polo, if the German car-maker decides to go ahead and cull the small hatchback.

Looking closely related to the Volkswagen ID.2all concept that was shown off earlier this
year, when the production version arrives in 2026 it’s set to have a sub-€30,000 price tag
and be capable of covering up to 450km on a single charge.

Back in March Volkswagen claimed the ID.2all would be the size of a Polo but offer the cabin
space of a much larger Golf.

Developed alongside the incoming ID.2 hatch, CUPRA Raval and equivalent Skoda model
(that has yet to be named), all four cars will be built at a factory in Spain and be based on
shorter MEB Entry architecture.

When it launches the ID.2all will square up to other small electric SUVs like the Jeep Avenger
and all-new soon-to-be-introduced Fiat Panda EV.

Even though it measures in at just 4050mm long, 1812mm wide and 1530mm high, the
ID.2all will feature loads of space within, thanks to its stretched 2600mm wheelbase (the
Golf has a 2630mm wheelbase). Expect small ID.2all to accommodate up to five passengers
and pack a large 490 litre boot – that will boast a neat 50-litre lockable safe box beneath it
that can house valuables, or charging capable. A further much smaller frunk is also expected.

Despite featuring a raised ride height and sporting some butch 4×4 design cues it’s thought
that the ID.2all will be strictly front-wheel drive only, and get a small front-mounted 166kW
electric motor which will be fed current by either a 38kWh or 56kWh battery, with the latter
providing a WLTP-verified range of more than 450km.

Capable of being topped up at a rate of 125kW, the ID.2all will take around 20 minutes for a
10-80 per cent charge.

Inside, there will be a large 12.9-inch touchscreen, with a new climate control interface that
will incorporate the all-important illuminated buttons. Despite built for a price, the most
affordable VW SUV will keep its 10.9-inch digital instrument cluster and gain the car-maker’s
latest multi-function steering wheel.

Other new tech includes matrix LED front and LED rear lamps and Volkswagen’s latest
version of Travel Assist, with partly automated Level 2 driver assistance, including self-
parking.

Despite its relatively modest price, quality levels will be higher, even compared to existing
bigger more expensive vehicles like the ID.3 and ID.Buzz, with the banning of all hard
plastics and cheap-feeling finishes from view and touch.

The new tease is thought to preview a close-to-ready ID.2all in 2024 that will then lead to
the full production car’s unveiling in 2025 with production set to begin late that year.
Before the SUV lands, a more affordable ID.2 hatch version will rock up that’s set to have
pricing that kicks off at around €25,000 ($A41,000).