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Volkswagen will be presenting the results of three years of intensive development work at the IAA MOBILITY 2025 (8-14 September) in Munich, signalling the brand’s new direction. Inspired by the phrase “True Volkswagen”, the company has really honed in on typical Volkswagen strengths such as clean design with recognition factor, high standards of quality, an attractive price-performance ratio, intuitive operating concepts and innovative technologies.

The result is a model range that, for the most part, is made up of new vehicles and will now be on display for the first time at the IAA MOBILITY 2025. Future new additions to the range include four electric cars in the small car and compact segment, which will be gradually launched onto the market from 2026. In addition to the new ID. Polo and ID. Polo GTI, which will still be camouflaged for their appearance at the IAA, the new ID. CROSS Concept – a near-production-ready compact SUV concept vehicle – will also make its debut at the event. The entry-level model ID. EVERY1, priced at 20,000 euros, will round off the attractive range of all-electric small cars in the future. Coinciding with this, the brand will launch its new naming strategy, with the ID. Polo as the first vehicle to reflect the new approach. Established VW vehicle names will also be transferred to electric vehicles.

Furthermore, Volkswagen is also continuing its product campaign for its combustion-engine models and will be presenting the new edition of the million-best-seller T-Roc in Munich. It complements the range of newly developed Tiguan, Tayron and Passat models. However, special models such as the ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE also showcase the Wolfsburg-based brand’s new spirit.

With a wide range of intelligently designed combustion-engine and electric models, Volkswagen is launching a cutting-edge portfolio of vehicles as it enters the second half of the decade. Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen brand, Head of the Brand Group Core and member of the Group Board of Management: “Our goal for the next five years is clear: By 2030, we want to establish ourselves as the leading high-volume manufacturer for pioneering technology. At the IAA 2025, we will be demonstrating that we are ready to deliver on this now!”

Article source: www.volkswagen-newsroom.com

01. ID. CROSS Concept - Near-production concept car

02. ID. Polo / ID. Polo GTI / ID. CROSS Concept - Near-production concept car

03. ID. EVERY1 - Concept car

Three legends, plenty of action – and a look into the future: the Polo is celebrating its 50th anniversary in sporty aplomb with an impressive drifting video. In it, the Polo R WRC and Polo R Supercar in a Harlekin livery selected by fans, as well as the electric Polo RX1e, show off their drifting abilities. None other than Johan Kristoffersson himself goes full throttle at unusual locations around the Polo plant in South Africa. But even the World Rallycross Champion is outshone at the end by a surprise guest.

Half a century of the Polo. Fifty years in which the small Volkswagen has achieved great things – on the road, in the hearts of fans and in motorsport. Because the Polo is not only one of the brand’s best-known models, it is also one of the most successful. In everyday life or motorsport, its impact is unmistakable – with numerous titles in the World Rally and Rallycross Championships. Now the legend is back in spectacular style: Volkswagen is showcasing the Polo R WRC and Polo R Supercar from the Volkswagen Classic collection, along with the all-electric Polo RX1e as the KMS racing team’s guest vehicle. The video can now be viewed on Volkswagen’s global social media channels.

The video shows the trio in breathtaking drifts and impressive manoeuvres. “In our communications regarding the Polo anniversary, we not only want to look back, but forward too and generate enthusiasm for the Volkswagen brand. That’s why we deliberately decided to showcase the ID. Polo’s first appearance in a spectacular and surprising way. This video stands for everything that is quintessential of the Polo: a small car that can do great things and that is geared towards the future,” says Jens Katemann, Head of Communications for the Volkswagen Brand and Brand Group Core.

In the fast-paced video, Sweden’s Johan Kristoffersson sits at the wheel – and you can immediately see that spectacular manoeuvres are his forte: the seven-time FIA World Rallycross Champion and two-time Gymkhana Grid Champion skilfully steers the powerful all-wheel-drive vehicles in precise drifts in a wide variety of situations. “The shoot was a huge pleasure for me. It was a great experience to drive the sporty Polo models one after the other and push them to their limits – their characters are different, but they all performed equally really well,” says Johan Kristoffersson, currently top driver in the FIA World Rallycross Championship.

Top director also showcases the home of the Polo
The shooting locations were not chosen at random: Gqeberha in South Africa has been the home of the Polo for many years, including Polos for the European market. The cameras recorded captivating scenes at the harbour, on a closed-off highway in downtown Gqeberha, on the Volkswagen test track and at the Volkswagen plant in Kariega. The video was directed by none other than Jon Richards. With more than 20 years of experience in the automotive film industry and many years as a director of Top Gear, he is considered to be one of the most influential storytellers in this genre – and he once again proves his mettle with the Polo drift video.

Vehicles in the classic colours of the Polo Harlekin
The two older Polo models from the 5th generation sport a special livery: created by renowned designer Sean Bull, it is a tribute to the Polo Harlekin cult model. In April, fans were asked to choose one of four designs and, in an online vote for the livery, chose the classic Harlekin colours Ginster Yellow, Flash Red, Pistachio and Chagall Blue. Together with the many motorsport elements, the vehicles are real eye-catchers.

Grand finale with the all-electric future, the ID. Polo

At the end, the drift clip makes a clear statement. Then, surprisingly, the future all-electric successor appears: the new ID. Polo is welcomed by its sporty predecessors and enters the spotlight as the new member of the Polo family – an exciting new chapter after 50 successful years.

Article source: www.volkswagen-newsroom.com

01. Polo GTI - Fuel consumption: combined 6.9-6.5 l/100km; CO₂ emissions: combined 156-149 g/km; CO₂ class: F-E. ID. Polo - Near-production concept car

02. ID. Polo - Near-production concept car

Volkswagen, the largest supplier of electric cars in Germany and Europe in 2025, will be presenting an electric compact SUV at IAA MOBILITY in Munich (8-14 September): the ID. CROSS Concept. It is just as suitable for the city as it is for long journeys. Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen brand, Head of the Brand Group Core and member of the Group Board of Management: "From the very beginning, my goal was to shape the best version of the Volkswagen brand of all time. The near-production concept car of the future ID. CROSS demonstrates that we are now truly delivering – with a new design, many technologies only seen in higher classes previously, improved operability and quality – and, at last, again the 'right' name. With this new Volkswagen generation, we are now delivering on our promises”.

Entry-level campaign – four new electric models. Following the ID.2 all, the ID. GTI Concept (based on the ID.2 all) and the ID. EVERY1, the ID. CROSS Concept is the fourth small electric concept car. The production versions of these new Volkswagen models will be on the market from 2026. The world premiere of the new ID. Polo (production version of the ID.2 all) – is set for the first half of 2026. The ID. Polo GTI will be presented shortly afterwards. Both models will be on show at IAA MOBILITY, still slightly camouflaged. Two legendary Volkswagen designations – Polo and GTI – will thus enter the world of electric mobility. The final ID. CROSS will have its world premiere in the summer of 2026. The production version of the ID. EVERY1, which will also be in Munich, though still in concept car form, will be a highlight of 2027.

All four new ID. models are part of a cross-brand product campaign of the Brand Group Core (SEAT & CUPRA, ŠKODA, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles), as part of which the Group brands will launch models in the entry-level segment of electric mobility. The Brand Group Core makes targeted use of synergies and economies of scale in order to be able to offer particularly attractive electric cars in Europe, both technically and in terms of price.

Pure and positive – iconic and likeable. The ID. CROSS Concept, in Urban Jungle green, reflects a new, clear and likeable design language. Volkswagen Head of Design Andreas Mindt explains: "We call our new design language 'Pure Positive'. It is based on our three design cornerstones of stability, likeability and secret sauce; it will characterise every new Volkswagen in the future. We rely on a pure and powerful clarity, along with visual stability and a positive, likeable vehicle personality. The lines and powerful surfaces on the ID. CROSS Concept are pure and clear. They shape an SUV that is a trend setter not a trend follower and one that transfers the brand’s identity into the future.” The ID. CROSS Concept’s positive personality is immediately recognisable in areas such as the front and rear. With their graphics and 3D light signature, they give the impression that the car is ‘smiling’. Andreas Mindt adds: “A Volkswagen must be likeable, unmistakable and inspire with its character. That’s why we deliberately evoke Volkswagen icons such as the Golf and the VW bus in the ID. CROSS Concept – on top, as a dash of ‘secret sauce’. This can be seen, for example, in the charismatic C-pillars and the completely straight window line. Few volume brands in the world can draw on such a strong heritage. And that will always be in in our toolkit on our journey into the future.”

Compact – fits into any parking space. The SUV concept car on show at the IAA MOBILITIY is 4,161 mm long with a 2,601 mm wheelbase. The ID. CROSS Concept is 1,839mm wide and 1,588mm tall. This means that its size is similar to that of the current T-Cross. This does not, however, apply to the wheel/tyre combination on the concept car: The designers have developed a 21-inch alloy wheel specifically for the ID. CROSS Concept called Balboa. In cooperation with Goodyear, special 235/40 R21 tyres were designed for the show car, which continue the design of the rim in the tyre sidewall.

Big space – small dimensions. An innovative package makes the interior of the five-seater ID. CROSS Concept very spacious with an above-average boot volume of 450 litres. An additional compartment (25 litres) under the bonnet provides additional space. The unusual width of the vehicle and the airy design of the interior create a greater sense of space. On the one hand, the ID. CROSS Concept is perfectly tailored for urban use due to its compact exterior dimensions. At the same time, the compact SUV is an all-rounder suitable for families and friends, which also handles longer journeys with ease.

Interior oasis with a lounge-style ambience. The interior of the ID. CROSS Concept is designed as a feel-good oasis. It impresses with its outstanding material quality and feel, including fabric-covered surfaces. Pre-configured light, sound and climate modes (Atmospheres) transform the Vanilla Chai (a warm shade of beige) interior into a lounge that offers maximum comfort.

Plant motifs on the screens and real plants in the visually floating centre console enhance the feel-good effect. A further highlight is the specially designed seats in the concept car that can be folded down completely to create a reclining area in the style of a VW Bus.

Everything in sight and under control. The innovative cockpit landscape with its well thought-out ergonomics and intuitive operation ensures focused attention while on the road. In the ID. CROSS Concept, Volkswagen has created a harmonious interaction between displays with intuitive menu structures, natural voice control and buttons for direct functions. The multifunction steering wheel with clear button control has been completely redesigned. The two central displays of the ID. CROSS Concept are arranged on a visual axis: the digital instruments (28 cm/11 inches) and the central touch display of the Infotainment system (diameter: 33 cm/13 inches).

MEB+ – the next electric evolutionary stage. Technically, the front-wheel drive ID. CROSS Concept is based on the MEB modular electric drive matrix, which will be continuously further developed in the future with improvements to the MEB+, among other things, in terms of engines, batteries and software. Kai Grünitz, Member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management responsible for Development, says: "The MEB is getting a new software generation from next year, which brings with it a noticeable functional enhancement of many systems for our customers. This further development of the Volkswagen-typical modular system brings functions to vehicles from higher vehicle segments, such as the further developed Travel Assist. The MEB+ is thus the technical key to being able to offer electric vehicles such as the production version of the ID. CROSS Concept and the new ID. Polo with above-average product characteristics at attractive prices”.

New drive system – made in Europe. The ID. CROSS Concept features a newly developed, state-of-the-art drive system. Two central modules are the electric drive motor including power electronics integrated in the front axle system and the high-voltage battery arranged flat in the sandwich floor. The electric drive motor in the concept car develops an output of 155kW (211 PS) and powers the front wheels. The WLTP range forecast for the new ID. CROSS Concept is up to 420 kilometres. Two other values are important for e-bike riders and fans of compact lifestyle camper vans: the ball coupling is designed for a drawbar load of 75 kg – enough to transport two e-bikes. The maximum trailer weight is up to 1,200 kg (braked, 8 per cent gradient).

Article source: www.volkswagen-newsroom.com

01. ID. CROSS Concept - Near-production concept car

02. ID. CROSS Concept / ID. Cross / ID. Polo / ID. Polo GTI - near-production concept car

03. ID. 2all / ID. GTI Concept / ID. EVERY1 - concept car

Volkswagen is also setting the course for the future when it comes to model names: with a new naming strategy that also transfers the familiar designations of combustion-engine models to its all-electric ID. family. The first model to be launched will be the ID. Polo from 2026. The concept car is known as the ID. 2all.

Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen brand, Head of the Brand Group Core and member of the Group Board of Management: “Our model names are firmly anchored in people’s minds. They stand for a strong brand and embody characteristics such as quality, timeless design and technologies for all. That’s why we’re moving our well-known names into the future. The ID. Polo is just the beginning.”

Volkswagen will transfer more established names to the electric portfolio with each new model generation. At the same time, all vehicles with conventional drives will continue to run under their previous names. With this strategy, Volkswagen is bringing together the electric and combustion engine worlds, helping customers navigate the brand’s product range more easily in the future.

The designation ID. stands for advanced technologies and electric mobility. The Polo has always stood for quality, safety and democratisation of innovations. The new ID. Polo combines these characteristics and will be launched with its new name in the Polo’s 50th anniversary year as the first model of this strategy. Martin Sander, Member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management for Sales, Marketing and Aftersales: “Our cars often accompany people for many years – they shape memories and stages of life. A model like the Polo shows just how powerful a name can be: it stands for reliability, personality and history. That’s precisely why we are again giving our ID. models names that arouse emotions and are anchored in people’s everyday lives. Electric mobility should not only be progressive, but also accessible and personal.”

The second future ID. model for the small car segment will evoke special emotions. Martin Sander: “We are bringing one of our strongest brands, the GTI, into the electric world. Also launching in 2026, the ID. GTI Concept model will go into production as the ID. Polo GTI. It will offer outstanding dynamics and plenty of driving pleasure.”

The still-camouflaged ID. Polo and ID. Polo GTI will make their first public appearance worldwide at the IAA MOBILITY in Munich (8 to 14 September). The day before, on 7 September, Volkswagen will unveil the concept vehicle for an electric compact SUV, the new ID. CROSS Concept, in a world premiere. The production version of this concept vehicle – the ID. Cross – will be launched at the end of 2026 as the electric counterpart to the T-Cross.

For Volkswagen, the premiere of the smaller and more compact vehicles in its electric family marks the start of a new era – it will make electric driving more affordable than ever, thanks to new models such as the ID. Polo and ID. Cross. All new model show clearly, that Volkswagen is responding even more closely to customers feedback. This is evident, among other things, in the higher level of quality with soft materials, the intelligent combination of digital and physical controls such as buttons and knobs in the steering wheel and cockpit as well as the intuitive operating concept.

Volkswagen introduced the naming of the ID. family in 2018. It designates the stand-alone all-electric product range in the Volkswagen brand portfolio. The first model to be launched was the ID.3. Further models followed, which are also differentiated by model numbers depending on the vehicle segment. The largest model is the ID.7, available as a saloon and estate. This is currently the market leader in Germany and Europe.

Article source: www.volkswagen-newsroom.com

01. ID. Polo - Near-production concept car

02. ID. Polo / ID. Polo GTI / ID. CROSS Concept / ID. Cross - Near-production concept car

03. ID. 2all / ID. GTI Concept - Concept car

04. ID. Polo and ID. Polo GTI - Near-production concept cars