- VW launched the ID. Unyx 07 electric liftback in China.
- It features a new software architecture built with Xpeng.
- Early-bird buyers can get it now for as low as $16,200.
China’s EV showrooms are already crowded enough to make a German product planner sweat, and VW just walked in with another one. The ID. Unyx 07 is the latest addition to the brand’s growing Chinese lineup, an angular liftback produced by the Volkswagen Anhui joint venture and built on technology co-developed with Xpeng.
It measures 4,853 mm (191.1 inches) long with a 2,826 mm (111.3 inches) wheelbase. That makes it 108 mm (4.2 inches) shorter than the ID.7 and 133 mm (5.2 inches) longer than the Tesla Model 3. Compared to America’s VW Jetta sedan, it stretches 151 mm (5.9 inches) longer overall and, more importantly, rides on a wheelbase 140 mm (5.5 inches) longer, which should translate into noticeably more space inside.
Familiar Face, Different Body
The ID. Unyx 07 doesn’t borrow the newer design vocabulary of the larger ID. Unyx 08 SUV. Instead, it reads as a lower, sleeker take on the ID. Unyx 06 crossover, which itself is the Chinese-market version of the Cupra Tavascan.
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The nose pairs aggressive headlights with sporty intakes and a pronounced chin spoiler. The profile leans on sharp creases, a stubby hood, and a fastback roofline. The tail wraps up with full-width lighting, a faux diffuser, and a hatch that opens onto 711 lt (25.1 cubic feet) of cargo space.
The ID. Unyx 07 is built on the tried-and-tested MEB platform and powered by a single rear-mounted electric motor producing 228 hp (170 kW / 231 PS). The 60 kWh battery pack delivers a CLTC range of 558 km (347 miles).
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The bigger story, though, is the China Electronic Architecture (CEA) developed with XPeng. By consolidating functions into four major control zones, the new digital architecture cuts the number of electronic control modules by roughly 30 percent.
Inside, the screen-heavy dashboard pairs a 10.25-inch instrument cluster with a 15-inch infotainment touchscreen and a third 12-inch passenger display, topped off by a 27-inch augmented reality head-up display. The system runs on a MediaTek 8676 processor and includes an AI voice assistant capable of recognizing multiple passengers.
Other highlights include a new-style two-spoke steering wheel with integrated buttons, ambient lighting that extends to the doors, and a standard panoramic roof with powered opening and a physical sunshade.
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The equipment list also covers a 12-speaker audio system, 12-way adjustable sports seats, and an in-car fragrance setup. Every trim comes standard with Xpeng’s sophisticated ADAS suite, known as NOA (Navigation Assist).
The new VW ID. Unyx 07 is already available to order in China, with pricing kicking off at 129,900 yuan ($19,100) for the Pure trim and 139,900 yuan ($20,600) for the Pure SE. Early buyers can take advantage of discounted launch prices of 109,900 yuan ($16,200) and 119,900 yuan ($17,700), respectively.
Rivals in the Chinese market include the BYD Seal 06 EV, XPeng Mona M03, Geely Galaxy E8, Deepal SL03, and Tesla Model 3.
