Underlining the continued significance of the Chinese market, Volkswagen is introducing two new models that are being made exclusively for the Middle Kingdom. The ID.6 Crozz and ID.6 X are both seven-seater electric SUVs built on the Modular Electric Toolkit (MEB), Both ID.6 models are essentially three-row versions of the ID.4, with the two models differentiated by slight styling variations. At the front, both cars have larger headlights compared to their smaller siblings, with the X version retaining the distinctive “tails”. The Crozz, meanwhile, gets a different grille design that eats into the headlights, and while the air intakes on both cars are much larger than they are on the ID.4, the Crozz has a slightly more mature look, its smaller centre inlet framed by a tasteful silver skid plate. Along the side, both cars retain the contrasting silver cant rails of the ID.4 but are set apart by their prominent rear fender bulges   Customers keen on jumping the dim-sum queue by outpacing their hungry rivals on the way to the best restaurant in town should opt for the top-of-the-line AWD model that boasts a combined output of 228kW. While the front wheels are powered by a 76kW motor, the 152kW rear drivetrain is a carryover from the ID.3.

The entry-level variant has a 134kW unit wedged between its hind legs. There are two different underfloor battery packs on offer; the smaller outfit is rated at a humble 58kWh, the brawnier energy source good for 77kWh. According to the rather optimistic Chinese NEDC norm, users can expect a range of 436 and 588km respectively. The all-wheel drive ID.6 will accelerate from 0-100km/h in 6.6sec but the top speed of both models is limited to 160km/h. The average consumption works out at a miserly 18.2kWh/100km, peak torque is a useful 310Nm, the maximum charge power is a merely adequate 125kW.