On October 23, the SAIC Volkswagen ID.ERA 8X Central South Region Media Test Drive and Appreciation Event was successfully held at the Wuhan WISCO 606 Jingang Auto Base Camp. Mainstream media and industry KOLs from Central South China gathered at this automotive culture landmark transformed from WISCO's industrial heritage, and amid the interplay of waterscape and industrial texture, they deeply experienced the comprehensive strength of this "German-engineered driving flagship large five-seat extended-range SUV." An encounter centered on German driving dynamics and intelligent technology thus unfolded.
As the third heavyweight model in the ID.ERA family, the ID.ERA 8X is positioned as a mid-to-large extended-range SUV, adopting a large five-seat layout, with body dimensions of 5020×1997×1750mm and a wheelbase of 2970mm, laying a spacious foundation with expansive flagship proportions and providing 433mm of second-row knee room. The exterior continues the family's all-new design language, with an illuminated Volkswagen logo embedded in the center of the continuous light strip; the split headlights and active closed grille combine technological feel with presence; the floating roof, semi-hidden door handles, and continuous taillights flow seamlessly in one go, and six themed body colors including Star Sea Blue, Obsidian Black, and Distant Mountain Gray are offered, achieving both aesthetics and presence.
Power and range are the most persuasive core trump cards of the ID.ERA 8X. The new car is equipped across the lineup with a 1.5T golden range extender built on the EA211, with a maximum thermal efficiency of 43%, matched to an 800V high-voltage platform, offering two drive forms, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, with a maximum system combined power of 380kW, the fastest 0-100km/h acceleration in 4.6 seconds, WLTC fuel consumption under low battery as low as 5.85L/100km, and it can be filled with 92-octane gasoline. The Pro and Max versions are equipped with a 51.1kWh battery, with CLTC pure electric range of 373km and 340km; the Max Long Range version and Ultra Long Range version are equipped with a 65.2kWh large battery, with pure electric range reaching 451km and combined range of 1602km; the entire lineup supports 800V fast charging, completing a 10%–80% charge in just 16 minutes, and supports 3.5kW external discharge, making long-distance travel effortless.
On the intelligent front, the ID.ERA 8X comes standard across the lineup with Xingyun intelligent assisted driving and the Momenta R7 world model, equipped with 26 sets of high-precision perception hardware including 192-line LiDAR and millimeter-wave radar, supporting park-to-park navigation assist and calmly handling 29 high-frequency scenarios such as offset passing, three-point turns, and roundabout traversal. The cabin is equipped with the Yunqi smart cockpit and the 8295 chip, with ultra-clear dual screens for the driver and front passenger and a W-HUD head-up display fully available; intelligent voice is connected to the Doubao 2.0 large model, and with thoughtful features such as a 12L dual-door refrigerated warmer and Smart Surface door panel magic screens, it precisely covers the diverse needs of family travel and daily commuting.
Driving dynamics and safety likewise continue German high standards. The chassis adopts front double wishbone + rear five-link independent suspension, and the all-wheel-drive version is equipped with dual-chamber air suspension and a preview magic carpet system that can perceive road conditions 15 meters ahead, balancing sporty support and ride comfort; high-strength steel and hot-formed steel account for more than 30% of the body, with maximum strength reaching 2000MPa, and the entire lineup is equipped with 9 airbags.
During the test drive session, media and KOLs deeply experienced the dynamic performance of the ID.ERA 8X along the park's road conditions. The range extender intervened smoothly and imperceptibly, pure electric drive was quiet and serene, and the calm handling of urban navigation assist under complex road conditions left a deep impression on media participants; through corners, the solid feel of the German chassis complemented the delicate vibration filtering of the air suspension, while the excellent energy consumption performance throughout earned high praise from the media present for its household economy.
In terms of price and benefits, the ID.ERA 8X launches four models: Pro, Max, Max Long Range, and Ultra Long Range, with an official guide price of 226,800–289,800 yuan and a limited-time benefit price of 206,800–269,800 yuan. Among them, the Pro is limited-time 206,800 yuan, the Max 229,800 yuan, the Max Long Range 249,800 yuan, and the Ultra Long Range 269,800 yuan. During the limited-time launch benefits period, car buyers can enjoy a deposit expansion gift (888 yuan offsetting 5,888 yuan), a trade-in gift of up to 10,000 yuan, a 5,000 yuan insurance subsidy, a loyal customer referral gift, a free upgrade of luxury configurations worth up to 20,000 yuan, and lifetime whole-vehicle warranty for the first owner, among other privileges, and can also enjoy a 2-year 0-interest financial plan and 3 million yuan intelligent driving worry-free protection.
With the successive rollout of the headquarters launch and regional test drive events, this flagship extended-range SUV combining ultra-long range, high-level intelligent driving, and German driving dynamics is striking at the established landscape of the 250,000-yuan-class new energy large five-seat SUV market with a highly sincere price and comprehensively balanced product strength, and is expected to become a strong competitor in this segment.
