Volkswagen unveils the first images of its upcoming mid-size saloon, the ID.UNYX 07, for the Chinese market

Volkswagen plans to launch a new mid-size electric saloon in China next year, under the name ID.UNYX 07. This model will be slightly larger than the Tesla Model 3, to put it in perspective, and will debut the brand’s new electric platform designed specifically for the Chinese market.

Last year, Volkswagen introduced the ID.UNYX sub-brand in China with an initial model of the same name, which was essentially an adapted version of the Cupra Tavascan with minor styling changes and software optimised for that market. After a minor update in the spring, that vehicle was renamed ID.UNYX 06, but it was still based on the MEB platform of the German manufacturer, adapted for the local market.

The upcoming ID.UNYX 07 will mark a change of direction, leaving behind the MEB platform used in other electric models of the brand in Europe and China and adopting a completely new one, developed from scratch by Volkswagen Anhui to fully suit the needs of Chinese drivers.

The design of the ID.UNYX 07 follows the line set by the ID.UNYX 06, consolidating a distinctive visual identity for the German manufacturer’s sub-brand. Although it shares certain similarities with the European Volkswagen ID.7, the ID.UNYX 07 has its own style, with a slightly raised silhouette compared with a traditional saloon, halfway between the latter and a crossover. Its dimensions are 4.85 metres long, 1.85 metres wide and 1.56 metres high, with a wheelbase of 2.83 metres, making it slightly shorter than the European ID.7.

Road performance

As for technical specifications, the only information we have to date, based on data published by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), is that the ID.UNYX 07 features an electric motor producing 170 kW. So far, only this version has been registered, so we will have to wait for news about other models in the range with dual motors and all-wheel drive.

Regarding the battery pack, some sources state that it will use LFP cells supplied by Gotion High-Tech, while others say the supplier will be CATL. The capacity remains unknown, and there is no information about the vehicle’s range. What is known is that, on the scale, the ID.UNYX 07 weighs 2,057 kg and, on the other hand, its top speed will be limited to 160 km/h.

Volkswagen Anhui was established in 2017 as a joint venture between Volkswagen and JAC. It is the German brand’s third alliance in China, alongside those it also has with SAIC and FAW. Based in Hefei, the company has evolved since its creation, until Volkswagen eventually acquired a majority stake, renaming it Volkswagen Anhui. This division plans to introduce three new models in 2026, consolidating its commitment to electric mobility in the Chinese market.