Volkswagen unveils ID. AURA L5 electric sedan for China

Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. AURA L5, a new electric sedan developed with its joint venture FAW-Volkswagen for the Chinese market. It is the second model in the ID. AURA series and closely follows the design of the concept shown at the Shanghai Auto Show.

ID. AURA L5 design and dimensions

The car rides on CMP (Compact Main Platform), which Volkswagen developed for China. At 4,883 mm long, 1,881 mm wide and 1,506 mm high, the sedan sits one step below the ID.7. According to Webtekno, its dimensions are close to those of the Passat. The wheelbase is 2,820 mm.

A sloping roofline, frameless doors and flush-mounted door handles give it a coupe-like profile. At the front, a U-shaped continuous LED light signature stretches across the nose, while the rear features a three-dimensional taillight cluster. The tailgate opens together with the rear glass in one piece and rises to a 70-degree angle.

Engine options and technology

The ID. AURA L5 will be offered with one or two motors. The entry-level rear-wheel-drive version produces 155 kW (about 211 hp). In the all-wheel-drive performance version, each axle carries a 155 kW motor. Top speed is limited to 175 km/h for safety reasons.

The car will use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery chemistry. Range and battery capacity have not yet been confirmed. The model uses Volkswagen's new CEA electronic architecture, which supports LiDAR sensors, cameras in the fenders that provide side views, and driver assistance systems.

Volkswagen has not announced a launch date or price. It is also unclear whether the model will be sold outside China.