Volkswagen ID Cross EV unveiled at IAA Mobility 2025 with 420 km range, futuristic design, and powerful performance. Know features, specs, and expected India launch details.
The global stage of IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich became a hotbed of futuristic innovations, and all eyes were on the Volkswagen ID. Cross EV. This compact electric SUV isn’t just another concept—it’s a glimpse into the future of urban mobility in India.
- Range: 300–400 km real-world
- Power: Over 200 BHP
- Design features: Lighted VW emblem, smooth interconnected tail lights, hi-tech five layers DRLs.
- Wheels: Massive 21-inch alloys
- Interiors: Minimalistic, two screens (13-inch driver display and 11-inch infotainment), sustainability.
With a 420 km claimed range, the ID. Cross will be challenged by future competitors such as Hyundai Creta EV and Chinese low-cost EVs, which will turn into a possible revolution in the Indian EV market in 2026.
GST 2.0 Brings Biggest Car Price Cut in Two Decades
Indian car buyers have another reason to celebrate! The government’s GST 2.0 reform has reduced tax on passenger vehicles from 28% to 18%, giving car prices their biggest slash in 20 years.
- Discount: 50,000 to 4.5 lakh based on model.
- Brands that are gainers: Maruti, Hyundai, Tata, Mahindra, Honda, Toyota, MG, Kia.
- Luxury segment: BMW, Mercedes, Audi cut down prices by 50,000-1 lakh.
- Honda City: less expensive by 75,000,
- Kia Carnival: less expensive by 4.5 lakh.
This reduction should also facilitate a sales boom during the festive season and so, 2025 can be an ideal year to purchase your dream car.
Mahindra’s Unlimited Bharat Campaign Electrifies the Nation
Adding to the excitement, Mahindra has launched its mega campaign “Unlimited Bharat” with its next-gen EVs – BE.6 and XUV 9.
- 100+ creators from 29 states came together to showcase India’s diversity and unity.
- Actor Sunil Grover is the campaign’s face.
- The message: The EV future of India does not only revolve around the technology, but also about innovation, cohesion and trust.
This is the electric campaign that indicates the vision by Mahindra to spearhead the EV change in India by having trendy, sporty, and global-ready SUVs.
From Volkswagen’s futuristic ID. Cross EV to GST 2.0’s massive price cuts and Mahindra’s Unlimited Bharat campaign, the Indian automotive industry is buzzing with energy.
