On September 28, SAIC Volkswagen officially opened pre-orders for the ID. ERA 8X. As the third model in the ID. ERA family, the ID. ERA 8X is positioned as a "German-engineered driving flagship SUV," equipped with core technologies including Volkswagen's EA211 golden range extender, the Xingyun intelligent chassis, and the Momenta R7 world model, paired with the Yunqi smart cockpit and comprehensive safety features to create a full-scenario mobility experience that balances driving fun with family comfort. In the RMB 250,000-class large five-seat range-extender SUV market, the ID. ERA 8X balances family comfort, tech-enabled space, and intelligent driving control, so users need not make compromises.
Since its launch at the Beijing Auto Show in April, the ID. ERA 9X has successfully entered the top tier of range-extender large SUVs; the ID. ERA 5S unveiled at the Chengdu Auto Show in August has surpassed 20,000 orders. The strong market performance of both models confirms the market appeal of German quality combined with cutting-edge technology. For the ID. ERA 8X, three exclusive pre-order benefits are being offered simultaneously: a deposit expansion gift, where a RMB 888 intent deposit can offset RMB 5,888 of the final payment; a luxury delivery gift, with a limited release of luxury mystery delivery gifts totaling 10,000 sets; and a priority delivery gift, offering priority production scheduling and priority vehicle delivery. (*For specific details, please consult authorized SAIC Volkswagen dealers.)
With the opening of pre-orders for the ID. ERA 8X, the ID. ERA family has formed a "dual flagship" product layout: the ID. ERA 9X targets large multi-member families, meeting the collective travel needs of five to six people; the ID. ERA 8X targets smaller families, making daily driving and parking easy and convenient, capable of handling scenarios such as mountain driving and camping, and transforming into a mobile living space thanks to its external discharge function.
At the launch event, renowned actor and official driver of the SAIC Volkswagen 333 Racing Team, Li Zhiting, officially announced as the brand ambassador for the ID. ERA 8X. The suspense video of the "Xinjiang two-car drift" that had sparked online discussion was also revealed, with Li Zhiting being the one driving the ID. ERA 8X to complete the drift in the video. His inherent racing DNA aligns perfectly with the driving prowess of the ID. ERA 8X, and he extended a National Day test drive invitation to users.
Four configurations available, entry-level is "fully loaded"
The ID. ERA 8X offers four configuration versions: Pro, Max, Max Long Range, and Ultra Long Range. The Pro entry-level version comes standard with the Momenta R7 world model and LiDAR, 800V high-voltage fast charging, the EA211 golden range extender, front double-wishbone and rear five-link independent suspension, a 15.6-inch dual-screen display, the Smart Surface instrument magic screen, W-HUD head-up display, a 12L dual-door smart temperature-controlled refrigerator, mother-and-baby-grade Nappa full-grain leather seats, intelligent gentle-breeze air conditioning, 10-point front seat massage, and also features premium configurations including front and rear seat heating, ventilation, and memory — the lowest configuration already delivers a complete flagship ownership experience.
The Max version upgrades to intelligent all-wheel drive and dual-chamber air suspension, adding soft-close doors all around, continuously variable damping shock absorbers, intelligent preview magic carpet & one-touch leveling, suitable for consumers seeking advanced driving control experience; the Max Long Range version is equipped with a 65.2kWh CATL Xiaoyao super range-extender battery, offering 451km CLTC pure electric range and 1,602km combined range; the Ultra Long Range version further upgrades luxury and comfort features, including dual zero-gravity front seats, an electric leg rest for the rear right seat, 10-point massage for front and rear seats, a 23-speaker 7.1.4 panoramic sound system, adaptive matrix headlights, a foldable tray table for the front passenger, AI seat intelligent temperature control, front headrest speakers, 21-inch Lingfeng wheels, and more.
Xingyun Intelligent Driving: Momenta R7 world model debuts on board, intelligent driving capability enters the global top tier
In terms of intelligent driving, the ID. ERA 8X is equipped with 26 perception hardware components including 192-line LiDAR, millimeter-wave radar, and high-precision cameras. The vehicle comes from the factory with the Momenta R7 world model, bringing intelligent assisted driving capability to the global top tier. The R7 world model achieves a capability upgrade, evolving from pure environmental perception to predictive capability, able to understand object attributes, behavioral causality, and interaction logic — reading the road better and understanding users better. Through software-hardware synergy, the R7 world model can cover 29 types of driving scenarios including borrowing parking spaces to pass oncoming vehicles, three-point turns, avoidance and detouring, and navigating roundabouts.
The model debuts the D2D door-to-door navigation function, achieving seamless connection between driving and parking from the departure parking space to the destination parking space, and can also continuously handle gate passage scenarios. Safety capability for narrow-road oncoming vehicle avoidance by borrowing lanes and avoiding stationary vehicles has improved nearly 10 times; safety indicators for scenarios such as in-lane avoidance and traffic merging have improved 3-5 times; relying on analysis of surrounding vehicle dynamics, lane-change timing judgment is optimized, with lane-change efficiency improved nearly 15 times. Starting September 28, existing ID. ERA 9X users can upgrade to the R7 world model via OTA update.
Xingyun Intelligent Driving: Golden range extender paired with Xingyun intelligent chassis, composed driving control across all scenarios
A large five-seat SUV must ensure passenger comfort while also satisfying the driver's handling pleasure. The ID. ERA 8X is equipped with the Xingyun intelligent chassis, tuned with Volkswagen's century of German engineering, delivering excellent all-scenario driving control through "resilience, stability, and integrity." The vehicle adopts front double-wishbone and rear five-link independent suspension; Max and above versions feature an intelligent magic carpet that can predict road conditions 15 meters ahead and a 150mm-travel dual-chamber air suspension. In summer testing in Xinjiang, the vehicle drove over undulating road surfaces at 80km/h, with the body recovering stability in just 1.202 seconds; in sand testing, it completed a 90.42km/h double lane change and 81.1km/h half-circle curve driving; it also completed the industry's first CCTV elevated curve icy surface dual-wheel blowout test, with full body posture controllable throughout.
The powertrain uses Volkswagen's self-developed EA211 golden range extender, which has undergone 15 years of iterative upgrades with global installations exceeding 25 million units, a maximum thermal efficiency of 43%, and features VTG variable-geometry turbocharging and 350bar high-pressure direct injection technology. The ID. ERA 8X achieves 0-100km/h acceleration in as fast as 4.6 seconds, measured fuel consumption of 5.85L/100km under low battery conditions, and supports 92-octane gasoline; all versions come standard with 800V high-voltage fast charging, requiring only 16 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%, and also support 3.5kW external discharge, meeting the power needs for boiling water, cooking, and connecting external appliances during camping.
Yunqi Smart Cockpit: German exquisite intelligent cockpit, putting family comfort first
The cockpit features a large five-seat layout, with a body length of 5,020mm and a wheelbase of 2,970mm, balancing luxury passenger space with storage practicality. The vehicle is equipped with electric open/close doors all around, with rear doors opening up to 80 degrees; it adopts a 270-degree wrap-around cockpit, with mother-and-baby-grade Nappa full-grain leather standard across all versions, with materials selected according to a 15-year long-term use standard; both front and rear seats are equipped with heating, ventilation, and massage functions, with an optional electric leg rest for the rear right side, and the rear backrest can recline up to 133 degrees, allowing every passenger to find a comfortable posture on long journeys.
The industry-first Smart Surface door panel magic screen is positioned in the rear, allowing rear passengers to directly adjust seats and air conditioning temperature without needing to inform the driver; it can also monitor vehicles approaching from the side and rear, reducing the risk of "dooring" accidents. The 12L dual-door smart temperature-controlled refrigerator can be conveniently opened from both front and rear, holding up to 8 bottles of 550ml drinking water, and can store both cold and hot drinks.
Golden Standard: Over 1.5 million kilometers of real-vehicle testing, directly responding to AI summer testing doubts
In July this year, the ID. ERA 8X completed summer testing in Xinjiang. After the related test videos were published, doubts emerged online that the test footage was AI-synthesized. At the launch event, SAIC Volkswagen responded: all test materials have retained CATARC-certified inspection videos and third-party blogger on-site footage, with no AI synthesis, special effects, or post-production modifications. SAIC Volkswagen has been building cars for 42 years and has insisted on real-vehicle testing for 42 years. Before the new car's official pre-orders, the ID. ERA 8X completed over 1 million kilometers of road testing, plus 500,000 kilometers of off-site durability testing, covering high temperatures, extreme cold, and other environments, all conducted with real-vehicle verification according to Volkswagen's rigorous global validation standards.
In terms of safety, the ID. ERA 8X comes standard across all versions with seven-layer battery thermal runaway protection, with the battery bottom able to withstand 2,000J impacts; 9 airbags are standard, providing comprehensive protection for both the battery and vehicle occupants.
At the launch event, SAIC Volkswagen summarized the ID. ERA 8X product core with three major technology labels: Xingyun Intelligent Driving, representing outstanding all-scenario driving control, stable chassis handling, and strong intelligent driving perception and prediction capabilities; Golden Standard, representing the hardcore strength of German quality, originating from 42 years of continuous real-vehicle testing and validation; Yunqi Smart Cockpit, representing a comfortable cockpit experience for the whole family, with every detail designed around family users. Together, these three define the ID. ERA 8X: reassuring to drive, outstanding in intelligent experience, and comfortable enough to ride in.
The ID. ERA 8X will officially launch on October 12 with final pricing announced. This National Day holiday, ID. ERA 8X display vehicles and test-drive vehicles have already arrived at stores progressively. Users are welcome to visit stores and experience its "born to handle any road" product strength.
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