FAW-Volkswagen, Volkswagen’s joint venture in China, has opened pre-sales for the ID. AURA T6, a five-seat all-electric mid-size SUV designed to strengthen the German automaker’s position in China’s rapidly evolving smart electric vehicle market.
The ID. AURA T6 is offered in four variants with pre-sales prices ranging from 135,900 yuan ($20,040) to 169,900 yuan. The lineup combines two battery options, a single electric motor and advanced driver-assistance technology on the higher-priced versions.
FAW-Volkswagen ID. AURA T6 Pricing and Variants
The entry-level 540 Pro is priced at 135,900 yuan, while the 660 Pro costs 149,900 yuan.
The two higher-end versions are equipped with LiDAR. The 660 Max is priced at 159,900 yuan, while the range-topping 660 Ultra costs 169,900 yuan.
The four variants give buyers a choice between different battery capacities and equipment levels, with the Max and Ultra adding Volkswagen’s more advanced intelligent driving hardware.
Dimensions and Cargo Capacity
The ID. AURA T6 measures 4,811 mm in length, 1,879 mm in width and 1,648 mm in height. It has a 2,836 mm wheelbase.
The SUV provides 576 liters of rear cargo capacity, which can be expanded to 1,796 liters with the rear seats folded.
A 90-liter frunk provides additional storage space.
The front seats can also fold down and align with the rear cushions to create a 1.8-meter resting area, adding a feature aimed at practical family use and long-distance travel.
Battery and Electric Range
The ID. AURA T6 is available with two battery packs.
The smaller battery has a capacity of 59.9 kWh and provides a claimed CLTC range of 540 km.
The larger battery has a capacity of 77.5 kWh and increases the claimed CLTC range to 660 km.
The 540 Pro uses the smaller battery, while the 660 Pro, 660 Max and 660 Ultra use the larger battery.
Electric Motor and Performance
All four variants use a single electric motor with a peak output of 170 kW (228 hp).
The single-motor configuration provides a consistent power output across the lineup, while the main differences between variants are related to battery capacity, driving range and intelligent driving equipment.
LiDAR and Intelligent Driving
The two highest-priced variants, the 660 Max and 660 Ultra, are equipped with a 192-channel LiDAR system.
They use a driver-assistance platform developed by Carizon, a joint venture between Volkswagen and Horizon Robotics.
The system is powered by Horizon Robotics’ Journey 6H chip, which provides approximately 420 TOPS of computing power.
The intelligent driving system supports highway and urban NOA (Navigation on Autopilot) as well as memory parking across multiple floors.
The ID. AURA T6 is notable as Volkswagen’s first all-electric SUV equipped with LiDAR, reflecting the company’s increasing use of Chinese technology and suppliers to enhance its intelligent driving capabilities.
China Electronic Architecture
The ID. AURA T6 is built on the CEA (China Electronic Architecture) jointly developed by Volkswagen and Xpeng.
The architecture uses a centralized computing system combined with zonal control, providing a foundation for software-defined vehicle functions.
It supports over-the-air updates, Sentry Mode and remote vehicle control.
The China-focused architecture represents part of Volkswagen’s effort to accelerate vehicle development and integrate technologies designed specifically for the Chinese market.
Smart Cockpit and Connectivity
Inside, the ID. AURA T6 features a 15.6-inch central display, a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel and a 25.8-inch augmented reality head-up display.
The cabin uses a 4-nanometer chip with approximately 20 TOPS of computing power and supports the on-device deployment of artificial intelligence models.
For smartphone connectivity, the SUV supports Apple CarPlay, Huawei HiCar and CarLink.
These features are designed to bring the vehicle’s digital experience closer to the expectations of Chinese consumers, where connected services and smart cockpit technology have become increasingly important in the EV market.
FAW-Volkswagen’s New AURA Lineup
The ID. AURA T6 is the first model in FAW-Volkswagen’s new AURA lineup.
The model is intended to help Volkswagen compete more directly with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers that have built strong positions through advanced infotainment, intelligent driving and software-focused vehicle architectures.
Its combination of locally developed technology and Volkswagen branding represents a shift in the joint venture’s approach to China’s electric vehicle market.
Volkswagen’s China EV Expansion
The ID. AURA T6 forms part of Volkswagen’s broader product expansion in China.
Volkswagen plans to introduce 13 new models in China in 2026, including seven new NEVs, according to plans announced earlier this year.
FAW-Volkswagen is expected to contribute four NEVs, including two models from the ID. AURA family.
Volkswagen Group also plans to launch more than 30 new NEVs in China by 2029, while FAW-Volkswagen aims for NEVs to account for approximately 60% of its total sales by 2030.
FAW-Volkswagen ID. AURA T6 Specifications at a Glance
| Specification | ID. AURA T6 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle type | Mid-size electric SUV |
| Seating | 5 |
| Powertrain | Battery electric |
| Drive | Single motor |
| Motor output | 170 kW (228 hp) |
| Battery options | 59.9 kWh / 77.5 kWh |
| CLTC range | 540 km / 660 km |
| Length | 4,811 mm |
| Width | 1,879 mm |
| Height | 1,648 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,836 mm |
| Frunk | 90 liters |
| Rear cargo capacity | 576 liters |
| Maximum cargo capacity | 1,796 liters |
| Resting area | 1.8 meters |
| LiDAR | 192-channel, higher trims |
| Driver-assistance system | Carizon |
| Computing chip | Horizon Journey 6H |
| Driver-assistance computing power | 420 TOPS |
| Driver assistance | Highway and urban NOA, multi-floor memory parking |
| Central display | 15.6-inch |
| Instrument display | 10.25-inch |
| AR head-up display | 25.8-inch |
| Cockpit chip | 4-nanometer |
| Cockpit computing power | About 20 TOPS |
| Smartphone connectivity | CarPlay, HiCar, CarLink |
| Architecture | CEA |
| Architecture partners | Volkswagen and Xpeng |
| OTA updates | Yes |
| Sentry Mode | Yes |
| Remote vehicle control | Yes |
| Pre-sales price | 135,900-169,900 yuan |
Conclusion
The FAW-Volkswagen ID. AURA T6 represents a significant expansion of Volkswagen’s locally developed electric vehicle strategy in China. Its combination of a 660 km CLTC range, 170 kW electric motor, centralized CEA architecture and LiDAR-based driver assistance gives the SUV a specification aimed directly at China’s increasingly software-focused EV market.
The higher-end versions add a 192-channel LiDAR and Carizon’s intelligent driving system powered by the Journey 6H chip, while the cabin combines large displays, an augmented reality head-up display and AI-capable computing hardware.
With pre-sales starting at 135,900 yuan, the ID. AURA T6 gives FAW-Volkswagen a new entry point into China’s competitive mid-size electric SUV market while establishing the AURA family as an important part of the joint venture’s transition toward new energy vehicles.