Volkswagen has revealed a radical shift in design for its future electric models with the unveiling of the ID Code concept at the 2024 Beijing motor show. Sporting a sleek new design language earmarked exclusively for Chinese-market cars, the new SUV-coupé previews a new range of electric models being developed in partnership with Volkswagen's various joint venture partners in China, says Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schaefer.
There is heavy tapering to the corners, backing up Mindt's claims that the new concept has been developed as much for style as outright space. Along with its progressive exterior styling, the 4800mm-long concept also previews a new driver-centric interior design, based around AI-supported infotainment functions and advanced Level 4 autonomous driving capability - the latter function signalled by Lidar units that light up the exterior of the car when it’s driving itself.