On August 11, SAIC Volkswagen announced the pre-sale of its new energy sedan, ID. ERA 5S, the first model in the ID. ERA series, priced between 115,900 RMB and 145,900 RMB. The ID. ERA 5S offers four configurations: Pure, Neo, Pro, and Max, meeting diverse family purchasing needs. During the pre-sale, SAIC Volkswagen offers a limited-time benefit where a 1,000 RMB deposit can offset 5,000 RMB of the purchase price.
SAIC Volkswagen has been deeply rooted in the Chinese market for many years, earning the trust of 18 million users with models like Santana, Lavida, and Passat. As we enter the new energy era, the travel demands of family users are evolving. The ID. ERA 5S addresses modern family travel needs, leveraging core technologies such as Xingyun Intelligent Drive, Yuntai Intelligent Cockpit, Golden Super Hybrid, and Golden Standards.
The Max version of the ID. ERA 5S, priced at 145,900 RMB, offers an intelligent technology experience, featuring the “Xingyun Intelligent Drive” system, which supports full-scene navigation assistance functions like Urban NOA and Highway NOA, along with 26 active safety features. This system, jointly developed and customized by SAIC Volkswagen and Coolried, is built on three native intelligent AI technologies, providing a complete capability foundation with scene comprehension, environmental perception, and dynamic decision-making. The new model has undergone real-world testing in complex conditions, such as Chongqing’s 8D three-dimensional city and the perilous roads of Wuxi, handling scenarios like sharp night turns, narrow road encounters, roadworks, and adverse weather.
The Pure version of the ID. ERA 5S, as the entry-level model of the series, offers the experience of a German-quality family sedan for 115,900 RMB. The vehicle adheres to Volkswagen’s global 8,000 quality control standards, having undergone multiple tests for extreme temperatures, high altitudes, and durability. The entry-level configuration includes front and rear independent suspension, an 86% high-strength steel body structure, and a six-dimensional battery safety protection system. The chassis tuning quality and overall vehicle safety standards remain consistent with the high-end versions. Additionally, it comes fully equipped with a 15.6-inch 2.5K ultra-clear screen, AI intelligent voice assistant, digital key, and smartphone connectivity.
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