On August 11, 2026, SAIC Volkswagen officially opened pre-orders for the ID.ERA 5S, the first sedan in the ID.ERA series. The car comes in four configurations with limited-time pricing from 115,900 to 145,900 RMB. As a German plug-in hybrid smart sedan, it features the Xingyun Smart Drive, Yunqi Smart Cockpit, Golden Hybrid, and Golden Standard technologies, bringing city NOA to the 150K joint-venture sedan segment for the first time.
Four Trims: Covering Diverse Needs
ID.ERA 5S offers four configurations with limited-time pricing from 115,900 to 145,900 RMB:
- Pure (115,900 RMB): Entry-level with 15.6" 2.5K display, AI voice, digital key, independent suspension
- Neo (125,900 RMB): Family choice with Golden Hybrid, 2.82L/100km fuel consumption, 2,000km+ range
- Pro (135,900 RMB): Comfort-oriented with heated/ventilated/massage seats, panoramic roof
- Max (145,900 RMB): Smart flagship with City NOA + Highway NOA and 26 active safety features
Pre-order customers paying 1,000 RMB deposit get 5,000 RMB off. Official launch is scheduled for August 21 at Chengdu Auto Show.
Four Technology Systems
ID.ERA 5S is built on four core technologies:
- Xingyun Smart Drive: End-to-end large model ADAS, cross-floor memory parking, 540° panoramic view
- Yunqi Smart Cockpit: 15.6" 2.5K display, Snapdragon 8295P chip, ByteDance GPT + iFLYTEK voice
- Golden Hybrid: 2.82L/100km consumption, 2,000km+ total range, 92-octane compatible
- Golden Standard: 8,000-item global QC standard, 86% high-strength steel body
Space and Design
Dimensions are 4836×1880×1505mm with a 2766mm wheelbase, positioning between Lavida and Passat. The rear floor is completely flat with 1,879mm longitudinal space, 35 storage compartments, and 456L trunk capacity.
The drag coefficient is an impressive 0.247Cd. The front features an active grille and segmented LED light strip, with dynamic glowing VW logos front and rear.
| Trim | Price | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Pure | 115,900 RMB | German quality + basic smart features |
| Neo | 125,900 RMB | Golden Hybrid, 2,000km+ range |
| Pro | 135,900 RMB | Massage seats, panoramic roof |
| Max | 145,900 RMB | City NOA, Highway NOA, 26 safety items |
With 18 million cumulative sedan customers over 42 years in China, SAIC Volkswagen enters the "People's Sedan 4.0" era. EX1000.COM provides overseas buyers with detailed comparisons and purchasing guidance.
