One of the best all around, logic reviews on the ID.4. I bought an identical one about 3 weeks ago. Honestly, the off-road portion of the video convinced me AWD isn’t necessary for standard driving and minimal off road needs. Nice job!

Literally the only time I'd watch an ID.4 review. Thanks, I think?!

I have owned my ID4 for two-months and it’s back to service again! VW has changed my screen (Head Unit) three times and still it keeps going dark while driving. Also, the Car-Net app is useless only three functions, ( Battery Level, Car Climate, & Charging Stations). Some of the positive things are the seats are very comfortable, very quite, power is okay, panoramic roof with cover, three-years of free Electrify America charging, and the turning radius awesome! Lastly, they are not all sold out, some people did preorder them, but many are sitting on dealers lots. Negotiate for a fair price!

this car is amazing. VW has done a good job.

As @Blake stated, the ID.4 has "lane centering" with ACC, just that VW calls it "Drive Assist;" it is available on all 2021 ID.4s, regardless of trim level. You just had to push the "button" for "Travel Assist" (icon looks like a car) on the steering wheel.

@xchopp

3 жыл бұрын

It's concerning that he got this wrong -- and harped on about it. At least put a correction / apology in the description. People will decide not to purchase or lease based on this misinformation. Liability concerns?

@xchopp

3 жыл бұрын

I mean: I probably won't go with ID.4 for other reasons (weak regen) but at least it's a semi-informed decision.

@wunancheng8672

2 жыл бұрын

you are right

Neighbor up the street has one of the blue 1st editions. It’s a typical minimalist Volkswagen look, but I have to admit it’s a pretty good looking vehicle.

Ryan, When I saw "off-road test" I could not resist.

@Liam-uc9xk

3 жыл бұрын

Same

@GerardPedrico

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome.

@rkgsd

3 жыл бұрын

Except who is driving their suv in those kind of areas? Nobody in their right mind.

As a new ID.4 driver I think you gave a fair assessment but you did miss a few things as the car has a steep learning curve. It does have lane centering but its called "travel assist". Press the lower right button on the left side of the steering wheel to activate. You can drive hands free if the car senses lanes for awhile then touch the wheel to let it know you are there occasionally. One other misunderstanding is when you questioned why you would want a sport mode for adaptive cruise control. In sport mode it sets your adaptive distance more aggressive. Not as important but the left button at 8:28 is not the "main" menu but the "park" menu. You did get lucky with the voice commands and the navigation, they are both pretty dismal. As far as I know, there are not tire pressure sensors, from what I've read it reads differences in tire sizes to sense a low pressure tire.

Considering the wheel size this car is very powerful and by the results much better than many four wheel drives! Impressive test results. Soon the 4WD is here and that will be a true revolution I think:). Thank you for testning and for sharing:).

I’m only halfway through but this is by far the best ID.4 review I’ve seen thus far! Thank you!

Very glad you did your typical review with the ID.4 with great observations as usual

You are truly the best car reviewer. Thank you. I can't wait for a new years until you do the solterra.

All terrains on smaller wheels with more sidewall, that thing would have eaten that hill. The ability to have full torque from zero rpm can't be understated for off-road. The ID 4 that ran the NORRA event wasn't that extensively modified. Safety equipment, suspension, a few cooling tweaks. Electric will dominate off-road (and everything else) in time.

@cjoe6908

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Engineers will soon explore the capabilities of the torque advantage and hopefully they will produce some interesting results

Just bought my wife the Pro S model. We highly recommend this vehicle. It's a hoot to drive. The Pro S model is packed with features, it even has massaging driver & passenger seats. My wife is stoked not having to gas up anymore lol. This is our first electric vehicle and we are loving it so far.

@robertboles1187

3 жыл бұрын

I just got the Black Pro S. I just love this car. I had it for all most a month and I am still discovering new things about it. First for me as well. Best vehicle I ever owned.

@lifeisastruggle5517

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Pro S is it AWD?

Will be purchasing the AWD version when it releases

Great video! I’ve seen a dozen, and yours is the best by far.

I've watched several id4 reviews. Your off-road stress tests are a major advantage over the others. I think the 2wd should definitely have a frunk, but these will sell.

@nissetuta

3 жыл бұрын

A frunk is overrated. Better to get more bootspace:)

@jh5kl

3 жыл бұрын

also, the space that would be used for the frunk, was used for interior space and importantly also used to give more room to the wheels and the turning circle is incredible, it turns on a dime

@treborheminway3814

3 жыл бұрын

@@jh5kl The improved turning circle is a very good point, but even a small frunk to hold all the various cables and adapters would be a bonus. I wish vw brought in the id3. Maybe later?

@jh5kl

3 жыл бұрын

@@treborheminway3814 good question, but i suspect not because you see the platform and you see it intentionally has a really short front hood, it seems they really maximized interior space and turning circle, by trying to use all space they could from the front. i think a double gate in the trunk, like the classic BMW x5 always had, is far more practical and would be more advantageous for people

@internetresearchagency2238

3 жыл бұрын

Frunk makes no sense in a car designed as EV

I can't wait for you to test/review the ID4 AWD!

I knew I could count on Ryan to take even EVs offroad!! Good work man!

The lane centering is excellent on this car but you have to activate travel assist for it to work.

@maxkonig559

3 жыл бұрын

So it's like a two step process?

@blake5542

3 жыл бұрын

@@maxkonig559 Lane Departure is always on and will actively correct un-signaled lane changes. Adaptive Cruise Control can be tuned on with or without Travel assist (which will actively keep you centered) but if you just click set on the cruise it won't be activated. so to answer your question it can be a 2 step process if you click "set' ( to engage ACC) first then turn on Travel assist. but if you just click the travel assist button it does both at once.

@xchopp

3 жыл бұрын

@@blake5542 Thank you. So: the reviewer got this very wrong it seems. Huh.

@H3OTest

3 жыл бұрын

@@xchopp no, there is models with an without travel assist.

@H3OTest

3 жыл бұрын

but from what i can see this model actually has the travel assist.

So, it doesn't have a spare, AND, it won't give you individual tire pressures, hmmmmmm. Love your reviews, you are very genuine and honest as well as humorous.

I really like your videos and am curious to see the all wheel drive but I am not ready to watch seven ads again. Seven !!

We gotta see the ID4 with 4Motion off-road, but this was a good trial run. It has nice ground clearance and solid angles.

Probably the most helpful review about the offroading capabilities of this RWD vehicle. I have been thinking of getting the AWD trim but then now it seems this is about what I need.

Great review, better then most on KZread. I subscribed!

Im always completly satisfied with ur review

No sound but tires on stone. We can experience the actual outdoors!

Great review Ryan. 1:14 LOL. The MY frunk full of stuff adds extra weight ahead of the front axle. That makes the MY an understeer handling vehicle. While the frunkless no extra weight in the nose gives the ID.4 RWD handling vehicle. 8:11 Move on, iPhone, iPad, android all have no buttons. If it's okay for Tesla to have no buttons on their tablet display, it should be okay with the ID.4. You forget to mention that ID.4 has a smaller turning diameter of 33.5 ft. vs MY 39.8 ft vs Mach-E 38.1 ft. That's a gargantuan difference of 6.3 ft. and 4.6 ft. of the MY and Mach-e respectively.And the ID.4 short front and rear overhang vs the other two.

I like your style. Just subscribed. Keep up the good work

Love this ID.4, waiting for the GTX version !

thank you that was just what I needed to make my decision

Another awesome review for real world use!

I really want to see this review but with the AWD ID.4 when it arrives!

Great review!

Thanks for the off-road test, that was really missing from all tests up to now. The battery should be very well protected.

@lifeisastruggle5517

2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

Great video 📹👍

I would be so curious to see the review of the RR Velar

17:30 yes it does have lane centering. Its the button in the lower right on the left side of your steering wheel. Feature is called Travel Assist.

The white steering wheel is ONLY on the 1st Edition trim of the ID.4, all other trims will have the normal black steering wheels.

Looking forward for the AWD review and off-road trail test !!!

"Give us real button. This is not futuristic " 👍👍👍❤

I noticed that the Audi version (q4 etron) adds more physical buttons and more traditional dash. That's the one I am most interested.

@7spower998

3 жыл бұрын

iPhone, iPad, android all don't have buttons. Move on.

@Minimalist1266

3 жыл бұрын

@@7spower998 but I am not driving my smart phone or tablet, am I? Having buttons makes the interface quicker, more intuitive and therefore safer.

@benoit.b9337

3 жыл бұрын

@@Minimalist1266 exactly! Things happen in a split second on the road and that micro second you look at the touchscreen could lead to death, worse when it's the death of a loved one.

@anesupasipanodya

3 жыл бұрын

@@Minimalist1266 sheesh

@colossusjak2

3 жыл бұрын

@@7spower998 all of those don’t have buttons for a reason... it’s because each app has its own interface and therefore can adapt the button layout to its preferences. This does not do that at all, it’s just for the sake of seeming futuristic, which is stupid. It’s literally a solid black touch screen so it’s utterly pointless and might as well be a button. If it was doing the Tesla way I would agree with you

Looking forward to AWD version

I have an AWD drive model on order. My wife own a model 3 so I am looking forward to the experience

Did a lot better on the hill climb than I was expecting.

Superb review 🍻

Excellent review, Ryan. I always get a personal kick from your reviews since I'm familiar with the roads east of Seattle that constitute your test environment. It's one of the main reasons I live in the gorgeous Pacific Northwest. As far as the ID.4 is concerned I've already seen a few "in the wild" around the Puget Sound area and my local VW dealer has a substantial waiting list. The remaining barriers to consumer adoption of EVs are rapidly coming down as charging availability and range improve. Vehicles like the ID.4, the products from Korean automakers, and the F150 Lightning are potential game changers. The proportion of EVs among new vehicles is still tiny. ICE vehicles won't disappear anytime soon. But for those skeptical about the future it's worth noting that in 1900 the vast majority of vehicles were dependent on live "horse power." Within 20 years horses were no longer the dominant means of transportation; they had become pets or the objects of gambling at race tracks.

@DavGreg

3 жыл бұрын

I have property in the NW (Point Roberts) and would not be found dead in the ID 4. His concern for puncturing the underside given the flammability of the battery packs in EVs is legit. No spare is a non-starter and unacceptable in a city car - much less anything you might take to the boonies. I may have to keep my Outback XT Onyx until the wheels fall off, but no.

@stephenhendricks103

3 жыл бұрын

@@DavGreg If your point of view is based, at least in part, on your location in Point Roberts, I can understand your perspective. But Ryan's reviews are somewhat unique in their focus on off-road use, a mission for which the ID.4 isn't designed. As my daddy used to say about dogs dancing, "You don't ask how well they do it. It's amazing that they do it at all." BTW, are you able to get in and out of Point Roberts in the age of COVID and Canadian prohibition of Americans crossing the border?

Thanks for the trial. 👍🇩🇪🇺🇸

Don't be so sure about Tesla fans not liking the ID4. I'm a Tesla fan but love the ID4. I think it looks so much better than a Model Y and can totally understand why someone would buy one over the Model Y.

I loved this review as I want to EV to, among other things, be good on USFS roads here in WA state. I'd LOVE to see such a review of the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EV) AWD.

Yay this is what people want to see

11:32 That's because this TPMS does not measure pressure directly, it uses the ABS system to detect the different rotational speed of a tire with low pressure.

Adaptive cruise modes like sport and comfort are essential. I have a 2019 honda crv. When a car cuts me off, crv reduces the speed but after when the road clears up, crv starts to speed up almost at full throttle to catch the speed i set. Which is annoying. I would like it to be more smooth. A comfort mode would be very appriciated. It is permanently in sport mode.

@TechDealz

3 жыл бұрын

LOL thats the opposite of my 2019 toyota rav4 that takes its sweet time to get back up to speed

@djw1091994

3 жыл бұрын

My Mazda is somewhere between full throttle and smooth acceleration depending on the difference in speed and clearance ahead. However I would like a more aggressive setting as it's too relaxed for rush hour commute. People getting irritated behind you because you are leaving a sizeable gap when getting back up to speed or in stop and go traffic it takes forever to get back up to cruising speed while the guy in front is long gone. Then because of that gap people cut you off or merge infront.

@spremarius

3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same in my 2019 Honda Insight - “racing” to get to 65 mph. That setting will be greatly appreciated. Waiting for my Silver Scale Pro S

@patricklinkous

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I've had my Subaru Crosstrek set to comfort for years and I love it.

If I'm not mistalen, 'Sport' mode in the ACC decreases the minimum distance with the vehicle in front. That's why it's there.

I testdrove the GTX ID4 and man it was fun! Would be interesting to know if it holds up offroad or in snow :)

Amazing 4x4 test .. you are also able to do it with bwd

There is a deference between cheap and hard plastics. The plastic is expecive because it needs to cope with the uv and heat/cold without desorption. The reason it's not soft is that for that process they literally push CO2 in to the plastic. The ID family of cars is produced CO2 neutral and for that to work you miss out on soft pastics.

all this car is missing is its the AWD version to give it a little bit more power, I'm excited for it

Hyundai Ionic 5 is smaller than this one?very interesting video that’s what the future is looking like!👍🏼👍🏼

Awesome review! Will you be reviewing the Rivian R1t & R1S when they come out later this year?

@drivingsports

2 жыл бұрын

If we can get one, we would like to.

Intresting fact: VW produce their electric cars in the same factory ( East Germany) where was produced the soviet car Trabant

A few weeks ago, I did a test drive on the ID.4 and it was an ok car. I could see that is was meant to bring gas drivers over to EV. One of my biggest concern was it being a RWD and seeing this video gave much confidence in the performance of everyday driving. The other concern was the white steering wheel. Dirt magnet big time. But my impressions were that overall EV's are not ready for prime time.

@davidnielson9139

3 жыл бұрын

The white steering wheel is only on the 1st Edition, which is sold out. The ID.4s you will be able to order/buy will all have black steering wheels.

After AWD I’d.4 is available. Very interesting to know how you would form your opinion of it!

Hi Ryan, any chance you'll be getting to review a BMW 2-Series. Interested to see your thoughts about FWD BMWs.

Really, really curious how a FWD SUV would do on the trail? E.g. the Santa Fe or Highlander. Thanks for the very informative vids!

It didn't show your pressures because Volkswagen TPMS doesn't use TPMS sensors. They monitor the ABS sensors to tell when the speed of 1 wheel changes relative to the others when the radius changes. My Golf is the same way

I think you're mistaken, you need to turn on Travel Assist which is a different feature than the lane centering option (IQ Drive).

Although I believe you missed the “B” mode on the shifter which is VW’s regen 1-pedal driving mode…different from the “D” standard drive mode.

12:36 Hopefully on the non-press cars they tighten the brake pedal a little more 😂

Good work Ryan however, the white steering wheel wouldn’t stand a chance with my rowdy family! Lol.

@HydraliskX

3 жыл бұрын

It's going to be a beige steering wheel in no time.

@CyAn-S

3 жыл бұрын

good thing that white wheel is optional. it comes with a black wheel as well.

You cannot see tire pressure probably because it uses the cheaper method of reading ABS data other than having a TPMS sensor on each wheel.

6.41 you activate Travel assist. That is what keeps you in the middle of the lane.

My 2020 Subaru Forester Limited lets me adjust how aggressive the acceleration is during adaptive cruise (3 or 4 levels). Maybe that is equivalent to the sport mode of the adaptive cruise on the ID.4. Was that not available on the Outback XT you used? It is buried in the menus... you may not have known.

Did VW update the charger navigation to avoid level 1 chargers when on a trip?

I think the Tesla disclaimer at the beginning is spot on and somehow a lot of people can't get their head around that there are people not attracted by raw acceleration or car as a gadget...

Thanks for the test. Cannot wait for the off road test of the ioniq 5. What's the ground clearance on the ID 4?

@christyavery3200

2 жыл бұрын

8.2"

Has any of the voice recognition systems find Cafe Ladro??

It looks like it performed better going up the trail than Trailblazer active awd.

I know most will disagree but I think VW will wipe the floor with Tesla within three to five years. VW electric future is very strong and build quality is a major factor for success and price. VW can drop prices to get marketshare. And they have Audi and Porche etc that uses the same platform and they will speed up charging infrastructure. A little late to the game but a very strong and a very Green future. Time to invest in VW!?

@marmalaterjones4526

3 жыл бұрын

Combined with all the other automakers bringing their EV'S TO market, it should be interesting to see how Tesla fares.

@lifeisastruggle5517

2 жыл бұрын

VW in Europe has an agreement with battery manufacturer Northvolt in Sweden that is worth SEK 120 billion. VW has thus secured access to batteries for the next ten years.

@sayamabusadatmd3203

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Tesla just rob.

I think the white interior is interesting and different, and that the autostart is annoying. So, different minds. How are breaks set up in electric cars? Were they affected by splashing through those big washouts?

the touch controls give haptic feedback to let you know when they finally worked LOL 🤣✅🆗 save the real buttons and switches

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander review and off-road test please.

All I'm interested is how good this thing could look like lowered. The black plastics on the front and back specifically could be abit less, but the car looks really good as a whole.

@Daniel-dj7fh

2 жыл бұрын

VW's biggest flaw is to give you hard plastic door panels (top half is bare minimum to make soft-ish) and ask 45k for a car...

@Daniel-dj7fh

2 жыл бұрын

I also think the Tirepressure thing only checks if all wheels spin at the same speed/frequency to detect if one is off, meaning it's lost some air

I just moved to Washington a month ago and jsut got a Subaru Forester limited. I wanted to know where this trail was, really wanted to give this a try!

@eganfo

3 жыл бұрын

I think it’s out past North Bend near the Middle Fork. It might even be the Middle Fork road.

@anthonyc8499

3 жыл бұрын

@@eganfo I kinda thought he was further north out by Chuckanut but you're probably right on North Bend.

AWD version is out for the journalists now. Maybe get the AWD version back on the trail here again?

isn't it only 2 wheel drive? I wouldn't expect it to do too well.. I'd be more interested in seeing how the 4 wheel drive performs when they come out later

I have a 2021 dual motor model 3. I did get stuck in my driveway with over a 8 inches of snow. I was looking at the model y but the interior creaks and rattles are pretty bad. I’m just waiting for the awd id4 so I can get that. Still never getting rid of the Tesla. But I feel like the vw will be built better and I’m biased.

The Interior looks like a 2020+ Corolla. Not a bad thing.

12:23 -- and this is why I will probably opt for a different EV (even though I love my e-Golf and was interested in ID.4 since ID.3 is not coming to N. America). Are you absolutely sure that stronger regenerative braking is not user-selectable though (I'm always a bit leery of non-EV cognizant reviewers). If anyone knows, please drop a reply here, thanks!

I drive long distances almost every day in the winter in mountainous rural areas. 250 mi. range will not cut it. When I can get legit actual 350 mi. range in very cold (Zero degrees Fahrenheit) weather I will be ready. But I fear this is pretty far off, and will end up costing $100K.

Too funny - he keeps saying “foot off the gas”. What “gas” pedal? It’s ELECTRIC! I could not care less about a very small truck (frunk) in the front! The All Wheel Drive is great for the off-road. Thanks for the review.

Please could you do the same test with enyaq 80x?

What's the speed limit on that road? How far can the car go on a full battery?

I am a tesla fan so I obviously want this car is so cool !

That TPMS is gonna drive me crazy. I'm the king of flats and it gives some extra assurance my mind isn't thinking there's a slow leak.. guess they're taking the software from Audi into this where it just lets you know if its flat or not.

@DavGreg

3 жыл бұрын

VW TPMS just tells you if there is a loss of pressure - that is nothing new for them. The 2019 Mk 7.5 Golf Alltrack I used to own had the same kind of system. It is based upon the rotation of the wheels instead of using sensors.

Thank you for doing EV tests! So happy that your attitude is enthusiastic but still unbiased. I’m curious to know if there’s any way to turn off the low speed pedestrian safety noise. That could be super annoying for slow speed trails.

Federal rebate of $7,500 is very nice! I got my order in. That federal rebate could be as large as $12,500 if Joe Biden gets his way.

Why not auto start with the break peddle. First if the car is open and a child climbs in , if the key fob is in range, the kid can accidentally activate the car to horrible consequences. Second theft, say you get out while to pick something up , whist the fob is in range , it doesn’t stop anyone from jumping in and driving away , the. Fob is not needed once activated and doesn’t auto shut down if out of range . This is why users should be able to disable the auto start seat sensors well as adding a pin to start on the touchscreen, Lao when trying to look out the back when parking, if your short, and lift out of the seat to see 3/4 and rear , the car shuts down. This is a fundamental flaw that has to be addressed

Great review as always! does the ID 4 qualify for federal tax credits even though its made in Germany? Thank You.

@drivingsports

3 жыл бұрын

My understanding is that currently it does qualify for credits.

Yeah u can puncture battery packs like on the tesla. Have seen it. With enough force you can do anything :)