One-Week Test Drive: Volkswagen's refreshed ID.4 Gets it Right!
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Volkswagen gave its ID.4 all-electric crossover a nice little update for 2024 and we've got the review!
This model first came out in 2020 and now VW has given it a refresh to keep it competitive against the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, and Ford Mustang Mach E. We grabbed a loaded AWD Pro S model (sticker price: $55,695, including destination) for a week-long drive.
Here’s an overview of what this all-electric crossover has to offer:
Exterior Design
The 2024 ID.4 retains its sleek, modern design with some subtle refinements to keep it fresh and appealing. The front has a slightly revised grille and bumper, giving it a more aerodynamic look. The LED headlights have been updated, and at the rear, the taillights also get a new design with dynamic turn signals as an added option.
Interior and Comfort
Inside, the layout remains minimalist and user-friendly, featuring a standard 12-inch infotainment touchscreen with a redesigned interface, which replaces the 10-inch screen from the previous model year. The touch-sensitive controls on the steering wheel and center console have been fine-tuned for better responsiveness and the ones on the console are finally backlit (yes, they used to be unreadable at night!).
The seating has been enhanced with improved cushioning and support, making long drives more comfortable. Higher trim levels now offer ventilated front seats. The rear seats continue to provide ample space for passengers, and the cargo area remains generous, making it a practical choice for families.
Technology and Connectivity
The new infotainment system supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, allowing seamless smartphone integration. The navigation system has been upgraded with more intuitive controls and real-time traffic updates. A new head-up display with augmented reality is available in higher trims, projecting important information onto the windshield for easier viewing.
The ID. Light, a thin strip of lighting that runs across the dashboard, now includes more advanced functions, offering visual cues for navigation, incoming calls, and charging status. The 2024 model also introduces an upgraded voice control system that responds more accurately to natural language commands.
Performance and Range
The 2024 ID.4 continues to offer both rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) configurations. The RWD model is powered by a single electric motor producing 201 horsepower, while the AWD version features dual motors with a combined output of 295 horsepower, providing enhanced performance and traction.
One of the significant updates for 2024 is the improvement in battery technology. The standard battery pack now offers an increased capacity of 82 kWh (up from 77 kWh), resulting in a longer range.
Safety Features
Safety continues to be a priority for Volkswagen, and the 2024 ID.4 comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of driver-assistance features. Standard safety technologies include adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. New for 2024, the ID.4 now includes a semi-autonomous driving mode called "Travel Assist 2.0," which provides hands-free driving assistance on highways under certain conditions.
Pricing and Trims
The 2024 ID.4 is available in multiple trims, including the base Pro, Pro S, and the top-tier Pro S Plus. Prices start at around $39,000 for the base model and can go up to $56,000 for the fully loaded Pro S Plus trim. These prices reflect the additional features and improvements made over the 2023 model and don't include any incentives or rebates.
But there's more to it than that. Check out our full video to learn all about this 2024 ID.4!
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Presenter: David Undercoffler
Editor: Phil Shuyler
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Пікірлер: 26
How often do I use the switches in my car for the rear windows? All the time. How often is by accident? Every. Single. Time. VW got this right.
@Calipeixegato
Ай бұрын
Agree. And how often do you need to roll down a front and rear window at the same time? You don't need a dedicated switch for each window. Complaining about this is like complaining that you only get one knob to adjust BOTH side view mirrors and that you have to "select" the driver's or passenger's side view mirror before you can adjust it.
@sjp2e
26 күн бұрын
I don't ever use rear windows. I don't get people whinning over this.
I had a 2021 pro s for 3 years I traded it in for a 2024 pro s red just like the one in this video. I love all the changes they made, I love the car that's why I bought a second one. By the way you didn't show all the storage in the hatch there's a second level which is very deep.
Love how Volkswagen nailed it with this refresh! 🚗✨ Great job! 👏
I am so exited for my ID.4, only 2 more weeks. In the testdrives, the travel assist did great work.
Nice video! Looking to order a VW ID.4 Pro RWD today probably. Testdriven it and it's amazing! I love it :D Coming from a Kia e-Niro owner, I will miss the one pedal driving tho, but that's it, I can learn to live without it. :D
Looks better on the outside than all competitors.
Will be buying a used ID.4 within weeks. The drive is amazingly comfortable. The full matrix lights and head up display are other highlights. (I’m in Denmark)
@dustinm2009
Ай бұрын
Bought a '21 AWD Pro S a couple weeks ago for a steal with the $4k transferable tax rebate. Got to road trip it on the way home from buying it and liking it. Next year will be putting in the Lv2, but for the most part L1 charging works for me with the occasional trip to a DCFC until then. If I make it to work early enough or nab a spot during lunch, I can charge at work too. Went from an '08 Rabbit to this, soooo big jump!
Thanks for the review. We own a 2023 VW ID.4 Pro-S and have been well pleased. The window controls are just not smart, ironically enough for a vehicle called Intelligent Design (ID) 😅 Slow (basically, nonexistent) software updates would be one of my biggest gripes. We purchased February 2023, and I only recall one update. That brings me to gripe number 2, the infotainment system is better since the update, but still WAY TOO inconsistent 😢 Other than those, it's been great and love the ride. Again, thanks and God bless. By the way, I have subscribed 😊
Wht about route planning--charge stops etc??
My fleet ID4 Pro S 2024 had the electrical system die after 1,500 milez
Nice looking car. VW finally got it tight!
Can get it for $24.000 here in China..
Same old dangerous eyes-off-the-road controls instead of switches. Not ever
Why doesn’t VW get it right the first time? Always playing catch up.
Bad choices by VW in terms of controls and switches. Needs a redesign. Looks cheap.
Inside looks terrible
@ClarionCaww
Ай бұрын
I wouldn't say terrible now. You have the choice of other options too
@NedNew
Ай бұрын
You're not so beautiful yourself mister. That hairy back of yours would make a male lion proud
@gerhardk98
Ай бұрын
I prefer it to the Tesla interior, I have only been in the previous year so idea about the updates but the seats seemed really comfortable and you had really good forward and side to side vision.
@joskleinwoud4520
Ай бұрын
Agree :-) Tesla looks worse! A Tesla I would never buy … this maybe maybe: infotainment needs major overhaul
This is a horrible review. The ID4 is much bigger in terms of legroom than a mach-e
Volkswagen killed its EV products because VW never has enough available stalls to charge and always broke. EV owners always wait or fight to get charged. I owned the 2022 Pro S.
this car has zero appeal, like all id vw models