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@saidalas7763

3 жыл бұрын

AND THE DOUG SCORE IZZ?! Doug's tongue is huge, that's why he says 'izz' instead of 'is'

@ardez_19

3 жыл бұрын

VW is good

@iqsuperkid7523

3 жыл бұрын

3!!!!!!

@faysti7765

3 жыл бұрын

A review on the vauxhaull/Opel Corsa f please

@user-hf1ww7be2z

3 жыл бұрын

Please videos for DS 4

Absolute colossal respect for stating the £4,000 saving includes the government grant, lots of places wouldn't be as honest.

@michelemariotti8198

3 жыл бұрын

Absolute class

@ilovelol2642

3 жыл бұрын

Hard agree

@91stefane91

3 жыл бұрын

Can’t agree more ❤️

@Nellybui

3 жыл бұрын

I was going to write the same, and then I saw your comment :)

@Actionwill65

3 жыл бұрын

@@Nellybui beat you to it B)

"I'm Matt from National Geographic and I'm reviewing a cockchafer" It's lacking gas struts for the bonnet too.

@hagestad

3 жыл бұрын

please let it stick. If everyone call it that way it would be hilarious.

@null631

3 жыл бұрын

first heard it as cock chamber

@raimondskazuss5501

3 жыл бұрын

The fact that this car lacks stuff like gas struts, buttons for folding rear seats, flat loading load floor and an electric tailgate simply pisses me off. You can get a much nicer X3 for the same amount of money. I don't get why you have to sacrifice so much for this car. A car with this level of features and equipment should cost less than 25 00 eur not > 40k.

@sideshowbob32

3 жыл бұрын

@@raimondskazuss5501 I agree, but VW have to cut costs somewhere, batteries are expensive

@shivamthakur8148

3 жыл бұрын

@@raimondskazuss5501 yeah ! And hence no one is forcing you to buy it.

Bro, the fact that you plainly acknowledge the shortcomings of the site and are not afraid to call shit out is amazing and gives me even more confidence to use it for my next lease. That's how you represent a brand people can trust. Well done, Mat!

I really hate the car trend of removing buttons and making things more difficult

@dnshable

3 жыл бұрын

As far as I know the new Citroens has atleast physical buttons like for the climate control, etc.

@philippgro4322

3 жыл бұрын

@@dnshable Also Hyundai with their Ioniq 5

@pato10111

3 жыл бұрын

You need to be in the car. It works. Takes time to get used to like anything.

@theboogeyman5736

3 жыл бұрын

@@pato10111 I have driven a tesla model 3 ones. Hated it

@RH-nk7eo

2 жыл бұрын

Decided against the new Skoda's this year as they've gone with no buttons or knobs. Went for a 2019 model instead and hopefully in 5yrs time this stupid trend will have reversed because I'm dreading buying a new car without any physical controls on it.

*who wants no buttons in the interior, why is everyone doing it ?!?!?!*

@everypc

3 жыл бұрын

Lets buy cars that still have some. There are few

@rider5402

3 жыл бұрын

Who wants stupid plastic buttons in the interior?

@TA-uj7ez

3 жыл бұрын

Less buttons = better I drive a VW Golf and im used to its buttons and all but if i drove another old school car with 100 buttons i woudnt even want it. The less buttons the better. Would make me switch faster because its much more easier.

@martonfeher2350

3 жыл бұрын

Because Tesla started doing it, users liked the design, so they copied it... Just like the huge screens.

@AgentSmith911

3 жыл бұрын

m o d e r n

The ID car’s instrument panels look like a 1 year olds tablet.

@bakaenkaaka

3 жыл бұрын

That's it! That's what it reminds me of. Jesus now I can't get it out. Just that is a deal breaker. Horrendous :S

@superflyguy4488

3 жыл бұрын

If you looked for the cheapest tablet on Amazon, this is what you'll find.

@iain8837

3 жыл бұрын

Yip deal breaker too, sat in an ID3 and wife said.....no friggin way I’m driving a Duplo car!

@MasterofpuppetsBS

3 жыл бұрын

I dont agree. Looks nice to me, you should look at it live 😊

@reenachauriya4931

3 жыл бұрын

The inetrior already looked like cheap plastic but they had to add a cheaper screen too.

The cost cutting in VW suv’s has been so obvious since the Troc was released, so many hard plastics

@chrishart8548

3 жыл бұрын

I think the back of the id4 looks a lot like the t-cross. All vw's are really cheap build now. Cost cutting on a whole new level

@sideshowbob32

3 жыл бұрын

Gotta cut the fat to pay that £25billion fine

@danpleskan1580

3 жыл бұрын

And I’ve also noticed the surfaces inside are so flimsy

@balesjo

3 жыл бұрын

I drove VWs exclusively form 1990 to 2012. They used to have great interiors for the price. I remember by the early 2000s they were beginning to decline in interior quality. My last, a 2011 Jetta SE, had the scratchy plastic everywhere. It was sad, cost cutting while the prices increased steadily.

@chrishart8548

3 жыл бұрын

@@balesjo the last 3 versions of the passat are garbage.

I'm glad you mentioned the turning circle - An important aspect sometimes overlooked with other reviewers. Important to me as I have a tight manouevre on a main road to get into my drive. And at 10m that is exceptionally good for such a big car.

The removal of the 2 rear window switches is the most cynical level of cost cutting I've ever seen I reckon. I suppose over millions of cars it will add up but come on VW...

@CyAn-S

3 жыл бұрын

either cost cutting, or a stupid idea to start something new. like Tesla with their removal of indicator stalks and a gear selector.

@evbrandy1357

3 жыл бұрын

@@CyAn-S @rynomuncher I don‘t understand all the negative reactions. How often do you really operate the rear windows? How many times have you falsely operated the rear window when entering a parking garage etc. I actually would be pleased with this arrangement of buttons.

@carlosandleon

3 жыл бұрын

I have no issue with it tbh. Just the general lack of buttons

@carlosandleon

3 жыл бұрын

@@evbrandy1357 I agree, I feel like I'd prefer them too tbh

@yanboa

3 жыл бұрын

@@evbrandy1357 Oh please. You think this won’t lead to even more mistakes?? What a damn joke. They saved 1 button?! That can’t possibly be cost saving. I think it’s a « new » design. SO ridiculous.

You can’t say that.... He’s a Brummie, he has a pass.

@DyslexicMitochondria

3 жыл бұрын

What's a brummie

@dragospahontu

3 жыл бұрын

@@DyslexicMitochondria mat

@althafrafianto

3 жыл бұрын

he’s from walsall afaik

@mna4677

3 жыл бұрын

@@DyslexicMitochondria a brummie is a rare breed

@hannesproductions4302

3 жыл бұрын

hess a pikky blinder ay.

Respect for being honest about the saving figures at the start

Drove an ID.3 a few days ago and was very sceptical about the touch buttons on the steering wheel, but surprisingly they worked extremely well and I had no problem controlling everything on my first ride. Still don't understand how touch buttons are an improvement

The interiors of VW's ID models look as if they were made by Playmobil.

@TG-ex3oo

3 жыл бұрын

Which is a german company so... yeah :D

@RS6Bongo

3 жыл бұрын

But Playmobil uses better plastic

@Meduk

3 жыл бұрын

@@RS6Bongo haha, yeah it does look pants. Love VW what a shame.

The Interior just doesn't look like a 40k car.

@ayushmaansuman823

3 жыл бұрын

@Nomen Clature i think a tesla model y is better (has better range and looks nicer and better interior)when it comes out

@ayushmaansuman823

3 жыл бұрын

@Nomen Clature not in uk

@mr.kalulu5654

3 жыл бұрын

You're right

@hiiiofficial8306

3 жыл бұрын

@@ayushmaansuman823 i prefer the vw Id4

@ayushmaansuman823

3 жыл бұрын

@@hiiiofficial8306 its personal preference but I think tesla would appeal to most people

Love how honest mat is in these videos you can tell that when he says something is good,its going to be good.

Love your car reviews. For someone who sells these your are remarkably honest. Wish that we lived in the UK so we could buy from you.

The VW voice recognition doesn't work in Scotland, Newcastle, Liverpool, Birmingham and Wales.

@lhd4278

3 жыл бұрын

@J. Ngonono here in Portugal the in the gold it works

@EnaiSiaion

3 жыл бұрын

As a Dutch speaking Belgian, I'm quite used to voice recognition systems not speaking my language while claiming they do. I tried quacking like a Dutch person but to no avail. :/

@IonorReasSpamGenerator

3 жыл бұрын

Ear-killing English accents across Europe will give voice recognition in cars run for their money...

when matt was born he ask for the doctor and his parents to click pop up banner up there to know more about the car

@abistarayhan8697

3 жыл бұрын

damn it 😂

chafer (old english) actually has the same origin as the german word for beetle: Käfer :)

@edwardvalivonis23

2 жыл бұрын

Kaferwagen

11:49 Imagine the reaction at Volkswagen when they finally find those "sticks of truth" after Matt returns the car 🤣

@mihnealazar7039

3 жыл бұрын

They deserve that

@user-yg2gw4je8d

3 жыл бұрын

Matt is merely upgrading the quality of the materials used on the interior.

“Car of the people!” “The new Beetle!” Starting from £40,000 🤯

@nazarpredatorak

3 жыл бұрын

The first edition is starting from 40k, which has a lot of extras. There will be an entry level version in the future

@dylanlobban1627

3 жыл бұрын

@@nazarpredatorak that will probably still be like £33,000. A car for the people a should be cars that are about Dacia’s price range

@enmirc9938

3 жыл бұрын

entry level version starting from 39,999

@labourlawact7826

3 жыл бұрын

@@dylanlobban1627 VW a car for the people? Don't make me laugh. That description fits Toyota. The last good vw was the beetle

@supersonicsid5930

3 жыл бұрын

Car for the people , that Austrian painter would be turning in his grave .

Matt: Style - not so nice interior - not so nice infotainment - not so nice range - not so nice Also Matt: *You should shortlist the ID.4*

@raresradoi39

3 жыл бұрын

The range is pretty good, actually, most car makers have ~250 miles claimed, so in theory, this ID 4 with a claimed 310 should do better. At the end of the day, it's a VW, so ofc it's a good all arounder

@labourlawact7826

3 жыл бұрын

Everything : not so nice. Mat Watson : Very nice!

@procerator

3 жыл бұрын

@@raresradoi39 It is still no better then a Tesla. Not a fan of Tesla but this VW has no edge over Tesla Model 3.

@PattyjoAtwork

3 жыл бұрын

@@procerator not to forget Kia and Hyundai who get like 97% of their claimed range

@raresradoi39

3 жыл бұрын

@@procerator agreed. The Model 3 is better than the ID.3 and the Model Y is also better than the ID.4

Best car review! Will definitely watch more of this guys videos, love the honesty!

Sounds brilliant, I really like the car. Thanks for shortlisting it Matt.

A whole review being negative and then...shortlist it?

@Jordan-yf5jx

3 жыл бұрын

probably because there's not many electric crossovers in this segment

@shivamthakur8148

3 жыл бұрын

This review is negative? Idk what kinds of stuff these kids smoke

@alanwayte432

3 жыл бұрын

Drum brakes circa 1971, cost saving gone mad, what’s going on with VW/Audi I had hired Golf a few months ago the quality of MK8 interior was a real step back over MK7 terrible plastics, and what’s going to happen when legislative changes come in to outlaw touchscreen, were are the buttons, you can’t use a mobile, but it’s ok at 70mph to take your eyes off the road to adjust heater fan speed....

@fabiobermudezpippo9583

3 жыл бұрын

I watched the whole review just to check your comment. It is true that at the beginning he was talking about all the negative stuff but when he is driving the car he talks pretty good things about it. So, I guess the car is good and it has a lot of potential. I was watching other channels and the reviews are pretty good in general.

@EnaiSiaion

3 жыл бұрын

If you want an EV in this segment for this price, what else would you buy?

Wow!! I actually work at the VW Chattanooga Plant in TN and awesome to see Matt give a deep dive into this new EV!!

10:26 The strap is for a spare oil bottle. That’s been VW’s clever solution for excessive oil consuption. My Polo GTI is ”within spec” as long as it uses less oil than petrol. They did give me one free liter of oil when the car was delivered, which was nice. They just forgot to remove the strap for the electric cars, as well as the ”Start/Stop Engine” button.

Mat, best man, greeting from Germany👊

@ridgefrost

3 жыл бұрын

Shouldn't u be watching carwow Germany?

@JTM610

3 жыл бұрын

"best man" :))

@nik0442

3 жыл бұрын

@@ridgefrost nah, we don't do that here

@jacobmurray6543

3 жыл бұрын

@@nik0442 yes you do. Search for Carwow Deutschland

@gustavmuller3871

3 жыл бұрын

@ridge i like carwow so much, the language doesn't matter🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️😂

Its sad seeing vw classic quality go down after the dieselgate. Shame

@bayoomole4376

3 жыл бұрын

I think people forget the fine they had to pay... I don't know; but I guess the cost cutting is so they can still operate

@gjorgjistevkovski9590

3 жыл бұрын

@@bayoomole4376 yes that's why i said it's sad because such huge company has to cut so much cost in order to keep going

@Horizon301.

3 жыл бұрын

It’s very bad and noticeable. Same goes for every new Audi model that’s redesigned, starting with the A8. Quality on the previous gen A3 for example is much better than the A6 and A7 models with cheap plastics used throughout and build quality used to be market leading in my view with Audi. The previous VW systems were some of the best really, the infotainment on the Golf 7.5 and materials were impeccable and not far of what idrive and mmi offered

@gjorgjistevkovski9590

3 жыл бұрын

@@Horizon301. yep completely agree with everything, vw, audi were always on top of the class in terms of build quality and really what made them into the megacompanies. Hopefully they will get back to that as soon as possible

@bayoomole4376

3 жыл бұрын

@@Horizon301. I believe once they can they'll get back to where they were, especially for Audi. I just remembered VW building some beautiful cars and interiors, but people complaining they'd never purchase them, and would rather go to Audi. So I'm not sure how VW will move forward with their designs .

Great transparency Matt, enjoyed your review as always

I like the way Matt was transparent about the savings includes the Gov grant.

Mat - l like your honesty about savings from the website. That's great business ethics

@ascgazz7347

3 жыл бұрын

The whole Carwow video series is one massive advert for carwow and the manufacturers... don’t you know how influencers work?

@wutschkorammo5

3 жыл бұрын

@@ascgazz7347 so? still great content

@ascgazz7347

3 жыл бұрын

@@wutschkorammo5 and you’re here because?

@stolenape3225

3 жыл бұрын

@@ascgazz7347 you are the type of person who would also be sad because of a rainbow 🌈 stating that it’s an ad for sunlight and cry about it

@ascgazz7347

3 жыл бұрын

@@stolenape3225 and you seem to be the type of person than assumes ones entire identity from a comment not even aimed at you. Hmmmm. I think I’ll stay as I am kid.

This looks like VW literally cheaped out on every aspect possible.

@labourlawact7826

3 жыл бұрын

Their cars have been going that way for some time, but you'll always get the deadbeat supporters of this crappy overpriced vehicles.

@Sherukka

3 жыл бұрын

Their software works has been started though but just the first Sprint started so...

@labourlawact7826

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sherukka so what are you trying to say?

@Sherukka

3 жыл бұрын

@@labourlawact7826 The software will be ready at Christmas, but they won’t tell you which year

@labourlawact7826

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sherukka 👍

The "Play" and "pause" symbols on the brake and gas pedals was really cool.

Everyone: Like that. Matt: Like aaaaht.

why does the front interior of this car look like it was bought from argos last minute and glued into place?

@Jordan-yf5jx

3 жыл бұрын

lmao

@neilmurphy845

3 жыл бұрын

Yah it looks like my mams Micra the sound of the plastics.

@edwardvalivonis23

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

Quite interesting, the left-hand drive version has an electric tailgate, a false floor and panoramic roof

@Moskito159

3 жыл бұрын

That's what the UK gets for Brexit. /s

@EnaiSiaion

3 жыл бұрын

We get the electric tailgate, you get the AstraZeneca vaccines you ordered. Seems like a trade. /s

@HairyAl1969

3 жыл бұрын

And a brilliant HUD

@JohnnyZenith

3 жыл бұрын

Why doesn't the RHD version have those things?!

@THESLlCK

3 жыл бұрын

@@EnaiSiaion don't worry, nobody ordered them

Shortlist? After that slating! That's a shock. I thought Consider at best. Horrible inside. Think I'll Avoid thank you very much 😉

@armadillito

3 жыл бұрын

Depends what you want and need from your car, doesn't it?

@kevinmsft

3 жыл бұрын

Is there another affordable EV SUV of this size actually? Everything else is more expensive (Tesla, Mach E).

@oktaviu8668

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinmsft Ioniq 5, KIA E-Niro and next KIA EV6

@chris-ryan

3 жыл бұрын

He probably meant shortlist... and then buy an Enyaq or a model 3.

@snakeeyes9246

3 жыл бұрын

At this point, my compact electric SUV of choice would be the Mach E even though I will never buy an American vehicle. I'd go for a mid-sized vehicle like an Audi E-tron instead.

11:59 - a 40k car and Matt is having to hold the bonnet up with his head. No gas struts? Really VW?

Kudos to Matt for almost putting videos every day or every alternate day. Keep the hard work. It isn't going unnoticed.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

VW drum brakes in my experience tend to lock when parked for any length of time (even just overnight in winter) so colour me skeptical about VW's intentions with them in this instance, given the cost cutting in the rest of the car...

@Meduk

3 жыл бұрын

If drum breaks are so great, everyone would be doing it haha...I'm sure VW didn't put them on because its cheaper 😉

@sinenomine4540

3 жыл бұрын

I lolled so hard when he got to the drum brake part... What's next? Are they going to hide a steam engine under the front boot too?

@96cyt

3 жыл бұрын

@@sinenomine4540 that would be one way to distract consumers from Dieselgate 😂

Most honest review of this car I've seen. I so wanted to like this car but I've been put off it: * Cheapo interior - £40k and it's got the interior of something under £20k * Capacitive buttons - you cannot use these easily and not all if your hands are damp or greasy * Unfinished software - seems really slooow and probably buggy * Boot - £40k and you can't have a completely flat space I'll bet the Enyaq is far better value for money

Did VW remove the parcel shelf so mat couldn’t throw it? 😂

For anyone considering this car: The Skoda Enyaq IV looks more high quality on the inside, has better integrated and generally better electronics, a nicer interior and looks way better IMO. Plus it has a lot more space.

@rider5402

3 жыл бұрын

I'm really looking forward to this car

@mariyankolev1601

3 жыл бұрын

And probably is cheaper than the VW?

@janmuller639

3 жыл бұрын

@@mariyankolev1601 Yes I think it is cheaper too

@scottwills4698

3 жыл бұрын

I think the Ioniq 5 and EV6 will be good too.

@oliverstemp9132

2 жыл бұрын

Much more boring

It doesn't look like a VW for me 😥, grandland x, it's you ?!

@alexandredumbass1693

3 жыл бұрын

Peugeot 3008

@julesbenalouane2086

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexandredumbass1693 yes, like a mix of both 🤣😅

@Matt_Curlew

3 жыл бұрын

That's why it looks good

@edwardvalivonis23

3 жыл бұрын

It's rebadged Kia Niro

@julesbenalouane2086

3 жыл бұрын

@@Matt_Curlew it looks cool, but seems to have lost the original VW design DNA, the positive point is that they will attract new customers with that ( younger?), because the design is more "extravagant" than before

I think just two buttons for opening the window's is brilliant! It happends to me all the time that I accidently open the rear windows instead of the front.. but well that can be on me as well haha

Great comments on the weight and how that impacts ride comfort.

What’s the point on having touch sensitive buttons over ”normal” physical buttons? You still have to press something, they are more inaccurate and you often cannot use them with glows, so no advantage whatsoever. Also the id.4 interior looks nice on the first sight but after novelty has gone it’s as low-quality and full of plastic as an entry level dazia duster that costs 20 000£ on a new.

@johnmckay1423

3 жыл бұрын

The way Tesla implemented it makes sense - at least for manufacturing, if not for real world use. Their screen is a single surface and completely blank, so much easier to manufacture and assemble than lots of buttons and it can be completely reconfigured if they come up with a better layout for the buttons. Still not a massive fan, but I do understand it. The way it's implemented here seems worst of both worlds: complicated to manufacture and no possibility of reconfiguring and awful to use.

@armadillito

3 жыл бұрын

Low cost and perhaps improved durability. It's lazy manufacturing passed off as "modern".

@g.o.3623

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you!! Very precise description !!!!

@HanFollo

2 ай бұрын

The main advantage of the touch sensitive buttons is swiping. You don’t need to look down or fidget when you swipe. It took me by surprise when I realized this is how those sensitive buttons are intended to be used. It’s amazingly intuitive to use, when you need to adjust ACC cruising speed or sound volume or skip songs. You just swipe your thumbs across the middle of the small panels , super easy and effortless, no need to look down or find the right buttons. It’s a pity those buttons are misunderstood.

I cycle past one of those (in the same colour) every week and honestly, I love the exterior looks....

Hi Mat!! I just came from an ID4 test drive ((77kwh pro). My friend, i am astonished!!!! I didn't want to get out of the car, i didn't want the road to stop. It is like flying on an air pillow. I found it very fun to drive. Is there any difference on driving or acceleration on the ID4 Pure (52kwh) ? Because they don't have it in Cyprus yet. The 52kwh is more affordable. Rgds George

Love the honesty about the savings.

Drag race: Volkswagen ID.4 - Skoda Enyaq IV

@blockhead7862

3 жыл бұрын

The Enyaq is going to be a much better car with actual buttons in the interior.

@Meduk

3 жыл бұрын

Its crazy how the Skoda will be the same body shell of the ID 4 but much better looking.

@adamglus1075

3 жыл бұрын

@@Meduk For me , Škoda Enyaq IV is the nicer car 🚗👍👍 VW ID.4 is the good , too

@dafferdonk

3 жыл бұрын

Vs mustang Mach e

@adamglus1075

3 жыл бұрын

@@dafferdonk Yea

We've lost our comrade 'this' in the start 😭

@thescentleman8810

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a question at the start... ‘Is the iD4 a cockchafer?’

I like that he clarified the cost saving - good honesty Carwow

Love the upfront honesty of the saving figure! Shout out to Matt!

It seems like they rushed this car, let the customers figure out all the bugs while VW starts making profit. What kind of car manufacturer would do that...?! Oh wait.........

@carlosandleon

3 жыл бұрын

hahahahaha lmao 🤣

@owengee7415

3 жыл бұрын

The car company you're talking about has now finished their "beta" testing and is well on their way to stomping

@carlosandleon

3 жыл бұрын

@@owengee7415 well on their way to get buried by KIA

@spirokaci

3 жыл бұрын

Tesla!

I feel like VW rushed with their electric cars and they didn’t put their soul into these cars

@labourlawact7826

3 жыл бұрын

Their soul went away for ever after the beetle, and they discovered plastic

@JMNTN

3 жыл бұрын

nah they are just cost cutting

@dudndadn12212

3 жыл бұрын

VW lost it's sould with the MK4

@carlstansfield9696

3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a dacia duster build quality

@rexjamo

3 жыл бұрын

They sold their soul to the diesel cheating gods.

Appreciate your honesty on the pricing Matt, good on you.

Nice thing to mention the 4000 saving includes the goverment grant. Thats really honest of you, I thought you were sound but that confirms it. top bloke.

There’s nothing Beetle about the ID.4 because it’s big, expensive and this design is certainly not unique.

@johndavidson3424

3 жыл бұрын

At least the design is more unique than an ID.3, or beetle.

148 HP for a 2.1 ton car... What are they thinking? There needs to be a law for minimum acceleration and performance as all these slow cars of the last year's are so incredibly dangerous on the motorway

@ARIES6181

Жыл бұрын

It´s less than 80 HP per tonne

14:00 I'm sure that will be fun in the winter when your door is frozen shut lol

@martinkellerman3497

3 жыл бұрын

Just turn on the heating using the app and the ice will melt. You probably already did this to deice the windows anyway.

@microbuilder

3 жыл бұрын

@@martinkellerman3497 Window deicers work good for windows, not so much for door handles lol

Very transparent pricing explanation... Fair Play Man!

"Phase free charging" Do you mean three phase charging Matt?

Miss the Beetle and Sirocco already. These new cars just aren’t cutting it at all.

@EnaiSiaion

3 жыл бұрын

Give it 10 years for electric tech to mature. This is a mostly unavoidable transition phase where every new car sucks, but gives us a glimpse of what the future will be like. (Hopefully with less touchscreens.)

@horsesarebetterthanpeople

3 жыл бұрын

@@EnaiSiaion I agree. I’m all for electric, we just need better designs and functional systems. That touch screen looks terrible!

@THESLlCK

3 жыл бұрын

@@EnaiSiaion Electric tech has been around longer than gas. News flash, they're still incredibly crappy.

@davidsommen1324

3 жыл бұрын

@@THESLlCK Bullshit. First of all electric drivetrains are, and have always been, FAR superior to the crappy and inefficient combustion clunkers. There's a reason your drill or immersion blender isn't driven by a petrol engine. The thing with CARS is that you need good batteries. Because there have been some breakthroughs in the last two decades concerning battery tech, EVs are becoming a reality. There is however still a lot of ground to cover to make batteries with higher energy density.

@THESLlCK

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidsommen1324 lol this jackwagon thinks that efficiency is the reason for not having petrol appliances. Elevator doesn't reach the top floor I guess

I searched if you had done a review of the ID 4 and nothing came up, only for me to get a notification few minutes later that you just uploaded a video of the ID 4 review. Lol

I’ve had a ds3 etense for 5 months now. Back brakes are very rusty. Keep having to do emergency stop to clear the rust off. Drum brakes at the rear makes sense.

40k for this? hell noooo

@kimiroihanz9924

3 жыл бұрын

I prefer the Golf R MK8 😂

@mrguest3749

3 жыл бұрын

just buy a used electric car than this

@RustyPro676

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrguest3749 if i think about 40k , i think about type R ^^

I'm not sure who, in their right mind, would ever contemplate buying this bag o spanners

@adwiktrm7249

3 жыл бұрын

i will...... i have bought one and ACTUALLY, The touch sensitive button works well

@shivamthakur8148

3 жыл бұрын

The one who is not brokeass!

@jasontate1135

3 жыл бұрын

@@shivamthakur8148 Who's brokeass?

1:57 i just wish they did the single line rear lights which goes through the entire boot like this on the golf 8 R too, it wouldve looked hella sick

The main advantage of the touch sensitive buttons is swiping. You don’t need to look down or fidget when you swipe. It took me by surprise when I realized this is how those sensitive buttons are intended to be used. It’s amazingly intuitive to use, when you need to adjust ACC cruising speed or sound volume or skip songs. You just swipe your thumbs across the middle of the small panels , super easy and effortless, no need to look down or find the right buttons. It’s a pity those buttons are misunderstood.

Great Review. Is waiting for mine that will be delivered in May. Beside 1st, there is also a 1st Max (The one I get) and that is a fully spec version. Glass roof, electric tail gate, electric dampers, electric seats, but still no Frunk :) Regarding the glovebox, I think that is a UK "problem" because mine has full glovebox, but it is also left side build instead.

@shivamthakur8148

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Congrats!!!🎉🎊 btw Mat calls it "froot"

This man should be a new host for top gear, how many of you agree 👍

Will carwow review the new Citroën C4 or the ëC4? When they come to the UK although I reccon they are in the UK already

I echo many. Good to here an honest upfront comment about the discount. Does it say it online yet too !?

I feel that Vw has tried to cut costs for this model ID.4 as much as possible but it's still not exactly a cheap car now is it.... I made this comment half way through video, Matt thinks the same

@yashmann

3 жыл бұрын

Ye the golf is terrible now no gas struts no felt in the glovebox and cheaper materials inside, the mk5 was good the Mk6 was good and the mk7 was good quality but this mk8 is cheap.

@cstrx11

3 жыл бұрын

@@yashmann The one thing I never understood is why does it bother some people in the 21st centaury if a doesn't have gas struts in the mid segment. I accept that the lack of felt in glovebox is maybe problematic because it can rattle more and stuff scratch the plastic, but the gas struts? If an Audi, Merc or Lexus doesn't have gas struts I say it's lame, but a golf?

@yashmann

3 жыл бұрын

@@cstrx11 but for many generations its had gas struts but why remove them now, a golf is seen more "better" than like say a ford or a vauxhall, so it should have things that are better. And you should expect it to have struts because it's 2021.

@cstrx11

3 жыл бұрын

@@yashmann A Golf with a reasonable trim level was and is also a bit more expensive than the competitors and VW was for many years in winning position. VW is now in the same situation as everyone else. They (and most german car makers) saved a LOT of money during engine development and production for many years with their cheating SW this also ment that they could put more money into production and better materials while having the same profit on each car. They were also great in production optimization. Now they MUST quickly spend a lot of money on development of PHEVs and EVs to repair the damage and to maximize the profit level on a golf too. So they had to remove many things, including the gas struts. But the gas struts are NOT the biggest problem. I think (and only my opinion) the problem is that they used a LOT of shiny cheap black plastic in the interior and replaced almost all buttons with touch sensitive surfaces and sliders EVERYWHERE... even on the steering wheel and the typical VW exterior light switch was also replaced. Most people -average customers- open the hood once every 2 months or less, but you use the interior and buttons of the car every day. And if you think the Golf's interior is cheap, then check the ID.3 and ID.4's dash and doors. But don't worry sooner or later when they get back on their feet again financially and they will use better materials and gas struts again even in the C segment. Maybe with the next Golf generation... if there will be one.

@yashmann

3 жыл бұрын

@@cstrx11 yes I agree the interior button scenario is a mess have screens but with buttons, BMW does this the best still has volume and climate control buttons and other quick access buttons but has a big screen aswell. I think they will make another golf even though the 1d3 is the replacement for the golf, as I think the id3 isn't gonna sell ask as previous golfs and the mk7 isn't gonna sell aswell as the mk7 Mk6 mk5 so they will have to improve it for the next gen. Like the mk4 was good but then the mk5 was really good, then the Mk6 was cheaper to make but quality was just as good. Hopefully mk9 week fix these problems. Also I hate hate hate touch screens for everything, a button is just one touch and ready but not too many buttons just enough for basic stuff, like I've said bmw had the best button to simplicity to screen layout

Imagine the person reviewing the car next and finding sticks under the bonnet :D

It's Three Phase Charging, lol. Three phase supplies are not common to UK houses but they are becoming more common. They are common in some European countries. The Zappi charger supports three phase operation. Commercial chargers at work places, shops and hotels are often three phase so the 11 kW charging feature is still very useful in the UK.

For one pedal driving engage "B" (braking) mode on gear lever/knob instead of "D" mode. Then it will not coast, like the Nissan Leaf.

Gotta say for how much hype VW put into these before they were launched they really don't hold upp at all.

@labourlawact7826

3 жыл бұрын

Vw depreciate VERY quickly

There is literally no reason to buy this

@perspectiveflip

2 жыл бұрын

If you want electric and solely buy on brand preference. I feel sorry for people who don't know what they're missing out on.

I currently drive a mk7.5 eGolf and I really like it. The range isn’t all that great. I manage quite well in every day life, but on longer trips for job I need to plan ahead for electric parking. When I need to trade in the eGolf, I’m considering the Tesla 3, Enyaq or the ID.4. I think the exterior is okay, but the interior of the ID.4 doesn’t really cut it for me. I think I like the Enyaq better for that matter.

Its going to cost a fortune in repairs when all those touch sensitive controls start to go wrong..

My 2011 Exeo sedan has it's name written in the middle of the trunk...So nothing modern about that...

i really dont like where VW is going

@andypower5245

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah carlo

@sfgdragoon

3 жыл бұрын

@@andypower5245 u mean pablo no?

@labourlawact7826

3 жыл бұрын

They've been going this way for a while. So wish they'll go bust, and go away.

@andypower5245

3 жыл бұрын

@@sfgdragoon Carlo Pablo

I keep it short. Love your reviews❤️

If I would live in UK I would only buy a car from you. Huge respect Matt!

Interesting, the first edition of this here in the U.S. has a glass roof and all the other kit (power boot included) that this one seems to lack. You guys get matrix led headlights though (illegal here stupidly) and I'd gladly trade a sunroof and a power tailgate for those. Furthermore....despite being better equipped....the U.S. model starts at $33,000 after the $7,500 federal tax credit (which over 200,000 of these cars are eligible for). Goes down even further when the states tack on an additional 2,000-3,000

@daniel-ino

3 жыл бұрын

Vat is 19 to 21 in Europ

@edwardvalivonis23

3 жыл бұрын

Doug is that you?

@matthewchetcuti3278

3 жыл бұрын

@@daniel-ino That's disgusting. The sales tax here is 5.75% on the federal level, and then another 5-6% for the state to add on top of that

@daniel-ino

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewchetcuti3278 well .. what is your home property tax?

@matthewchetcuti3278

3 жыл бұрын

@@daniel-ino My state has the third highest property tax rates in the US, 2.14%

Even Volkswagen couldn't live without the Beetle's presence... Beetle: *I am inevitable*

@syedmdabdullah8916

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

We just drove the ID4 1st Edition here in S. California and it has wireless charging, pano roof with power closing shade, and the power boot. Clearly, VW has released different 1st Edition models in Europe than the ones here in the USA.

had a 1984 jetta gli with rear drum, 110k miles over 25 years and they still had tons of life.

I want Matt to review the “Mustang” Mach E if he ever gets his hands on one.

@shukracharya_

3 жыл бұрын

He already did

@labourlawact7826

3 жыл бұрын

Cock?

@shukracharya_

3 жыл бұрын

@falconhoof sorry I thought it was him It was Johnny Smith 😅

@Meduk

3 жыл бұрын

Only car I would get after a Tesla Model 3. Sexy, affordable, big screen and loads of tech. Ironically, everything the ID4 is not.

"I'm Mat Watson from carwow and I hate the way our website works" 🤣

I saw one of these in white yesterday at my local Volkswagen dealership. Very quick to ship to the USA Volkswagen

Nice video! We just came across your channel, although you're not our normal "niche" we look forward to seeing more of your content. We post videos about living on our sailboat and preparing to sail the world :) Stay safe out there!

Deisgn wise it is actually the exact other way around for me: I don't like the looks of the ID 3 but the ID 4 looks great imo

The review I’m really waiting for is, Matt’s review of the Model Y.

@josipcuric8767

2 жыл бұрын

Model 3 on stilts, nothing to review there; qlso, I don't think it's available in the UK

Mat does the best reviews :-)

hi .👋 review please🙏 on the new 2021 Audi SQ5, Q5. we will look forward to it.