Volkswagen ID.4 GTX

Overview

The Volkswagen ID.4 GTX was the sporty, all-wheel-drive flagship of the ID.4 electric SUV family for its 2021-2022 run, bringing punchier performance and a more dynamic edge. This discontinued model, with its dual-motor setup, offered a compelling blend of practicality and driver engagement. Key highlights include its distinctive GTX styling, enhanced power output, and sure-footed AWD grip, making it a sought-after option on the used market. You might find a 2022 model for around €31,970, representing a spicy take on mainstream electric motoring.

What's New for 2022?

For the 2022 model year, the ID.4 GTX benefited from Volkswagen's ongoing software enhancements. This typically meant improvements to the infotainment system's slickness and potential tweaks to charging performance and battery thermal management, ensuring it made the most of its capabilities. While the core GTX package launched in 2021 remained, these under-the-skin updates aimed to refine the user experience. Some markets also saw availability of newer assistance features like 'Park Assist Plus with Memory Function', further sweetening the tech deal for this athletic EV.

Design & Exterior

The ID.4 GTX certainly looks the business, flexing a sportier design than its regular ID.4 siblings. Distinctive GTX bumpers, a sleek black roof, matching rear spoiler, and unique three-dimensional LED taillights with dynamic turn signals set it apart. It rolls on fetching 20-inch alloys as standard. Dimensionally, it measures 4582 mm in length, 1852 mm in width (sans mirrors), and 1616 mm in height, giving it a purposeful stance on the road. The subtle GTX badging and high-gloss black air intake grilles complete its more aggressive, yet sophisticated, look.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Step inside the ID.4 GTX and you're greeted by an interior with sporty red accents and GTX branding on the comfortable seats and steering wheel, lifting the cabin ambience. Material quality is solid VW fare. There’s bags of space for five occupants. For your luggage, there's a generous 543 litres of boot space, expanding to a cavernous 1575 litres with the rear seats folded flat. While there's no frunk, the tech is plentiful, usually featuring a 12-inch Discover Pro navigation system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, keeping you connected on the move.

Performance & Driving Experience

This GTX isn't just for show; it properly scoots! Thanks to its dual-motor all-wheel-drive system pumping out a combined 220 kW and a hefty 460 Nm of torque, it zaps from 0 to 100 km/h in a brisk 6.2 seconds. The front motor is an IM (AC Induction Motor) unit, while the rear gets a PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor). This setup provides instant thrust and excellent traction, making it feel planted and confident. The top speed is capped at 180 km/h. It offers a composed ride, with a good balance between comfort and sporty handling.

Range, Battery & Charging

The ID.4 GTX packs a 77 kWh usable battery, delivering a Green Cars Compare calculated real-world range of around 415 km – pretty decent for spirited driving. Its efficiency is rated at 5.39 km/kWh. For juicing up at home or the office, its standard 11 kW on-board AC charger will fill the battery in about 7-8 hours. When you’re out and about, it can gulp down electricity at up to 125 kW from a DC fast charger via its CCS Type 2 port, typically taking around 35-38 minutes for a 10-80% top-up.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Safety is a strong suit for the ID.4 range, and the GTX proudly wears a 5-star Euro NCAP rating. It comes loaded with a good roster of standard driver-assistance systems. You typically get Volkswagen's Travel Assist, which combines adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist for more relaxed motorway journeys, alongside Front Assist (autonomous emergency braking) and parking sensors. For even more peace of mind, features like Side Assist (blind-spot monitoring) and a 360-degree Area View camera system were often available as optional extras.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

When new, the ID.4 GTX typically came with Volkswagen's standard European vehicle warranty of 2 years with unlimited kilometres, though some markets offered extensions. Crucially, the high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 160,000 km, whichever comes first, against excessive degradation (usually to 70% of original capacity). Powertrain components are generally covered under the main vehicle warranty. Maintenance schedules are typical for EVs, focusing on brakes, tyres, and cabin filters, with less frequent servicing needs than petrol cars. Reliability for the MEB platform improved through its early years.