Volkswagen ID.4 GTX

Overview

The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 GTX was the sporty, all-wheel-drive hero of VW's electric SUV range, offering a welcome dollop of extra poke and grip over its standard siblings. Aimed at families wanting an EV with a bit more driver appeal, the GTX blends practicality with performance. As a discontinued model (produced 2022-2023), it's now a compelling option on the used European market, with prices around €32,990. Its dual-motor setup and distinctive GTX styling cues mark it out as the range-topper for its time, offering a solid all-electric package with a sporty twist.

What's New for 2023?

For its final 2023 model year, this specific ID.4 GTX iteration (produced 2022-2023) benefited from VW’s ongoing software enhancements. These over-the-air updates typically refined the infotainment system, improved charging logic, and potentially tweaked battery thermal management for better efficiency and DC fast-charging performance. While no major hardware overhauls defined this specific model year before its discontinuation, these software tweaks aimed to keep the user experience fresh and the vehicle’s systems optimised, ensuring it remained a competitive offering in the rapidly evolving EV landscape for its final production run.

Design & Exterior

The ID.4 GTX flaunts a more aggressive look than its standard ID.4 counterparts, screaming 'sporty' without being too shouty. You'll spot unique GTX bumpers, a sleek black roof and spoiler, and often striking alloy wheel designs. Its signature LED light bar at the front and 3D LED tail lights give it a modern, high-tech vibe, especially at night. Dimensionally, it measures 4582 mm in length, 1852 mm in width (excluding mirrors), and stands 1616 mm tall, giving it a purposeful SUV stance that’s both stylish and practical for European roads.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Inside, the ID.4 GTX gets sporty touches like red contrast stitching and GTX branding, lifting the cabin ambience. Passenger space is generous for five, typical of the MEB platform. You get a decent 543 litres of boot space, expanding to a hefty 1575 litres with the rear seats folded flat – plenty for family adventures. Sadly, there's no frunk for extra cable storage. Tech-wise, it's well-equipped with a digital driver’s display and a central touchscreen (typically 10 or 12-inch depending on spec) running VW’s infotainment system, with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Performance & Driving Experience

The ID.4 GTX is no slouch, thanks to its dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup pumping out a combined 220 kW (that’s nearly 300 horsepower!) and a meaty 460 Nm of torque. This setup, featuring an induction motor at the front and a permanent magnet synchronous motor at the rear, rockets it from 0-100 km/h in a brisk 6.2 seconds, with a top speed of 180 km/h. It feels reassuringly planted on the road, offering a comfortable ride that can also be quite engaging when you fancy a spirited drive, with strong regenerative braking options.

Range, Battery & Charging

Packing a 77 kWh usable battery, the ID.4 GTX offers a Green Cars Compare estimated real-world range of around 437 km, with an efficiency of 5.68 km/kWh. Home charging via its standard 11 kW on-board AC charger (using a CCS Type 2 port) will take roughly 7.5-8 hours for a full top-up from empty. When you're out and about, its 400V architecture allows for DC fast charging at up to 135 kW, meaning a 10-80% charge can be zapped in around 35 minutes under ideal conditions. Pretty handy for longer trips!

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Safety is a strong suit for the ID.4 range, and the GTX benefits from a 5-star Euro NCAP rating. It comes loaded with a good roster of driver-assistance systems. Expect features like Front Assist (emergency braking), Lane Assist (lane keeping), and adaptive cruise control to be standard on many GTX models. Higher-spec versions or optional packs would add goodies like Travel Assist for semi-autonomous driving, blind-spot monitoring, and a 360-degree camera system, making it a reassuring family hauler on European roads.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

In Europe, Volkswagen typically offers a 2-year, unlimited kilometre warranty on the ID.4 GTX, with some markets extending this. The crucial high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 160,000 kilometres, whichever comes first, with a guarantee against excessive degradation (usually to retain at least 70% capacity). Powertrain components often align with the basic vehicle warranty. While specific complimentary maintenance plans vary by country, EVs like the ID.4 generally require less routine maintenance than petrol or diesel cars, focusing on tyres, brakes, and cabin filters.