Video Summary
- The VW ID.4 has driven Volkswagen's EV success, particularly in Europe.- The ID.4's MEB platform is now very successful and is creating possible alliances.
- There are lots of different models in the ID family, with more expected.
- The ID.4 and ID.5 recently got big updates.
- The big upgrade is a new electric motor on the car and a bump up on power.
- The motors now have a reinforced structure, updated heat sink and rotor, with stronger permanent magnets, offering higher phase currents.
- Both the rear-wheel and all-wheel drive ID.4 get the new motor on models with the longer range, 77 kWh battery.
- There are now many potential rivals in the market, like the Ioniq family or even the EV6.
- Volkswagen is looking at the GTX because the buyer would get not just a flagship, not just an electric vehicle, but one that is also dynamic and that promises some fun driving.
- It's not known what spec is coming to India, but there are other variants, and may be more than one.
- There are 2 battery packs on offer on the ID.4. 58 kWh and 77 kWh. The 77 kWh has 281 bhp and all-wheel drive goes up to 335 bhp.
- The WLTP range on the pre-update model was 480 Kilometers, though higher range is expected for the India spec of 510 kilometers.
- DC charging has been upgraded from 125 kW to 175 kW, but the charging times aren't available, since Homologation is underway.
- The cabin is very VW-like, with less buttons and more attention to functionality. The 15-inch infotainment system has great resolution and provides all the information at your fingertips. The screen also has a shortcut menu bar.
- On the all-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive version, you get an extra traction mode.
- The ID.4 will arrive in India in the first 3 months of 2024.
- The ID.4 GTX will come as a CBU or a complete built-up unit, so it won't be cheap.
- Expect prices to breach 55-60 lakh INR in India. It will primarily rival the Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge, Kia EV6, and Hyundai Ioniq 5.
- It has very supple, very comfortable ride quality and the steering quality is right for Indian roads.
- The Volkswagen ID.4 is the vehicle to look forward to.
