Video Summary
Here is a summary of the YouTube video review of the Volkswagen ID.4:- The ID.4 is all electric and has nice updates for 2024.
- The quick acceleration is a great quality of EVs.
- There are various trims available.
- The all-wheel drive model reviewed has an 82-kilowatt-hour battery and a range of 423 kilometers or 263 miles with 335 horsepower.
- The base model is rear-wheel drive and has a smaller 62-kilowatt-hour battery, with 332 kilometers or 206 miles of range with 201 horsepower.
- There is a rear-wheel drive model with the larger 82-kilowatt-hour battery with 468 kilometers or 291 miles of range and 280 horsepower.
- New standard features for 2024 include a 5.3-inch driver display, a 12-inch touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, and a wireless charger.
- Other standard features include a 6-speaker audio system, manual front seats with height adjustment, cloth and leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel, which is specific to Canada.
- No buttons, everything is done in the screen.
- The 2024 updates for the ID.4 include an improved drivetrain.
- The ID.4 takes some of its design from the ID.7.
- There is a new performance drive unit for the 82-kilowatt-hour models, a revised infotainment system with a 12.9-inch screen, back-lit sliders, and a new climate control interface. A revised steering wheel layout and ventilated front seats were also added.
- The ride can feel road imperfections due to the 21-inch wheels.
- The turning radius is good, making parallel parking easy for city driving.
- The handling is surprisingly good.
- EVs are mostly smooth, quiet, and have lots of torque, with good handling due to low battery placement.
- Range is affected by heat or cold conditions and air conditioning or heat use.
- The cargo area is useful and has a floor that can be moved to accommodate more space.
- The ID.4 feels like it could be a modern, updated Tiguan, but looks less quirky and more SUV-like.
- The testers recommend going one trim level up from the base model.
- 2024 ID.4s also had some recalls.
- Standard features on the outside include LED headlights and taillights, black roof rails, and illuminated door handles.
- The review closes noting that electric cars are on the rise.
