Video Summary
- The ID.4 is an SUV version of the ID.3, built on the same MEB platform.- VW is kicking off ID.4 sales with a "First Edition" model.
- The ID.4 design motifs are clearly in the same family as the ID.3.
- The ID.4 is a much bigger car, 30cm longer, 5cm wider, and 8cm taller, translating into more space inside.
- The hood is not as stubby as on the ID.3, giving the ID.4 a more conventional appearance.
- The drivetrain has a lot in common with the ID.3; the "First Edition" uses the same powertrain that was used by the ID.3 Tour.
- A 204 PS rear-wheel drive electric motor is paired with a 77 kWh battery.
- The car offers over-the-air updates and should launch with a smoother experience than the ID.3.
- The model has just one trim level in the First Edition.
- The paint options are blue, white, yellow, and grey metallic, a bit more exciting than the base grey on the ID.3.
- It has only one interior color choice thus far.
- The attractive 20-inch diamond-turned alloys are standard.
- The rear tires are wider than the front, using air-stop tires that can be repaired with sealant.
- A heat pump remains an expensive, optional extra.
- A charging cable and tow bar are extra costs.
- The mirrors are very large.
- No proximity locking and unlocking functionality, requiring a button push on the key.
- There is plenty of head and knee room in the rear seats, though the central seat is a little thin.
- The seats are mechanically adjustable, not electric.
- Both front seats are heated, as is the steering wheel.
- Removable cupholders make more space, including USB-C charging ports in the front.
- The glove box is small for such a large SUV.
- The cargo area offers 543 liters of space, expanding to 1575 liters with the rear seats down, and includes a small space for keeping charging cables.
- 310 mile WLTP range means at least over 200 miles of range driving on a motorway.
- This car is more economical than some big SUVs at 3.5p per mile.
- There is no need to press a start/stop button; pressing the brake pedal to start is all that is needed.
- The screen size is 10-inch in the interior and this is identical to the ID.3.
- It features an easy to use touch screen menu system.
- Rear parking sensors and parking camera come as standard.
- Standard safety tech includes driver alert with fatigue detection, forward collision warning with proactive pedestrian protection.
- One aspect that is missing as standard is blind spot detection.
- The “First Edition” costs £40,800, and there is no additional discount.
- There is 50/50 weight distribution, it handles surprisingly well for a big SUV.
- Top speed is 99 mph, it takes 8.5 seconds to reach 62 miles per hour.
- Overall, the ID.4 is an excellent electric SUV, is spacious, well-built, with excellent range, though the price seems a little expensive.
