Video Summary
Key points from the video review of the VW ID.4:- Interior materials are durable and have maintained their look over 20,000 miles with gentle cleaning.
- The interior is not as luxurious as some competitors like the Mazda CX-5, but meets the criteria of VW selecting materials that are durable, lightweight, and inexpensive to manufacture.
- The seats are comfortable and heated, but not ventilated.
- The interior offers good head and legroom, even for tall passengers.
- The panoramic glass roof includes an automatic sunshade, which is useful in summer.
- Captain-style front chairs are comfortable, though the armrests are narrow for some.
- The reviewer dislikes the gloss-black interior accents because they scratch easily and are difficult to clean.
- The driving experience with instant torque, smooth acceleration and the ride quality is generally great, even with upgraded wheels, but handling is not as direct and there is some body roll.
- Cabin noise is minimal.
- The range meets the EPA rated 250 miles.
- Range is reduced in winter, as the car lacks a heat pump.
- Range anxiety is not an issue for daily use, but can be on long road trips.
- Charging at electrify American stations takes 30-40 minutes for 10-80%, and has saved the user over $600 in charging fees.
- There have been zero dollars in maintenance costs and no major issues and it has not needed any repairs.
- The worst aspect of owning the ID.4 is the software, including a laggy and buggy infotainment system, and a mostly useless mobile app.
- There have been no software updates in North America.
- The rear cross-traffic alert and automatic emergency braking systems work well.
- Overall, the ID.4 is a competitively priced, reliable, and fun-to-drive EV, which makes it worth the purchase.
