2023 Volkswagen ID.4 First Drive Review: More Than Meets the Eye

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Video Summary

Here are the key points and findings from the electric car review video:
- The 2023 model doesn’t look that different than the 2022 model, though there are new paint colors and a light-up badge on the back tailgate.
- The 2023 model is now built in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
- Canadian buyers can now purchase the electric car across the whole country.
- A new 62-kilowatt-hour battery pack lowers the cost of entry significantly.
- This car now has 170-kilowatt DC fast charging capabilities.
- The new 12-inch touchscreen is standard across the board.
- The software has been updated to be quicker and more intuitive.
- The North American version has a new console.
- The interior colors are also new, including a cool white.
- The drive is what to be expected with an electric car; this specific car aims for efficiency first.
- The test model, being the all-wheel-drive version, goes from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds.
- Most things are all about efficiency. For example, having the air conditioning set to eco mode.
- There are some frustrations about the interface for how foolproof it is, and other controls like when exiting the vehicle.
- The base version has some strategic pricing and, with options, goes to approximately $62,000.
- The reviewer considers the vehicle to be a great family option with lots of space.
- The vehicle’s cushy suspension soaks up the bumps.

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