Video Summary
Here is a summary of the YouTube video:The video reviews a 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S all-wheel drive. It starts around $54,000, but dealerships are heavily discounting the model. Leases may be more attainable.
Features: The car has a new SK battery pack, made in Chattanooga, USA. It offers 263 miles of range and charges at 175kW. The model has a new rear motor, generating 335 hp.
Exterior: The reviewer highlights that it has LED headlights, but is critical of a panel gap around a headlight, as well as the lack of symmetry on the lower cladding, and its mesh grille, saying they are a nightmare to keep clean. There is plastic cladding on the car.
Interior: The reviewer has not yet experienced this interior in person before, but notes the abundance of piano black and cheap plastic in certain areas. While he loves the off-white seats, he says the seat bottoms are very flat. He feels the “Leatherette” seat material looks okay, but notes that it’s not very soft to the touch. He finds certain buttons and features to be in somewhat inconvenient locations. He dislikes the touch buttons. He is happy to see that the newest model has received some key software updates, like route planning.
Overall:
-The ID.4 is an approachable first EV that a lot of people can drive.
-Overall build quality, in his opinion, has gotten worse.
-He would never recommend that anyone buy this car due to its high depreciation, instead suggesting leasing as a far better option.
-The reviewer would favor an EV6 or Ionic 5 to the ID.4.
-He concludes by noting that, despite its flaws, the ID.4 is a nice car that offers a generally good driving experience, it is just too expensive and the materials could be improved.
