Video Summary
Here is a summary of the VW ID.5 review:- The ID.5 is essentially an ID.4 with a chopped-off back end.
- It is available at different trim levels: Style, Tech, Max, and GTX.
- The ID.5 has the same 81 kWh gross (77 kWh net) battery pack as in the ID.4, Audi Q4 e-tron, and Skoda Enyaq iV.
- With an optional heat pump, which should always be included, the vehicle attained a mixed driving test range of 325 miles.
- Competitors include the Skoda Enyaq iV 80 which got 300 miles in their mixed driving test, the Tesla Model Y long range, the Audi Q4 e-tron, the ID.4, Kia e-Niro, the Kia Soul EV, and the Hyundai Kona electric, which have a mixed driving test range of roughly 260 miles.
- The ID.5 has an electronic sunshade, 6-speaker sound system that outputs 140 watts, a 12-inch infotainment display with navigation data from Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a 5.3 inch instrument cluster.
- There are 2 type C ports in the front with 2 others in the back.
- It offers front and rear parking sensors, and a rear view camera, but doesn't fully support lane assist.
- The interior design is similar to the ID.4 and ID.3.
- Front seats are electronically heated.
- The rear legroom is excellent.
- The rear middle seat is not completely comfortable.
- There is no front storage space or a frunk.
- The exterior design features a sloped roofline, and an integrated spoiler.
- It has integrated door handles.
- The vehicle has a low turning circle of 10.2 meters or 11.6 meters on the GTX model.
- The regular models are limited to 99 mph, while the GTX model can reach 112 mph.
- The front and side visibility are excellent.
- Adaptive cruise control was impressive.
- The performance is a little disappointing. The 0 to 60 mph time is 9.42 seconds.
- There are some haptic touch buttons that can be awkward to use at times, and the overall performance is a bit less sporty than what's expected.
- Lane assist is available.
- No rear wiper.
