Test Vehicle's MSRP: $54,090 (Base Model- Single Motor RWD):
$40,290
Seating Capacity: 5
Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; AWD; front fog light;
adaptive cornering front lighting system; a radar activated cruise control
system; a lane assist system; an emergency assist system; an electronic blind
spot monitor; a rear camera; and heated front washer nozzles; an automatic
brake hold feature; and a compact spare tire; and a tire pressure monitoring
system
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Options: none
Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: an 8-speaker audio system with and AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM radio
Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard
USB Connectivity: Standard
Apple/Android Connectivity: Standard
Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles
Battery Warranty: 8 years/100,000 miles
Standard Horsepower: 145-hp, 201-hp or 295-hp
(Depending on trim)
Driving Range: 209, 255 or 275 miles (Depending on motor size)
Towing Capacity: 2,200 lbs to 2,700
lbs (Depending on motor size)
What’s New: For the
2023 model year, VW has made a host of changes to make its first all-electric
vehicle more affordable. The ID.4 is now available with a smaller 62 kWh engine
which significantly lowers the price point and decreases the driving range. Also
a new 12-inch infotainment screen and parking plus system is standard too.
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Why (Test Model):
Sexy design
Available in a RWD or AWD
configuration
Driving mile ranges
varies from 209 to 275, depending on trim
Higher level trims offer
more horsepower and a larger motor
A new smaller motor
offers a lower MSRP price
Three motors available
Roomy
A heated steering wheel
Rides like a luxury
vehicle
Power sunshade
Vehicle ignition starter is
programmed to turn on and off automatically, when entering or exiting vehicle
Automatic parking system
is standard
A new touchscreen 12-inch infotainment
Qualifies for the $7,500
tax IRA federal lease credit
But:
No automatic brake hold
feature, which was once a trademark for the VW brand
Takes a moment to
understand how to operate the infotainment system (eg. turning the ventilation
system off and on)
Quirky design for power
rear window control from the driver’s seat
Limited rear visibility
due to integrated rear center integrated headrest
Where did this name derive
from? Why not a simple name?
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The ID.4, which is currently VW’s only electric vehicle, is
available in a rear wheel drive or an all-wheel drive configuration. Depending
upon the trim one selects, this determines the motor size, the horsepower and the
driving range.
VW’s roomy compact crossover is available in several trims:
Pro, Pro S and Pro S Plus. Each trim is
available with the single or dual mode motor, depending upon if it’s a rear
wheel drive or an all-wheel drive configured vehicle. Based on the
configuration of the vehicle it could impact the driving range and horsepower.
Our higher end ID.4, which was outfitted with a dual motor
engine, had the ride quality of a premium class vehicle. While we really liked
the vehicle, two of the drawbacks was mastering the infotainment center, which
controlled such features as the ventilation system, to the quirky design of the
rear window switch. VW engineering team didn’t keep the American car market in
mind when creating some of the basic operational features, making them more
complicated than needed.
Overall, at a starting price of approximately $40,000,
before the $7,500 federal tax lease credit kicks in, VW has lowered the price
of entry for the 2023 model year, making the ID.4 more attainable for buying
seeking a fully electric vehicle.
Competition: Ford Mustang Mach-E and
Nissan Ariya
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