2021 VW ID.4 US Revealed

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Published on December 14, 2020 7:30:10 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAbXYEzocvI

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On the surface, the cabin takes a similarly modern tack that feels a little derivative at times. The 5.3-inch digital instrument cluster, which like the center touchscreen – 10.0 inches standard, 12.0 optional – has the tablet look that's all the rage. The cluster itself sits atop the steering column, like an early 2000s Mini. Attached to the right side of that display is a twist-knob gear selector, like a BMW i3.

The cabin is spacious and thanks to the standard glass roof of my 1st Edition prototype, the experience is airy and open, too.

Get over these details and their starkly beige finish and the benefits of the ID.4's modular electric platform shine through. The floor is as flat as the day is long, with a low center console that hides significant amounts of reconfigurable storage, a wireless charge pad, and four USB-C ports (two for the folks in the back). The cabin is spacious and thanks to the standard glass roof of my 1st Edition prototype, the experience is airy and open, too.

The driver's seat has a wide range of adjustability and massage functionality, in addition to heating. In the back, there's adequate legroom, even with the front seats all the way back. With the front chairs in a position for my 6-foot-2 self, though, the cheap seats are borderline cavernous, with enough legroom for full-size adults to sit comfortably as the driver whittles away the ID.4's 250-mile range. There's suitable headroom, while the flat floor makes the middle seat tolerable over short stretches – if you routinely fill every seat in your crossover, the ID.4 likely represents an upgrade for the poor soul that's stuck in the center.

The ID.4 feels like an upgrade on the road, too, despite similar power figures to gas-powered alternatives. The 82-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery energizes a 150-kilowatt (201-horsepower) electric motor, making the ID.4 slightly more powerful than the 184-hp Tiguan. Torque is almost equal between the two products, with 228 pound-feet in the ID.4 and 221 in the gas-powered CUV.

Despite the immediate torque delivery, the upgrade comes not from performance but the uninterrupted acceleration and the silence of the drivetrain. The ID.4 feels only marginally quicker than a comparable gas-powered car, but it's immeasurably more pleasant and refined while accelerating. At the same time, the performance tapers off noticeably at around 50 miles per hour. Aside from at low speeds, the ID.4 performs more like a gas-powered vehicle when asked to go faster. That's good news for first-time EV owners, who will feel right at home with the way the ID.4 accelerates.
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