The 2024 Volkswagen ID. 4 Gets Some Important Updates - ID. 4 Review
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Date: 2024-08-07
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Comments and reviews: 20
GideonDante
Nice comparison, thanks. I'm very happy with my ID. 4 but it does have a couple annoying issues. If they really want to be the peoples car and a family car they really need to bring back the 4 window switches to help with distraction. And also let you keep the car on when you get out of the seat. With kids and maybe pets too, you often have to get out of the car briefly. When I do this I don't want it to shut down! I want to be able to keep air and music on to not wake the kiddo. These two oversights are about my only complaint outside of them not following thought on the marketing of OTA software updates. The car drives and handles very well for what it is and is a pleasure on road trips but also easy to park and maneuver in town.
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Nice comparison, thanks. I'm very happy with my ID. 4 but it does have a couple annoying issues. If they really want to be the peoples car and a family car they really need to bring back the 4 window switches to help with distraction. And also let you keep the car on when you get out of the seat. With kids and maybe pets too, you often have to get out of the car briefly. When I do this I don't want it to shut down! I want to be able to keep air and music on to not wake the kiddo. These two oversights are about my only complaint outside of them not following thought on the marketing of OTA software updates. The car drives and handles very well for what it is and is a pleasure on road trips but also easy to park and maneuver in town.
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onederment
Nice to see. I have the 1st edition ID4. Its a good car and confortable, I luv it but i did notice that the car was only fast if the battery was above 80% otherwise it wouldnt be so fast. I assume thats down to battery tech. Does the new 2024 have different battery tech otherwise there will be a speed lag. I am not so into speed otherwise i would have gone for a tesla but if you are showing that its sporty, its probably because the battery is charged above 80%. You have a motor in the front and back so i guess you dont notice that.
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Nice to see. I have the 1st edition ID4. Its a good car and confortable, I luv it but i did notice that the car was only fast if the battery was above 80% otherwise it wouldnt be so fast. I assume thats down to battery tech. Does the new 2024 have different battery tech otherwise there will be a speed lag. I am not so into speed otherwise i would have gone for a tesla but if you are showing that its sporty, its probably because the battery is charged above 80%. You have a motor in the front and back so i guess you dont notice that.
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JimPryde
I'm getting closer to a career change that is likely going to involve a commute, and while reason keeps pushing me toward the Tesla for the network, charging speeds, etc. I can't get over the simple fact that it's just so ugly. That's personal taste for sure. I looked at all the options at an auto show in March, and it was the ID. 4 and the Ariya that struck me as the best fit for me from a styling, comfort, and visibility standpoint. I just wish there was a heat pump in the ID. 4. Midwest winters get pretty cold!
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I'm getting closer to a career change that is likely going to involve a commute, and while reason keeps pushing me toward the Tesla for the network, charging speeds, etc. I can't get over the simple fact that it's just so ugly. That's personal taste for sure. I looked at all the options at an auto show in March, and it was the ID. 4 and the Ariya that struck me as the best fit for me from a styling, comfort, and visibility standpoint. I just wish there was a heat pump in the ID. 4. Midwest winters get pretty cold!
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stephenzerfas5307
Had a 23 ID. 4 Pro S AWD and it was just ok. Squeaks and rattles. Software was sluggish and not well designed. Promised over the air updates that did not work. Random reset of all settings. Later traded for a Model Y LR that I am much happier with. Even with fewer physical controls they work so much better and intuitively. Faster, better charging, lighter, more efficient. About the only thing I miss on the ID. 4 is the kick open trunk and the boxier trunk space.
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Had a 23 ID. 4 Pro S AWD and it was just ok. Squeaks and rattles. Software was sluggish and not well designed. Promised over the air updates that did not work. Random reset of all settings. Later traded for a Model Y LR that I am much happier with. Even with fewer physical controls they work so much better and intuitively. Faster, better charging, lighter, more efficient. About the only thing I miss on the ID. 4 is the kick open trunk and the boxier trunk space.
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timdsd
I'm cross shopping the ID. 4 and the IONIQ 5, plus a few others. Nothing in this class wows me, but if I had to buy a new EV today, I might end up with a RWD ID. 4. I wish the ID. 4 had smaller wheels, but car designers love big wheels these days. The ID. 4 looks inoffensive, albeit a bit bulbous. The EV that really caught my eye is the Kia EV3 (smaller than the ID. 4, but there's no telling when it might show up in the U. S.
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I'm cross shopping the ID. 4 and the IONIQ 5, plus a few others. Nothing in this class wows me, but if I had to buy a new EV today, I might end up with a RWD ID. 4. I wish the ID. 4 had smaller wheels, but car designers love big wheels these days. The ID. 4 looks inoffensive, albeit a bit bulbous. The EV that really caught my eye is the Kia EV3 (smaller than the ID. 4, but there's no telling when it might show up in the U. S.
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richdaley9982
You could say this vehicle is set up for love from head to toe. The ID. 4 is really popular with people that want a regular crossover experience. It will be on my radar when I start looking for a car to replace my Bolt EUV. I don't take a lot of road trips but the max charging rate on this car is acceptable for long trips compared to the EUV which is otherwise my favorite car of all time.
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You could say this vehicle is set up for love from head to toe. The ID. 4 is really popular with people that want a regular crossover experience. It will be on my radar when I start looking for a car to replace my Bolt EUV. I don't take a lot of road trips but the max charging rate on this car is acceptable for long trips compared to the EUV which is otherwise my favorite car of all time.
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Throttle_Dweebs
I had gotten a ID. 4 when they first came out, great vehicle, didn't have any issues with it, but at the time it lacked in performance. I am glad to see they fixed some of the issues I had with mine. I wish they offered the option of painted lower trim panels, and gotten rid of the window switch, but glad to see it's still going strong.
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I had gotten a ID. 4 when they first came out, great vehicle, didn't have any issues with it, but at the time it lacked in performance. I am glad to see they fixed some of the issues I had with mine. I wish they offered the option of painted lower trim panels, and gotten rid of the window switch, but glad to see it's still going strong.
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kevinn1158
In Canada the Pro S AWD is 64k. rip off. Over 20k more than a Tiguan. And the interior is super cheap looking. No thank you.
I initially looked at this vehicle when it first came out but the cheap interior and the horrible software makes the first 3 yrs of this vehicle a dreadful experience. Can you say massive depreciation
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In Canada the Pro S AWD is 64k. rip off. Over 20k more than a Tiguan. And the interior is super cheap looking. No thank you.
I initially looked at this vehicle when it first came out but the cheap interior and the horrible software makes the first 3 yrs of this vehicle a dreadful experience. Can you say massive depreciation
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mowcowbell
Glad I didn't wait for this refresh and got the Tesla Model Y. More power, faster 0-60, more rear seat room, frunk, four window switches, heat pump, equal sized tires front & back (they can be rotated, better infotainment, and vastly superior public charging network. And in addition, no traditional dealership to hassle with.
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Glad I didn't wait for this refresh and got the Tesla Model Y. More power, faster 0-60, more rear seat room, frunk, four window switches, heat pump, equal sized tires front & back (they can be rotated, better infotainment, and vastly superior public charging network. And in addition, no traditional dealership to hassle with.
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NewYorksFinest1
I test drove the id4 Pro the dealership said no heat pump and it's a takes a long time to get software updates. The car looks good on the outside and it's nice and compact but after the $7500 rebate they still wanted $46k before taxes for a car that only gets 209 miles. They said next year's model should get better range
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I test drove the id4 Pro the dealership said no heat pump and it's a takes a long time to get software updates. The car looks good on the outside and it's nice and compact but after the $7500 rebate they still wanted $46k before taxes for a car that only gets 209 miles. They said next year's model should get better range
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pine111
We love love love our ID. 4, it’s been a really great car to us. Shopped around all the options when we bought it and found the ID. 4 to be the best all rounder. These updates make it even better! We will probably lease another ID. 4 when our lease ends unless something super appealing comes out in that time.
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We love love love our ID. 4, it’s been a really great car to us. Shopped around all the options when we bought it and found the ID. 4 to be the best all rounder. These updates make it even better! We will probably lease another ID. 4 when our lease ends unless something super appealing comes out in that time.
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golfish8589
I am 6' 2 and need to sit upright.
Headroom is never an issue.
What is an issue in all cars and trucks is the height of the rear view mirror in relation to eye level.
There are zero vehicles that my eyes are below the mirror no matter how low I put the seat.
Please add this to all reviews
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I am 6' 2 and need to sit upright.
Headroom is never an issue.
What is an issue in all cars and trucks is the height of the rear view mirror in relation to eye level.
There are zero vehicles that my eyes are below the mirror no matter how low I put the seat.
Please add this to all reviews
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Trades46
VW ironed out a lot of kinks which GM seems to be struggling with in their newer Ultium cars. They gotten the price to an attractive level and being built in the US means you get the tax incentives as well. It isn't as showy as other EV rivals, but a solid, practical pick.
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VW ironed out a lot of kinks which GM seems to be struggling with in their newer Ultium cars. They gotten the price to an attractive level and being built in the US means you get the tax incentives as well. It isn't as showy as other EV rivals, but a solid, practical pick.
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desertmodern7638
Two window switches for four windows, and a very thin sunroof shade that allows noticeable solar heat gain. Not everyone is going to be bothered by these things, but why an automaker would risk turning off even some customers unnecessarily is a bit of a mystery.
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Two window switches for four windows, and a very thin sunroof shade that allows noticeable solar heat gain. Not everyone is going to be bothered by these things, but why an automaker would risk turning off even some customers unnecessarily is a bit of a mystery.
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Evan_Land
DEAL BREAKERS: no rear window switches on the driver door, only hapticsingle button switches on steering wheel, only touch buttons for climate, no one-pedal drive that brings the car to a full stop without break pedal. On the plus side, it does have CarPlay.
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DEAL BREAKERS: no rear window switches on the driver door, only hapticsingle button switches on steering wheel, only touch buttons for climate, no one-pedal drive that brings the car to a full stop without break pedal. On the plus side, it does have CarPlay.
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hacksvacs6265
Thanks for yet another good review. I have an ID. 4 and absolutely love it. The window switches have an excellent additional feature: If you press and hold the rear button until it flashes, you can raise and lower all windows with a single button press.
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Thanks for yet another good review. I have an ID. 4 and absolutely love it. The window switches have an excellent additional feature: If you press and hold the rear button until it flashes, you can raise and lower all windows with a single button press.
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toyotaprius79
Nnnno no time for crossover-SUVs in top-spec trims. An ID. 3 would be a better fit as an everman EV and even then that car is a size too large, too heavy, too inefficient and too expensive.
The 27-36kWh Hyundai Ioniq was the ultimate Goldilocks ev.
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Nnnno no time for crossover-SUVs in top-spec trims. An ID. 3 would be a better fit as an everman EV and even then that car is a size too large, too heavy, too inefficient and too expensive.
The 27-36kWh Hyundai Ioniq was the ultimate Goldilocks ev.
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stuntmonkey00
I really want to like this, and with the updates its almost there (Canadian here, no heat pump worries lol. Holding up for when they ditch the capacitive steering wheel now that VW is walking back their misadventure into this era of interior controls.
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I really want to like this, and with the updates its almost there (Canadian here, no heat pump worries lol. Holding up for when they ditch the capacitive steering wheel now that VW is walking back their misadventure into this era of interior controls.
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rp9674
I would like more leg room, not more cargo area. Then you can use space for cargo OR passengers, a good compromise. As a passenger, I'd rather share my space with cargo or suitcases than have claustrophobic legroom. It's more lux to have rear seat legroom.
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I would like more leg room, not more cargo area. Then you can use space for cargo OR passengers, a good compromise. As a passenger, I'd rather share my space with cargo or suitcases than have claustrophobic legroom. It's more lux to have rear seat legroom.
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prabirmehta1089
Thanks for a balanced review Alex. Wanted to like the updated ID4 as I'm in the market for a replacement for my Leaf. Not sure it's the right fit based on some of their decisions (lack of switches in the cabin, window switches, lack of heat pump.
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Thanks for a balanced review Alex. Wanted to like the updated ID4 as I'm in the market for a replacement for my Leaf. Not sure it's the right fit based on some of their decisions (lack of switches in the cabin, window switches, lack of heat pump.
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