Deep Driving Analysis - Volkswagen ID.4 First Edition
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
- We are back with our usual City, Mountain, & Highway driving evaluation of another car! This time it's the new VW ID.4 where Kyle shreds it in the mountains, talks about city driving, and assess the driver assistance systems on the highway.
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0:00 - ID.4 General Info
6:36 - City Driving
15:11 - Mountain Blast
25:18 - Highway Drive / ADAS
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0:00 - ID.4 General Info
6:36 - City Driving
15:11 - Mountain Blast
25:18 - Highway Drive / ADAS
Kyle, thanks for the great review.
7:39 "Coasting" or "Creep" mode that's Newton's 1st law applied to the fullest. It's easier and less energy to accelerate a vehicle while still in motion than from rest.
Kyle ,I like to know why all this push to force people into saving the environment and use less of everything and now all I see is every automotive company building these CROSSOVERS SUVs nobody making small hatchback or wagons . Such HYPOCRISY!!!! Consumers want a choice in automobiles . I don't need and I don't want any SUV ,CROSSOVERS MINIVAN !!! I just want a small hatchback just like Volkswagen MK 4 and MK 5 Golf DIESEL
Love this guys attitude and honesty. Absolutely ZERO fanboy crap, just pure car guy observation. So hard to find that in younger Auto UA-cam reviewers.
Well said
Exactly the way it should ,Kyle is my favorite car reviewer
Kyle is the ‘go to’ resource for anything EV automotive.
Ive watched 20+ reviews of this car and I have to say I learned a TON of new things from your review. Really good job and love the perspective you provide. Thanks!
Great to hear!
+1
Has anybody bothered to say all the features the US ID4 is missing?
Finally real world review from Kyle without "face-melting" 0 to 60 nonsense. Cars like ID4 will get buyers trading in their current ICE vehicles and switching to BEV in a heartbeat.
Exactly this happened here ;)
Yes, just treat it like a car and NOT a race car............Paul
Yesterday I asked Kyle to add chapters and he did it. Hats off to you.🎩
Just for you!
@@OutofSpecReviews 😊
Chapters are not ergonomic for scrolling through the video with a smartphone.
@@endlesscyclist1212 probably why there’s a comment with them for mobile users
I've been tempted by this car since it was announced, but this is the video that sealed the deal. I'm reserving one today.
I'm gonna either get a Demo or wait until those 3 year leases expire and get one for way less than paying the "new car" rip off extra costs.
@@bmw803 you wont get $7500 tax credit on the used ones. might be cheaper if you qualify to go new.
Did you get the ID 4 yet? do you like it? dislikes?
Will probably order this week. ID.4 was on my shortlist which this review shrunk to a list of only 1 !
Thanks for the review. You're probably the only reviewer that emphasize the chassis control, braking feel and quietness and not only 0-60, something that EV should have because the fact that there is no engine in front and more weight are put and spread near the CoG. Also that turning radius is awesome.
We need more in-depth review for comfortness, quietness, refinement, chassis and road handling performance for any EV reviews so people have more point of view for considering buying EV
That turning radius is impressive!
It really is!
I am a Dutchman. In januari I ordered a ID.4. I could not make a test drive. I only made a test drive with the smaller ID.3. At the end of april my VW ID.4 Family will be delivered. In the past few months I have seen many video's with reviews. I have never seen such a positive and enthusiastic review. My compliments for the way you describe your experiences. You confirm that obviously a made a good choice by buying this electric car. I am curious whether I wille miss driving my Volvo XC60 T5.
I am in the same situation Henk. Just traded my BMW X3 20d for the ID 4 Max Pro Performance. The "real" competitors of the ID 4 or not other EVs, these are other ICEs like mine or yours. That's pure nonsense. I am pretty sure that I will experience a few "surprises" with the ID 4 but can't wait to get mine by the end of May ;-)
I test drove an id.4 today at my local VW dealer. This car absolutely blew me away. Comfortable, roomy, great handling, and great overall performance. I am waiting for the AWD version, I anticipate having one of these in my garage later this year.
What makes you want the AWD version more? I am having trouble finding details about it.
@@ABlueDahlia I live in New Hampshire. We get some pretty bad weather in the Winter. I just want the AWD to have more confidence on the road. The AWD version has a second motor in the front, bringing the total horsepower to 302.
@@douglashamm4668 I understand. :)
@@douglashamm4668 Any EV with good winter tires is great in snow and ice. Turning an stopping are the most important, and good winter tires give you that. AWD *without* good winter tires is nowhere as good as 2-wheel drive *with* good winter tires. EVs have much better traction control, so the improvement of AWD is not a much as it is with an ICE vehicle.
There is bound to be a greater turning circle with AWD, due to the requirement of CV joints. Though my bother's eTron turns much tighter than one would have thought.
@@NeilBlanchard I agree with you that the technology regarding traction control has improved. I still would feel much more comfortable with AWD. For me, a couple of thousand added to the MSRP is a small price to pay for piece of mind.
The more you sing the I’d 4’s praises the more I want an ID 3. Smaller, slightly less money, more fun to drive. It’s hard to believe they wouldn’t sell a bunch of them here. Thanks for the great content Kyle. Shout out to the new video editor. Quality video.
Thanks! ID.3 would be awesome to have here in the US, even in smaller numbers
I would have the choice. I was a prebooker. I am glad not to pick. It had so many flaws, which i still could see in the US presscar id.4.
Most buyers of the id.3 are on your side. Inside it looks cheap at the first look. I am also a „kombi“ wagon avant fan. The id.3 is just missing that little more space at the end. Europe gets the first EV wagon. Made in China by MG.
My number one is now the ev6 ...second enyaq...3rd Y
It's unfortunate but hatchbacks seem to be seen as student cars, not real adult serious cars, in the US. Cars like the VW Golf don't seem to sell there. They are extremely popular here in Quebec but even the rest of canada doesn't seem interested. I believe that's why the ID. 3 isn't imported in America.
Government emissions regulations. They didn't have much of a choice.
@@updlate4756 Huh? Regs prevent the ID.3 from coming to US? Please explain.
Thanks for the pushback on the 0-60 obsession. Most people need daily drivers not long distance sports vehicles.
Totally agree. Im in a Tesla Model 3 Performance and I cringe when car testers say -"this car is slow, it doesn't accelerate to 60 in under 4 seconds".. No, it's not slow, it's just Teslas being absolutely ridiculously fast and in the hands of the wrong driver can be really dangerous.
A bright career ahead Kyle, you're doing a great job with your channels, exactly what enthusiast buyers want to know 👍
Thank you!
Best ID.4 analysis I've seen yet, Kudos! It was exactly what I was looking for. Other reviewers (so far) just haven't gone deep enough.
-Matt
Thank you! - Kyle
I’ve had my ID.4 for 3 days now and it has far exceeded my expectations which were pretty high. I laugh now at the many reviews knocking various things like it’s quickness and it’s glitchy entertainment system. Let me first say that quickness is a relative thing. This car accelerates like a jack rabbit and is considerably faster from a stop than most cars. I haven’t noticed any real issues with the entertainment system. My system may have already had its software update prior to delivery. Voice control system works great. It occasionally fails to respond to me, but that’s because I’m not talking loud enough. I’ve been very impressed by the extensive number of understandable commands. So much fun to drive and the reviews on this channel are spot on and give an accurate, unbiased review of this special automobile!
I love these deep driving analysis! Keep doing them please! It’s the most important part of the car, I don’t understand why more channels don’t do this.
Dude.... I've had mine for 2 days now. I'm still learning the 'ins and outs' of it. Soooo many features. This is without a doubt a car I thought wouldn't exist in my lifetime. But... here it is. It's an amazing addition to Automobiles and one I'm so glad I added to my history of cars. Your review is so thorough and positive as you cover the key points. Had I not bought mine a couple days ago, I'd be buying one tomorrow. Thanks for making me feel great about my purchase!!!
Refinement, particularly in terms of interior noise levels, is important to many buyers and I really appreciate how much he emphasizes that in the review. Definitely a car I want to check out.
This is a great video! I love your channel but these deep drives really are great. That turning circle blew me away when you did the u-turn I was expecting you to at least get two wheels on the dirt. This car looks a lot better than I was expecting when I saw the price point. VW seem to have done it again!
Anyone claiming this car is too slow is just weird. I really don't understand it. This is a lovely review, by the way.
Tesla has just set this acceleration precedent that no one really needs but was an early selling point.
@@realMysta I agree. Many of the Tesla fanboys disregard other EVs purely on the basis of acceleration and speed, while foolishly dreaming of a world where everyone drives a Tesla (as if that were even a real possibility). Imagine the entire world driving cars that do 0-60 in under 3 seconds, also the not so skilled drivers.
@@davidsommen1324 Ive been kinda discussing that with friends. There’s two possible futures, one where every sports car encroaches on that 2 second almost physical limit and it doesn’t matter, or it starts getting regulated.
@@realMysta I hope and suspect there's a third possibility where most people are fine with an acceleration such as the one provided by this car (ID4), that doesn't give you whiplash and doesn't require outrageous amounts of energy.
LOL… The first brake test was right in front of Starbucks. Was this subliminal body reflex. 😄
Great analysis and critiques of iD4. Amazing turn radius is a plus for safety in my opinion. Love the emergency non-responsive driver sequence. This will save countless lives, no doubt. If they are not going to pull you over they should fit a strobe to the rear of the car like the hidden ones on unmarked cars. Anyone is legally allowed to stop in the lane for safety reasons but keeping you safe there is an ultimate priority if you are truly incapacitated. The seat belt technique would be a huge plus. Great review‼️
Unlocking the drivers door would make sense in rendering emergency care of an incapacitated driver. At least make it an option you could set.
Og you crash, it will unlock all the doors.
Kyle, did you get a chance to drive it in the snow? If so, how did the rear drive ID.4 without snow tires perform?
I literally don't know why I watched any other ID.4 review. This is everything I needed to know.
Kyle, your reviews keep getting better and better. This was so enjoyable to watch, your description of the driving dynamics scream GTI
Kyle, knocked it out of the park ..... again. Thanks!
Kyle, the quality of your videos is unmatched! Thanks to your extensive and thorough analysis of the ID4, I learned that I know more about the 2023 Pro than the VW sales rep on my test drive. As a long time VW owner, wagon and tech enthusiast, I am sad about trading in my Alltrack soon, but excited about getting the ID4 this weekend. So many incredible features, especially on the safety side, that should be standard across all vehicles. Your enthusiasm is contagious! Thank you for your incredible work educating ID4 owners and EV enthusiasts.
As a current VW Arteon owner, I agree with the other comments here that you are one of the only reviewers to review this car at face value. I bring up my Arteon because it seems like the ID4, like my Arteon, is a well built car that does what it’s designed to do very well.
Great video Kyle. Probably “nerdier” than “most” people look for in a review, but by my books this is the best level and the reason I come to your channel. Keep it up mate.
Thank you for the road video. You really covered all of the bases and gave me a much more complete understanding of the how the ID4 operates. I have watched many reviews of the car is yours is by far the most comprehensive.
Really liked the full freak-out mode thanks for testing it out. Thank you Kyle for this great review. You answered all I wanted to know!
I worked at VW during the launch of the ID4. I’ve learned more about the car from you than I did from VW!!! I just purchased one. Im waiting on it to be delivered next week. I can’t wait!!!!!
Driving this car around was fun. I'm 30 and signed up for lessons for driving and my instructor had a 2023 id4, it was very fun. I also took the test in it and passed on the first go. Now I'm on the search for a car but maaaan the used car market is so baaaaad. I'll get a car eventually. But this car I'll miss lol it was a great fun ride.
Awesome review Kyle.. you have just increased my excitement for collection of my ID.4 tomorrow from a 5 to a 10+ .. it looks like a nice drive. That canyon section was very cool.
I love the fac that there is no Regen on D and just coast.It is Much more efficient to keep your momentum, wish m'y Bolt would Do just that im sûre i could Squeeze a couple more milles per charge.it's just so frustrating on mountain road!!
Well it's apparent you are stoked. My wife's been waiting for this car. She will be happy to hear about this.
When my lease is up this is the car for me. Never would have considered it without you. You got excited. Thanks. Awesome job.
Kyle you are a fine reviewer. Got a good sense of the car. A Beetle for 2021. People’s car
Fine, Kyle. I converted my ID4 AWD reservation to an order while watching. I'm still holding onto my Mach-E GT hopes & dreams though.
Ha! I just hope one day we get an ID.4 “R” - I think they’re calling it a GTX? Idk. This chassis is so good it could really handle a ton of power, grip, and braking performance
i think the machE is more fun and a bit more special.... also should charge faster ?! Everyone was wating for the GTI/AWD version of the iD3.... but we got the golf 8 gti instead.... id5 already in production....
@@CJ-bg9wk Mach-E feels... substantial & heavy on the road. It's definitely not as nimble as a model Y in my test drive. I really liked the interior of the ID4 when I sat in it. Mach-E is gorgeous and an attention-grabber while ID4 is as anonymous as a Tesla. I don't want another boring car but $20k difference is a lot of money. VW says my ID4 won't get here till late 2021 and Mach-E GT is gonna be this fall, I bet. I have time. Also, Kia EV6 is coming...so many choices. What a time to be alive and have a new car budget!
@@anthonyc8499 good spec kia ev6 or ioniq 5 also not that cheap... but a mach-e gt vs a rwd iD4. in terms of performance no comparison. i drive a lot the iD3 with 150kW... its quick, but not that quick. iD4 is bigger and heavier.... so its fine, but nothing spacial. it's comfy and quiet as kyle said. but navigation/infotainment is not that stable and intuitive.
@@CJ-bg9wk gotcha, thanks for the protip. The Mach-E felt "boat-like" at times but it's relatively quick. Just doesn't take corners like you'd think it should. I liked ID4 backseat better than Mach-E's. EV6 could take my dollars though. We'll see in two weeks.
Great review, thanks! I get my ID4 on Monday, super excited now - looks like an awesome car.
Excellent reporting! Great combination of ev nerdiness combined with performance car enthusiast. You have become my go to channel for car reviews.
Yeah my go to channel too. Ready top quality and fair reporting.
Great review again Kyle 👌🏻 love your enthusiasm.
Best review so far for this most impressive car. There isn't better on the market at that price. Beats more expensive cars too. Volkswagen nailed it. You too, Kyle.
The Volkswagen dealer near me had a couple more ID4 1st editions available and I was able to get one! Thanks so much for the great review. This matches with my own test drive and how impressed I was with the experience.
Wow, that emergency stop sequence (IQ Travel Assist?) was excellent. Really impressive and should absolutely prevent accidents. This car will be really popular within the next few years. Thanks for another great review, Kyle!
This vehicle is great! I test drove a showroom first edition last week and I must say when my lease is up in 6 months I will more than likely not be going back to a gas engine. Absolutely incredible! I also love this video and all of his reviews that I have seen. Informative!
I have a 22 Mini SE and love it. For my longer range car, I will consider this in a big way. I test drove a Tesla M3 and loved that too. I need to test the ID-4. Thanks for vid as always top notch
Thank you for your test. You made the point why I choose to order the ID.4. I wanted comfort, and only a few need 0-60 in 5 sec. Looking forward to get it in May.
Thanks for such a great overview/review! I just ordered the Pro S model and now I really can't wait to get it!
Love the review. I am waiting for my white ID.4 Pro to arrive. It looks like it will be everything I was hoping for (comfortable,, quiet, plenty of safety tech, fast enough and rear wheel drive). Keep up the good reviews, Kyle.
What a great video! Very informative and honest.
I'm from Finland, but I used to live in Fort Collins some years ago, so seeing familiar places go by in the video was extra fun. My current VW Jetta hybrid was bought in Fort Collins (and later shipped to Finland).
Ordered my ID4 Pro Performance Tech RWD last week and expecting to receive it early June.Test drove ID4 three times and would have to agree on pretty much every point made in this video.
Best ID.4 review I've watched so far. Tons of info and insights.
Spot on Kyle! I test drove on here in Cypress, Texas and fell in love.
One of the best non partial reviews of this car I have viewed so far, and I have been doing a deep dive on this vehicle. I have been interested in an ev for some time now bur not wanting a sedan, this is what I’ve been waiting for and myself and my uncle have preordered one, great job now the agony of waiting for delivery, we did order the awd.
I completely agree with you . In real life it does not really matter how long it takes to get to 60 from 0 . What I do not understand is why a lot of guys are hung up on it as it is the greatest metric to assess an EV. I am really impressed with your review which is very fair ,unbiased and practical .Keep up the good work !
0 to 60 does matter to a certain point. The numbers that have been talked about certainly seem rather low I've heard zero to 60 in about eight and a half seconds. You're not far off Prius territory.
I think those numbers are wrong based on what I've seen in this video I think the car accelerates much better than that. It all comes down to how it's calibrated. As long as it comes away from a stoplight and accelerates to a reasonable speed consistently and quickly people are going to be perfectly happy with it. And based on Kyle's response if he thinks it's quick enough I'm inclined to just believe it.
The most important thing for people is going to be the space efficiency inside and whether it's quiet and comfortable. And that turning Circle is really important. So many cars have terrible turning circles. and Kyle's correct about that it's going to make a fantastic lift and Uber car for that reason and it's practicality
Midrange acceleration usually is more important than 0-60 times.
Thanks for the review of the ID4. I have one on order and you thoroughly explained many of the questions I had about the car. Can’t wait to get it in the next few weeks.
Great to hear!
Kyle you just won a new subscriber for sure! You’re absolutely bang on!! I’m looking forward to my binge fest!!! 😎
Great no-nonsense test drive video packed with interesting, relevant observations!
Exellent in depth review. Keep up the great work 👌
You did my day man !
Really thanks so much for the Great job !
You may have just sold me on the ID.4, provided VW can get one to me in the proper timeframe. Thanks for continuing to be the best auto reviewer on UA-cam!
I've got a 1st edition reserved; this review was very helpful, practical and informative. Thanks!
I'm a Tesla guy but I really enjoy watching Kyle's unbridled enthusiasm for this car. Love this review! Keep them coming!
I did a test drive on Tuesday. No mountain roads but I was impressed with the suspension and rear wheel drive on interchanges and roundabouts, really stable. Especially for a heavy car I was really impressed.
The brake were squishy, but stopped fine. I didn't get a chance to jam them on and I'd like to see how that feels.
Very detailed. Love your show. I think that the ID4 is an excellent value.
Very excited about this car! Looking forward to driving it soon.
You've sold me on the ID.4. I want the AWD version though!
Just picked up the id4 Pro S, loving it. Thanks for the review.
Very thorough review! I'm impressed by the IQ Travel Assist. Thanks.
The tight turning radius are the little things that really come in handy when times are needed.
I hope the quality doesn’t get worse when manufactured in the US. Looks good to me. Like the shade under the roof. MachE needs one.
Kyle - this is good stuff! I learned a lot from this. We just got our ID.4 1st Edition last week - it is our 6th EV. A couple of points: the coasting in D is wonderful, but it is different than how our 2 e-Golfs worked - it coasts on flat-ish ground on lower speed roads, but on down slopes on streets and roads, it applies a proportional amount of regen. It doesn't strictly hold you below the speed limit, but it does moderate the speed. On highways though, it seems to just coast, no matter the speed.
I have not had it long enough to figure out exactly how it is set up, but I kinda' wish it just coasted like the e-Golf. Because coasting is more efficient, and smoother, and you find many more places where it is possible, than you could ever expect that it was.
Another feature that the e-Golf has that I *wish* was included on the ID.4 - and that is adaptive creep. The e-Golf has no creep by default, which I love. I think that imitating an ICE in this, is like having artificial exhaust smell - it is a flaw in an ICE, but we have just gotten used to it. The adaptive part in the e-Golf, is when you get into stop and go traffic, it gave you a mild creep. It is so natural, that it took me a while before I noticed it. It goes away again, after you get the car above about 20MPH.
Having said that, the creep in the ID.4 is very mild, so I can live with it. I'd be interested to see if they have different creep. or different regen / coasting in the various modes.
Informative review from a practical real world user perspective.
Superb review man !!!
agreed, absolutely love this car. Would totally buy the id3 if it was here, like smaller cars
Thanks man! I just can't wait till I get my 1st Max early May!
awesome review, thanks for the details
Love the 'nerdy' review! Thanks!
Another good video. I had posted yesterday that I had a reservation for the AWD one but just got an e-mail today that my "delivery estimate" would be october-december. So thats a little later than i expected, but I'm not desperate for a new car so that actually works out perfectly for me. My dealer said they should have a 1st edition to drive this week or next so at least I'll get to get in it IRL soon. I waited 6 months for my Golf R and didn't see one IRL till it was already mine.
Ok instead of making like 14 posts as I watched this I'll just edit this one to say - you remark earlier in the video that you can't figure out why people are saying its too slow, but you have to engage the kickdown switch in comfort mode to get max power output. I wonder if other testers haven't messed with the drive settings or realized that the kickdown switch is the ticket to full power in eco mode? I bet that would be an easy mistake to make.
Yes I remember you were one of the first reviewing - the first in the US - the ID4. Since than I am subscribed :)
Thank you for subscribing!
Thanks for detailed review, ID4 may well may be our first electric car, it looks solid
Ha. I have a reservation in for an AWD Pro Statement model. I started getting disillusioned over the past few days after seeing some lukewarm reviews. And then finding out that a number of the features I was excited about (the awesome AR head up display, groovy tail lights and heat pump to name a few) won't be coming to America didn't help. Then I went to the dealership to just take a look yesterday and, while I love the look of the car, the buttons are much easier to use than expected and the interior displays are absolutely gorgeous, the rest of the interior didn't feel very premium. Not junky like a Tesla, but lots of hard-ish plastics. And then there's that display lag.
So, I emotionally caved and went back home and told my wife we'd have to wait on transitioning to EV, and we could start looking at that A6 she wants again. Until I started spec'ing it out and realized that $67k for the Audi doesn't get me a head up display either. Or massaging seats.
And then I read/realized that the display lag is only when swiping to and from the Nav screen, and you can disable that widget and/or just use the buttons on the home screen and problem solved. And saw a video about a split charger product that allows you to charge from your dryer plug without unplugging it (the house we're in isn't ours so we can't install a charger). And then came home and watched this glowing (happy) review.
I still think you're a little TOO bubbly about the car, and it's got some warts, but I've decided it IS time to go electric (Audi just announced they're not going to even develop any more gas engines) and now I've just got to con my wife into liking the ID.4.
The lag is as good as gone in software version 2.1 (In ID3 it is 0792, possibly 0794 in ID4 EU). He is trying a press car and it is probably on software 2.0.
Great review! I do not drag race my car, so I, too, don't understand the obsession with the 0-60 figure! This has plenty of power for me. It is comfortable, practical, handles well, resonably priced and nice looking. I am sold! I jus placed my order.
Very good Review! 👍🏻 Greetings from Germany!
Awesome! Really looking forward to the deep driving analysis of the Mach-E too!
Coming soon
Ordered one today, then saw this video. I feel validated.
How was I not subbed‽ Great content and perspective Kyle.
Thanks for the test drive, I have one on order,it just left the factory!
That turning radius is nuts.
Great review. Seriously thinking of buying an ID4
Outstanding review and what a car. Your excitement makes me want to get this as our second car.
You are so correct that almost all drivers really only need something like this. Comfortable, capable, and fun to drive. Yes it’s fun to zip around in the tesla, but 99% of the time, I just casually drive around. Thanks for the review.
Btw, how’d that snow,work out for you? I’m just south of you near Longmont. We had 20” and 3-4 foot drifts.
C'mon Kyle, stop being open-minded and realistic! You're going to trigger the Musketeers!
Why? He's Tesla owner.
@@dmitrii336 he realizes its not Tesla or nothing....
Great, informative review.
I just realized that 1 pedal driving is possible after seeing how the car is able to come to a stop on its own.
Great review, i have to agree that this is a great car. I own one since end of january. Just had a software update, 2.1, at the dealer here in Europe, so next time the software updates are online, do not have to go to the dealer. Regen braking is flawless. It is not as fast as my Neighbours Model 3, but far more comfortable and spacious. It drives like a luxury car. I love it. Fortunately i don't have the White interieur, it's Grey and Brown. And i have the Max version with 21inch wheels, heatpump and a flexible towbar...
Your knowledge and fairness of pros and cons is very good, I like your approach. And I agree, the 0-60 thing becomes mindless, I've been driving (and still do) 911's that are very fast, but even those I don't drive that way very often. GTI level performance is plenty, especially if this car is for the masses; GTI performance is already more than the masses have now. I agree, being able to turn TC off is a good thing to have, at least for me once in a while.
I just test drove an ID4 First Edition RWD today. I was surprised at how nice it was overall. Ride comfort, street handling and performance were all very good. I also thought it was very quiet and comfortable. I was a little put off by the navigation and routing aspects of the screen, but it wasn’t a deal killer. I’m waiting for the AWD models in the ID4 and Audi Q4 50 e-tron to arrive, and will most likely choose between one of them.
I am going to try to convince my wife to get one of these. She is currently driving a 2016 Subaru Forester which she loves. As we are both now retired, most of her driving is less than 300 miles a week. We have a 2019 VW Atlas for road trips. The Atlas is my car and suits my 6'5" 260 Lb frame quite well. The 2nd row has the "captains chairs" and I had the dealer remove the seat from behind the driver's so I have room to put wheelchair. I really like the Atlas - it handles great for a big car.
great review. I'm expecting my First edition next week. thanks to you I'll feel at home at the very first day driving it.
I drive now the I3, and agree with you about the gear-lever, turning circle and more. I would have loved a some more regen , like the I3 does. would this ID4 an option for you to own?
32:10 THIS is why I respect you 👏
Exactly my opinion.
We ordered a Pro S Gradient in Red for my college students to drive. They've been using a 500E since high school and I wanted to get something with more range, and with that 7500 credit it's the cheapest CUV out there. Dunno when we'll get it though, that's the only downside.
Trying to decide if I need the AWD or not, might change it, might not.
I had a 71 vw beetle as my first car. The way to drive it on the highway was gas pedal mashed to the floor a lot. Actually, it was fun driving like that