Volkswagen ID.4 SUV 2021 review - Does VW's electric SUV go the distance? / Electrifying

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It’s fair to say that Volkswagen has made a bit of a fuss about the launch of its mid-sized ID.3 electric car, claiming that it is as important in the company’s history as the Beetle and the Golf.
But in reality, it is this car - the ID.4 - which is the really big news for the business. While the ID.3 will only be sold in Europe, the ID.4 will be sold all around the world. And if you look at how the Tiguan SUV has now overtaken the Golf in terms of sales, there is little doubt about the importance of the ID.4 as we all move to electrified motoring - even if it's around £7,000 more expensive than an ID.3.
To start with, the ID.4 will be an almost 4.60 metre long five-seater, which offers considerably more space than the already spacious ID.3 It’s got more space inside than the longer Tiguan Allspace, but more significantly it also makes the Tesla Model Y look a little tight on room.
Speaking of rivals, there's only one spec of ID.4 which you can currently buy; the 1st Edition with all the bells and whistles is cheaper to buy than the most basic Ford Mustang Mach-E. But while that's good news for the VW, what's not so good news is the mechanically identical Skoda Enyaq is even cheaper - and if history tells us anything, the Skoda version always gives a VW a serious run for its money.
So, is the ID.4 the small electric crossover SVU you should be buying in 2021? Ginny Buckley finds out.
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@kiae-nirodiaries1279 3 жыл бұрын

Why do people refer to these as ‘small’, for me this is a big car. Several reasons why I wouldn’t swap my Kia e-Niro for the ID4. First is the efficiency. Our winter/summer average has been 14.5 kWh/100 km (4.27 m/kWh), recorded over the last full year and 18,000 km. Hyundai/Kia seem to have nailed it in this respect as other owners of these cars seem to get similar efficiency. The other thing is the regen braking which Hyundai/Kia use the paddles so you can adjust as needed or put into ‘auto’...which effectively gives you one pedal driving. For me this is one of the big plusses of EV ownership so I wouldn’t want to give that up. As for build quality, from what I’ve experienced over the decades and from family members who have owned VW’s the quality isn’t as good as the image suggests, nor is the reliability. As a pure electric design I suspect the Ioniq 5 and Kia EV 6 will blow the VW out of the water but there’s no accounting for people’s buying habits when it comes to ‘buying the badge’

@bilgyno1 3 жыл бұрын

I tested the e-Niro as well as the ID.4. Would have liked the Kia, but it just missed the mark for us. First, it is definitely smaller in terms of boot space and would be a step back from our current Megane Estate. Second, passengers are less comfortable in the back since their feet don't fit under the front chairs. Third, much slower charging and 'cold gating'. Last, more noisy ride. These may not be deal breakers for many, but they were for our specific use case. So we ended up ordering the ID.4, which is one of the few electric cars that fits our needs and is available in time (need it by the end of May). The Ioniq 5 and EV6 weren't announced yet, and seem to be a bit more expensive as well. Mustang Mach-e would have been delivered too late and is quite a bit more expensive in its long range option. Model Y is even more expensive. The Enyaq is the closest competitor, but if you spec it out like an ID.4 Tech, you end up a bit more expensive. Anyway, would have been happy with the e-Niro if those issues had been solved. Would have saved around €8000... And yes, the regen paddles are great. Although I will be happy with the VW implementation, as it always applies regen first (even if you use the brake paddle).

@AndrewBartley 2 жыл бұрын

Our Niro (1st gen) is due for a change soon so we decided to test drive the id4. Have to say, we are spoiled with the Niro. Much better efficiency, much better range, much better performance. Yes it’s smaller and not as comfortable but I think it’s a better ev all round.

@tomattime 3 жыл бұрын

Just finished your table chat episode when this quality review popped up, as always,, thank you for the engaging and honest shows.

@scottwills4698 3 жыл бұрын

Inside EV’s got 240miles at 70mph (Model Y got 265 same test) and they charged 2-80% in 38mins at a 150kw charger. I think the threat to this cars sales come from the Ioniq 5 and the EV6.

@deatwesson34 3 жыл бұрын

This data will change with SOTA. Product to market like Telsa, followed by updates.

@7spower998 3 жыл бұрын

The ID.4 77 kWh battery range is 4% off the EPA 250 miles. The MY 75 kWh battery range is 18.7% off the EPA 326 miles

@peterpoppe4855 3 жыл бұрын

Fully agree : physical buttons for heating, no distraction. (in fact I prefer more buttons instead of touchscreens)...

@StuartDWright 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the £38k after the government grant became out of date very quickly

@robburgess4556 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for paying more attention to the audio, much better match between the live audio and the voiceover. 😊🖖🏼

@EVRevolution 3 жыл бұрын

While I appreciate your efforts in promoting EV adoption, to not recommend the ID.4 based on some plastic, no one-pedal and efficiency lacking a bit is a dis-service to the cause. The ID.4 is meant for the masses of people who don't currently own an EV and know relatively nothing about them. For most, they don't want one-pedal driving for many reasons and efficiencies in the ID.4 are good enough for millions upon millions of use cases. Sure its ok to point out features and characteristics that you may not like as well as stats on range, etc. The latter is very helpful. However, these should all be framed in the backdrop of real life daily use cases and for those millions upon millions, the ID.4 and pretty well most other current BEVs available, are fine.

@tylerbecker8460 3 жыл бұрын

I Totally agree. This review misses the mark on a few fronts. I'm looking for a well built, family hauler and coming from an ICE car. I don't need rocket acceleration or one foot driving (the ID4 actually does the best seamless brake / regen blending). The software is weak, but easily fixed with a over air update. There are so many new electric cars coming to market, if the advice is to wait to see what the next one has you will never own an EV. Lease and ID4 and take advantage of the free charging if you are that phobic of commitment.

@chrisguntner6412 3 жыл бұрын

@@tylerbecker8460 absolutely correct!..The ID.4 is an ice breaker (pun intended) as well as a place saver for the time when the Chinese cars overwhelm the market

@johnminshall242 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing the Enyaq review; I reckon that’ll be a little more-convincing for prospective buyers! Certainly in the UK, anyway. I think it’s just that bit better designed.

@benfarmer-webb1016 3 жыл бұрын

And given it's a Skoda it will most likely be cheaper than the ID4

@johnminshall242 3 жыл бұрын

@@benfarmer-webb1016 - I thought that, too, but many say not! Still, I’d pay a few grand extra for the better quality Skoda... it’s worth it.

@MoodyMike007 3 жыл бұрын

I just priced an Enyaq up today, and it’s much more than this First Edition ID4 price quoted here, once you add on what is equivalent....very disappointing, so I too await a good review to see if justified.

@oliverstemp9132 3 жыл бұрын

The Enyaq is a bit too conventional for my taste.

@shroomyesc 3 жыл бұрын

@@MoodyMike007 Depends on the market, I've heard that in some markets Enyaq doesn't have a heat pump as standard unlike the ID.4 whereas in my market the Enyaq has that, with the ID.4 missing essentials like alloys.

@MrSquareart 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I have been trying to find more videos about this vehicle in the US and the EA charging. This is just in europe areas.

@Mike-Minion 3 жыл бұрын

great honest review. thank you.

@craigrogers7344 3 жыл бұрын

I've said this on Twitter but why, oh why didn't they option the HUD on the 1st Edition. I also love the looks of the Skoda Enyaq but its turning into a true German type car with a million options that makes its very expensive in comparison.

@oliverstemp9132 3 жыл бұрын

Is this the first review on Electrifying with a not great conclusion. It will be interesting to see how it compares to the Nissan Ariya.

@PaulA-lj3gg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great review. You hardly mentioned Tesla, which makes a change with others on here reviewing this car. I love your honesty and almost impartial approach to tell us about this car. I was feeling pretty flat about ordering, but now I feel OK about it. I am VW to the core, and I understand why you would expect most to wait before ordering this brand, with all happening this year, but I now know that it is the right one for me. It's personal choice on exterior styling and interior, and no other previewed EV from the up and coming releases appeals to me like this one. Thank you. Just in time. This will be EV no. 2 in our family, with average 4k miles a year... so, happy to slum it in this and feel like a king in the e-tron when switching! :)

@pasilehto 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward the Enyaq review, especially Coupe version.

@richardgilyead7640 3 жыл бұрын

It's great to be able to put together a long list of EVs for my next car. Bit frustrating that the 4WD versions of the ID4 and Enyaq are coming later but the Model Y, Nissan Ariya and Mach-E are all possibilities. Looking forward to some comparison reviews over the next few months.

@bilgyno1 3 жыл бұрын

It depends on when you want to be able to drive the car. Of the ones you mention, only the ID.4 and the Mach-e are already out in Europe, although the Mach-e has a longer lead time I think. First Enyaqs will be delivered soon, but order now for delivery in September or later. Model Y will depend on the production in Berlin getting started, then working through a backlog while ramping up production. Ariya is not coming till 2022. You might also want to look at the Ioniq 5. First editions are coming early summer, don't know about the series production first deliveries though. I ordered the ID.4 in January, and will receive it next month. Needed a new car before May, and turned out the ID.4 was the only one I could reasonably get in time.

@richardgilyead7640 3 жыл бұрын

@@bilgyno1 As I understand it only the RWD version of the ID.4 is available now. No AWD Enyaqs available to order yet.

@jamiep61 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching the video Review

@ricco123tube 3 жыл бұрын

If this were a Korean car and the software had bugs and occasionally crashed, I feel it would be a much bigger deal. VW seem to get away with a lot. Guess it's their powerful brand mind share. Also, only a 3 year warranty is dreadful.

@Magnitio1 3 жыл бұрын

It’s an 8 year battery warranty and 4 years for everything else.

@hiiiofficial8306 3 жыл бұрын

Vws gardex warranty is the best

@ricco123tube 3 жыл бұрын

@@Magnitio1 UK. 3 years 60000 miles on the car and 8 years 100000 miles on the battery. Dreadful IMO

@arthurlaw1581 3 жыл бұрын

Drove it today and loved it. Drives like a regular gas car without the regen brake feel. Then again, I am a VAG loyalist. The Mustang Mach e does not compare in the drive experience.

@davidmordecai9890 3 жыл бұрын

No mention of the white steering wheel?

@davetravels9273 3 жыл бұрын

it's option, you can choose black or white.

@Robert-bv7of 3 жыл бұрын

How long does it take to charge to 80% ?

@michaelherlihy2090 3 жыл бұрын

Hmm maybe you weren't aware of the battery heaters which kick in at the start? My ID.3 has gone from consuming 20+kWh/100km to less than 15 since the weather changed and I preheated. From 320km in winter to 390km today in spring weather.

@michaelherlihy2090 3 жыл бұрын

Extrapolate that out to ID.4 and you're likely to get 440km winter range and 500km+ in summer allowing for proportional extra weight of ID.4

@TheNiki94 3 жыл бұрын

It's meh for me , but I'm glad more and more EVs are coming out every year

@hiiiofficial8306 3 жыл бұрын

I like the ID4 for one reason it look like a gas car......

@sudeeptaghosh 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah so called world leaders ..can beat on Teslas on any specification...

@architsasta700 3 жыл бұрын

Kia's new EV6 SUV is way better.

@madmax1412 3 жыл бұрын

Quick question regarding regenerative braking with EVs (not just the ID4). Do EV's use regenerative braking (the motor) to slow down or do they use friction brakes when in cruise control?

@thecotswoldflyer 3 жыл бұрын

The ID4 uses up to 0.25g worth of regenerative braking energy before the friction brakes kick in.

@evbrandy1357 3 жыл бұрын

And especially in cruise control, they would hardly ever engage the ftiction brakes.

@pjlehtim 3 жыл бұрын

Good review again. To the point and all the info needed. Nicely done!

@thecotswoldflyer 3 жыл бұрын

It was a poor review. They claim to be electric car specialists but don't even mention the impact on temperatures on the range of the car. Basics

@pjlehtim 3 жыл бұрын

@@thecotswoldflyer things that affect all EVs really don't need to be mentioned in every review. They are known. A review is about this car and it gives all the relevant info. If you're looking for info about EVs in general, there are plenty of videos about that.

@thecotswoldflyer 3 жыл бұрын

@@pjlehtim you do need to mention the factors behind your statements though and for someone who may not have watched all the other videos, you need to be clear. What the video portrays is that VW are lying about their range when they absolutely are not. They are unfairly being compared to a standard that cannot be replicated in the tail end of a British winter.

@kevinmarsh9847 3 жыл бұрын

Another great review, VW not for me as interior either drab or weird; this seems to mix both! White steering wheel will not stay white for long. More importantly though for those on the cusp of switching, this has just got £3000 more expensive as Government grant changes today to £2,500, but only for cars under £35k. Given list prices don't include many 'extras' most would expect and see as included on ICE models, I have now changed my mind and will stick with my ICE until I have no option.

@EforElectric 3 жыл бұрын

Buggy has been cancelled several months ago

@timcostello4408 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the honesty Ginny. I must admit it looks like a 3008 😀. Why would I pay that amount of money for something that appears to have more wrong than right?

@hiiiofficial8306 3 жыл бұрын

Id have a vw ID4

@stephenclay6852 3 жыл бұрын

Cost conscious is that another word for feeling cheap. I prefer the inside of the Skoda. But as you say not very efficient but this is the case with the bigger the car / heavier the car the worse they normally are look at the Audi e tron and Mercedes EQC accept Tesla seem to get the best out of there batteries and motor. It will be interesting to see how the new Kia ev6 and the new Hyundai do as the e Niro is one of the most efficient cars other than Tesla at the moment. Looking forward to the test of the new Skoda.

@mattperkins1992 3 жыл бұрын

I understand the Tesla super charger network which is awesome for longer journeys if owning a Tesla, so how do you charge in any other EV when doing long trips in the U.K.?

@SNORKYMEDIA 3 жыл бұрын

the network of public chargers?

@evbrandy1357 3 жыл бұрын

Public networks currently are in the process of beeing built-up very fast. Doing road-trips around central Europe is already no issue at all. Your island is about to catch up. When you buy an VW-brand car, you get a charging card that works at around 150‘000 chargers around Europe.

@Josh-tz9ed 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, can we get a video from Ginny dedicated to regenerative braking and one-pedal driving, showing exactly how it works and why she loves it so much

@peterwilliamson1825 3 жыл бұрын

Regen braking is surprisingly intuitive and makes driving in traffic far less of a chore. Instead of lifting your foot off the throttle and judging how far to let the car glide alone and how much brake pressure to apply and when all you need to do is modulate the distance between you and the car in front with the throttle pedal during normal driving. It's only when you go screaming up to a junction or the car in from stops very very quickly so you usually need to use the brake pedal at all. Please bare in mind my comments refer to cars that actually allow one pedal driving as whilst most EV's have regen braking many do not have enough braking affect at allow one pedal driving.

@thomaseriksson3182 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely voice accent!👍 Thanks for this.🌹

@allyliddiard7320 3 жыл бұрын

Why does everyone moan about the air con controls? Blower aside, I have had my cars set at 20 degrees for nigh on a decade, never bother changing it. As for a lack of quality plastics in the rear, well, given what gets done to the average family car rear seats by the kids, I'm happy with cheap and hard wearing...

@geoffsemon7411 3 жыл бұрын

Looking at the Ioniq 5 thats about to be released and it's looking to be streets ahead of the ID4

@hiiiofficial8306 3 жыл бұрын

Tbh thats the reason i like the ID4 ITS NORMAL

@TheOpager 3 жыл бұрын

I honestly fejl that ioniq 5 look like a 1985 movie attempt on a futuristic car design...

@ACPilot 3 жыл бұрын

The ioniq 5 is a Hyuandaaaaaiiii.. the brand you pick when you want the cheapest holiday rentalcar available..

@preet6936 3 жыл бұрын

sweet take on id4

@Reddylion 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@godofdun Жыл бұрын

Dunno, I really like it, then again there are some differences here in the US, especially on the 2023

@garryhopkins 3 жыл бұрын

I’d wait to check out the Hyundai Ionic 5.

@NickBriars-tj7zr 3 жыл бұрын

How are you comparing ID4 to Model Y, it’s not out yet in the UK, I take it you mean the Model 3. Especially how much room in the back seats!

@robsmith1a 3 жыл бұрын

I had a Zoe for three years. Sold it when resale values increased a lot last year and bought an eight year old Mercedes SLK for less money and some fun. I will definitely get another EV in the future but it seems to me that with the improved technology and lower production costs it may be worth waiting a few years for some used bargains because I think some of the current crop will be out of date pretty fast. My Zoe ZE40 was managing 180 miles in the summer and 145 miles in the winter - still competitive but a bit dull to drive and only 22 kw charging speed. I think the ID4 will probably sell well because of VW loyalty but unlikely I'll ever consider one.

@ianprice7776 3 жыл бұрын

I've just order a ID4 Family model

@scottbreseke716 3 жыл бұрын

The ID4's efficiency and range is made worse by the 21" wheels. A good set of 18" aero wheels could fix this.

@mowcowbell 3 жыл бұрын

VW ID.4 Pro and Pro S models in the states have 19" wheels. Better efficiency, better ride, can handle potholes.

@DaraM73 3 жыл бұрын

I think your “advice” on whether to buy or wait for Skoda etc was misplaced. The value that the UK 1st edition was that it was a medium spec option, first, rather than a top spec Euro version. The government grants were also removed (which has largely inflated euro prices) further ballooning the UK RRP. You guys need to do your research before committing to subjective criticism. In the end, not buying the 1st cost viewers around £2500-£7500.

@examinerian 3 жыл бұрын

Shame about the government adjusting the plug in EV grant to £2.5k and capping it at £35k pre-grant vehicle price. That makes this a £41k car. Let's hope the Skoda version sneaks in below that new cap as it seems VW have let quality slip in search of cost cutting and have left themselves with very little headroom on price. There may be very few models of the iD.4 that can be specced to qualify for the new grant cap. And as for shipping laggy, inconsistent, bug-laden software, treating early adopters as beta testers, well that's just proving they've skimped as much as possible. It's like they rushed the production and forgot about quality, and quality is a key VW selling point - people expect it (and usually the ownership experience holds out). TBH, for £40k I'd rather get a 2016 model S 90D - pre-2017 got free supercharger network use, which means some owners wouldn't need to install a home box or spend more on home charging.

@Mike-Minion 3 жыл бұрын

the range is what's killing it for me. also will like to see how the reliability is after 3 plus years.

@evbrandy1357 3 жыл бұрын

So why is the range a problem for you? The ID.4 is one of the best travel car you can get (battery, consumption, charging). Watch a real test like Teslabjorn, eg his 1000km test. What are you waiting for?

@Mike-Minion 3 жыл бұрын

@@evbrandy1357 i still think the range is low. number one you take out range loss for cold weather. number two you take out you can only wait till 80 some odd percent charge when traveling. now you have a much shorter range. that is not worth it at all. i like most people don't want to be bothered by waiting for charging. especially while traveling. just want to get point a to b. i know it's a new thing we have to get used to. hopefully as we proceed into the future charge times and range will get better.

@evbrandy1357 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mike-Minion ok, so you are comparing to combustion cars. They are around 1h faster on a 1000km trip. So I agree EVs are not a thing for everyone but no problem for most of us now.

@Mike-Minion 3 жыл бұрын

@@evbrandy1357 yes I'm comparing. that is what all people will do when looking at cars. these new ev's coming out with low range will just make them buy ice or hybrid. me i'm just holding out.

@evbrandy1357 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mike-Minion Ok, I understand. Normally my commenting colleagues are already switched to EV so we are happy with a new EV having „good“ range, while you might see it as „poor“ range. Its all about the perspective. Average European daily commute is ~35km so no problem. I did long range trips in summer and winter with my children (my EV has lower range than ID.4) and had no trouble.

@tednagel 2 жыл бұрын

Just pre ordered at Pro Awd for end of year delivery. I think the reviewer kinda misses the point. My wife and I like the ID.4 for it's normalness.

@cbcdesign001 3 жыл бұрын

The whole instrument cluster and dash design is vile in my opinion.

@johnwallace2384 2 жыл бұрын

I think the dash looks pretty good although the screen behind the steering wheel could be a bit bigger. Much better than most of the Tesla's with only one screen.

@McPeanuts 3 жыл бұрын

Does the First Edition come with power lift gate and flat board? So not with all the bells and whistles then? More roomier than the model Y? Based on what exactly? 64.2 cubic-feet vs. Model Y 68! Facts are a tricky thing.

@davetravels9273 3 жыл бұрын

manufacturers can measure differently. Tesla's specs are usually optimistic, VAG is conservative.

@oliverstemp9132 3 жыл бұрын

The 1st Edition is quite basic, more luxurious models are arriving shortly. You will be able to fit more in the ID4 than the Y because it's more boxy

@jetblackginge 3 жыл бұрын

The Uk is only getting the basic 1st edition, Other Countries are getting the 1st Edition Max which has all the extras like the Electric Tail gate Panoramic sun roof, and 360 parking camera. I don't see how as mentioned in this video there will be cheaper models except the downgraded 55Kw battery. The enyaq is looking more and more the better option IMO

@evbrandy1357 3 жыл бұрын

Paper specs are also very tricky! The ID.4 takes 2 more banana boxes than a Model X 6-seater (seats folded) or 3 more than a Model S. Will be interesting to see the result of the MY in the banana box test.

@oliverstemp9132 3 жыл бұрын

@@jetblackginge family and max are on sale now, they have much more kit for not a lot more money

@zukiesmith7593 3 жыл бұрын

I Like 👍 It it is a Nice 👍 Look. I think I will go for One ☝️

@philipreece4648 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry this is not the top model 1st edition - Europe get the 1st MAX with the HUD / Pano Roof, Matrix headlights etc. VW UK doing the same as they did with the ID.3 by Not giving the UK the option of the MAX version.........

@oliverstemp9132 3 жыл бұрын

The ID4 Business will have the same equipment but cost thousands less

@philmorbey1827 3 жыл бұрын

Like the outside in side looks tacky in the white and the weird tan/brown combo! Lots of reports of software issues on both id3 and 4 and the heating lacks a heat pump which is criminal on an ev where efficiency is king

@Jstars200 3 жыл бұрын

I think ID4 looks so much better than Enyaq but audi just realized q4 which is just amazing

@jsouto77 3 жыл бұрын

Thats probably the worst space with the back seats folded ive ever seen. Surelly it can be made fatter than that?!

@RobinH8869 3 жыл бұрын

No pano roof?

@esm7708 3 жыл бұрын

I’m guessing it will be an option because it is on the Enjaq.

@RobinH8869 3 жыл бұрын

@@esm7708 Even the large battery model? On the ID3 you can't buy the pano roof on the big battery model because VW cocked up the weight calculations I believe.

@esm7708 3 жыл бұрын

@@RobinH8869 that may be why the large battery option on the Enjaq is slightly less large than the ID4. Either way I'm replacing my Ioniq EV with a Tesla.

@davetravels9273 3 жыл бұрын

not Standard in the UK, but it is in other markets..

@RobinH8869 3 жыл бұрын

@@esm7708 I have a Model 3 and the passengers have all commented positively about the pano roof - makes such a difference and the Model Y is even better

@idanceforpennies281 3 жыл бұрын

It's good that you mentioned expected resale value because depreciation is actually the biggest cost of ownership in a car.

@charlessterling8375 3 жыл бұрын

i made the mistake off buying a ID 4, my advice is to anyone is to wait untill the Tesla Y comes out , the software in the ID 4 is soooo bad

@jedoka 3 жыл бұрын

Skoda’s Enyaq looks a lot better - it seems that VW is no longer the better brand of the two

@hiiiofficial8306 3 жыл бұрын

It is but skoda is doing well ....

@alexanderfarquhar2712 3 жыл бұрын

Even Seat now produces better looking, better finished and better priced cars ...VW quality is a thing of the past

@TheDarylSharp 3 жыл бұрын

It looks a lot better but everything you get in the ID4 is an option which takes the Enyaq into a whole different price bracket

@marw8383 3 жыл бұрын

there is now no government grant for EV's over £35k......

@timaustin2000 3 жыл бұрын

Note: Dune Buggy VW has been cancelled. Was announced last year.

@hiiiofficial8306 3 жыл бұрын

I dont think it has..

@markbrisec3972 3 жыл бұрын

Skoda Enyak is one of the most beautiful SUVs I've ever seen. Plus it has a classy interior compared to this ID4 which strikes me as a bit childish. I would buy Skoda over this any day of the week. Also Mustang Mach E is a stunner compared to ID4. I just don't get VW and their conservative design language..

@RichardJoashTan 3 жыл бұрын

Glad that I am dreaming to buy a fully loaded Ford Mustang Mach-E 4X Premium.

@hiiiofficial8306 3 жыл бұрын

Lol fake mustang 😂🤢🤢🤢

@yowvil 3 жыл бұрын

Heads-up Tesla people you may be disappointed by this video. The review itself is fairly positive towards the ID.4. The title is purely clickbait.

@deatwesson34 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting comment on the interior/material trim being criticised. It's not the normal VW product launch. This is a BEV product, benchmarked against current market portfolio. First Edition comes with all the options - Thats the norm for new model launch across any OEM’s Does this reviewer have a clue of the industry 🤣

@susihormon7821 3 жыл бұрын

Small...?? Its huge. Litterally you can see how the range will drop....i put the egolf next to it and it shrinked below a polo. SUV and Bevs is the dummest choice for gaining range. Also allways keep the battery warm will kill range. Its lost forever.

@bilgyno1 3 жыл бұрын

Real life tset: 460+ km of highway range on the ID.4. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aJydmpmK0rrHgXU.html Granted, it's at 55 mph, but definitely over 400 km at 70 mph. What are you on about?

@chrispenn715 3 жыл бұрын

Really wanted an ID3 or IS4 to replace our Golf - but I got fed up of waiting and the software issues are a big turnoff. Instead I've gone for an Evoque running on dinosaur juice - probably my last fossil fuel car..........

@mach1nefan 3 жыл бұрын

Range is irrelevant for me, I live in a city 👍

@brucekennedy5274 3 жыл бұрын

So... you can walk, cycle, catch a bus or even a taxi then. No worries!

@fancydessertthe6562 3 жыл бұрын

@G3RTH 3 жыл бұрын

No glass roof......thats the standard these days id say now people like them

@d911tru4 3 жыл бұрын

Family SUV.

@ajett5081 3 жыл бұрын

I'll leave a comment. The ID 4 better have a spare tire in it. Or I will cross it off my list.

@JohnDoe-vx3z 3 жыл бұрын

Then you have to cross off almost all new cars.

@ajett5081 3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnDoe-vx3z This shows how dumbed down the people have become. Next they will only give car buyer 3 tires and option on a forth.

@ajett5081 3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnDoe-vx3z This shows how dumbed down the people have become. Next they will give you 3 tires and an option on a fourth tire.

@7spower998 3 жыл бұрын

3:04 The iPhones, Androids, Tablets etc., all don't have buttons. So, move on. Only old, fidgety people must have buttons. 8:40 No 1-pedal driving applies Newton's 1st law to the fullest. The coasting and creep use less energy to accelerate a vehicle in motion than at rest. There's driver involvement by using the brakes. Thus put the brakes and the foot to work. 9:07 1-pedal driving - Newton's 1st law doesn't apply. No driver involvement and makes a driver lazy. It doesn't put the brakes to work. It takes more energy to accelerate a vehicle at rest than in motion.

@danielc45 3 жыл бұрын

VW brand strangely always ends up with the least progressive design of all the sub brands. The designers in Wolfsburg must have their hands tied or brain frozen.

@Meduk 3 жыл бұрын

I love VW but sorry, this car is ugly as hell and the inside looks so cheap. For the price it's asking, drive patrol car instead or buy a different EV.

@RR123 2 жыл бұрын

It's pronounced shhhh-koda :)

@minniesaab7255 3 жыл бұрын

💙💙💙💙💙

@whitemoor66 3 жыл бұрын

You really did not look happy with those brakes! Disappointing efficiency and range figures too, especially for the money.

@SNORKYMEDIA 3 жыл бұрын

drums on the back in 2021

@jacopochiefjaco123 3 жыл бұрын

@@SNORKYMEDIA Because usually EVs don't need the same amount of braking power as ICE cars. In the past, EVs with drums performed better that non-evs with decent brakes.

@thecotswoldflyer 3 жыл бұрын

@@SNORKYMEDIA the regen is also on the rear so there's no need for disk brakes. They'll just rust otherwise...

@stp926 3 жыл бұрын

VW need to watch out for Koreans.

@bernardhilton3527 3 жыл бұрын

It’s not a small car so it cannot be economical in the winter.

@esm7708 3 жыл бұрын

Can you expand on this?

@bernardhilton3527 3 жыл бұрын

BEV’s are not economical in winter. I know, I own one. The bigger the car the more energy is required to move it. Basic physics.

@amulustube 3 жыл бұрын

And the bigger the cabin, the more energy you need to heat it up. Put the heating off in winter and you'll be surprised how close to summer range you can get. Active battery heating takes its share of the energy as well and it's affecting more if you do short city drives and starting from cold. But driving longer distances on highway helps to keep the battery warm to certain extent.

@esm7708 3 жыл бұрын

@@bernardhilton3527 the big car is big in summer and winter. That was my point. I own an EV too. Undoubtedly winter hurts it on short journeys but once the pack is warmed it delivers similar to summer mile/KW. The perception that cabin heating depletes batteries to a large degree is false. It's more to do with power pack temperature not being quite optimal. Obviously in Norway etc it's a bigger deal.

@amulustube 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from Finland, so I tend to think that cabin heating has a large effect in winter for battery consumption budget. All ID3s and ID4s coming to Finland are equipped with heat pump.

@quantumeseboy 3 жыл бұрын

Finally, a painfully boring electric mobility youtube channel! Another milestone for electric mobility.

@Yanquetino 3 жыл бұрын

As pointed out on Fully Charge, the ID.4 falls short of the Tesla Model Y in almost all categories. With the rear seats down, it looks like the surface is not flat, but has a big ledge where they fold. That's unfortunate, a poor design. As you point out, its energy efficiency is nothing to brag about: the EPA rates it at 2.86 miles-per-kWh, which is significiantly lower than the top ranking Hyundai Ioniq EV and Tesla Model 3 at 4.0. Still, I'm sure VW fans will be happy to show their brand loyalty as they transition to electric.

@timmurphy5541 3 жыл бұрын

Its just insulting to people who bought it to suggest that their reasons are irrational. It may be that they don't agree with you about what matters. Being a hatchback is a hands-down win over the Model 3. The lower width might be on it's own a crucial difference for me over the Model Y. The price certainly matters a lot.

@evbrandy1357 3 жыл бұрын

- Surface: the UK model misses the flat (double) floor in the trunk - Range: watch Teslabjorn and stop comparing flawed EPA ranges. The ID.4 is a very good travel car (much faster over 1000km than the Koreans). - Other categories: what about price, free charging (US), quiteness, comfortable ride, local service and quick parts replacements, .... I think a typical family will be very happy with this car...

@ghost70 3 жыл бұрын

OMG that boot is awful,, what a mess and waste of space with that seating down design!! are you sure on the battery specs as all id4 on autotrader 1st editions state the 50kw batter not the 70 ??

@devonbikefilms 3 жыл бұрын

Drum brakes at the rear. The 50’s rang and want their brakes back. 😂 Not so good for ABS either, whether it meets the standards or not. VW are getting better, but there is some way to go yet. Then they’ve got to sell them at a profit. Great well balanced review as ever.

@timmurphy5541 3 жыл бұрын

It's supposed to be better than discs because they won't rust. EVs lower usage of brakes causes problems for discs.

@thecotswoldflyer 3 жыл бұрын

Another armchair engineer. The regen is on the back wheels and provides 0.25g of braking capability.

@hiiiofficial8306 3 жыл бұрын

@@timmurphy5541 exactly people criticise anything 🤦🏼‍♂️

@xyredmax 3 жыл бұрын

So, its expensive, cheap materials and finish, it has poor range, a user interface that sucks and no one pedal driving. Did they lose the EV specification? Thanks for being honest G

@hiiiofficial8306 3 жыл бұрын

Ive sat in one doesnt feel cheap ??

@xyredmax 3 жыл бұрын

@@hiiiofficial8306 Hello If you compare it to say, a Golf, the materials are cheap plastic and lack feel. The build quality is also questionable for a VW

@ACPilot 3 жыл бұрын

@@xyredmax Build quality is fine, but the plastic should have been the softer version to give better quality feel.

@xyredmax 3 жыл бұрын

@@ACPilot I guess time will tell

@paulchipperfield492 3 жыл бұрын

Not a fan, expensive but quality is poor. I do hope things improve when ID Buzz comes along.

@hiiiofficial8306 3 жыл бұрын

Its does not feel cheap

@ACPilot 3 жыл бұрын

Guess what, no panel gaps, bumpers falling off when driving through water, or glass roofs falling off. Quality it better than what Tesla ship to customers.

@brucekennedy5274 3 жыл бұрын

Ouch... that's the third review of this I've watched that ends with "wait for something better". I'm guessing it should sell pretty well, but it's by no means a home run. Back to work VW....

@brucekennedy5274 3 жыл бұрын

@@tylerbecker8460 I’m guessing you mean nothing’s perfect. True but you can’t stop wishing for perfect. I think the car will do well, if anything I’m surprised some reviews have been so luke warm. VW is so huge this is an enormous change for them, so their first few EV models are bound to have a few teething issues to iron out. But.. if there’s something “better” out there then, well... For context, I’m a 3year 40kw Leaf driver and likely to replace it this year with an Id3 or similar - but I’ll be test driving everything first of course.

@yup.4901 3 жыл бұрын

Is it just me or does this look an old fashioned design? Not a pretty car at all and looks like any other boring SUV but with a fancy light bar on its backside. Along with the other downfalls this is an EV I wouldn't even bother test driving.

@oliverstemp9132 3 жыл бұрын

It's pushing boundaries nicely for a mainstream design

@willaerley7140 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it’s boring, but some people like that. Once they get the software sorted, it might be worth a look.

@hughmarcus1 3 жыл бұрын

To be honest the back end looks like a clone of the Range Rover Velar. 😬. As for those light coloured bits inside. Such a clash with the rest of the trim.

@yup.4901 3 жыл бұрын

@@hughmarcus1 Being a family vehicle I doubt the light parts of trim will be that colour for long 😣 I'm a car fanatic and I love cleaning cars as much as driving them, and I've seen some absolutely disgusting car interiors. I hate to say it for fear of some 18 year old calling me a sexist pig, but the majority of filthy cars I've cleaned seem to be SUV's owned by mums as a school run chariot. I don't know if you watch detail geek or MAD detailing? Some of those mini vans.... 🤮

@yup.4901 3 жыл бұрын

@@willaerley7140 You're correct, it doesn't offend as a design. But I do feel VW could do better. An SUV is a boring shape to work with but there are a few that look amazing. The Nissan Ariya is stunning. (To me anyway.) 😊

@andrekleyn727 3 жыл бұрын

Just read today VW is losing heavily out with the ID's software issues. In other VW products that's not a problem. You CANNOT release a issue related software product and expect clients to buy that "over the air" update bs! That's NOT how you treat clients.

@rossrowntree5905 3 жыл бұрын

Electric cars are a fad how will the power be generated for them.how will the batteries be disposed of. It's just silly.

@SNORKYMEDIA 3 жыл бұрын

same as when everyone bought washing machines and TV s and and and - the UK power system has a SURPLUS of power and many mothballed Power stations

@dadjv1926 3 жыл бұрын

@@SNORKYMEDIA and getting greener every year!

@eurogold100 3 жыл бұрын

Boooring design

@peterp4753 3 жыл бұрын

If that's the best that Volkswagen can do, they better be ready for the rude awakening. Dark days are coming !

@nealm1814 3 жыл бұрын

If this is the best VW can do then Tesla and Hyundai are years ahead of them.

@NigelJones 3 жыл бұрын

Ioniq 5 did indeed seem to get so much right… though currently the range seems a little less than expected. Full details not yet out

@gregandkaruna6674 3 жыл бұрын

The Kia EV6 looks even more impressive and of course some markets get a 7 year warranty with the Kia. On top of that the performance is really impressive both acceleration and 800v fast charging they could have a winner there!

@willaerley7140 3 жыл бұрын

Probably, but it’s better than a Bolt.

@hiiiofficial8306 3 жыл бұрын

Thats why i like the ID4 it looks like a normal SUV

@evbrandy1357 3 жыл бұрын

Small difference: the ID.4 is here in volumes and ticks all boxes including price. The new Koreans are great models but will not be available in lager numbers (I think Ioniq 5 will only be 2500 deliveries this year in Europe)

@vasileiospetropoulos2046 3 жыл бұрын

Expensive! Evs are extremely expensive maybe in 2025 2028 it will be better at present they are very expensive, when I can buy a second hand mini for 2000 pounds why to spent 28000 or 32000 to buy a car with a range of 200 230 250 miles!

@bilgyno1 3 жыл бұрын

What a silly comparison. But let's look at your total monthly costs. I did the comparison for a 2013 Megane diesel vs a top trim ID.4. The latter will cost me around €150 more per month, but I gain loads of space and luxurious features. The base level trim is about the same monthly cost as the old Megane. Go figure. As for the purchase price, it is similar to the Tiguan range. And that's exactly the direct comparison. And yes, 250-300 miles range is sufficient or most people. You can do longer road trips very well.

@thecotswoldflyer 3 жыл бұрын

Rediculous statement. If nobody bought the cars new the. You wouldn't be able to buy your 10 year old crap box for 2k. I save £300 a month on fuel for a start with an EV

@vasileiospetropoulos2046 3 жыл бұрын

@@thecotswoldflyer thanks man, for the rediculus comment. If you have got 45000 pounds or 30000 pounds I do not have,

@vasileiospetropoulos2046 3 жыл бұрын

@@bilgyno1 150 or 200 additional cost is almost 2000 to 2500 months per year!