Volkswagen ID.4 Full Tour - Everything To Know About The Happiest Car On Sale!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 มี.ค. 2021
- Kyle takes you on a deep dive of the VW ID.4 First Edition going through almost everything you'd want to know about the new electric VW. This is the first of 3 videos coming up in the immediate future on ID.4, so stay tuned for more!
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You might be the first reviewer to finally explain why not all EVs are going to have frunks and don’t need to. VW prioritised cabin space, others choose to make a separate additional compartment. Both are valid solutions and just depends on what you care more about.
Yes! I usually just stuff cables in the front trunk, these can go in the trunk underfloor. I’d rather the interior space, personally.
The Nissan Ariya did likewise. Lots of space in them. Too bad the car is so boring and plasticky overall. I passed on the Ariya.
Both Kyle Conner and Bjorn Nyland like this car. Yet there are many rather negative reviews about it, but the connecting factor to that is that the reviewers don't actually know anything about EVs (As opposed to Kyle and Bjorn, who are the two best EV connaisseurs out there). I think this car will smash. No it won't kill Tesla, but it might be a good gateway from fossil cars.
Many of the negative reviews come from Tesla stock owners...
If you delete a (square) shortcut navigation map from the infotainment, lag is gone. You can do this by long pressing the map shortcut and replace it with something else (like driving data etc). If you need a map, the icon shortcut is still on the main page.
That’s awesome!
PojoMtb thx for navigating, Kyle thru that...
And since you asked at the end of the video, I just did my "additional $400" deposit on a Pro S + Gradient AWD in Blue. My friend did the same w/ Red which I think is the most expensive one you can spec out since red paint has an upcharge. Pretty exciting that after NY+federal tax rebates its gonna be right around $40,000.
To get a bit meta for a second, I like that your reviews seem to reflect excitement for the actual product and its most important features without ignoring legitimate concerns like plug and charge or the infotainment screen-change lag. A lot of reviewers seem to fall into the category of "I'm reading the press release off a cue card" or "I'm going to latch onto one thing I didn't like and completely ignore legitimate good things or more-pressing bad things" (so many reviewers who won't shut up about the lack of a frunk).
I bet driving/owning a lot of different EVs probably gets you a more sensible perspective on what is and isn't important, so we end up with good content like this.
Thank you! - Kyle
You list so many cool features that most other reviewers have overlooked completely. This is great man. Thank you for putting so much prep and work into your videos
Ha, that's the funny part! No prep work - Camera on and shoot one take!
@@OutofSpecReviews That’s why you are so awesome!
True. I watched several reviews now, including the one of the famous Cali-guy, but this one shows the real quirks and features. Thanks!
@@OutofSpecReviews Please list all the features missing that the European models have. It's important to let people know.
Like the HUD, glass roof, heat pump, full colour range, matrix lights and rear 3D lights?
Keep doing what you do. Your channel is going to blow up. I think your reviews are among the best in the business.
I appreciate that!
I love his unbiased reviews. This is what actually matters !
Great review. Best review I’ve seen of the ID4.
I am not a gear head (currently driving a 12 yr old Mazda 3), but I’m in the market for a new car so I’m watching a ton of reviews videos right now. I am blown away by how much better your videos are than anything else I’ve seen. You’re giving information I couldn’t find on VW’s website or get at the dealership. Explaining *why* there are rear drum brakes is so helpful so I can understand the context of people’s (generally uninformed) gripes. I could not care less about 0-60 speeds on a car that will never see a race track except from the parking lot but that seems to figure heavily in a lot of review videos. It’s also nice to have the uselessness of a front trunk confirmed. Maybe in a sedan it would be helpful, but who wants to mess with that when you have a power liftgate with kick-to-open? I was getting seriously frustrated trying to find what should be basic functionality for a review to cover. I appreciate you so much right now.
FYI: You can two-finger tap the temperature slider to turn on / off the heated seats.
Sweet pro tip.
i m genuinely triggered that no reviewer talked about that feature in all the reviews i have seen
@@jh5kl All they can do is drag in Tesla.
@@Demobot1 Well, that and Tesla's can access the supercharger network. Electrify America has work to do to get to that level.
@@mowcowbell For now I could care less about the supercharger network since there are more ccs chargers where I live.
Regarding the seat heater controls. You can two-finger tap the temp slider to control the seat heaters. No need to go into the climate screen.
That’s awesome! Wish I could have included that in the video
You can also setup seat and steering wheel heating to be on as default when the temperature is below 7c
@@MrMartinSJ So 7c is the upper limit? What is the lower limit.
@@Demobot1 i just saw a video, where they clicked the setup button in the climate screen, and there you could tick if it should default heat depending on temperature, and the person mentioned that if it was ticked heating would be active if temperature was below 7c, thats all i know ;-) I will go for my first test drive next Friday.
Light assist is the lights turning into curves while you drive (above a certain speed)
That's what I figured, funny how there's an eco and sport setting for turning lights ha!
@@OutofSpecReviews yeah I think the "sport" aspect is that it turns into the curves for more SPORT! ... yeah... I don't know either, but it's why I use the "Custom" drive mode on my Alltrack. I set the lights to sport, and maybe the steering, and everything else normal.
Your id.4 review series is so great! 👍🏻
Great review! I have been thinking about getting a second Tesla and I was looking at the Model Y but the price was a bit much. With the Colorado EV and federal rebates this is a great value!
you are the most competent reviewer in the US - also love to listen to you, well done !
Great review Kyle 👍. I really like the Id 3 and 4. Looking forward to your next video when you drive the 4.
Excellently done, nice job!
Hello from Belgium. I get my ID4 tomorrow. Thanks for all your clear video's! I saw a lot of video's of you talking about other cars but I have the impression you're really satisfied with the ID4 considering price/quality. Thank you again for your clear and enthousiastic explanations!
Great job on review!
Just brought mine home last week. Awesome car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great video, Kyle. Even though I've got a Taycan 4S coming in May, you've made the ID4 truly lustworthy. Maybe I'll get it for my bikes!
I don't usually leave comments, but your review was just great! I've been looking at EVs and this review was really helpful. Thank you!
I just test drove one and from a model s owner Poot. Of view it is a winner. I love the car and drives very well
Great review! THX!
Great review, very detailed. Can't wait to get my id.4.
FYI: You can use pinch to zoom on the audio slider when viewing maps.
Great review!
Great review Kyle. I am looking forward to any and all videos you put out on this car. I agree with most of the decisions vw made. For example the screen over the panoramic roof and the more relaxed 0 to 60 speed. Very interesting about keeping the battery temperature at 77°. Generally I’m reluctant to buy a first edition car however, with over the air software updates any issues hopefully can be ironed out for time. I look forward to the driving portion my understanding is that it is quiet and smooth those are the probably the top two requirements for a car for me. currently waiting for my local VW dealer to get one for a test drive. Well done.
Thanks for watching!
My wife is looking forward to the VW ID line autos as our 2nd EV. Sure they have a bit of growing pains with no 1 pedal driving and lagging UI but those problems are easily solved. The parts that count 'out the door' look good. Great review Kyle.
I like it. AWD version please. Your videos are tops! So informative on all those little details. I’ll bet you know more these than the average salesperson!
Got to actually order mine today, super excited!
Nice review!
I live in Europe, but I wish the ID3 would be sold in the US just so you could do this deep review on it. It's hard to find quality reviews like this
look at the review of Bjorn Nyland. (Bjorn Tesla)
@@pilotandthecity8527 I have, and he's good. But these guys have a different perspective, which would be cool to see
Autogefühl
FYI: Home screens can be customized. Just hold your finger on the screen to change between different layouts and widgets.
Thank god. Hopefully you can customize it so you dont need to go thru 10 layers of menus to get something everytime you need something.
Just locked my White Pro S w/black interior :). Awesome review as always!!
Great Video Review. Gives me more confidence than most I have watched to look forward to collecting my ID.4 on Friday. It’s a good looker and some great features & spec. it’s great for the price. Thanks man!
Enjoy it!
This review is so refreshing and different from most reviewers in Europe. Most of them complain about the use of cheap feeling plastics and extensive cost cutting measures to save a few bucks. I mean why complain about the buggy software when you know that one day in the future they will enable the over the air updates after a quick visit your local dealership to get that update. Why complain about the fisher price looking dashboard when you know your eyes should be on looking at the road ahead. 99.9% of the time. And even thou its currently RWD drive think of all the engineering required to have a front trunk or the extra storage space that most people will never need. Most of the other manufactures are just wasting resources putting front trunks in their vehicles. Its built for the millions of average people so its supposed to be average and not exceptional in most comparable aspects. This vehicle will be hard to beat with the $7500 FED incentive in the U.S. and you definitely get what you paid for. I think for the average person in the U.S. this is a no-brainer!!
Thanks for the balanced insights ... great to hear the good and bad. Looking forward to your upcoming ID4 videos on driving experience, road tripping, range and charging curve. When you get to charging, it would be great if you could also comment on the EA charging network compared to TSC network, especially for someone new to EVs - not only on availability but also on ease of use and reliability. I'm considering the ID4 AWD but not sure what the impact will be to range - if you have any insight on that, would be great if you could mention in one of the upcoming videos or comment here.
Best review I have seen . I would love to get the ID4. Hoping it will come to South Africa soon. We have very few EVs at the moment.
Excellent summary Kyle, enthusiasm but realistic concerns mentioned. I’m interested in the Taycan version... 😏
very helpful like the way you break it down. Just go my id 4 2 days ago waiting to see when i charge it for the first time. New York
Excellent videos on theses.. I saw an id.4 for the first time last week and just test drove one today. Coming from a 2017 X3 I wasn't disappointed at all. It felt faster even though it's rated at lower horsepower. Also quieter and smoother. I really like that they all come with all that tech! Also the heated steering wheel. I'd have to say the only thing I would like on it is to be slightly higher/taller. My stinking 40k X3 didnt' even come with a backup camera.. so ridiculous!
As usual a smart, thoughtful review. I'm surprised, though, that VW didn't go all in on regen braking. To me, it's one of the most endearing features of our i3. When I get out of it and into a dead dino car, I miss one-pedal driving immensely. All cars should drive like that.
Far too many reviewers gloss over the comfort and noise aspects, which are critical for a daily driver or trip car like this. Also, safety like the blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic.
So far I really like it, thanks to this review.
Also along the lines of safety: the backup camera. Please test the reverse camera at night! This is an issue with Audi cars. (Bad software, and camera placement)
A deep dive into drum brakes and why they are coming back with electric cars would be interesting. I believe that there have been some improvements during the time that they have been undesirable too.
I was waiting for Margaritaville to start playing when he switched the colors to magenta and teal. Parrotheads unite behind this ID4 color scheme!
Great video Kyle, as usual! Do you know what Canadian pricing is expected to be for the various versions?
Great job Kyle...I have a Tesla Model 3 and you are making me want to get an ID.4!
I'm in line for the awd. Hopefully it comes out this year
Impressive car, as you say not super great in any area but a great all round car!
Thank you so much for a really detailed and complete review of the ID4. I am looking forward to your follow-up on the road review.
Thank you! The road review is live now 👍
Man you make the best nfovideos. 👌 I always feel like Steve Jobs is about to release a new iPhone. Keep them coming
I recently test drove an ID.4 Pro and liked it a lot. It's not as quick as my Bolt EV, but perfectly adequate for normal driving. I was pleasantly surprised because a lot of reviewers called it slow or sluggish, which isn't the case.
It's a well refined, well behaved car that most people will enjoy. If you are looking for more enthusiastic driving, there are other options available.
Good review with many good information nuggets.
One of the best comments is at the end discussing 8 second 0 to 60 times. First of all, it is 0 to 30 or 40 that really matters from stoplights (the only place you go 0 to anything on city streets). Secondly, the most fun and exhilarating car I have ever owned was an '06 Miata (about 7 seconds). It spent many a happy mile on race tracks and carving up mountain roads. Nobody who I let drive that car or who I took for a ride ever called it slow. It is how a car feels that matters. The instant torque even on my old front wheel drive '11 LEAF could beat most cars off the line in city traffic. My current '18 Chevy Volt cruises effortlessly and silently at 100mph though few drivers of any car ever go that fast. 0-60 specs, much like EPA range numbers, don't mean nearly as much as most people think they do.
Great Review!
Kyle, you mentioned the front tire cross section is 235; the rear tire has 255 (for both 19” & 20”). Who knows what the tire configuration will be for the AWD. P..S. I have a locked configuration for the 302 hp AWD Pro S. I’ll keep another ICE car for long distance travel and outrunning Hurricanes in south Florida!
Yes totally forgot to mention rear tire size! Congrats on the AWD, that’s going to be fun I imagine.
I like this car and the direction Volkswagen are going with their production; excited to see what it does to the stock! 😉
Or how about one of the Hyundai E-GMP BEVs with far better specs? Such as 2 twice as fast DC charging and Tesla beating efficiency....
Like the Ionqi 5 that are just hitting the market now. But they are following the Tesla play book, and will offer the more expensive versions 1st.... Good luck finding, what fits your needs...
Excellent review (as always, Kyle). But please, do a legit b-roll pass. Actually shoot button close-ups, key fob shots in focus, etc. Thx.
It might not be a direct competitor to Model Y and Mustang, but i think it's gonna eat a good chuck of their sales.
Btw, the handles have a mechanical fallback as well. You can pull the handle if there’s no power.
Yup! It’s nice. Normally just pull to the point of resistance for electronic latch and then pull past the point of resistance to pull the mechanical connection. Taycan is the same way. So smart!
Functionality AND aesthetics!
Really good job Kyle. I've been driving VW's for decades so I'll probably wait for the 4wd. I just bought at new GTI, then maybe an ID4 or the Bus reintroduction - we'll see.
FYI: The ambient lighting can also be set to automatic. Then the lighting will be changed based on your driving profile (sport = red).
Live in the west coast and have almost never used the heated seat but what I do use most of the time is the cool seat setting.
Kyle, great channel love all the info. Since VW is saying only 80%, it doesn’t look like you can set that level (like a Tesla) if you plug in overnight. Is there anything like that or is there a smart EVSE on the market that can auto detect charge level and shut off the charging once it reaches the level for the ID4?
A positive review from the USA! Compliments .
FYI: The cup holder can be switched with the dividers in the arm rest storage.
Would be nice to see them program in one pedal driving if you pull a paddle or add an extra setting so the average user doesn’t bump into it unnecessarily. Great design philosophy overview that really puts this car in perspective. Thanks!
Good idea - thanks!
Rear looks like taken inspiration from EQ brand . Kyle once again has done a comprehensive review. Thanks Kyle .
Porsche is a VW brand,,,...so guess where this comes from..;)
@@pilotandthecity8527 doesn’t matter buddy. When someone really makes a good review or makes a good effort, the least we can do is appreciate it and if you see Kyle’s videos they’re all pretty comprehensive and he roasts them where they need to be roasted and he praises them where they need to be praised. He’s unbiased and honest and that’s better than watching paid videos of other channels.
@@_MS__ you're right!
Thank you!
The custom light setting in my GTI is the setting for tweaking how sensitive the steering adaptive headlights are. In "eco" mode they barely move, where as in "sport" mode they swivel quicker and move more when cornering. Maybe it's the same function in the ID.4.
Kyle. You most have made a bundle in that great Id4 commercial !
Yiiiikes - will never accept payment from an automaker
@@OutofSpecReviews Well. it was a great review. Unless VW fixes the software to plug and charge, The car is not ready for prime time. As tesla.
Oh man. You make me want one of these things. Only problem, I live in central MS and no EA charging stations nearby. Oh well.....
Really nice VW. Let’s hope it comes out nationwide.
Greetings Kyle,
Did you know @9:01 that the DC cover can plug into the charge port door to keep it from dangling?
Take a look and verify if I am correct or not.
Maybe your Editor can add some text to mention that if it is correct.
Regards,
You can double tap the with two fingers on the temp sliders to turn the heated seats on
Excellent. Looks like a winner. Can’t wait to see the charge curve and real world range. The game changing stats. Not a fan of the LED colors you chose for the interior...
Love the level of detail in your videos! Just right for techies while you also acknowledge the target audience, well done! I'm here, by the way, by recommendation of the Daily EV podcast!
I really like your in-depth reviews but I wish you'd include something more about the entertainment system. How good is the sound system? It can really be a big part of long distance driving.
I am dying to order mine in Canada. Aside from the e-Niro, I think the id.4 is the best value EV on the road today.
At 7:50 I almost jumped thought Kyle was behind me thanks to microphone switch and airpods lol
I enjoyed the review. I have had an ID.4 PRO S for about 2 months now. Generally very happy with the vehicle. You commented that you could LOCK the car by walking away from it and UNLOCK it when you approached. I can get my car to UNLOCK upon approach but I cannot get it to LOCK when walking away from it. Can you confirm that this worked in both directions for the vehicle you were testing? Thank you.
There's a shortcut for turning on the heated seats. Just a two finger double touch on either side of the climate control slide and they turn on full, another dbl touch and its at 2, then 1, then back to off. Very easy, dealership showed me when I picked up my FE.
Thanks for this! Great walkthrough. Would you pick this over a Mustang Mach E as a family car? (I did - can't wait for my ID.4 to arrive)
Yes, because the iD.4 was purposely built as a comfortable GT like family cruiser compared to the Mach e, which is more sport's tuned.
I got to sit and a Mach-e and it felt cramped. The ID.4 seems more spacious. And Kyle is about my size as well.
Do the ID light + heads up display + smaller display all indicate directions with CarPlay navigation, or does it only work with VW’s the onboard navigation? BMW began integrating with the CarPlay for directions in heads up display and its great.
I have a Blue Pro S AWD on order... I need to test drive to solidify that. It’s got to replace my Alltrack. I wish the interior came in the brown I’ve seen in the European videos...
Looks nice in white.
I had a Ford CMax (US Version) for a while. That car had what I call a "Cajones Cooler" vent that I thought was amazing; basically a dedicated air vent that blows at your, well, balls, for lack of a better word. IMHO, very important in the hot southwest of America.
Light assist is lower your high beam or lower it as incoming traffic at night
100% agree that it's a better car than the Model Y. ID4 is fantastic! I'll say that with the deals you can get on a Chevy Bolt that you can't get a better value than that, but if you're looking for a true, electric SUV, this is it.
Can each driver have their preferences saved in the user interface outside of memory seats?
Totally agree with you on everything. Also interested in the AWD version. My biggest issue though is that I want a top-spec'd model without the panoramic roof. There hasn't been a lot of publication about it (maybe because it's too new), but I don't think glass roofs are safe.
It is also possible to roll all the windows down or up by hold the "Rear" button down for a bit , then use a window switch to lower or raise them all.
That’s really neat!
Thank you for this! I test drove an ID4 on Saturday and really liked it and have one on order, but my biggest annoyance was only two toggles for the windows and it's hard to tell without taking your eyes off the road whether you've hit the button for REAR windows because it is a smooth surface that lights up. But knowing that the feature you mentioned is there makes me much happier b/c I roll down all the windows at once more than you'd think!
@@katherineroberts9555 My car (VW Polo GTI) has all four 4 Windows Buttons there and when I want to open the front windows 50% of the time i pull the ones for the rear... So I think the one who decided this feature had the same problem :D
Software wise, please check that you are on version 2.1, that one is supposed to fix most of the software issues.
235/50R20 are only on the front. ID.4 runs a staggered tire setup which will mean faster tire wear b/c they cannot be rotated.
Love our ‘IDA’. AWD Pro S
This is the warm up for the AWD version. add 102hp and then it will be interesting. (Tesla owners are cult members so 98% of their opinion is negated.). Your videos are better than Inoffensive. ;). Actually I love your reviews!
I would say charging speed is more important than battery size which might make the IONIQ 5 the choice for me.
The front tires are 235/50-20 and the rear is 255/45-20
Coasting is also more efficient - it uses more of the kinetic energy moving the car forward. Regen loses more of that energy vs coasting - so regen makes sense when you want/need to slow down, obviously. But it can't make up as much energy, as coasting can use. Even better, when you coast, you accelerate less over time.
Push and hold the Rear window button, it will flash - and then you can lower / raise all 4 windows at once.
My wish list:
heat pump
heated rear seats
direct heating windshield (may be coming on AWD models)
ID Light visible from outside the front of the car during charging
Is there a "Camp" mode for sleeping in the car with AC/Heat on?
Do you recommend buying the 100k extended Warranty if you plan to keep the vehicle? ~ $2,800 bumper to bumper '23 version
Great review and the car is amazing (best EV SUV).
It would be better if you add Chapters in your videos.
I agree! When I have videos that are broken into sections I will add chapters, promise! - Kyle
Seems like a great car for yourself Kyle?
More comfortable and practical than the Tesla. Only downside is the power and charging network, but you seem to like the challenge, so why not? 3 years of free charging and that tax credit.. trade in the Tesla? 🤷♂️
Curious if you were able to drive it in the snow and how it performed in the snow?