Have a slew of minor updates and a new battery option improved the built-in-America Volkswagen ID4 all-electric SUV?
all-electric SUV is now assembled in Chattanooga, Tenn., just in time for the federal government's landmark Inflation Reduction Act that requires localized material sourcing and production for EVs to qualify for new incentives. The U.S. ID4 didn't just change its address, it also comes with a slew of feature and capability updates that the European and Chinese markets won't get.
The ID4 Standard features minimal badging, a metal panel roof instead of glass, it lacks an illuminated front light bar and LED projector headlights, and it swaps the otherwise standard 20-inch wheels for 19s. The biggest cosmetic change beyond the paint and wheels in the ID4 updates is the new rear VW badge, which lights up red now on all but the base models.
Considering I'd only switched from"D" driving mode to"B" near the end of my trip, which offers increased energy regeneration to charge the battery, it's likely I could have preserved more range and gone further had I operated in"B" entirely. I'm also sure the sustained highway speeds also ultimately zapped away a few miles I could have used.
The estimated 6-second run to 60 mph for the ID4 AWD Pro models could be considered slow for a modern AWD EV; however, the more relaxed power delivery is progressive and actually comfortable. Passing another vehicle at high speed, however, resulted in less-than-desirable acceleration, so only pass if you know you have the room.The ID4 comes with four drive modes: Eco, Comfort, Sport, and a configurable custom mode.
Despite some interior updates, the dashboard and infotainment setup carry over for 2023, as do our gripes with the system. The haptic piano-black controls for the volume and temperature settings would be better and easier to use for the driver as real buttons. Some touch points on the foot-wide screen, like the heated seat activation, only appear on the left side, far away from where a passenger can reach it.
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