Verdict
–Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
The Volkswagen ID.4 is not fancy, however it’s fairly implausible (other than a couple of expertise woes). So VW did not have to do a lot to enhance the ID.4 with the brand new premium S trim for 2023. It’s the identical EV, solely a bit fancier than earlier than.
The large improve on the outside is a shiny set of 20-inch wheels with a two-tone black-and-silver end. These new sneakers give the ID.4 S a extra distinguished footprint than the usual mannequin’s 19-inch wheels. The LED projector headlights are joined by full wraparound operating lights that look extra premium too, and even the VW logos – entrance and rear – are illuminated.
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However the most effective upgrades are inside. The fake leather-based seats at the moment are energy adjustable in 12 other ways, providing lumbar help with a delicate therapeutic massage perform and a reminiscence characteristic that makes it straightforward to take care of your excellent seating place. And hey, even the steering wheel is heated.
There is a nifty panoramic mounted glass roof that extends again to the second row, full with an electrical sunshade. Second-row passengers even achieve a brand new heart armrest with cupholders and a cargo pass-thru space, and now the rear tailgate opens and closes by kicking your foot below the rear bumper.
That is all to say: Sure, the ID.4 S does really feel a step extra premium than the usual ID.4.
The seats in the usual ID.4 have been already strong, so that they earn additional marks right here with the heating and lumbar therapeutic massage perform. Having a heated steering wheel is at all times good in chilly climate, the panoramic sunroof presents a skyward view for rear passengers, and the simple open/shut tailgate makes all of the distinction when you’ve got your palms stuffed with groceries.
The ID.4 S nonetheless has the bottom 62.0-kilowatt-hour battery pack with 201 horsepower a just-okay 209 miles of vary. Improve to both of the Professional fashions and also you get an 82.0-kilowatt-hour battery pack with 255 miles of vary.
But when premium options are your solely concern, then the ID.4 S does sufficient to maneuver the needle. It begins at $45,290 with the $1,295 vacation spot payment included – the identical as the bottom Professional mannequin – and asks nothing for these options talked about. Paint is the one out there add-on; Aurora Purple and Arctic Blue are an additional $395.