MUNICH — Although it would not appear to be it from the skin, the 2024 VW ID.4 has obtained a significant replace. It will get fairly a bit extra energy, and maybe extra importantly, the infotainment has been majorly reworked to attempt to repair it. And having skilled it this weekend, we will verify that it is method higher. Although there is a important caveat.
Earlier than diving into the infotainment, we’ll first go over the powertrain upgrades. The battery choices are carryover, with the rear-wheel-drive mannequin being out there with both a 62-kWh or 82-kWh battery pack, whereas the all-wheel-drive model will get simply the 82-kWh choice. However energy is elevated considerably due to new motors which might be taken from the upcoming ID.7. The most important enhance is with the rear-drive ID.4, which matches from 201 horsepower to 282. The all-wheel-drive model goes from 295 to about 330 horsepower. VW remains to be finalizing some powertrain particulars, therefore the approximate ranking for the all-wheel-drive ID.4 and an absence of torque numbers. It is also the rationale that we do not have vary estimates but, however VW says that vary ought to enhance with the 2024 mannequin 12 months. We did get to briefly pattern the rear-drive ID.4, and it is spunky, although it will not blow you away.
The infotainment may, assuming you have tried the previous model. The software program has been fully redone, and it comes from the ID.7, so the enhancements are throughout the board. It is extremely customizable, with a number of pages and layouts that may show your most well-liked functions and data. On the high and backside are fastened operate bars. The decrease is a devoted local weather menu that is at all times accessible, and may have particular shortcuts added to it. The highest bar is customizable for shortcuts to your most well-liked apps and menus. We’re happy to report that the system is lastly fast and responsive. No delays or stuttering when tapping or swiping, and virtually no ready for apps to return up. It is a large enchancment. Moreover, there is a greater 12.9-inch show out there with illuminated slider contact buttons. Think about that, utilizing local weather controls at night time!
Now for that caveat we talked about. You solely get these infotainment upgrades in case you get an ID.4 with the 82-kWh battery. So in case you select one of many cheaper 62-kWh fashions, you get to take care of the depressing present infotainment system, right down to the sliders with out lighting. It is disappointing for funds patrons, and as such we might strongly suggest stretching to the 82-kWh fashions.
The up to date 2024 ID.4s might be rolling out quickly. Manufacturing is slated for the tip of the 12 months at VW’s Chattanooga, Tenn., plant, so it should proceed to be eligible for full federal tax credit. Count on extra particulars on vary and pricing, amongst different issues, within the coming months.
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