UPDATED 2024 VW ID.4 REVIEW: THE NOT SO WEIRD EV?

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The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 receives notable updates, particularly in its performance and infotainment. The new performance drive unit for 82 kWh models enhances both horsepower and range, addressing a key EV metric. The upgraded 12.9-inch touchscreen with backlit sliders and a more intuitive interface significantly improves user experience, a welcome change from previous iterations. Reviewers praise the ID.4's quiet and comfortable ride, its surprisingly nimble handling for an SUV, and its excellent turning radius, making it a practical daily driver. While the exterior maintains a conventional, non-quirky EV design, the interior, though minimalist, benefits from improved materials and color options, though the continued use of high-gloss piano black and the haptic feedback steering wheel sliders are noted drawbacks. The reviewer highlights the ID.4's strong passenger and cargo space, often exceeding competitors like the Honda Prologue. Despite some lingering frustrations with the window controls and the small driver display, the overall consensus is positive, positioning the ID.4 as a well-rounded and increasingly competitive electric SUV.