THE 2024 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 GETS SOME IMPORTANT UPDATES | ID.4 REVIEW

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The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 receives a significant refresh, focusing on enhanced performance, increased range, and improved interior usability, addressing key customer feedback. The updated model boasts new, more powerful rear motors, boosting horsepower and acceleration, particularly in the all-wheel-drive variant which now offers 335 horsepower. The rear-wheel-drive Pro model achieves an EPA-estimated 291 miles of range, while the AWD version offers 263 miles. Interior updates include backlit touch controls, an improved infotainment system with better EV routing, and a new column-mounted shifter that frees up center console space. While the exterior design remains largely unchanged and appealingly conventional, the cargo area's load height is noted as slightly high. A key advantage for US buyers is that all ID.4 models qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit at point of sale due to US manufacturing. The reviewer highlights the ID.4's balanced ride and handling, making it a practical, comfortable daily driver that feels like a conventional crossover but with added EV pep. Downsides include the lack of a heat pump for US models and the controversial dual-function window switches. Compared to competitors like the Tesla Model Y, Chevy Equinox, and Ford Mustang Mach-E, the ID.4 offers a compelling blend of practicality, updated tech, and value, especially when considering available deals and the tax credit.