2022 VW ID.4 TEST DRIVE

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The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 is presented as a compelling value proposition, particularly for the Canadian market, offering a spacious interior, upscale feel, and impressive practicality for its price point. The reviewer highlights the standard Canadian features like a heated windshield and steering wheel, and the premium panoramic glass roof with an electric blind as significant advantages. While the infotainment system's gesture controls are noted as interesting, the reviewer emphasizes the car's comfortable ride and ample rear passenger space, even for taller individuals. The real-world range is demonstrated to be close to the advertised 450-500 km, achieved even with climate control use, with the reviewer recommending the Eco mode for optimal efficiency. A notable drawback was the disappointing charging performance at an Electrify Canada station, where the car started at 110 kW but quickly tapered to around 30 kW, falling short of its 125 kW maximum and the performance of competitors like the Mustang Mach-E. Despite this charging issue, the ID.4 is lauded for its competitive pricing, especially when compared to the Audi Q4 e-tron, making it a strong contender in the electric SUV segment.