I DRIVE THE 2024 VW ID.4 WITH HUGE UPDATES SOFTWARE OVERHAUL NEW MOTOR AND MORE

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The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 receives a significant facelift, primarily focused on interior and software enhancements. While exterior styling remains largely unchanged, the updated model boasts a new 'app 550' motor offering improved efficiency and up to 75% more torque, leading to better acceleration and potentially longer range. The most impactful upgrade is the new software (version 4.0), which brings a vastly improved infotainment system that is significantly faster and more responsive than previous versions. Key features include enhanced route planning with on-route battery preconditioning for optimal charging, a new sound system (Harman Kardon), and backlit steering wheel controls. The reviewer highlights the improved user experience, particularly the speed of the interface and the effective route planning. While the core driving dynamics are similar, the new motor provides a noticeable boost. The US market will receive the 82kWh battery versions with these updates, with trim levels Standard, S, and S Plus. A notable omission for the US market is the lack of a Tesla NACS port, which the reviewer believes will be a significant hurdle for adoption.