THE 2024 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 PRO S IS AN IMPROVED PEOPLES CAR WITH MORE POWER & RANGE

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The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S receives a significant mid-cycle refresh, focusing on substantial internal upgrades rather than exterior styling changes. The reviewer highlights a new, more powerful rear electric motor (AP550) delivering up to 282 horsepower and 402 lb-ft of torque in the RWD Pro S model, a notable increase that results in impressive 0-60 mph times around 5.6 seconds, rivaling much faster vehicles. The updated 82 kWh battery pack offers improved range, with real-world testing achieving around 280 miles, though it falls just short of the 300-mile mark. A major improvement is the redesigned 12.9-inch infotainment system with significantly better software, addressing previous criticisms. Positives include comfortable seats with heating and ventilation, a spacious interior, a flat rear floor, and solid build quality. However, the reviewer notes the steering remains light and numb, the suspension is soft, and the exterior styling is considered bland and uninspired, lacking the sportiness of potential competitors or the GTX trim offered elsewhere. The massage function for the seats is deemed annoying, and the touch-sensitive steering wheel controls are still present. Despite these drawbacks, the updated ID.4 is praised for its comfort, quietness, and technology, making it a strong contender in the mainstream electric SUV segment, especially with its competitive pricing and eligibility for the federal tax credit.