ELECTRIC AVENUE: WE COMPARE THE 2022 VW ID.4 TO THE 2022 NISSAN LEAF

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This video pits the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S against the 2022 Nissan Leaf SL Plus, positioning both as potential first EVs. The ID.4, priced higher at $50,870, is presented as a more modern crossover, boasting a larger 82 kWh battery, 240 miles of range, and a spacious, tech-forward interior with ambient lighting and a panoramic roof. Its primary drawback is the complex, touch-sensitive climate controls and haptic steering wheel buttons, which can be cumbersome. The Nissan Leaf, at $39,255, offers a more traditional hatchback design with a smaller 62 kWh battery and 215 miles of range. It scores points for physical climate controls and knobs, but its infotainment system feels dated, and the interior, while functional, is less refined than the ID.4's. The Leaf's load floor is also noted as not being flat. Ultimately, the ID.4 is positioned as the more premium, modern choice, while the Leaf is a more budget-friendly, albeit older, option.