2024 VW ID.3 Facelift: Why the biggest improvement is still to come

It's fair to say the Volkswagen ID.3 hasn't been the runaway success its maker might have hoped for. While it's a good car, VW's family hatchback has come under fire for its infotainment system, build quality and cost compared with some rivals. In response, Volkswagen has facelifted the ID.3 for the 2024 model year, and in this CarGurus UK video Vicky Parrott looks into the various changes.
For the exterior, notable differences include the removal of the black bar at the bottom of the windscreen, new headlights, and more aerodynamic intakes. Inside meanwhile VW has made changes to improve the interior quality, while at the same time incorporating 70% recycled materials. While the overall finish is classier, it's a shame that VW's new 12.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system wasn't ready in time for the redesign - although it will still make it to the ID.3 in due course.
The ID.3 is now available in two trims: Pro and Pro S, priced from just over £37,000. It offers the option of either a 58 kilowatt-hour (kWh) or 77kWh battery, with the latter providing a range of up to 347 miles. A smaller battery option with a 210-mile range is expected to be introduced later. The ID.3's charging capabilities are impressive, with the Pro S supporting rapid charging of up to 170kW, enabling an 80% recharge in just 30 minutes.
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[@dughuff8825]

No mention of the touch sensitive controls on the steering wheel - are they still present? The user controls are high on the list of reasons not to buy this car for me. I don't have as big an issue with the price; if we expect to pay Chinese prices for everything we buy then pretty soon there'll be no manufacturing at all anywhere else, and that can't be a good thing.

[@DKYY11]

yep,you're right.in China,this car almost about €11000.but you know.most chinese in China,they can't make money like €11000 for a year!!!sorry about my english.i am chinese

[@jdmldn]

£37k is far too much for this car.

[@mrmawson2438]

It's German but made in China

[@FilmStudiesFundamentals]

@@mrmawson2438no, It’s literally made in Germany. Unless you’re in China, and then you get one manufactured in China and one that’s considerably cheaper then the European counterpart.

[@Darthadios]

The screen size is not that big of a deal. You know, you don´t watch a movie from that screen.

[@Robin-at-Longcross-UK.]

They certainly needed to do something with the interior trim. The first incarnation was disgraceful with it's cheap plastic everywhere - at a starting price of £37,000.00 it needs to be spot-on. With the Chinese cars so much cheaper VW have got some strong competition on their hands.

[@lornerydenolsen2425]

Why do people keep saying that VW is premium? There interiors, tech, design and reliability are OK at best and yet they charge premium prices and fools of customers keep buying them. Kia, Hyundai, Honda and even Peugeot are more premium and have better reliability.

[@ram64man]

vw offer a lighter interior trim people don't always like dark roofs it makes it feel claustrophobic, you don't do it to the golf so why do it to the id3, if that changed it may be worth a look or ill wait for the golf 9 EV 77kwh

[@rasherbasher8203]

I'll sum it up "you can't polish a turd."😅...

[@VSS1]

They're just rolling it in glitter

[@rasherbasher8203]

@@VSS1 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jdmldn]

First

[@capadosio]

Tesla & BYD are much better and cheaper.