5 Things I HATE About My Volkswagen iD.4

[@atlebentzen]

In the setup you choose if you want only the driver door to open (its a safety option) or all doors to open when approaching the vehicle. The 360 camera is an option which must be ordered. The new software is great, but one needs to choose user everytime just like most EVs, but the old one had issues. Some of your complaints is then down to not getting to know your car.

[@fabianfeilcke7220]

You bought the trim without 360 deg camera, then complain about it missing? Also, you can set up which door open when you unlock he driver door. Try reading the manual. The piano black surfaces are annoying, yes but this a design choice that is pretty obvious before you buy it. If you don't like that, get a different car. The touch elements on the steering are horrible agreed, they swichtched back to physical in the face-lift.

[@nekitplaytheme]

Hm, but I'm really like touch elements on the steering wheel. I've got Volkswagen ID6X and I haven't got problems with them

[@GeeDeeBird]

Have this car - Pro S AWD, so i got the new infotainment system which is great. Love this car. I actually prefer the two button window switch with toggle. I can't count the number of times i accidentally rolled down the rear windows on the four button configuration. That was more annoying than the toggle. Drove the Model Y first. Hated the Model Y. Loved the Ioniq 5. The Blazer was just okay. Wanted the tax break (7500 federal plus 5000 state). Every car has minor annoyances, including this one. But this one has more features I love than the others and fewer missing features and annoyance. I advise everyone to do what we did... drive them all and choose. I'll bet a fair share of you will choose the ID4 Pro S with the new infotainment system.

[@Linealo]

Something notable about a lot of german cars and especially VW is that they sell you everything as a single piece upgrades. Other manufacturers offer you different packets, like a "sports" packet or dynamic, plus, etc. So while I absolutely agree with your views and love the insight, I also can't help but notice that when I go ro the "configuration" page of the ID.4, a few features, like the 360° cam, are available as optional upgrades. With others you'd get them in the "plus" package above the base configuration, but with VW (and as said many other german brands), the higher packages seem to mostly enhance battery capacity and the drive train, but glass roofs, other interior coatings, more cameras, remote locking and so on are all things that are sold separately. I'm not sure how I should feel about it, I like that it's not a subscription or that you have to pay for 10 features in a package if you only want / need 2, but it creates a space where there's so many configuration options, buying used cars might be more difficult than it needs to be and buying new is really depending on if your dealership even gives you those options or simply sells you one of their "premade packages". Ofc this doesn't change that missing those features at such a price point (and likely no chance to upgrade them afterwards) is infuriating. Add the (imo) abysmal looks of their weird middle console screen and the increased amount of touch controls over reliable mechanical parts and my distain for a lot EVs grows, not because I hate EVs, but because they're the epitome of "make things worse by making them 'better'" and "modern for the sake of being modern". Add subscriptions for all kinds of stuff, starting at their software or even hardeare features (like seat heating in BMW) and then subscription costs for some charger companies and so on and it becomes a pure money sink in my case, even if gas was 3x as much. I'd love to have an EV outside of driving them occasionally from others, but I'd have to drive it for 15+ years almost everdays to currently offset any of the additional costs that come from sales price and all the after market charges they add. Now add having to buy the 360° cam in configuration and paying ~1000 or more for it again, and it takes me yet another half a year to realistically offset that cost. In the end, okay cars, great driving experience, good service, supreme quality, but bad prices, sh** user design and terrible design choices.

[@Barry-l1x]

You can open all doors it’s available in the settings

[@BendyDH]

I’m looking to get my first EV (switching from a 2013 Prius), been heavily considering the ID4, personally I don’t think any of this would be an issue for me except the steering wheel buttons. But it’s nice to see an honest review, it’s good to see what I should expect with this car.

[@metronyc2855]

I have the 24 AWD Pro S Plus with a redesigned Infotainment sys and buttons which did not make it into the 62kw version. Also 360 view camera. You can also set the ID4 to lock/unlock rear doors on proximity..

[@samjam6989]

You must in europe. In US and Canada they removed the 360 camera due to lack of parts

[@Lalaphive]

I have the 23 RWD Pro S Plus it has the 360 camera built in. The door unlock feature is an option that can be changed from the info screen. You can set the proximity unlock to open all 4 instead of driver first.

[@marisonbeniek1349]

That’s how I have my 2024 ID4 set up, unlocks all four doors when I approach with FOB in my purse or pocket.

[@Barry-l1x]

You can unlock all doors change in settings

[@PGD39able]

I have a '23 AWD Pro S and I totally agree with most of your HATE''s. My #1 is that selecting the profile each and every time. VW use the key fob as YOUR profile as you approach the car like other manufacturers do. My #2 is not being able to lock rom the app, very annoying. They should've had an option to lock itself as you walk away. My #3 are the non-backlit sliders. One of the dumbest decisions VW. I can deal with the piano black. It's definitely not liked but it isn't a functional thing. Otherwise it's a good car. No issues. But they haven't had a software update, at least for my model, since I've owned it for 2yrs.

[@louisevessey3839]

I love my 2018 VW Alltrack! So when looking for an EV, of course, I took an ID.4 for a test drive. All the gloss black was grimy with other people's hand smears was not a good first impression. Then I drove it. HATED IT! The brakes, the jolty acceleration. I couldn't turn around fast enough to return it. Your video reconfirms my opinion. I would love my wagon electrified. A girl can dream. Today we are testing a Mitsubishi PHEV Outlander.

[@mykerala]

I'd say this is most useful review I've watched. Thank you Zach. These tiny things drive you nuts. Now I can decide if I want to get into this or just get Tesla live with it's limitations) or wait for next year.

[@vanhoot2234]

I think the Kona beats this feature set wise. VW did a great job from a simple standpoint. Driving the car its clearly a well built car from the standpoint of ...being a car. It is powerful, sure footed, and balanced. The infotainment system is awful.

[@chopsueykungfu]

I have 90k miles on my 2021 ProS, and the 3 years of free Electrify America is over by a week, but for some reason it is still ongoing. So soon I will be home charging. All your problems I have dealt with. The car of my choice is Aptera, and it is due next year. I may wait till 2026 or 27 before I go for it.

[@kerry1383]

Mate, some constructive feedback: run your video through some stabilizing software or use a better camera. The camera shake was so bad I couldn't get past the 4 min mark.

[@ZachEgbert]

I’m still working out try kinks on there. The camera is stabilized and so is my lens, I have pretty shaky hands and it sucks lol. It’s a work in progress! I appreciate the feedback 👊🏻

[@RobinKnapp]

If I touch my driver door's handle on my ID.4 (no need to open it), all doors unlock. Check your settings. (Or it's an US only limitation?)

[@RobinKnapp]

The setting must be called something like "Single door opening". If enabled it opens all doors after touching twice I believe. You can also set it to open all doors when you approach the car without touching the front door handle.

[@Lalaphive]

​@RobinKnapp proximity unlock is what it's called for the walk-up feature. System is definitely a bit clunky but I have figured out how to use/enjoy it. Hopefully the newer system updates help us in the future.

[@LYNDONGOLDEN]

Based on some of the ID.4's oddball functions and questionable design choices, it sure seems like its developers spent ZERO time living with - and learning from - a Model Y.

[@martinottosson6583]

Id4 has so many small mistakes that makes me almost angry when I drive it. I don’t understand how it’s even possible to get such stupid decisions through to production without someone just saying NO! I mean VW built cars forever by now. Designer: “My idea is that we should put piano black on every surface that you touch. Anyone have an opinion or is it a go?” 675000 VW employees: “sounds great! Piano black is the best ever material for car interiors. Everyone loves it!” Any customer after five minutes in the car: “I HAAAAATE PIANO BLACK” Touch controls that SUCK, OK for driver profile EVERY SINGLE FUCKING TIME I DRIVE, Auto-off that cannot be disabled, no stand-still climate more than 30 minutes, those window buttons, no frunk, no battery pre-heating, the mapping of +1/+10 on the cruise control buttons and so on. How the hell could that get through? Such a nice car with such annoying details.

[@JR-jz1rd]

What are your other gripes? I’m on the fence….but reviews are mostly positive on KZbin and universally horrible on Reddit. \

[@nacona9399]

+1/+10 is because its a german car with km/h base configuration. Unfortunately they did not consider that US market drives with mph and there the +10 is too much for a single step. They should have done +5 instead for US cars(and maybe for europe as well) but considering the software issues this was the last thing they would address. Well the piano black must be quite cheap to produce and and therefore the number 1 material for the designers... how ever in Germany everybody is complaining about this for years as well. At least VW CEO H.Diess was kicked out for his interrioir decisions in the ID line up, but it is now a long way to get a better quality. Also piano black seams to work well with the touch sensitive buttons - so as long you have one of each you keep both.

[@Lalaphive]

I'm hoping the Rivian-VW deal will help with our Infotainment woes in the future. 😅

[@billhickman7903]

i have and love VW. huge mistake on the do not toich gloss black

[@smnlcu]

Just for saying, the car you tested is the old version. The new version has a LOT of improvements and costs less. You can now imagine what is left of the value of the old one...

[@JDI4DAVID]

I like the gloss black. You saw it when you chose it. Don’t rubbish the car because you have taken a dislike to it. Piano black is classy. I have had my car for two years and there are no scratches on it.

[@ZachEgbert]

I’m not saying I hate gloss black. I’m saying I hate how they put it only on surfaces you touch and nowhere else. It’s not a smart material choice for things like that. If they had it as an accent piece as just that, and accent piece, then I’d be all for it.

[@louisevessey3839]

I think you can chang a setting to unlock all doors when touching the driver door. At least i can in my VW Alltrack.

[@GeeDeeBird]

You can. You can also set it so the door unlocks when you approach the car and locks when you walk away.

[@PepeRaulJones]

It has Keys , something says "loading" on the Screen, hard plastic and piano gloss on the inside, Software from a decade before... thats why I bought a Tesla. And I am German...

[@NewYorksFinest1]

Can it be fixed with a sw update? I was thinking of trading my 23 kia sportage hybrid for the 24 id4

[@GueramSoukiasian]

Is this 2024 or 2023 ?

[@Call-me-James]

Almost all the problems you describe have been fixed starting with the 2023 models It is unfortunate that you are stuck with the older model ! Maybe there is some way to trade it for a newer model? I have a 2023 version with newer software, and I haven't seen any real problems The 2024 model has a completely new software design, and it is getting good reviews. My infotainment system doesn't require a login. And after many months, my gloss black trim doesn't have any scratches. I clean it with a damp cloth and it looks beautiful. Also, one important thing the VW has that Tesla lacks is the ability to connect to Google's software. Tesla's navigation software isn't as good as Google's. Also, I have never had any issues with ulocking doors. You can unlock all the doors with the key fob. The one criticism that I think is actually valid is that there are only 2 window switches. But it is *very* minor problem. Also, why would you want to change drive mode when you aren't intending to drive? And I don't see any reason why you need to turn the steering wheel when you aren't going to drive. You don't have to "put the car fully into gear" to turn the steering wheel. You just have to put your feet on the brake pedal, which is a reasonable thing to do. Also, my 2023 ID4 doesn't have touch-sensitive buttons like you have on your car. And my 2023 ID4 has never had any problems with car-play cutting out.

[@dresmith]

It’s so refreshing to see an honest review of this pathetic excuse for a car. There are so many VW fanboys that make excuse after excuse for this car.

[@samjam6989]

This version of ID4 is bad, not gonna lie but 2024 ID4 with bigger battery and immensely improved infotainment system is a night and day difference. 2025 will have Tesla charge port or NACS charging system which will allow it to use Tesla chargers without any need for adapter and this will make it way better than Tesla imo.

[@mattomite9097]

You went from a luxury vehicle to a VW. There had to be a reason you chose the VW. There are plenty of other EVs that would have given you the features so you would be “going insane” or “driving you nuts.”

[@davidk6656]

Damn, this is actually a useful review. I am in the process of buying a new ev, and the decision was and still is between Tesla 3 and ID3, or perhaps a Jaguar I-Pace.

[@ZachEgbert]

I’m glad I could help out in some way! I’ve never considered jaguar’s options but I bet it’s a great car too! There are some insane lease deals on Rivians and Lucids right now too ($600-$700/mo)

[@Deutschlandretter]

Buy a Tesla. I drive one since two Years. I feel pity for all VW driver

[@RaducuGabriel]

i know why the only 2 windows buttons, I have a problem when I want to roll the driver window and I open the rear window :(

[@gustavg.3981]

Tesla Model Y: best selling car in 2023 Worldwide. Over all, not electric only. Amazing Software, battery technology and awesome price.

[@Alain-CAPU]

Tesla??? 😂

[@saml4537]

I love my ID4. It's better than my old RWD MY in the following ways. 1. More range 2. Better seats (Tesla's plastic seats make you sweat horribly) 3. Rear windscreen wipers 4. The rain detection wipers actually work 5. Much better turning circle 6.Better build quality 6. Android auto (Tesla's voice recognition is horrible) 7. Much better looking than the MY ( the MY looks like a fat guy in a sperm costume).8. Heads-up dispay. Finally, I no longer have to cringe every time Musk opens his gob.

[@tutundmachtnix]

I don't have any of these problems with my BMW. It's a good thing I didn't opt for VW

[@davewallace9048]

What a total downgrade from the BMW X3

[@matthiasp.2702]

Each of your criticisms has been known for years. You should inform yourself before making a purchase. This is completely incomprehensible to me.

[@samjam6989]

I feel like you got the worst version of ID4. 2024 fixed all those problems except the rear window and gloss 😂 2025 ID4 will be even better with bigger battery and Tesla charger port

[@cmdrstevemcmaru7417]

Right, the ID.4 2024 is a great car, I agree that the glossy look especially of the touch areas is a bad choice, but I can live with that. I personally like the touch buttons, but that is another story. Speaking of Tesla Model Y, this car was on my go to buy list, but I finally decided to get the ID.4. Both a great cars, Tesla is more like coming from a tech company, ID.4 more like from a car company. Both design choices have pros and cons in my opinion. And I liked test driving both cars.

[@doloresvancartier4249]

A quality equivalent gas car would be 15-20k less. So these people will say: I bought an ID.4 and its saving me a ton of money on gas. You cant make this up. Consumerism dummies.

[@LysanderSA]

Sell that crap. Buy a tesla. All your problems will be solved.

[@ClarionCaww]

Teslas are shit. I'm an EV driver and I'll never buy one

[@marioschuster]

@@ClarionCaww Yea. TeSlAs ArE sHiT. Tell me someone has no clue about electric cars without telling me.

[@JoseMaNunez-jl3gn]

His Apple Car Play problem for sure.

[@marioschuster]

@@ClarionCaww nobody stops you from buying worse cars for more money. Just go ahead.

[@loweredyote8416]

Lololololololololol

[@hogueraleksander5868]

This video was filmed with a shaky potato. And the owner seems to be way to sensitive to just random shit. Click the button on the fob, open the door and let the dog in. No big deal. 😅

[@lsmetz22]

He’s talking about things that *he* doesn’t like. Most cars have these features standard at much lower price point. Just because you can do something a different way doesn’t mean the a convenient way shouldn’t exist

[@kenion2166]

Why do I need the fob? Just walk up any door / trunk and open it. Whats the point of KEYLESS if you need the key... lmao

[@muddywolfking]

Snowflake