The Volkswagen ID.4: The most comfortable car I've ever reviewed

[@KasperCDK]

I just received mine last week. I LOVE it, and it is way more comfortable than my Passat and BMW 5.

[@hackpiston8749]

Congrats, I have a reservation too. I am looking forward to getting one. But I am worried about price getting higher than what's advertised. Did you have any dealer mark ups off MSRP? What was destination fee, doc fee, any other fee?

[@KasperCDK]

@@hackpiston8749 I live in Europe, so can't answer that. Here we have one price and no additionals.

[@Fontanella75]

Hi Kasper I live in DK and i buy id4, the car is fantastic and in DK you don’t pay tax.........

[@bmw803]

Really nice car, but once those fancy touch "gadgets" start malfunctioning, all savings from gas will be lost in fixing this shit.

[@C4H6As]

I would be more intereted in an electric Passat-style car, but so far, nothing to see, nowhere, just SUVs.

[@familiedegier7072]

Since the beginning of January I have an ID.4 1ST MAX and I am very satisfied!👍Greetings from the Netherlands👋

[@bronxcardsfan6538]

I’ve driven 1.2 million miles in VW diesels. I wish they still made them available in US. I’ll be getting an ID4 since it will get double the MPG, less maintenance. Battery life will be a key issue for me since I will drive it into the ground. My diesels ran 405k, 355k and 350k miles with newest one at 142k. I test drove the ID4 and liked it a lot. Turning radius is great and the three years of free charging saves a lot of money, which didn’t get mentioned in the video.

[@bronxcardsfan6538]

@Comeon Useyourbrainagain Includednin the price is three free years if fast charging at charging stations at Electrify America, there are not a lot of stations at this point but they are creating more of them. Unfortunately there is not one close to me so that is a factor in deciding which vehicle to buy. If it’s close to you it’s definitely a factor in the price point.

[@C4H6As]

You won´t run the ID4 into the ground, because development is that fast, you will want get a new model with much more range and better electronics soon when it becomes available. The Diesels where perfect many years, from a certain point there was no more groundbreaking development. Just trouble with exhaust. My AUDI A6 is from 2004 and I still love to drive it. Range 1200km gives your real freedom on the road. I will switch to electric when real world range exceeds 600km. Maybe 2..5 years from now.

[@michaelwbsin]

Comfort is the main reason why I went with an ID.4 over Mach-E or Model Y. This car just glides along the road and there's no harshness over road imperfections, while still not feeling floaty. It won't be as quick around a racetrack as the others, but for daily use, it's superb. The seats and sound insulation are excellent as well. Infotainment system takes some time getting used to and I hate the touch sensitive controls. Give me real buttons, please!

[@sat7755]

It has no range, it has no power, it has no over the air up grade, with major software issues. It is not selling, also because the recharging stations are very rare to find and are too few. how can you say the car to be comfortable when you cannot go in a rush anywhere, afraid to drain the too modest battery output. Comfortable? At least they made a decent seat for you? Come on drop the BS the car is a gigantic flop and even VW knows because they aren't selling while Tesla entire production is totally sold out for the next 2 months. That will tell you something.

[@thnwgrl]

@@sat7755 what are you talking about... All ev has over the air updates including this one, info system must have updated cuz we test drove twice already and had no issue. The charge stations are the same as other non-tesla ones. It out sold model 3 in Europe since it came out. As for power, it's not competition to model s or model3 for younger audience, it's marketed as a family cross over. Range is the same as EPA per all the road trip reports.

[@thnwgrl]

Yes we're leaning this one too, comfort and smoothness, enough cargo space as a family car

[@sat7755]

What a shame you never drove a Tesla model 3. It has been a very serious error from your part. Drove them both, and the Tesla is the Ambrosia on wheels while the ID4 has so many short comings that only a very inexpert shopper would go for it., Probably you are very young and on your first new car, and I can understand that probably you succumbed to a VW salesman BS and pressure. But we all do mistakes, I am sure on your next car you will be able to discern what is best for you, for to damp your hard earned money on a golf cart powered car with comfortable seats, is an absolute shame. Have VW already taken care of the software problems that have so far afflicted your car yet? Were you informed by the salesman that both the 3 and the 4 were very prone to suffer from this software recurring problems ?

[@arthemis1039]

@@sat7755 Here they come, the Tesla boys

[@barryh13]

I love the ID4, for the price I think they will sell very well!

[@bmw803]

Maybe with people that have decent jobs. Even with those rebates, it's over 30K plus tax. Better buy a used BOLT for 20K and get the same savings. Get the ID 4 in 2 - 3 years, once those first leases expire.

[@dre4759]

EV will see a lot more adoption next few years. Tesla opening up charging network. Prices coming down, the projected price of 2022 base Id4 is 35k, Bolt EUV looks to be very reasonable price (no fed credit though with GM at this time).

[@loitersquadX]

Gettin mine soon

[@cassiocm]

I am in the waiting list for the dual motor.... Can't wait

[@leerothman7570]

Your title is exactly what impressed me the most with the ID.4 and why I took one home. More comfort then the Tesla and Mach-E I test drove. It may not be 0-60 in 3 seconds but I'm still easily able to pass at 60mph in several seconds which is a huge improvement over the ICE vehicle I had prior. No more motor drone and it's dead quiet at 85mph on the interstate. superbly well assembled and the most comfortable seats in the biz. Even the sound system was a step up. I got a Pro S and didn't want the larger wheels of the Gradient package. love the trick lights that adjust when you turn.

[@slyguyaction]

Wife and I have been wanting an EV ever since Tesla came out with the Model S but they're a little too expensive for us. We just reserved a Kings Red Pro S with Gradient package today and we're excited to get it. Great review.

[@justanotherguy7798]

I preordered an awd 8 weeks ago, beeen waiting for a car like this for years.

[@infinitigjj6779]

Nice review. I just got this baby and it is more quiet than my 2018 Toyota Sienna, more comfortable than Toyota Sienna and of course, way sleeker than my Toyota Sienna. I hope it will be as reliable as their vw e-golf

[@K4kumarVlogs]

wow! congrats! We have booked the one yesterday, can't wait to see soon.. will upload in my playlists soon..

[@DavidWilliams-cs5uf]

A comprehensive and effective review and thus we get a very good idea of what the car is like. Here in England we only had the iD3 which is rather like a Golf. It isn't such a high quality article as the iD4 and by all accounts, software issues, so I don't think that you arte missing out. I can see this car selling very well in North America.

[@IAmTheKiaKing]

In America, we typically do like larger vehicles, so it makes sense! I appreciate your kind words!

[@sat7755]

In America the only VW that ever sold well was the Beetle., and that was 60 years ago. This is Tesla country all the way besides the VW is not half the car that Tesla is.

[@stevef7139]

In the UK we do get the ID4 as well as the ID3. I saw one for test drive at the local dealership at the weekend. Lots of reviews online. I would be concerned about charging as I believe it's easier and quicker to public charge a Tesla.

[@C4H6As]

You are the first one for me who is calling the touch panels of the ID4 "cool". At least here in Germany they are hated by almost anyone. Moreover, the glossy surfaces collect dust and fingerprints and always look dirty.

[@zukiesmith7593]

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[@jasonbirch]

Thank you for this review. You clearly did your homework and I really appreciated the attention to small details.

[@cameronhorne4067]

Picked up my id4 today, trading in Audi Q3. Fantastic car and got more features than the Q3. Defo made the right choice as the Q3 is coming out in hybrid only in the UK- BIG mistake.

[@IAmTheKiaKing]

Staying in the VW family! Enjoy your ID.4!

[@cameronhorne4067]

Seen a notification that states the VW ID 4 is the global car of the year 2021.

[@cameronhorne4067]

@@IAmTheKiaKing I am!

[@McCrown1]

I will get one soon. The GTX version cant wait for it.

[@bradjackson1691]

I have a 17 Bolt right now but wish it had more room. The part going over the truck space really makes me lean more toward upgrading. Look large enough to put my two dogs in the back with a little extra room. Everything else they did look very high quality. Almost matching the i3 which I used to have. Nice review.

[@IAmTheKiaKing]

Thank you! I’d say this or the upcoming Kia EV6 would be a super solid contender.

[@bradjackson1691]

@@IAmTheKiaKing oh for sure. I do want to wait and see the Ioniq 5 in person one day.

[@dre4759]

Have an id4, loads of rear leg room. 8in of ground clearance. Pretty decent. Only complaints are the touch buttons are annoying and the app is the worst EV app I've worked with (crashes and very very little functionality, you can turn on climate control and limit bat/check battery. But to control programing for charging or scheduled climate need to use info center in car. Not great with 2021 flex work/WFH schedule also it crashes a lot). Info center has crashed a few times and needed reboot. Great family sized EV that does not really look like an EV to me (a good thing for my taste(

[@sergiod.mendoza1180]

Excellent review Austin! Love where VW is taking their design language on EVs. Love the quirky “pause” “play” pedals!

[@IAmTheKiaKing]

Sadly, those pedals are only available on the first edition.

[@sergiod.mendoza1180]

@@IAmTheKiaKing darn!😏 Reminds me of my Nintendo controls ▶️⏸

[@a1081042]

This car is why I bought a bunch of VW stock. The VW Van will sell even more that this thing!

[@petercorrin2414]

Good review dude!

[@anthonyc8499]

ID4 seats shocked me at how comfy they are. I thought Tesla seats were good but VW nailed it. The massage thing isnt that great, I found the ID4 massage to be painful but some people might like their kidneys getting worked over.

[@BUEAU]

@34:10 I think I might have to disagree with you on that assumption that electric vehicle production is more expensive. EV's are less moving parts less maintenance etc. Less complicated. After Diesel-gate VW group committed to full electric by a certain date. I think that was a smart move for the corporation. I'm pretty sure electric vehicle production will be less expensive for them in the long run.

[@danh489]

Great thorough review. Thank you!

[@tominftlthomasp3559]

I’ll get one in a couple of years. Like the mustang but the ride is harsh. Don’t like a glass roof that can’t be covered. Does that car have tire pressure readouts?

[@ronb4633]

I think the Porsche Taycan should be your next review after looking over your other car reviews. Just look for a 4S.

[@IAmTheKiaKing]

I’d be lucky if I could!

[@snagata117]

OMG! You said "boop!" 🤣 That was the best. 👍🏼 New sub. 😁

[@IAmTheKiaKing]

Hahaha thanks! Always like to bring some entertainment

[@josefv-y8m]

I assume this car has the latest Version already, which is 2.1....means not hanging anymore...other Reviewers tested only prerelease versions, which was more or less useless.

[@hdtvkeith1604]

I have the AWD on order, the RWD is a bit soggy and I suspect a Bolt will beat it off the line. Hopefully by time the AWD ships the bugs will be worked out and the 0-60 needs to be 6 seconds or better.

[@IAmTheKiaKing]

I hear you. I’m curious about the Kia EV6. Might trade in my stinger for it haha

[@hdtvkeith1604]

@@IAmTheKiaKing BTW I am in Marietta and test drive the ID4 at Jim Ellis. My concern is if Kia will take US market seriously. Hyundai only sells ins a few states and Kia a few more. If Kia is out before the AWD ID.4 and I can get one, I suspect I will be in the Kia, although the ground clearance looks a little low. Mach E sits lower than my old Acura.

[@IAmTheKiaKing]

@@hdtvkeith1604 whatcha mean only in a few states? For their EVs? They sell the Niro everywhere. They have them at Carriage Kia of Woodstock and such. 239 mile range and such. The Soul EV was limited.

[@hdtvkeith1604]

​@@IAmTheKiaKing I believe that is only in the last year or so and they are not trying hard they have not released a 2021 as they have too many 2020 to sell. The Kona EV is a better equipped car.

[@IAmTheKiaKing]

@@hdtvkeith1604 they have 2022 models coming in. And how is it better equipped? The Niro has everything from heated/cooled seats, to Harmon kardon surround sound, sunroof, led headlights and brake lights. Memory seating, 10.25 inch navigation screen, completely digital gauge cluster, etc.

[@poochthedog8079]

Great Video!

[@sennis1361]

Hey. New subcriber here Great seeing a local guy taping reviews.. Just noticed a blue one one in Sandy Springs.. The ID. 4 actually looks better in person.. I heard Jim Ellis is taking over Sandy Springs Ford.. Maybe you can review the Mach E in the near future with your JM connections

[@IAmTheKiaKing]

I appreciate the subscribe! It does look better in person, I agree. And yes I’m trying to. Kind of hard to be honest. I have a soft spot for Fords.

[@nunolp9067]

Amazing car!

[@Matovic]

I think that, as soon as possible, you should review the Skoda Enyaq IV and then you will think diferently... Just a guess! 😉

[@arthemis1039]

The Enyaq is ugly :(

[@dre4759]

Nice review. Great EV. Tried a Tesla Y (loved it, but quite a bit more $), Kona EV (no rear leg room), Mach E and Bolt (too small). Got the iv4 mostly due to rear leg room (for kids), overall price out door, overall size, ground clearance of 8in and the fact the usa dealer did a bit under manufacturers msrp and the leasing arm was willing to credit the whole 7500 federal tax credit at signing to lease capital costs (ford won't for mach e and tesla/gm no longer qualify). With Tesla tweeting they will open up charge network to everyone will increase spots to use its max of 124kw fast charging when needed (98% at home for me thou). Nice family hauler leased auto. Reviews put real world miles really high, very competitive with others. The app sucks balls doesn't do anything really. The touch stuff is Meh... Would prefer knobs. Last car was a ram 3500 diesel.

[@rededwards3479]

And only $37,000. I want one over the NIO ES8

[@BUEAU]

Nice job on the review. Just a suggestion if I may; do you bite ur nails? Tape/band-aid ur fingertips for 3 weeks and end that habit. Worked for me. Hugs.

[@jctecson]

just curious is there any EV that has noise cancelling audio? probably it can help with the road noise

[@we73]

Wouldn´t be good and I think it wouldn´t be allowed, because you wouldn´t hear emergency vehicles any more.

[@christophercattie]

I'm 6'2" and can sit in the back very comfortably even with the driver's seat in the position I prefer. Very roomy.

[@greatlikeelviseh6063]

I was seriously considering one, however, in Canada, they won't be available til next year. Pfttt. Dropped the ball there Volkswagen.

[@rkgsd]

Not a fan of the white steering wheel, screen and door handles at all! What were they thinking? Thankfully that's not the only color available.

[@tobias7252]

I like the HUD.

[@autoframed]

Loving this car !

[@albergan3174]

Steering wheel is real leather here.

[@gao57009]

Were you driving it in the Sport Mode?

[@sat7755]

You can drive it in any mode, the car is simply under powered, and overpriced.

[@jonpetter8921]

Better hardware than the Teslas....

[@IAmTheKiaKing]

As someone who isn’t a Tesla fan, I agree!

[@slawek6829]

Another joke

[@C4H6As]

Of course, especially range and performance are far beyond!

[@phpmvk1]

yeah, the doors actually close. It's not like the bar was too high lol

[@tkt557]

Volume slide really sucks.

[@volkstrio3993]

waiting for the volkswagen bus 😩

[@peterpoppe4855]

cheap door cards and centre console are a "no no" : agree that development and technology costs a lot, but we ought to have the. genuine VW quality. If that means paying another 200 USD more then so be it..

[@rascha7869]

Volkswagen ID.4 has been crowned "World Car of the Year 2021"... any questions ?

[@seanholdom9739]

they all need glasses its an ugly jelly mould

[@alecmottashed795]

Interesting car!

[@Jointanatomy]

stay away, norwegian customers are furious of all its faults....

[@espinillasypuntosnegros1715]

A comfortable VW? Usually the suspension on those is so hard it'll break your back

[@sat7755]

If you review any Tesla , it will blow it away, with so much more car, with so much more convenience , performance, range, superior quality, safety and recharging station everywhere, and for similar price.

[@marmalaterjones4526]

How about build quality and customer service?

[@sat7755]

@@marmalaterjones4526 How about if you build quality in to a car that do not need service. Service is always intended as a check up, parts replacement and fluid changes , which cost each and every one of us never less than $200 but very often over 4 or $500, at least twice a year. Unless one is smart and buys a Tesla, specifically built to do away with "Service" . Not only but also built to receive over the air periodic checks, re-calibration, and improvement by upgrading constantly it's software and Battery performance, as well as its motors perfect functioning, done for free and beamed directly from Tesla mother main computer.

[@marmalaterjones4526]

@@sat7755 problem is that the internet is rife with Tesla's that have quality control issues. Getting problems fixed with the hardware is what I'm getting at, and that's where the customer service element is lacking. Tesla deserves credit for getting the ball rolling, but I don't see how they'll be able to maintain their market dominance when all the other major auto makers start weighing in with their own options. Just look at VW'S I.D. R and the record setting performance it has had at Pikes Peak and the Nurburgring to get an idea of the potential that VW is capable of. I have a feeling that the position that Tesla could be in is similar to De Havilland in Britain was during the post-world war two era. They brought the world's first commercial jetliner to market, which was a revolutionary step forward in design. However, not all the bugs were worked out of the design, and after some high profile crashes, they were forced to suspend flights until they figured out what the problem was. In the meantime, Boeing brought their 707 to market and the rest is history.

[@sat7755]

@@marmalaterjones4526 I know many Tesla owners and also a few Leaf owners. I know of only one of them that after taking delivery of Model 3 had a paint issue. Tesla regional manager took the car back took care of the problem, and the two days needed this friend of mine drove a rental paid by Tesla. No one else had problems, most of those with alleged problems in internet, are false. The obvious reason is very simple, Tesla are so far ahead of every other traditional auto firms and their cost per car is so much lower than all of them that are putting a lot of pressure even to VW. Let us face it every single EV made in Germany turned out to be a major sales flop, and their number of sales combined are very far from Tesla numbers. There is a very strong reason why they are not selling, and to put it very honestly and bluntly, they are all over Priced, grossly under powered, very far from the advertised range, and over Rated by their paid promotional barrage, thus living prospective customers very disappointed. Now do yourself a favor get a test drive or rent if you can find one a basic Tesla Model 3, do the same with a top of the line VW or Audi EV Then let me know how you feel, I mean there is no argument, there is no comparison, so far Tesla has non meaningful competition. Their entire production is sold out until August. Plus they have well over 1.000.000 Cyber truck advance orders, While the competition dealer lots are full of those EV but they are not moving.

[@impitt28]

@@sat7755 Gino you sound l8ke an Apple acolyte, loving something just for the sake of loving it. I test drove aModel Y, and my impression was that it’s a sub-par quality built car with an great computer on board. The quality of material and the minimalist design inside is not something you’d expect from a fifty thousand dollar car and more I’m Ortantly, the drive was so incredibly stiff. The Y is for trips, and there’s no way I. Going to drive five hours straight in that thing. And every single person I’ve met who’s bought the three and Y has had Robles with quality at initial receipt of their car. Mone couple said there was blood stains inside when they got their car. I test drove the ID4 twice and it was the most comfortable car to drive. I owned a BMW5 and the comfort was equal in terms of seating. This car is amazingly functional but there is no quick pickup, I hate to be honest. That’s disappointing. And the charging infrastructure is not adequate. Auto manufacturers must invest in that quick. Otherwise, Tesla will reign supreme. But I don’t like the changed Tesla is making. No radar on their cars and the price goes up constantly. Makes me wonder if they’re just trying to keep the stock price inflated.

[@stefan2796]

Lots of cheap plastic, high electricity consumption, countless software problems and way too expensive. Nein danke!

[@techthugs]

Is there anything that doesn't impress you? I would have liked the review, but it makes me feel like fanboy. You could have talked about the one pedal driving, bad buttons and more.

[@NedNew]

The man has 47.2 units of happiness from driving this car. I would not consider that excessive. Also, the bad buttons can be be replaced by good buttons through the voice assistant (i.e. "Hey Volkswagen, replace the bad buttons with good buttons").

[@sat7755]

Got mine, tried in the autobahn after only 150 KM I started already to worry about a recharging station. Not for me, no range, no top speed to drive it in the autobahn. I have to give it to my wife to use it as a city car, that is what this car is for, definitely not for long trips, with the risk to having to call ADAC to get me home.

[@CaroAbebe]

Germans can be a little daft when it comes to the autobahn. Some of them won’t even respect that other countries have speed limits…

[@prettyhatemachine101]

You are so clearly being paid by VW to make this video. Not one critical thing the entire video, and the seats are the most comfortable seat you've ever sat in? Really? It's a good car, but you have not even one thing to say that is critical, and there are lots of things to be critical of.

[@IAmTheKiaKing]

It’s all interpretation. Everyone has their own opinion. Wasn’t paid at all from VW!

[@dolbyatmos866]

DIESEL GATE :( "VW" that Ultra-rapid charging at up to 125 kW DC is a Shame.Tesla Model Y charge up 250 kW. Has Better Software , More Efficency , More Range , FSD and the Amazing SUPERCHARGE Network , time will tell.