VW ID3 Review: The New Electric King?

Rory Reviews the VW ID3 electric car. Will it be the electric car we all need to wean us off petrol?
Looking for your next car? Auto Trader will help make finding your next vehicle easier than ever. Compare expert car reviews and recommendations, and find your perfect car through our official KZbin channel.
Auto Trader: www.autotrader.co.uk
Check back for the latest new car reviews on everything from SUVs to supercars, plus
✅ the latest car news
✅ top tips and car advice
✅ used and new car guides
✅ best-ofs
Subscribe for more from Auto Trader UK: bit.ly/1AqiIny
Want to be the first to see our new videos? Enable notifications
Looking for more inspiration? 🚗
• Auto Trader: www.autotrader.co.uk
• Facebook: / autotraderuk
• Twitter: / autotrader_uk
• Instagram: / autotraderuk
• Pinterest: www.pinterest.co.uk/autotrade...

[@Account1746]

Knobbers unite 👊🏽

[@e.g.6896]

let's do it !

[@DashCamSerbia]

@@e.g.6896 Bent? :p

[@theman-to4jo]

VW is a big knob

[@dwade3202]

I fucking hate how almost every car brand is removing the buttons. Cost cutting but car prices are going up, assholes.

[@frcgfd107]

I don't have a lot of sensation in my fingertips, this car would drive me nuts! I like the way it looks and agree with Rory on the C pillar stickers, I wonder what they will look like after a few years of use? I am looking forward to seeing the ID 4 when it hits the US! Thanks for the review but that ending was terrible. Give me knobs please!

[@chrishyde1216]

Rory is one of the best reviewers. This was less than 10 mins and he gave a balanced review covering everything I needed to know.

[@actuallypaulstanley]

I think Rory has matured so much since his TG time. It's due to Rory that I watch any AutoTrader YT videos! Great job Rory and whoever is operating the camera or drone; quality work every time.

[@impeter245]

Yeah he had a very cringe character on TG

[@actuallypaulstanley]

Mark Plott why?

[@actuallypaulstanley]

@@markplott4820 I could research those statements if I wanted, but do not care to. I enjoy the Autotrader videos for their information and general humour of Rory. As for Tesla winning races, then yes. The green light race is about as much fun, and long lasting as revving your V8 because it makes a great sound... My statement is my opinion. Tour statement is your opinion. We both have a choice to watch or not watch their videos, I choose to. Happy New Year to you.

[@animalcol1]

@@actuallypaulstanley a tremendous alternative 'forget' you. Kudos for your restraint 👍

[@centurion2322]

@@markplott4820 isn’t that what top gear did with the first tesla roadster

[@SkyOctopus1]

I totally agree. Physical switches allow you to change things without ever taking your eyes off the road.

[@christmas6528]

This is a really good honest review presented in a very pleasant and understandable way. I’d actually say this guy is the best care reviewer I’ve ever seen, no attempts at cynicism, comedy or other rubbish just a straight honest opinion.

[@mtumasz]

No KNOB? No LIKE KNOBGANG!4EVER

[@hiiiofficial8306]

Your tesla doesnt have them either

[@anaru5643]

that white steering wheel is going to look like a horrid grey blotchy mess after a few months.

[@scottvessey915]

Which is why I chose the black one 😉

[@deava9336]

Yes, this is not a Bentley to drive it with gloves

[@Dirk_Taggesell]

I bet nobody will order it apart from the press cars. Looks fab when new but I don't want to see it one year down the road.

[@spaghetti9067]

There is a black one

[@mybigfatfrog7975]

I throw away my cars when they get nasty.

[@CristianoWilliams]

I think it's time for "Knob gang" merch. #Bringbackknobs #knobslivesmatter

[@AutoTraderTV]

⭐️

[@remco6816]

@@AutoTraderTV intresting that you show in the video that the sliders dont work but the tempature reading go up and down like crazy. In my opinion: it might not be as intuitive but in the video it was used wrongly because of that too. You can slide the temperature up even if you keep sliding over the sound part. As long as you start from the tempature slider while you are sliding..

[@eduardborukhov1928]

@@remco6816 he was just sliding to show you what he means when your fingers WOULD be damp...#knobgang

[@remco6816]

@@eduardborukhov1928 intresting because it was then still functioning, if you mean the part of the video im talking about.

[@eduardborukhov1928]

@@remco6816 yea cause he was dry lol.. he's just showing how the sliding can be faulty if the surface is moist

[@mxolisihlongwane7036]

I'm addicted to this channel because of this dude I'm from south Africa please upload at least 7 video a week

[@siyazamabuths4900]

Holla Mxozet mkhaya wami! :-)

[@mxolisihlongwane7036]

@@siyazamabuths4900 howzit nkunzi

[@mxolisihlongwane7036]

@@gingerjacaranda our electric cars are not affordable also and charging stations are scarce because our government doesn't subsidize like well off countries do .

[@vainondovala6578]

I think our government have bigger fish to fry, if they find the frying pan. Cars in Mzansi are generally expensive due to all these levies and I don't see the prospect anytime soon of us getting affordable EV's. Great chanel 👌 non the less. I subscribed to cause of Rory. Great car reviews before you actually think about buying the car.

[@siyazamabuths4900]

Daniel, Mxolisi Vaino we South Africans should challenge the status quo in our country, if we do not then nothing will change. The public transport in SA is sub par at best, personal transport is a necessity not a luxury!!

[@maxx.a8302]

There's to much hate on this car. It's pretty good looking, great range, good price, excellent to drive and decent performance + rear wheel drive. Yes there's negatives but the positives are greater

[@Stefan-st]

Its not comparable to an Model 3.

[@ProJC]

For the price to range, it's not worth what you can get from a Model 3. The base model ID.3 starts at around $35,900 USD giving you only 330km (205 miles) of range. Compared to a standard range Tesla Model 3 that starts at $30,190 USD, giving you 423km (263mi), better interior build quality more rear-seat legroom, more storage, better door button layout, A clean easy UI, with over the air updates, charging network + performance and safety. You'd be a literal idiot to go for the ID.3 and not go for the Tesla Model 3.

[@CyAn-S]

@@ProJC model 3 for 30 grand? where? here the model 3 standard range is available from 48 grand, ID 3 with a bit more range than the standard range Model 3 starts at 37 grand. what are you on about?

[@neilyoungman9814]

@@CyAn-S It's a UK channel, 30 grand in this case is 30,000 British pounds.

[@CyAn-S]

@@neilyoungman9814 well he is talking in dollars. And even if he was talking about pounds he was still wrong, because in the UK it still starts from £40,490. So what is the point you are making? I was talking in Euros so that might be a problem on my end hah.

[@darryl8641]

Spent some time this morning watching a few Auto Trader reviews and have been really impressed with the quality of both video production and presenting. Rory is very likeable and strikes a nice balance between informative and entertaining.

[@alexjohnson3220]

Gone are the days you could feel for the buttons.... not taking your eyes off the road. Now you have to log in, say your not a robot by clicking bridges, and scan your thumb to turn the radio down. #knobgang 🤜🤛

[@stefanweilhartner4415]

maybe the aftermarket takes care about that. or VW recognizes the critics and changes things in the other direction in the facelifted version. maybe the facelifted version arrives a bit earlier than 3 years from now on because the ID3 was already a bit late.

[@dzerres]

or ..... you can use voice commands to control everything (not on the VW), and then quit whining.

[@marmalaterjones4526]

You can use my knob anytime you want to, cowboy!

[@stevenswann2835]

@@dzerres Which doesn't work half the time. Yeah, right.

[@laxlax9960]

KNOBGANG the name is killa loool loving it mate

[@blazzz13]

4:22 I remember 17 years ago, when Audi TTs and Z4s where doing those kind of 0-62 times and it was impressive. Now electric hatchbacks will do that no sweat. That's technology advancement right there

[@bencarpendale]

electric cars can do 0-60 faster then petrol or diesel cars

[@user-jt6nw6wm5q]

7 seconds was impressive 40 years ago but not 17. even the clio sport did that time, ep3 civic type r even did around 6.6

[@johnchristmas7522]

Electric Motors have instant response, no clutch, no gears, all extra time for a petrol car.

[@ah9337]

I will pick z4 all day , electric are not fun

[@justaguy6216]

"Knob gang" never thought I'd be part of this 🤣🤣🤣

[@peterleid5060]

Thats why I watch ALL you motoring reviews Rory... honesty... straight talk... zero ambiguity... not beating around the bush.. I love it it.

[@KGDHMF]

No knobs? This really rubs my knob in the wrong way. Jokes aside, i think people would pay extra just to have a Volume dial and the back seat window switches.

[@siyazamabuths4900]

I would pay extra for knobs!!

[@revolution475]

...the Toyota Fortuner didn't have volume and tuning knobs. The latest upgrade does. Customers wanted their knobs and they got them. I'd probably forgive the ID if the tech implementation was at the level of usability as the A7 or model 3. But it's nowhere near usable. Bring back our knobs ✌️

[@KGDHMF]

@@revolution475 oh, So they slapped toyotas knobs hard like a bob and toyota started to screaming while bringing back the knob? Veey nice. Where are my knob slappers @ ??

[@richboy900]

Don't give them ideas lol. Not saying you're wrong, but it would be wrong if charging for buttons becomes a thing. Like a engine starter button in a Ferrari for 2k

[@KGDHMF]

@@richboy900 wait, Ferrari charges 2k for a button?!!? damn, here i though my Daewoo was bad and boujee...

[@OFFtheCHIZANE]

Rory’s reviews are great, keep them coming! Was surprised when he left TG as I thought he and Harris were both excellent. TG’s loss is AutoTrader’s gain I guess.

[@reinplat]

You'll never forget your first chocolate ice cream enjoyed while driving your ID3.

[@stephenlane9168]

Fantastic work Rory. Always great reviews. Arguably the best auto presenter on KZbin 👌

[@grahamflasby9336]

This is a really good honest review presented in a very pleasant and understandable way. I’d actually say this guy is the best care reviewer I’ve ever seen, no attempts at cynicism, comedy or other rubbish just a straight honest opinion I know Des said this, but it's all true

[@tagg8233]

Thank you for not putting Tesla in the title or thumbnail 👍🏼👌🏻

[@lachlanB323]

The video needed more comparisons to tesla. Tesla's the biggest and essentially only ev maker

[@jackvanepps7301]

@@lachlanB323 ok fanboy

[@Delitor]

@@jackvanepps7301 oke petrolhead

[@Geilegarnele]

@@lachlanB323 its not true though... Just check european registrations and you will see that VW is in fact the biggest ev maker....

[@lachlanB323]

@@jackvanepps7301 Ok? It's literally a fact. Tesla has 80% of ev sales. So they are the only thing you should be comparing too.

[@autonewstv86]

*Refreshing to see such an honest review*

[@SJBatie]

Coming from a Golf 7 I don’t have a problem with the two window switches; little hardship in pressing ‘rear’ first to lower the back windows. Also, if you hold the rear switch down for a couple of seconds and then press a window switch, both front and back windows go down/up together. I love the car 4 weeks in to ownership.

[@Tripp55]

I have always loved on these videos how the music fades out at the end

[@IgboTIFOSI]

More knobs please. Still like this ID3. Great video Rory.

[@BentoDeSago]

Thank you for the Smart review. Iv also hate when car manufacturers "evolve" to more complicated things. Knobs and dials are still the fastest, simple and safest way to control car while driving.

[@N_I_G_H_T--343]

Exactly i love buttoms and nobs they need to stay and manual options for doors and stuff becuase if the battery goes how are you gonna get in the car amd i still need a gearstick.

[@fifieuskadi]

Again, another great review. Thanks Rorzy! 😉👍🏼

[@minionofgozer7414]

First time watching a review by Rory. I really like the guy, honest and fun. Perfect for what I needed to know about this car 😎👍

[@Wazoox]

I agree for the volume and temperature knobs. However I like the idea of having only two buttons for the windows : I inadvertently press the rear windows buttons far more often than I do willingly (generally when I want to open the front window but misses the right button). I think that having to explicitly select "rear" is actually an improvement -- I almost never need to open them anyway. The thing I dislike much is the missing "one pedal driving". I've been driving for years (even petrol cars) using the brakes as rarely as possible (every time you press them, you're basically throwing useful energy away after all) and "one pedal driving" is really really the **must have** feature of electric cars. Making one without the option is IMO a very bad choice.

[@eagdhj]

2 weeks owner of ID3 here and im so in love with the car! such a blast to drive! Currently on 2 year lease plan (in sweden) for 360 USD/month, including taxes and serviceplan, very affordable imo

[@eagdhj]

​@@markplott4820 i have no problems with horses and buggs yet atleast but we will see. They will offer over the air updates for the systems in the car so i guess improvements will come automaticly wich is nice

[@eagdhj]

@@markplott4820 yeah they said there will be some kind of update in januari, that enables OTA and som eother stuff. free of charge with free car to loan while its updating. But i havent had any problems with anything but i gues updates are always good

[@sjoroverpirat]

@@eagdhj is it fixed now?

[@eagdhj]

@@sjoroverpirat no updates so far (but also no problems so far for me)

[@sjoroverpirat]

@@eagdhj I've been thinking about swapping my i3 for a id3, but there have been a lot of issues locally. Guess I will wait a few more months.

[@shenkers]

There should be a physical climate and/or at least volume knob I agree on that. But only time I open rear windows from drivers seat is by accident and also those buttons are hard to clean so 2 of them less is even a win for me.

[@stevebosman21]

Great review. Love your work. 👍 In Australia, there are no charging stations, maybe 5 in my town of 150k people. It’s a bit like our internet. We are on par with Romania 🇷🇴😂 We will have to wait at least 5 years before we can get serious about EVs.

[@Stormy1446]

Not having back switches for the rear windows is the best thing ever. It’s so rare that I want to put the rear windows down but in a normal car I am always putting them down by accident while feeling about for the front switch. Never happens now... love it. Secondly you can tap the sliding switch for the volume up or down on either end to increase volume a little, very easy to use, no drama. In Sports mode it is fantastic from 0-80km, not much will beat it

[@raymondsmith9936]

digitalisation includes voice controls and thus you don't even have to take your hands of the wheel to touch knobs or buttons. Plus digitalisation means you can add, change, remove anything you want as the buttons are digital.

[@AutoTraderTV]

Watch the first few seconds of this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXa8laKomNJ2hZY

[@carreviewsbyma7457]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIuWn6muh7mSgdk🙏🏻

[@raymondsmith9936]

@@AutoTraderTV well we all know that VWs software of late hasn't worked very well 🙄, but that's what happens when you outsource 90% of your software. Others are much better 👍 especially those that are vertically integrated.

[@thomasbogaerts5477]

Awesome review just discovered you're channel 👍 keep up the good work 😎

[@cbrehm100]

Really good review. Covered all the important stuff for me, and a likeable fun guy.

[@peanutsarehairy]

I think the rear window switch there is a better idea, how many times do you want to use the rear windows as the driver.. in a year I've only ever wanted to control the rears a handful of times, if anything I've put the rear down by mistake while going for the fronts. They've solved that problem

[@Bralkor]

I frequently open my front window in order to hear my exhaust (gti with custom exhaust) and also open the rear window to prevent buffeting. Altho in an electric car im sure that would be less common, there's not much to listen to.

[@Tambo74]

The registration plate ending in "BNB" ..Bring Nobs Back!

[@Sweatybott]

Thanks for pointing out those shortcomings, it’s definitely very much appreciated.

[@ThePurple1968]

Good review. I have taken one for a test drive. Firstly the window button thing is a blown up. It actually neat having less buttons and how many times do i operate the windows in the back, even wuth kids, hardly ever. It would be nice to have a volume and air con knob, this is where I think Skoda has judged the control gear much better on the Enyak, but I think the ID.3 is a much mnore compelte package and the design is just very very nice. This is a big selling in an industry kicking out cars that are either all the same or just too odd. Lastly the performance and comfort and driving experience is excellent.

[@harsimranbansal5355]

Drum brakes at the back are actually better for EVs. Firstly they’re protected from the environment and won’t rust. Secondly, because EVs use regen braking, you almost never use the brakes, and if you do, it’s always going to put the weight to the front wheels. If it had disk brakes they’d rust and the pads would crack which is incredibly unsafe!

[@JohnnyZenith]

Absolutely. Many don't realise this.

[@markharris8929]

Our leaf has quite clean discs yet we hardly ever use them much at all. They look like new after 22,000miles and 5 years.

[@seybertooth9282]

@@markharris8929 Depends on how much the car uses the brakes vs regen. On my Passat GTE PHEV the rear disks are clearly less used than the fronts and sometimes rust up as a result, and that's not even a pure BEV.

[@stp926]

I cancelled my reservation for the I.D. 3 and decided to keep my lovely Golf VII for a while yet. I like the knobs, buttons and switches and the voice interface too.

[@Colbi.Morris]

That one will be better built than any of the new stuff. Keep it mate until u can no longer drive it

[@massimovergerio2151]

Let me get this straight...you are not embracing the future and moving away from the nastiness of an ICE car (after convincing yourself that BEVs are better) because of buttons?... I guess this is why you also kept your corded rotary dial phone and never bought a smartphone.... I like consistency, well done!.... madness!

[@martinallenuk]

Yiuve also avoided the astronomical rise in cost if a no-deal Brexit.

[@zakh6016]

@@massimovergerio2151 No he stuck with superior build quality, a better interior and a more reliable power unit in a car that is cheaper than most electric cars. Electric cars may save on emissions but they're compounded by the pollution of snobbery from EV adopters. Oh and your smartphone analogy doesn't work here.

[@unidentified5251]

@@massimovergerio2151 Your smartphone analogy doesn't make sense because smartphones are obviously much more useful and intuitive than rotary phones. These new interiors on the other hand are dysfunctional messes.

[@phillipbeharall6271]

Very good informative video I've liked & subscribed 👏👏👏👏 I haven't seen anyone commenting on cable theft . You are charging your car at a public place go shopping can the cable be secured to the car ? Thanks again

[@cinnamonrage]

This is what I like about iDrive in my G20 BMW 3-Series. I have a dial, I have the touchscreen, I have voice control and I have buttons for the temperature.

[@zale76]

For one pedal driving try to activate "Auto hold" in the menu. Brake pedal is automatically blending regeneration (to actual battery kW limit) and physical braking.

[@starsundsternchen802]

So it is!

[@thelifeofbatteries2603]

ID3 cannot fully one pedal drive - the car will not fully stop without pressing the brake pedal

[@scottvessey915]

@zale76 Auto Hold is just that, a hold - you have to come to a complete stop first before that kicks in.

[@thelifeofbatteries2603]

@@scottvessey915 yes and to achieve that ‘stop’ you have to press the brake pedal

[@scottvessey915]

@@thelifeofbatteries2603 My reply wasn't meant for you

[@welfiblablabla]

Don't you know that in D mode it has adaptive regen? If you lift your foot on the highway or countryroads with no car in front it will coast; but if you lift you foot when closing in on another car or a roundabout or crossing it increases regen breaking.

[@dfclips461]

All the main reviews I’ve seen entirely miss this point.

[@Xenon0000000000001]

Wouldn't that be horribly confusing and inconsistent for the driver? What if the system messes up and it doesn't do the regen braking approaching a roundabout when you expect it to?

[@welfiblablabla]

@@Xenon0000000000001 When I tested it the system wasn't confusing at all. It shows you in the HUD and the drivers display if and what it detected (car, roundabout, crossroads, sharp turn, speed limit,...). You just consider it to coast unless it displays sth. And if you don't like that you can always go to B mode that always regens when you lift your foot

[@muffin0079]

Less knobs are usually a good thing but in a car I’m in agreement with you. I hate that my Audi doesn’t have a swivel wheel any more touch screen is very difficult on the move.

[@pdrawmer]

How's the "Lane assist" for you Rory? I ask because others have been fed up with the fact that the 'off' is several button pushes away, and left on, it's a bit intrusive. Please could you also cover the companion app - if there is one, as pre-journey conditioning is rather pleasant in the winter.

[@mozebulbulia]

Something about it, reminded me of the first generation Merc A-Class.

[@marcolini_]

You don't have any brake regen because it is implemented in the braking pedal. The initial pedal pressure is the actual regen.

[@AutoTraderTV]

B mode allows lift-off regen

[@markiliff]

@@AutoTraderTV You get lift-off regen in D too - just not so much

[@YouQuasel]

@@AutoTraderTV regen in D is dynamically adjusted based on map data and radar unless you deactivated that option in the settings!!!

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

I've been a knob lover since owning our 2014 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso that only has the volume knob. Takes a while to load up too. Fun for a week, annoying ever since. But the rest of the car is great for family hauling so we continue to put up with it

[@choddo]

Your reviews are great. Know what you're talking about and talk about the things that really matter. We needs the regen.

[@namechecksout6300]

VW build quality has taken a nose dive lol

[@nevarran]

Tesla showed that you can sell well even with the quality of an Asian sweatshop.

[@dietznutz1]

@@nevarran that was because of KZbinrs and the big screen and the fact it was the first mass produced ev

[@Clarkeyrules1]

They need to recoup their money back from their large fine

[@kevinmsft]

@@nevarran I wish we can buy Tesla with quality of "Asian sweatshop". Tesla 3 made in Shanghai China is top of the list in terms of build quality, while Model 3 built in America is the rock bottom. Here... You go with your American bullshit and racism.

[@nevarran]

@@kevinmsft You thought me, mate. What a bad racist I am. BTW, you do know there are many races of people around Asia, right? Almost the full spectrum if you consider only natives, and definitely the full spectrum if you count migrants. Unless you think the entire continent is populated by only one type of people? But what am I saying, that would be a racist thinking, it can't be the case with you...

[@spaghetti9067]

Praying for Volkswagen that this is a runaway success Drove one, loved it

[@barriwilliams5252]

I’ve just returned a demo ID3 after 24 hours and I am totally smitten. Just put in my order with delivery in approx 7-10 days. It was such a satisfying place to be in and with a smooth, progressive and responsive performance. I’m coming out of a T-Roc which is comparable in size but the ID3 seems light years ahead of the game. I totally appreciated Rory’s negative comments but no car is perfect.

[@laxlax9960]

I like your honesty and I think you are spot on from the research I found that the id3 hits 37mph in 3.5s

[@robc5955]

Best review of this car I’ve seen, and totally agree re the lack of knobs - touch screens have a place but not for basic controls. Hate the white interior but think they also do grey and blacks ? To pricey for me at mo, but hopefully in not to distant future may be on a shortlist.

[@simonreeves2017]

Drum brakes make sense on an EV.

[@Erik.N]

They really do! You hardly use them during normal driving so they will just rust up otherwise.

[@markgaudie80]

100%

[@JMNTN]

Even on petrol cars rear brakes aren't really used all that much if you don't brake hard, some people even get rusted disks because they don't brake hard enough but drum brakes are still kind of a sign of cheapening

[@user-hj6uf6nr9b]

Excellent presentation, it felt like you're talking to me personally. I agree about the touch controls; physical knobs, please.

[@JeremieLariviere]

i like my knobs too! need to be able to adjust stuff without taking my eyes off of the road

[@AugustusDay]

I wonder why they decided to go for drum brakes. Probably cost. Edit: Someone replied to my comment wit a really good explanation, because the regen braking slows the rear wheels disc brakes don’t pose much of an advantage considering the extra braking, and drums are lower maintenance.

[@itsm3th3b33]

The only reason a manufacturer chooses to go with inferior technology is without doubt cost.

[@Flex2212]

It is actually the better solution. Remember: A lot of the braking is done by the regen.

[@aljowen]

Well, Kia offer disks all round on most (I think all?) of their cars. I am pretty sure even the cheapest of Picanto's have discs on the rear. I presume VW must do it so that less wheel cleaning/maintenance is required and other general quality of life stuff. I am not sure there is much if anything in it cost wise? For normal boring road use I am not sure there is a performance advantage to disks on the rear?

[@itsm3th3b33]

@@aljowen It's OK not to comment on something you don't know.

[@itsm3th3b33]

@@Flex2212 Did you even pay attention to the video? There is little to no regen on this car. LOL

[@davidrowan9163]

How often will a driver lower and raise the rear windows as opposed to the front ? Criticism for the sake of finding anything to say.

[@AutoTraderTV]

If you’ve got kids who ride in the back, it’s a pretty regular occurrence.

[@Hadtotypesomething]

It's an unnecessary complication .. that's the thing about electric cars that frankly drive me nuts .. companies making electric versions make every single thing like a tablet computer to a point where it's unusable .. knobs and buttons , a normal door handle etc are enough if not better .. cut costs there and not on quality .. how i yearn for an electric vehicle that's just an electric motor on a vehicle shell with safety features .. price it aggressively and you have the perfect utilitarian vehicle

[@asmith9040]

Great review . Physical buttons for blowers and volume required ....leather interior too

[@karltidman3338]

I was thinking what you said about the removal of rear electric window switches.. Yes it's annoying. But how often do you open the rear window from the front? VS how many times you do it by mistake.

[@autoframed]

Ah I think we should cut some slack to VW. It is their first EV and they just got out of a very difficult time and yet they managed to come up with a really nice car that most of competitors can't even dream of making! Next generation will be quite better in every way (build quality, range ...).

[@abraxastulammo9940]

Build quality of the low quality materials is great. ;-) It has the highest range in its class, 549 km WLTP for a compact EV.

[@connclissmann6514]

While watching this review, I am trying to think of the last time I operated the read windows in my car from the driver's buttons... No, just can't remember doing it.no big deal for me.

[@franzc1656]

With you there. Every review grips about rear window control but I think it's no big deal. For me the ignition turning off, music, climate etc off if you get out of the driver's seat for 2 seconds is a much bigger deal but rarely commented on.

[@theoriginalLP]

I sometimes open all windows to air out the car after it has been sitting in the sun for hours, but I don't think this switching to back windows will be an issue. After all, in cars with 4 switches, you don't use all of them at once.

[@nathanboal]

@@theoriginalLP As long as you have 'all windows' selected in the settings, you can just hold the unlock button on the keyfob and all 4 windows open - I use that function quite a lot in the summer to let the heat escape

[@theoriginalLP]

@@nathanboal Me too. But the problem here is that you have to turn a knob in order to open back windows from driver's seat. When approaching the car after it as been sitting in the sun for hours, I too use the key fob to open all windows simultaneously. But it is still more practical to have 4 buttons. Sometimes you forget to open all windows when approaching the car. I drive a golf 7, I don't have this problem. :D

[@roppenheimer12]

A pretty fair review I'd say. I agree about the user interface, a real step backwards from the Golf 7. But aside from that it's a nice car.

[@Jb74W]

The stickers on the C pilar, are a reminiscens from the Golf of the 80's and for me it is a nice touch.

[@Dreddingbath]

What will the white wheel and stalks look like after a year or two.

[@sorinelpustiu5674]

not white

[@abraxastulammo9940]

It indicates if the owner is a dirty person. 😂

[@hardcoreep]

Button gang, lol! I'm in. Bring back buttons.

[@Bossix84]

Definitely.

[@tgbonestgbones]

Can you use the brake pedal to vary the amount of brake regen?

[@tj_enju]

3hrs, plus the rain... and yet still you bring it with the nice reviews...

[@cantstartit]

Can't see me driving to Austria to ski in that biscuit can.

[@DashCamSerbia]

Nah, I would rather have your jacket.

[@integralhighspeedusb]

Good info Rory. Really enjoy your videos.

[@JTM1809]

Mate, nice review an all, but let's be real about the true star of the review: that fabulous jacket!

[@tokepanduro7302]

Drum brakes are better for EVs as the disc brake rust on EVs - you do not use the physical break that much on an EV

[@chruth1986]

Did you not watch the video ? There’s no one pedal driving on this car.

[@YouQuasel]

@@chruth1986 well doesn’t matter, as if you use the break it doesn’t use the physical breakers at first… it drives a bit more like a classic car and still does regen 😱

[@DooMMasteR]

@@chruth1986 there is, you have to turn it on though :-)

[@Geilegarnele]

They should have done more research and they would have understood that drum brakes actually make more sense than rear disks for an electric car...

[@mightygood1]

Would the limit on regen adjustment be because the motors are on the rear and rear braking can be very unsettling in a car?

[@NobodyYouKnow754]

B mode is to imitate slight engine breaking I find it help going down hills on slippery roads useful

[@Smartsparky]

How often do we actually wind down back windows? Exactly.

[@Tresla]

Exactly. If you've got people in the back, they can wind their own windows down. It's a very silly criticism.

[@muteza]

I do it regularly. I have kids, so the window controls in the back are usually disabled. Whenever we use them, it's always from the front.

[@yes8032]

This car is good but I’d prefer a normal drivers display instead of it being sticked on the steering wheel

[@njitram2000]

A normal one looks better but I think I would like the movable one more. Right now I have my seat quite low. Because of that, I have to keep my steering wheel higher than I would like. That would probably not be an issue with this type.

[@ElTurfStuff]

You are right! What is it with car manufacturers these days? A knob can be reached for out of site and adjusted, a capacitive or touch screen cannot. Bring back knobs!

[@robrussell7455]

does the light coloured upper dash reflect brightly off the windscreen? or didn't you get the opportunity to drive it in bright sun?

[@tomraymond9795]

So... Probably wait for the Enyaq then!

[@keithcoutinho95]

VW is saving cost in order to compensate for huge fines paid for dieselgate scam 😅

[@andrewallan5442]

100% the new golf is on the old platform, a first and all the VAG group has cheaper areas.

[@Andre-hi9xn]

Keith Coutinho , What is the value of US orders for military equipment at VW?

[@alanjenkinson7812]

you're right but I also think they're piss takers who are trading off their past - and by that I mean decades and decades ago, build quality and the amount of flaws, bugs in software etc just show how they're robbing their customers blind

[@CyAn-S]

Compared to most EV's in the price range (30-40K euro) the materials used is on-par with to slightly worse, yet it has more range, drives better and has more room. SRemember that 37 Euro/30 grand (pounds) for an EV has different expectations than the same price for an ICE car. but because this is a VW people are suddenly harsh? what? Literally the only EV that is better, period, is the e-Niro. But that one is more expensive and still less quiet, comfortable etc.

@@andrewallan5442 The MQB is supposed to go through generations. It's not a first for VW. Look at the mk 5 and mk 6. Same car

[@caerphoto]

Fair review imo. I get that the knobs thing bothers some people, but I’m just not one of them. I so rarely need to adjust temperature or volume, or wind down the rear Windows, that the positives of the car (especially the RWD) by far outweigh these minor gripes.

[@coffeeman2079]

Looking for an electric car over next few months. Rory’s reviews have been excellent. The internals on this really nice external looking VW would drive me nuts. I like a really nice shiny knob - my Mercedes is full of them.

[@N_I_G_H_T--343]

Same

[@dragospahontu]

This is my favorite electric car

[@sorinelpustiu5674]

Romanu și VW. Best love story

[@dragospahontu]

@@sorinelpustiu5674 ummm.... I'm not Romanian.

[@sorinelpustiu5674]

@@dragospahontu Well you seem to understand Romanian since I wrote in Romanian...

[@dragospahontu]

@@sorinelpustiu5674 that doesn't make me Romanian, i don't have a Romanian citizenship.

[@sorinelpustiu5674]

@@dragospahontu Ah am înțeles, bravo ca ai nume romanesc și ca știi românește dar nu ești roman. 👍

[@jameseales3983]

VW need to put this in there press materials, so many reviewers miss it. "You get more regen when you press the brake"

[@AutoTraderTV]

That’s how they all work, no? That wasn’t my point. My issue is with a lack of ability to regen heavily on demand with lift-off, like you can in many EVs. -RR

[@jameseales3983]

@@AutoTraderTV Tesla does not. Accelarator pedal is purely motor or regen, brake pedal is purely friction braking. This is why teslas have full regen on liftoff.

[@borisdemelo]

He was talking about not having regen paddles to control it on demand. Auto vs manual regen is the stick vs auto transmissions debate of the EV world, LOL. I prefer manual as well like the Hyundai-Kia EVs.

[@dvrsflrs]

Fully agree on the knob issue. I have a Golf now, when I have to buy a new car, it won't be a Golf if it still lacks real buttons.

[@burrogrande]

One further issue with those touch controls is that you need to keep them always clean so it can register your inputs

[@kristians2704]

Review the Honda e

[@DashCamSerbia]

I think Fiat 500 electric is better. Better range, lower weight, cheaper.

[@kristians2704]

@@DashCamSerbia But even better than that is the Renault Zoe

[@DashCamSerbia]

@@kristians2704 Nope. You don't get the battery with the Zoe. You have to pay monthly racket for the pleasure of using their battery.

[@fatiredflyer]

Whoever signed off on glueing a laptop on the dash, needs a good kick in the knobs. Not just VW either.

[@ianashton886]

Agree completely regarding the knobs...... it’s obviously to save money but personally I feel touch sensitive are downright dangerous and will ultimately cause accidents. Key controls should be proper knobs and switches.

[@anantmehrotra4868]

The reason it has DRUMs on the back is the same regeneration mode that you are talking about. In fact there are research papers quoting that sooner we might not need discs because they are aiming to do 80% braking by optimizing engine braking with electric cars.

[@colinmorand129]

Whats a bad point about this car- " The Overall General Quality " hahahahaha

[@jiasd123]

Don't think I want to be apart of knob gang 😂

[@bjmullan]

Not in a knob gang but I get the window buttons and love them. Not sure of the white steering wheel!

[@stinguliviu]

How about the long trip planning features? Is the car helping you in any way to calculate the remaining battery level based on a destination?

[@julesdingle]

Yes, and when I drove it down to near 10% it took me off the motorway and made me drive gently and economically to recharge station ... I felt well told off by the computer.

[@tsb3093]

“I only picked it up about 3 hrs ago”. Yeh right so when did you write the review Rory, before you saw it?