The Volkswagen ID.4 hasn’t acquired probably the most constructive response from reviewers, however in contrast to the Vinfast VF8, it’s not as a result of it’s a nasty automobile. It’s as a result of it’s a really middle-of-the-road EV that struggles to face out in any significant method. How does it look? Fantastic. What’s its vary? Fantastic. How’s it drive? Fantastic. For 2024, although, the ID.4 will get extra energy and a few new tech that ought to at the very least make the EV a bit of extra attention-grabbing.
Sure, a brand new motor now provides the rear-wheel-drive ID.4 282 horsepower, up from 201 hp within the 2023 model. Upgrading to the all-wheel-drive model takes that determine to 330 hp, up from 295 hp. However sadly for anybody who’s within the ID.4 Customary (all none of you), these new motors are solely provided on ID.4s with the 82-kWh battery pack. However hey, the big-battery ID.4 is the one most individuals purchase anyway, so we suspect most consumers gained’t even discover.
Allegedly, the brand new motors will even enhance vary, however official EPA numbers aren’t but obtainable. Presently, the rear-drive ID.4 Professional has a spread of 275 miles, whereas the all-wheel-drive model drops all the way down to 255 miles. It could be good if Volkswagen’s engineers may get the single-motor ID.4 previous the 300-mile mark, however we’re not getting our hopes up. In spite of everything, it’s only a new motor, however then once more, you by no means know.
Whereas including an additional 81 hp to the single-motor ID.4 is a reasonably large deal (assuming the worth doesn’t skyrocket after the refresh), the remainder of the modifications for the 2024 mannequin yr are a lot smaller. In accordance with the discharge, big-battery ID.4s “obtain an enhanced 12.9-inch show with backlit sliders, as nicely a brand new and extra intuitive local weather management interface and a revised infotainment menu. Additionally, the automobile receives a brand new shifter place and a revised steering wheel structure.” Thrilling! All of us love a revised infotainment menu.