The new Volkswagen ID.4 – World premiere of the fully electrically driven SUV

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Presenting the ID.4, which is celebrating its digital world premiere. This is Volkswagen’s first fully electrically driven SUV generating zero local emissions and is produced with a carbon-neutral balance. It will be launching into the world’s largest market segment, the compact SUV class.

“The ID.4 is an emotional all-rounder which will impress many customers with its efficient electric drive, generous amount of space, modern assist systems and powerful design,” says Ralf Brandstätter, Chief Executive Officer of Volkswagen brand. “As the first global electric car, this model will roll out our modular electric drive matrix platform that has been developed specifically for electric mobility the world over. Volkswagen is thus once again demonstrating its leading role in innovation, technology and quality on the high-volume market.”

SUVs are very popular with an increasing number of customers. They are the most popular vehicle segment in the USA and China as they offer good levels of visibility, safety and comfort. In Europe and Germany market shares are also continuously on the up and especially compact models are booming. With the ID.4, Volkswagen is offering a fully electrically driven SUV for the very first time. It offers the space, flexibility and all benefits customers appreciate about SUVs.

The ID.4 is an all-round talent that can be driven in a sporty, yet also easy and comfortable way. The battery stores up to 77 kWh of energy (net) and enables ranges of up to 520 km (WLTP). It is installed below the passenger compartment which guarantees a low centre of gravity. The electric drive motor, positioned at the rear axle, generates 150 kW (204 PS) – enough to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds and deliver a top speed of 160 km/h. Thanks to the rear-wheel drive’s strong grip and its 21 centimetres of ground clearance, the E-SUV also performs well in gentle off-road terrain.

The new ID.4 – Volkswagen’s first fully electrically driven SUV.
Dynamic appearance. The ID.4’s exterior has athletic proportions for an ultra-modern appearance. Its clear, flowing design is inspired by nature and guarantees very good aerodynamics with a drag coefficient of 0.28.Its basic version already features headlights that are almost completely equipped with light-emitting diodes while its tail light clusters have been fully equipped with this technology. As the top-of-the-range version, interactive IQ.Light LED matrix headlights are even more progressive: they welcome drivers with swivelling lens modules and generate an intelligently controlled main beam. These headlights have been paired with the new 3D LED tail light clusters. Their tail light is particularly homogeneous and lights up in an intensive red. The large wheels with a diameter of up to 21 inches underline the vehicle’s character.

Spacious concept: long wheelbase, plenty of room for passengers and luggage
The ID.4 with a length of 4.58 metres uses Volkswagen’s modular electric drive matrix (MEB) architecture. It divides the space for occupants and technology in a completely new way in favour of passengers. The room available in the vehicle interior is at the level of conventional SUVs in the next category up. Colours and materials are contemporary while also being homely. Depending on the rear seat backrest’s position, the luggage compartment boasts a capacity from 543 to 1,575 litres. The equipment range of the ID.4 includes an electrically driven boot lid, roof railing and a towing bracket.

The E-SUV’s operating concept does not depend on physical buttons and switches. It is based on two displays – one of which diagonally measures up to 12 inches and features touch functionality – as well as “Hello ID.” natural voice control. The new ID.Light – a narrow light strip under the windscreen – intuitively supports drivers. An augmented reality head-up display is optionally available to blend a host of displays with reality – for instance, navigation arrows telling drivers to turn off are projected onto the road surface in exactly the right lane. The Discover Pro navigation system brings We Connect Start online services on board. IQ.Drive assist systems make driving an even more relaxed experience and this particularly applies to Travel Assist. Software and hardware in the ID.4 have been designed as part of a completely new architecture, making it possible for customers to download updates to the car after the purchase.

We Charge: charge at home, when out and about and on long journeys
Together with the ID. models, Volkswagen is launching on the market a complete package for convenient, connected and sustainable charging of electric cars under the name We Charge. This offers the ideal solution for any situation – whether you are at home, out and about or on a long journey. The ID.4 can be recharged with direct current to cover the next 320 km (as per WLTP, at 125 kW) at a DC quick-charging station in around 30 minutes.

In parallel, Volkswagen is establishing an ecosystem of sustainable electric mobility surrounding ID. models. ID.4 customers will receive a vehicle that has been produced with a carbon-neutral balance. And if it is charged using sustainably produced electricity – like Volkswagen Naturstrom – it will remain carbon-neutral on the road too.

Volkswagen’s strategy: the future of mobility is electric
As of late, Volkswagen has been supplementing the brand’s traditional product portfolio with the ID. family: a new, independent product range. Following the compact ID.3, the ID.4 SUV is the second fully electric model. In the future, Volkswagen will be competing in the globally booming compact SUV segment with the ID.4. The ID.4 will be gradually turned into an electrically driven, global car with plans to produce and sell the E-SUV not only in Europe, but also in China and later in the USA. On a whole, Volkswagen brand will be investing eleven billion euros in electric mobility by 2024 as part of the Transform 2025+ strategy.

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Looks like they raided the local hospital for the dashboard and steering column...

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Originally Posted by Spuds

Looks like they raided the local hospital for the dashboard and steering column...

I would only consider this vehicle if it went *bing*.

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I think it is a good looking vehicle

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.car...-id4-revealed/

Volkswagen’s electrification strategy is bold. In the wake of Dieselgate, the automaker has spent years trying to push past the emissions-cheating scandal and emerge as something cleaner. VW's modular electric MEB platform is at the center of that clean initiative, which includes a promise to build one million EVs by 2023 and invest more than $39 billion in the entire VW Group by 2024, including $13 billion on Volkswagen alone. In the United States, that all starts with the ID.4.


The 2021 ID.4 was unveiled today, priced starting at $41,190 with an EPA estimated range of 250 miles. Early adopters of VW's EV offering can shell out $45,190 for the 1st Edition that will go on sale before the end of the year, while everyone else will have a choice of three trim levels that will go on sale in the first quarter of 2021. The ID.4 will be available in both rear- and all-wheel-drive variants, with the latter not available until later in 2021.

Its closest relative in the VW lineup, of course, is the Tiguan. The ID.4 is 4.6 inches shorter than the Tiguan but has a nearly identical wheelbase, 0.9 inch shorter at 108.9 inches. At 64.4 inches high, it's almost two inches lower in rear-wheel-drive form than the Tiguan and a half-inch wider. VW says it belongs "squarely in the middle" of the already crowded compact-SUV segment. Its most likely competitors, especially once the lower-priced models come out, will be the Kia Niro EV and the Hyundai Kona Electric, but once federal incentives are factored in, the Toyota RAV4 Prime or the Mazda CX-5 could also be considered competitors for the ID.4 shopper.

Versions
The base trim level, starting at $41,190, will include a 10.0-inch infotainment system display, 19-inch wheels, heated seats and steering wheel, and VW’s IQ Drive driver-assistance package, which includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automated emergency braking, pedestrian and blind-spot monitoring, and forward-collision warning.

For the first year, all of the ID.4s will be rear-wheel drive with 201 horsepower and 228 lb-ft of torque. The 82.0-kWh battery pack has 77.0 kWh available for daily charging. The reserve is meant to keep the range at the same point longer, with the dead cells being replaced by cells held in reserve. It's in line with what Audi, also part of the VW Group, is doing with the e-tron.

An AWD version is coming in 2021 starting at $44,890, which will bump up the power to 302 hp. The vehicle will initially be built in Germany, but in 2022, production will move to Volkswagen’s Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant. At that time, the starting price will drop to $36,195. In the meantime, the automaker is offering two upgrades from the base model in addition to the 1st Edition.

For an additional $4500, the Statement package adds a larger 12.0-inch infotainment display, 12-way leatherette power seats, a panoramic roof, a power tailgate, and premium lighting. Throw another $1500 at Volkswagen for the Gradient package and you can have 20-inch alloy wheels and a bi-color package with a black roof.

The limited-edition $45,190 1st Edition gets all of those options plus the fun Pause/Play pedals, white accents, "1st" badging, a tow hitch (the ID.4 has a tow rating of 2700 pounds), and contrast mirror caps. Plus, of course, it’ll show up in your driveway before the regular versions.

Interior Details
All versions of the vehicle feature VW's 5.3-inch ID Cockpit. The digital dash cluster uses three frames in the display to show speed, driver assistance information, and navigation. Drivers can opt for all three or just two of the three, with the speedometer always available. The automaker has moved the gearshifter directly to the right and attached it to the display. Twist it forward to go forward and back to go into reverse. A button on the side places it in park.

The infotainment system is housed in a 10.0- or optional 12.0-inch touchscreen on the dash. It has the typical controls for navigation, media, and phones. Volkswagen has added a voice assistant with "Hello ID" as the wake word. The vehicle's routing includes the option for adding charging points along a path.

An ID Light runs across the dash from A-pillar to A-pillar. It can signal the driver when the driver assistance system is on, indicate when the vehicle is locked, show state of charge while plugged in, and work with the turn-by-turn navigation to show when a turn is coming up.

Charge for Free
Volkswagen announced on Monday that the ID.4 will come with three years of free charging from Electrify America, so keeping the vehicle topped off while on the road shouldn't be too difficult in most areas with Electrify America continually expanding its network.

When stopped at one of these stations, the ID.4 can accept DC fast charging up to 125 kW. Volkswagen says the vehicle's state of charge can go from 5 to 80 percent in about 38 minutes while connected to one of these stations.

Electric Vehicles Deserve a New EPA Range Test
For those planning on hauling stuff with the electric crossover, it has 30.3 cubic feet of space behind the second row and 64.2 cubic feet with the seats folded. As for the rest of the interior, it’s a minimalist affair but still comfortable based on our short time in the vehicle.

For those planning on joining VW on its path to selling millions of EVs in the next few years, ID.4 preorders are opening today with a $100 refundable deposit for anyone looking to leap into the electrified world.

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Originally Posted by Spuds

Looks like they raided the local hospital for the dashboard and steering column...

I thought they grabbed the corolla infotainment screen and painted it white hoping no one would notice.....

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