With the single rear-mounted motor, the ID.4 makes 201 horsepower, but the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive model pumps out 295. We'd opt for the entry-level Pro and use the money saved to pay for the optional $3680 dual-motor, all-wheel drive powertrain, which boosts horsepower and improves performance. The ID.4 is offered in Pro and Pro S trims, with the latter coming with more standard equipment. The ID.4's driving range has been improved for 2022, with the rear-wheel drive Pro model getting bumped to an estimated 280 miles per charge rear-wheel drive Pro S models are now rated for 268 miles per charge and all-wheel drive versions received ratings for 251 miles for the Pro and 245 miles for the Pro S. A new auto-hold brake feature is now standard, and the SUV's DC fast-charging speed improves from 125 to 135 kW.

What's New for 2022?įor its second year on the market, the ID.4 receives only minor changes. Even so, the ID.4 represents a solid value and because of that we've made room for it on our annual Editors' Choice list. The ID.4's almost entirely digital dashboard gives the interior a high-tech aesthetic, but it takes some getting used to, particularly the infotainment system that features quirks that may frustrate some users. While it lacks the driving verve that we appreciate in other VW models, the ID.4's interior is quiet and relaxed when cruising. Driving range is decent at up to 280 miles per charge and with DC fast-charging, the battery can be replenished quickly via public charging stations. The base version of Volkswagen's first electric car even has its single electric motor mounted in the rear all-wheel drive is optional, though, and opting for that puts a second motor in the front. Think of the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 as the spiritual successor to the original Type 1 Beetle, but with an emissions-free twist.

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