Volkswagen ID.4
The Volkswagen ID.4 offers a wide selection of models. The base rear-wheel-drive ID.4 provides a range of 332 km. This figure increases to 468 km in Pro trim. There’s also a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive Pro model that can cover 423 km on a full charge. The interior is spacious and nicely appointed. Performance is decent for everyday use, but handling lacks excitement. The ID.4 is eligible for government subsidies. The heat pump remains optional for 2025.
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All Volkswagen ID.4 reviewsTest Drives2024 Volkswagen ID.4: More Powerful and Intuitive
While relatively new in automotive years, the ID.4 is oldish in EV years. A pioneer in the battery-powered V-Dub catalogue after the e-Golf, the ID.4 stands out for its spacious interior (in a relatively compact format), and its wide choice of possible configurations. For the 2024 model year, this SUV …
Test Drives2023 Volkswagen ID.4: Next in Line to the Throne?
Volkswagen Canada executives believe the ID.4 could become their best-selling model in the country, ahead of the Jetta and even the Tiguan , which sold a little more than 19,000 units last year. We’re a long way from getting to that point, however, as ID.4 deliveries are still few and …
Test Drives2022 Volkswagen ID.4: If Only VW Had More Units to Sell
Volkswagen got a lot of people excited when it introduced the all-new ID.4 in the fall of 2020. There was a spacious, fully electric vehicle with a base Canadian MSRP of $44,995, making it eligible to both federal and provincial rebates. Almost too good to be true. Nearly two years …
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All Volkswagen ID.4 newsRecallsVolkswagen ID.4 Door Recall Expands to Over 20,000 Units in Canada
Remember those faulty doors on the Volkswagen ID.4 that can pop open while driving? Last year the automaker had to stop sales and announce a safety recall to address the issue. In March, only 1,668 units from the 2023 model year were affected in Canada. Then, in April, 2,519 additional …
RecallsSoftware Issue Causing More Problems With Volkswagen ID.4’s Displays
The list of recalls for the Volkswagen ID.4 keeps getting longer and is now just shy of ten recalls. The latest one aims to fix a problem with the displays. A little over 8,000 units of the German electric crossover are affected in Canada, covering the first three model years …
NewsThe Best Electric SUVs and Crossovers in 2024
The selection of electric SUVs and crossovers keeps expanding in 2024. The Chevrolet Blazer EV and Honda Prologue are finally arriving, while the Hyundai Kona Electric is completely redesigned. You also have to keep an eye on the VinFast VF 6 and VF 7 coming from Vietnam, not to mention …
CESYour Next Volkswagen Might Feature ChatGPT
As CES 2024 kicks off in Las Vegas this week, Volkswagen will present the first vehicles in which the AI-based chatbot ChatGPT is integrated into its IDA voice assistant. The German automaker is set to become the first volume manufacturer to offer ChatGPT as a standard feature. Starting this spring …
ElectricVolkswagen, Audi, Porsche to Adopt Tesla’s NACS Connector
Volkswagen is the latest automaker to reach a deal with Tesla to gain access to some 15,000 Superchargers in Canada and the U.S. Customers driving a Volkswagen , Audi or Porsche electric vehicle equipped with a CCS (Combined Charging System) charging port will be offered an adaptor in order to …
NewsVolkswagen Boss Admits Company is “No Longer Competitive”
Back in June, Volkswagen executives announced a transformation plan aimed at saving 10 billion euros (approx. $15 billion CAD) by 2030. They explained on Monday that they are considering major staff reductions across the globe, possibly in the form of early retirements, to hopefully meet the vital cost-cutting targets. "It …
ElectricCheaper Volkswagen EV Coming to Canada in 3-4 Years
Currently limited to the ID.4 crossover, the Volkswagen brand’s EV portfolio in North America will expand next year with the launch of the ID.7 sedan and ID. Buzz minivan. But these are more premium, more expensive models. When will we get a smaller, cheaper alternative? Such a vehicle will be …
Electric2024 Volkswagen ID.4 to Get Extra Power, Range and More
The Volkswagen ID.4 is set to receive significant upgrades for 2024, its third full year on the Canadian market. Among other things, expect more power and longer range than before, plus a more user-friendly infotainment system. The 2024 ID.4 equipped with the larger 82kWh battery will gain a more potent …