Name: The ID 4 is VW's electric SUV for the masses
Uploaded: 2021-03-01T18:15:26.000Z
Duration: 10 min 24 s
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its first long range electric vehicle for the U.S,

the ID.4, it warned us not to make the obvious comparisons

That's because Volkswagen says it's real competition

is on the popular gas powered compact SUV's

like the Ford Escape, Honda CRV and Toyota RAV4.

Not just the most popular electric vehicle in its segment

but the most popular vehicle on the road, period.

Well, I've only had the ID.4 for a couple of days

is both a great EV and a really excellent mid-size SUV.

It has plenty of range for daily driving and short trips.

Like VW wants you to just have fun while driving it.

The car wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for Dieselgate,

That's why they're releasing the ID.4 now

Consider it an apology for all the extra pollution

and obviously the first one available for sale.

The cheapest model, the Pro with rear wheel drive

but when you factor in the $7,500 federal tax incentive

the ID.4 lands in that low to mid $30,000 range

that's generally considered the sweet spot

There are six exterior colors to choose from.

We've got the blue desk, which I think is really cool.

The first edition ID.4 is expected to get 250 miles

but that hasn't been certified yet by regulators.

It's possible that the EPA will rate the ID.4

Either way, it's not as much as the Tesla Model 3

but I think it will suit most people's needs.

VW says every effort has been made to optimize aerodynamics.

in the body of the vehicle, the large roof spoiler,

and with the door handles that are flush against the side.

but it does show that VW is thinking seriously

This version has an 82 kilowatt hour battery

which is located in the floor of the vehicle

helping create a really low center of gravity.

The electric motor is located in the rear of the vehicle,

which is similar to the Volkswagen Beetle.

You can feel that when you're on a winding road

and the ID.4 is just really hugging the curves.

from the other modes to best suit their own style.

with 201 horsepower and 228 pound feet of torque.

While driving, you would expect a low grade motor whir

No noisy combustion engine under the hood

means no noise radiating throughout the vehicles interior.

As you accelerate, the motor definitely admits

a higher pitch sound but it's not disruptive.

There is a fake sound that the vehicle makes at low speeds

as required by law to alert pedestrian and cyclist.

It's kind of a video game-ish, Nintendo-ish sound

that legit made me laugh when I first heard it.

Normally, I'm not into illuminated vehicle badges

but there's just something appealing about the light bar

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