Volkswagen has introduced the 2023 ID.4, which is now assembled in the United States and features a host of changes. he biggest update is the addition of a new entry-level variant known as the ID.4 Standard. It features a 201 hp rear-mounted electric motor and a smaller 62 kWh battery pack, which is slated to give the crossover a range of approximately 335 km. While that’s a bit short, the ID.4 Standard starts at US$ 37,495 before factoring in a US$ 1,295 destination fee and a US$ 7,500 federal tax credit. This effectively lowers the price to US$ 31,290 and this makes the model far more affordable than rivals such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Despite being value-focused, the ID.4
Standard comes nicely equipped as buyers will find rain-sensing wipers, LED
headlights, and 19-inch alloy wheels. They’re joined by a 5.3-inch digital
instrument cluster and a 12-inch infotainment system with GPS navigation. Other
highlights include heated cloth/leatherette front seats, a leatherette-wrapped
steering wheel, and a multi-color ambient lighting system. Buyers will also
find a wireless smartphone charger, an auto dimming rearview mirror, a
dual-zone climate control system, and a KESSY keyless entry system.
The equipment list doesn’t end there as
the ID.4 Standard has an assortment of driver assistance systems including
Front Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection, Side Assist, Park Distance
Control, and High Beam Control. They’re joined by Adaptive Cruise Control with
Stop and Go, Lane Keeping Assist, Travel Assist 2.0, and Traffic Sign
Recognition. Besides the new entry-level variant, the 2023 ID.4 “sees subtle
but purposeful styling upgrades.” Among the changes are gloss black accents on
the front bumper, updated wheels, and an illuminated lightline and front VW
emblem. Speaking of the latter, the S variants also gain an illuminated rear VW
logo.
Inside, there’s an improved center console
as well as a newly standard 12-inch infotainment system, which replaces the
previous 10-inch display. S variants also have two new curated leatherette
interiors, while heated rear seats are now available on the S Plus trim. The
driver assistance systems have been updated for 2023 as the crossover now
features cyclist detection as well as Park Assist Plus with Memory Parking.
Travel Assist has also been enhanced with a new driver-initiated lane change
function.
The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 will arrive at
U.S. dealers this fall. When it does, customers can expect to pay more for
existing variants as the ID.4 Pro starts at US$ 42,495 which is an increase of US$ 1,265. Likewise, the ID.4 Pro S climbs US$ 1,765 to begin at US$ 47,495.
