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I wanted a VW EV, but the years-long laments by reviewers about how slow and unresponsive their screen software was kept me from buying one. I’ve owned a half-d

I wanted a VW EV, but the years-long laments by reviewers about how slow and unresponsive their screen software was kept me from buying one. I’ve owned a half-dozen new VW/Audi products over the years. Whatever they’re doing with software still, the brands have almost no appeal to me any longer. Somehow Ford revamped Sync faster than VW has optimized their software.

afpx 4y ago
If they could replace the infotainment software and re-design all of the knobs and buttons, I would give my ID.4 a 9/10. That said, I have a X4, too, and I prefer driving the ID.4.
dashundchen 4y ago
With the 2022 update it's not as bad as some of the initial reviewers say, in the ID4 No problem with lag at all. The nav and trip planner is actually way better than Google maps IMO. It will direct you where to charge and for how long on longer trips. The lane guidance with the light strip in the dash and directions in the gauge cluster are extremely useful. It is annoying that media and climate controls are all on the touch screen. However I learned to just set it to auto and use the dedicated capacitive temp buttons to tweak a degree or two. For radio and music, I almost always use the buttons on the steering wheel. The driver assist features work very well on the highway, standard lane center and adaptive cruise. The mobile app sucks and only controls charging and remote climate. Overall a good practical car that's solidly put together. It's extremly quiet and has a shockingly good turn radius. My one complaint is that it's a bit bloated weight wise. VW is moving back to physical controls in their newest models, but North America seems to be destined to only receive big crossovers for now.
- sklargh 4y ago
  I have a very early ID.4 and I’ve yet to receive any update since taking possession. I did just get a safety recall notice, which as I understand it, once fixed will enable further updates.
ralala 4y ago
I drive a 2023 ID.5 for 2 months and I have not faced many issues yet. Yes, the touch interface could be a bit more responsive, but I am overall very happy with the driving experience.

afpx 4y ago

If they could replace the infotainment software and re-design all of the knobs and buttons, I would give my ID.4 a 9/10. That said, I have a X4, too, and I prefer driving the ID.4.

dashundchen 4y ago

With the 2022 update it's not as bad as some of the initial reviewers say, in the ID4 No problem with lag at all. The nav and trip planner is actually way better than Google maps IMO. It will direct you where to charge and for how long on longer trips. The lane guidance with the light strip in the dash and directions in the gauge cluster are extremely useful. It is annoying that media and climate controls are all on the touch screen. However I learned to just set it to auto and use the dedicated capacitive temp buttons to tweak a degree or two. For radio and music, I almost always use the buttons on the steering wheel. The driver assist features work very well on the highway, standard lane center and adaptive cruise. The mobile app sucks and only controls charging and remote climate. Overall a good practical car that's solidly put together. It's extremly quiet and has a shockingly good turn radius. My one complaint is that it's a bit bloated weight wise. VW is moving back to physical controls in their newest models, but North America seems to be destined to only receive big crossovers for now.

sklargh 4y ago
I have a very early ID.4 and I’ve yet to receive any update since taking possession. I did just get a safety recall notice, which as I understand it, once fixed will enable further updates.

ralala 4y ago

I drive a 2023 ID.5 for 2 months and I have not faced many issues yet. Yes, the touch interface could be a bit more responsive, but I am overall very happy with the driving experience.