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Auto Express
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Don't like the VW ID.4? Don't worry, the new one will be ‘completely different'
Volkswagen's range of all-electric ID-badged vehicles is going through something of a revolution with several new models being teased – but the firm hasn't forgotten its existing line-up, because the Volkswagen ID.4 is set to be thoroughly revamped. In order for the SUV to stay competitive with the likes of the recently updated Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6 and the VW's sibling, the Cupra Tavascan (not to mention the related Ford Capri), a hefty update for the ID.4 will be revealed towards the end of 2026 before sales start in 2027, according to Stefan Voswinkel, Head of Product Communications at Volkswagen. Advertisement - Article continues below Speaking to Auto Express, Voswinkel said the new ID.4 will be revealed in late 2026 and that in terms of design, 'everything on the outside will be different. The swooping styling will be cleaner.' He added, 'The interior will be completely different as well', going so far as to say, 'It will be even better than Audi inside, in terms of quality' – music to our ears, given that the current ID.4 is slightly disappointing in this area where VW is usually so strong. Just as we saw with the ID.2 concept, physical buttons will appear in the updated Volkswagen ID.4 after features such as the touch-sensitive sliders for the climate controls and audio were widely criticised in the current model. The ID.4 is currently offered with 52kWh and 77kWh batteries, and either a single-motor rear-wheel-drive layout or dual-motor all-wheel-drive set-up. Volkswagen says we'll see new batteries and powertrains for the refreshed ID.4, but stopped short of detailing any capacities or power outputs. Voswinkel said the total number of changes for the new ID.4 'will be like the change from Mk5 to Mk6 Golf'. Those two models used the same body and underpinnings, but the later edition was referred to as a new generation by Volkswagen. If 2027 is too far away to wait for Volkswagen's updated ID.4, then head over to our Find a Car page, where you'll find plenty of wonderful Skoda Enyaq deals — this car is the ID.4's brilliant cousin. Our dealer network has 1,000s of great value new cars in stock and available now right across the UK. Find your new car…
Top Gear
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Volkswagen ID.4 Review 2025
The crossover sibling of the ID.3 hatch, to absolutely no one's surprise. It's based on Volkswagen's designed-for-electric platform known as MEB, and it's available in rear- or all-wheel drive along with 52kWh or 77kWh battery variants. There's also a performance version called the ID.4 GTX, which gets a 79kWh battery. A GTI or R for the electric age? We'll see about that. Rivals are many. They include the ID.5 (essentially an ID.4 with a coupe roofline), Skoda Enyaq (and its coupe sibling) and Audi Q4 e-tron (and its Sportback sibling), all of which are closely related, sit on the same platform, and come from the VW Group megacorp alone. Advertisement - Page continues below There's also the likes of the BMW iX3, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6 and Tesla Model Y. What's the range like? Entry-level ID.4s offer up to 221 miles of range with that smaller battery, mid-range models up to 339 miles courtesy of the bigger battery, while adding four-wheel drive into the mix means range takes a small hit. The range-topping all-wheel drive GTX (see below) claims up to 321 miles. Skip 10 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 10 But. And it's quite a big but. The entry-level Skoda Enyaq supplies more range across the board... and is cheaper. Awkward. Advertisement - Page continues below Look past that and you'll find the ID.4 a comfortable, efficient and uncomplicated family cruiser. But it's also rather bland to drive. Does that matter in a family SUV? Arguably not, but the GTX doesn't add much to the picture either. Head over to the Driving tab for the full lowdown. How big is it? Think Tiguan outside but bigger inside. The wheelbase is actually the same as an ID.3, but sitting more upright means a sense of more legroom. Overall it's about 300mm longer than the ID.3, so the boot's a lot bigger. The cabin cleaves to the minimalist aesthetic of many EVs, although that's not necessarily a good thing. It also adopts the all-touch interface of the ID.3, which definitely isn't a good thing. And no, the touchy-slidey steering wheel buttons and main dash controls (which do at least light up now) aren't getting any less infuriating. How much does it cost? Prices for the smaller batteried variant start from £39,590, the bigger battery from £44,400, all-wheel drive ups that to £46,120, and the AWD GTX range-topper is £52,245. Full details over on the Buying tab. Want to know what the best electric cars are? Click here for the top 20 Our choice from the range VOLKSWAGEN 210kW Match Pro 77kWh 5dr Auto £44,335 See prices and specs What's the verdict? ' The Skoda Enyaq... is cheaper, has a more practical cabin, and goes further on a charge too ' Volkswagen missed the mark with the launch of the ID.4, with the overall experience let down by a cabin that's infuriating to operate. Recent updates have fixed most of the woes, meaning it's now a perfectly adequate family pod. The smooth, silent driving experience demands nothing of you (though won't appeal to you if you have even the slightest interest in driving enjoyment), it has a roomy cabin with loads of clever storage spaces, and it's pretty efficient too. But the bigger problem lies from within in the shape of the Skoda Enyaq, which is cheaper, has a more practical cabin, and goes further on a charge too. If it's the cool factor you're after, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 have it outflanked as well. There's nothing that the ID.4 is best at. Oh.
Top Gear
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Skoda Enyaq Interior Layout & Technology
Interior What is it like on the inside? All very tasteful. And conventional too. It's less annoying than, say, the inside of an ID.4, chiefly because it has fewer of those infuriating touch sensitive buttons and sliders. For example, the steering wheel has a smattering of normal buttons and a clickwheel for volume: they're far easier to use than the VW's touchpads, and there's significantly less risk of accidentally muting the radio whenever you turn left. Ahead of the driver is an unusually small 5in screen – a far cry from some of the giant digital clusters we've become used to, it really only displays speed, charge, trip info and the status of the adaptive cruise control. But it's clear and easy to read, and useful info like satnav directions or radio station can be displayed on the head-up display. Advertisement - Page continues below What about the infotainment? The central screen is a generous 13 inches. It does take a little while to wake up when you switch the car on, which is annoying if you're in a rush. But after that it responds pretty quickly to your inputs and has a sensible UI. At the top of the screen sits a row of customisable shortcuts (to driver assist settings etc), while quick access to the climate controls/heated seats is via a band that runs across the bottom of the touchscreen – whether you're looking at the map, radio, Apple CarPlay or anything else. A touch slider directly under the screen does volume and temperature (a little awkwardly – don't rest your hand there to use the screen while you're driving). Meanwhile a row of proper physical buttons underneath the screens offers access to the driver assist modes (turning off the speed limit and lane keep assist is two presses away), drive modes, climate controls, de-mist functions and so on. Advertisement - Page continues below Will my passengers enjoy the ride? All the seats are comfortable and there's plenty of room for people and things. The flat floor means it's easy to sit three abreast in the back. Shame the rear bench doesn't slide about like it does in a Kodiaq, but there's decent legroom anyway. Up front the driving position is well judged. Clever Skoda-y touches include an umbrella secreted in the driver's door and an ice scraper hidden in the tailgate. There's no storage space under the bonnet like you get other EVs, but the big boot is 585 litres with the seats up and 1,710 litres with them all folded flat. That's more than you get in the VW ID.4 and Audi Q4 e-tron. Cable storage is under the boot floor with a compartment right by the lip, which means you don't have to empty out your clobber to get at your cables. But if you're fully loaded it still means shoving bits and pieces about. Hmm. Why no storage net under the parcel shelf like you get in the Elroq?
Auto Express
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
New Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 Black Editions turn family SUVs to the dark side
Volkswagen is introducing new Black Edition versions of its all-electric ID.4 family SUV and ID.5 coupe-SUV. They will be available to order from 29 May, with prices starting from £46,180 and £47,680, respectively. The Black Edition model will sit above Match trim in both model's line-ups, and injects a little more more style into the electric SUVs with a set of 19-inch Onyx black alloy wheels and a panoramic glass sunroof, while the side mirrors, roof, C-pillar and badging on the bootlid are black. Meanwhile the interior benefits from Volkswagen's 'Top-Sport Plus' pack, which includes sport front seats with integrated head restraints, adjustable lumbar support and massage function, wrapped in suede upholstery. Advertisement - Article continues below Perhaps the best part is that Volkswagen claims Black Edition trim provides up to £4,625 worth of extra kit and options, but for a relatively small price rise of around £1,800 over the existing Match versions. Among the standard equipment are a 12.9-inch central touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, matrix LED headlights, wireless smartphone charging pad, keyless entry, a powered tailgate, 30-colour ambient lighting and plenty of driver-assistance tech, including adaptive cruise control. Every ID.4 and ID.5 Black Edition is powered by a 77kWh battery that provides up to 336 miles of range in the SUV, or 341 miles in the more aerodynamic coupe. Both also produce 282bhp, which is sufficient for 0-62mph in under seven seconds, while a 10 to 80 per cent top-up will take about half an hour from most DC rapid chargers. However, while the ID.5 Black Edition is only going to be available with a single motor and rear-wheel drive, the ID.4 Black Edition will be offered with the option of a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive '4Motion' set-up for an extra £1,720. There's no extra power, with the additional motor used instead to provide better traction in slippery conditions. Range is reduced to 322 miles, though. Come and join our WhatsApp channel for the latest car news and reviews...
NZ Autocar
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Is Ford about to resurrect its hot-selling Fiesta?
Back a few years, the Ford Fiesta was Britain's best selling nameplate. So what did Ford do? Axed it. Evidently it couldn't make any profit from the five-door hatch. What have Ford sales done since in the UK? Rhetorical question. However, thanks to a technology sharing tie up with Volkswagen, Fiesta might yet make a comeback. Volkswagen's Martin Sander told Auto Express that there may be opportunities for further EV platform sharing. Ford already uses the ID 4 and 5 underpinnings for its Explorer and Capri EVs. If it returned, it is likely a reborn Fiesta would use MEB Entry platform mechanicals. Those are the same underpinnings set to find use in ID.1 and ID.2. A future Fiesta might therefore have up to 450km of range and DC fast-charging speeds of up to 125kW. The initial agreement with Ford enabled Volkswagen to scale up and this could be repeated with a second round of smaller family cars. While Puma remains a big seller for Ford in Europe, it is no longer the affordable entry-point it originally was. However, Ford ditched Fiesta and Focus because they couldn't make a profit on city cars or small family hatchbacks. However, Ford has said it is confident in its ability to compete in the right segments, meaning it is keeping its options open. The outgoing Fiesta was 4068mm long which is marginally longer than the ID. 2all concept. But the VW's wider stance and low-mounted battery should give a future Fiesta that typical dynamic character present in modern-day Fords. Styling is an unknown but a blanked off front end, slimline headlights and aero wheels are a given for the five-door only hatch. Ford and VW may cooperate again the future, this time resurrecting the Fiesta. Add to the mix Ford's California-based Skunkworks team that is working on a 'new affordable electric vehicle platform'. However, that project seems to be developing 'a medium-sized pick-up'. That would be better suited to US conditions than a compact hatch. Ford has said it will update the market on its future EV strategy in August, along with results for the first half of 2025.
