Volkswagen ID.4 GTX (299 hp) - POV drive & walkaround!

In this video I show you the exterior, interior, menus, a 0 to 100 kph launch and some fun hidden features of the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 GTX!

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For now, the GTX is the most powerful version of the ID4, with 2 electric motors and 299 horsepower for the 4 wheels.

And something that struck me immediately when I went to pick up this car is how big it actually is, it's a real SUV size car, comparable to a VW Tiguan.

EXTERIOR
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The color of our car is a fairly neutral "Scale Silver Metallic" with a contrasting black roof.

At the front we find a long LED line across the entire width, which connects the brilliant light blocks with their LED DRL’s. The front end has a very clean and futuristic look to it with no large openings or grilles.

On the side, we see the nicely integrated and illuminated door handles and the huge 21-inch rims. Only by a label in front of the front door, you know it's a GTX.

At the back then, we find LED blocks with several illuminating little light panels that remind me very much of the blocks from the previous BMW M4 CS.

Again, these 2 light blocks are connected by a narrow LED line across the full width. And we also get to see a nice start-up animation of the taillights when we open the car.

INTERIOR
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Inside it feels very spacious, we no longer have a transmission tunnel taking up space and in the rear, the floor is nicely flat.

Between the front seats we have this convenient free standing center console with smartphone tray for wireless charging and wireless CarPlay.

The spacious feeling is further enhanced by the impressive glass roof, which runs practically over the entire length and width - in one piece!

In the center, we find a gigantic touchscreen where you can dig deep into all kinds of menus and settings. Very occasionally there is a delay after a swipe input, but eventually the command is always executed.

A lot of the interfaces look familiar if you have driven other recent Volkswagens, like for example the color settings.

The same goes for the drive modes, only here you can find an extra mode 'Traction' which permanently activates the front motor, so that you have a real 4WD system at your disposal in circumstances with less grip.

A little thing that I hadn’t seen before is the customisable home button. You can choose for the VW logo, but also for just about any flag in the world, because this car will be sold globally, nice!

In front of us we notice that there is almost no dashboard left, a very basic display behind the steering wheel, that's all.

But this is compensated by the interactive LED line against the windshield and the HUD with Augmented Reality directions projected onto the road.

As a result, the cockpit interface no longer ends at the dashboard, but is stretched out in depth, as it were, even outward.

First element is the little screen on your steering wheel, behind that the LED strip that gives you direction. Then outside, right in front of you, there’s your driving data in the HUD and behind that even, projected far down the road, the augmented reality elements.

It works really well together and I am a big fan, this just smells like the future!

DRIVING
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The GTX is heavy. Just like the other ID4s. But it is a lot faster to the 100 km/h.

It needs just 6.2 seconds, where the Pro Performance version needs 8.5 seconds. So quite a big difference.

It is still no rocket, but it is just a lot more lively to drive, the throttle response is more direct, it can handle bad roads or sand and gravel, and the GTX has a higher top speed, 180 km/h instead of 160 km/h.

It shares its 77 kWh battery with the ID4 Pro and 1st edition, and the GTX can travel 480 km on it, according to WLTP standards.

Charging is possible in three phases AC up to 11 kW or DC fast charging up to 125 kW.

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[johnnypovdrives]

What do you think of this new ID.4 GTX? For me it feels like the car the ID.4 should have been. Let me know in the comments!

[AJ-rclr]

This is what a car intro should look like, no talking just a quick brief showcase and not bore the viewers to death with all the babble

Best video of ID.4!

[moetocafe]

Looks great. And the review shows the car in much depth and passion in just under 7 mins, which is amazing - keep up the good work!

[cashbonanza]

2 motors 4 wheels, 2 buttons 4 windows. Makes sense.

[Miksumr]

Couple of months ago I took a taxi from airport and it was a ID.4 and I was really surprised how quiet it was and comfy. On the way back to airport I got an tesla 3.. That was an awful experience, not only because it was so small (there were 4 people both ways). VW really surprised me positively with good build quality and noise suppression.

[cristianperalta]

Oh man, love the color love the shape of the car. Can't wait for VW to sell it in more countries.

[mahirmammadzada]

Best review so far, simple, exciting, informing!

[ChristopherBergsten]

I love my ID4 GTX. Got all the extras EXCEPT the dynamic chassi. Never found a need for it. With this car I go hunting (4WD with traction in the woods, and a basket at the back of the car for animal towing.) and other than that, my everyday rides etc. I will never go 480 km with this, probably closer to 370 the way I drive. But I absolutely love it.

Now, cons - Sluggish display (Which is universal for 95% of all cars).
The touch buttons at the display are invisible at night.
Rear camera is not protected under the VW emblem, meaning it gets dirty. (My old T-roc had it that way, was never dirty as an result).
Voice control is not that great, so I don't use it. I use android voice, but cannot control my car with it. Just music and my normal apps.

Am I happy with my purchase? Yes. I knew about these things beforehand and I don't care that much honestly.
Got 19'' on my winter tyres, and 21'' on summer.

The biggest pros of this cars are as follows:
The augmented reality nav, never miss an exit on the freeway.
The chairs are lovely with the armrest I miss from the old VW Transporter days, and the massage option. Love it.
The Size of the interior is amazing.
You can go at 180, when it feels like 100. The car behaves like a god on the road. Not a racing car, but a really nice sporty version of a family car.
The view from this car is great. Big window, with ability to see even in front of the side mirrors - Which normally is covered in plastic, but here it is glass.


9.0/1.0 is my score. If they would have had buttons that lit up when you did a hand gesture, rear camera that was protected and a tablet that did not feel sluggish at all - it would have been a perfect 10. I do not care at all about not having 4 buttons for the windows. A non issue. However, I do like that I can control all 4 windows with just 1 button when venting etc.

[constantin]

Very nice POV style. So much information in 7 minutes, brilliant!

[saikatmallick]

Wow existing, excellent 👌 car, I hope this car will also come to India in future. When I was watching your video I felt like I went into the future, I was looking at a car from the future world.
Love from India🇮🇳🇮🇳

[Lucas-vdgx]

Dude... I've never wanted a VW ID (any) but after watching this video, I'm kind wishing I had the money to buy one.

[Hawokki]

This has got to be one of the most effective car introduction videos I have ever seen!
Thank you so much. Just showcase, nothing else.

I will go test drive this soon. Driving Model 3 SR+ now and it's boring as fuck.
ID4 is slower, but I heard you can at least drift with it at winter. Musk doesn't allow snow drifting at all, which is a huge bummer

[jayw]

This video alone makes me want to buy this car.

[irsanbauer]

The model and sophistication of VW vehicles, are imitated by many automotive manufacturers.

[Aswinishere]

I love the editing very straightforward and comprehensive. Not too long. Nice.

[dennesy]

The future car is here! Cute house too )))

[wojtekmaj]

Gosh, if not for these touch controls, I'd be already on my way to Volkswagen shop.

[ukulkarni]

I know of one instance where a car barely few months old blew one of the motors. The dealership is saying they do not have spares and is offering a regular gasoline vehicle as a replacement till they fix the ID4 in a few months.
Something to know for people who are considering buying an ID4

[SergioPereiraBrusque]

Muito lindo e moderno o carro e muita tecnologia embarcada, 100% elétrico. Esta de parabéns a Volkswagen.

[mahmoudzrajab]

Thank you too
For showing us the most amazing trip