VOLKSWAGEN Id4 Estate

250kW 4MOTION GTX 77kWh 5dr Auto

VOLKSWAGEN Id4 Estate - 250kW 4MOTION GTX 77kWh 5dr Auto

Vehicle Information

List Price
£54,205.00
Transmission
Automatic
Fuel Type
Electric
Fuel Consumption
N/A
0-62 mph
5.4 secs
Engine Size
0.0 CC
No. of Doors
5
CO2
TBC g/km
By Line

Would you really want a zero emissions hot hatch? Jonathan Crouch drives the Volkswagen ID.4 GTX.

Ten Second Review

Volkswagen wants to show us that family hatchback driving enjoyment needn't be incompatible with full EV motoring. And for proof, has established its GTX performance EV sub-brand with this car, the ID.4 GTX. It's an interesting confection. Whether it really works is another question.

Background

It's nearly fifty years since Volkswagen started its near iconic GTI sub-brand with the Golf GTI in 1976. Along the way, there have been some offshoots from this winning hot hatch formula - like the diesel Golf GTD line that started in 1982; and more recently, the Plug-in Hybrid Golf GTE line that began in 2014. What we have here though, is by far the most significant of these; the birth of 'GTX', Volkswagen's all-electric performance brand. Here, we have that badge attached to the first model introduced in that line, the ID.4 GTX, launched in 2021. You can have all the same battery mechanicals matched with slightly swoopier looks (and an even higher price tag) with the ID.5 GTX if you want. Either way, we're told that this is 'performance electric mobility combining sustainability and sportiness'. Doesn't sound as exciting as we'd hoped. We can't help thinking that a dinkier, lighter ID.3 GTX would be a better platform for this approach (as the CUPRA Born has proved), but Volkswagen has yet to productionise a really fast ID.3, so let's look at what we have here: Golf GTI-like acceleration; the kerb weight of a Land Rover Defender; a £50,000 price tag; and a futuristic mindset. Tempted? If you are, you'll need this review.

Driving Experience

This GTX model's powertrain formula isn't new to the market. Basically, the usual VW Group compact EV rear-driven formula is embellished with an extra motor on the front axle, which brings the twin benefits of extra power (a combined 299PS output) and, with torque at both axles, all-wheel drive. Disadvantages lie with extra weight and a subsequent reduced driving range from the 77kWh usable-capacity battery, the largest available for VW Group EV models of this size; that's rated at 309 miles, 19 miles less than the most efficient single motor ID.4 variant. You'll find the same Dual Motor mechanical formula in top versions of the Skoda Enyaq iV and the Audi Q4 e-tron and their coupe spin-offs. What's different here though, is that Volkswagen has lowered the suspension for hot hatch duties, dropping it by 15mm over the standard models. Combine that with features you can have on a standard ID.4 - an XDS differential for extra cornering traction and (on the top ID.4 GTX 'Max' variant) 'DCC' adaptive damping - and the result is a surprisingly keen confection, aided by near-perfect 50:50 weight distribution. Which is just as well given the fact that this car has to overcome the drawbacks of its enormous 2.2-tonne kerb weight. That doesn't stop it being decently quick mind you, 62mph dispatched in just 6.2s. And cornering is helped by 20-inch wheels with wide 235-section front and 255-section rear tyres.

Design and Build

You might be a touch disappointed to find that very little has been done visually to set this GTX model apart from its humbler ID.4 range stablemates. But then if that bothered you, your dealer would probably point you towards the more eye-catching coupe-like ID.5 GTX model instead. Anyway, to a lesser or greater extent, aesthetic subtlety has always been one of the attractions of this sub-brand's GTI parent bloodline. It's cloaked here with a unique 20-inch wheel design (21-inch rims are optional), plus six little point light LEDs in the lower front bumper and the special 'Kings Red' paint option from the Golf GTI. It's even harder to tell this GTX model apart from other ID.4s inside, though there's GTX branding on the seats and if you're determined to set this version apart, you can specify a blue dashboard insert with red stitching. Otherwise, it's the usual ID.4 cabin set-up, with a 12-inch 'Discover Max' central screen and a digital instrument cluster. At the back, there's comfortable space for a couple of adults (it'd be a squash for three). And there's a very decently-sized 543-litre boot, extendable to 1,575-litres with the rear seat folded. A tonne of weight can be towed too.

Market and Model

ID.4 GTX pricing starts from around £53,000; that's for the standard model. You'll need around £58,500 if you want the top 'GTX Max' version, which has standard 'DCC' 'Dynamic Chassis Control' adaptive damping. To give you some range perspective, ID.4 pricing starts from just under £39,000 and if you really wanted the Dual Motor AWD powertrain, you could have it more affordably in an only slightly slower 265PS 'Life Edition' 77kWh variant costing from just under £48,000. If you want the more coupe-like ID.5 GTX model, you'll need around £4,000 more than is required for this ID.4 GTX. Equipment features in the entry-level GTX run to 20-inch 'Ystad' alloy wheels, black roof rails, matrix LED headlights, LED rear tail lamps with dynamic turn signals, a panoramic glass roof, auto headlamps and wipers, front and rear parking sensors and keyless entry. Drive stuff includes sports suspension, an augmented reality head-up display, adaptive cruise control, selectable driving modes, an exterior sound actuator and more direct 'Progressive' steering. Inside, the seats have GTX branding and there's a leather-wrapped heated multi-function steering wheel with touch control. You also get an auto-dimming rear view mirror, a heated climate windscreen, heated front seats, 3-zone 'Air Care Climatronic' air-conditioning with controls for rear occupants, a rear view camera and interior ambient lighting with 30 colour options. Infotainment's taken care of by a 12-inch 'Discover Max' navigation infotainment display with an upgraded 'dynaudio' stereo system. Plus there's a wireless smartphone charger, 'Car-2-X' intelligent vehicle networking and, for semi-autonomous highway driving, Volkswagen's 'Travel Assist' traffic jam assist and emergency assist system. Safety features include the usual autonomous braking 'Front Assist' set-up, plus 'Lane Assist', 'Dynamic Road Sign Display' and a 'Driver Alert' fatigue detection system.

Cost of Ownership

We gave you the driving range figure earlier - 309 miles. For this car's 77kWh battery, Volkswagen has engineered in 11kW 3-phase AC and 125kW DC charging capability, equipping owners for the new generation of public rapid chargers that can't come soon enough for our market, updating a UK charging network that one Mercedes executive recently dismissed as 'a cowboy outfit', something you'll identify with if you live outside this country's major population centres. Volkswagen has done its best to help by providing its EV owners with a 'We Charge' app that helps you find and use over 150,000 public charge points. At a DC3 100kW charge point, it'll take no more than around 30 minutes to recharge your ID.4 with enough direct current to cover the next 137 miles. Using a 50kW DC charger, it'll take about an hour and a half to get an 80% fill. Back at home, an AC1-phase 7.2kW garage wallbox would replenish this 77kWh model from zero in about twelve hours, though you can almost halve that time if your property - or business - can support an gutsier AC3 11kW charger. At the other extreme, think in terms of needing to double the 7.2kW garage wallbox charging times we've just quoted if you merely connect to a conventional 3-pin domestic plug. Insurance is group 34E for the standard ID.4 GTX - or 36E for the ID.4 GTX 'Max'.

Summary

If anyone was going to make an all-electric 'GTI'-style EV work, you'd put money on Volkswagen to do it. Maybe it still will. For now though, this doesn't feel like a car with any sort of GTI bloodline. That doesn't mean you might not still want one of course. If the current zeitgeist (or more likely your company fleet policy) has dictated to you that you have to have an EV, it has to be a hatch this size and it needs to be properly sporty, there's quite a bit to like about the ID.4 GTX. Though we'd find it difficult to ignore the fact that much the same money would get you similar sportiness in a more premium-feeling dual motor Polestar 2 - or longer range in an equivalent Tesla Model 3 Performance. Neither of these cars though, nail the visual hot hatch vibe quite as well as the ID.4 GTX. In its dynamic aspirations, it's hobbled by the massive kerb weight that is currently common amongst EVs, but it does feel usefully more engaging to drive than the standard model. Which means that folk planning to spend big on an ordinary ID.4 (or ID.5) should consider a GTX. Otherwise though, we'd counsel you to think carefully. As Volkswagen should be doing in deciding how to develop the GTX brand from here. It'll be interesting to see how they do it.

Displayed below is the vehicle and technical data which is provided by a third party. Please check manufacturer's website prior to any order you place. If any specific feature is required that isn't listed, please make this clear to your account manager at your earliest convenience.
DRIVER CONVENIENCE
  • 12.9" infotainment screen
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • Car2X intelligent vehicle networking
  • Discover pro navigation
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Emergency call service
  • Hand brake/low brake fluid level warning light and inscription
  • ID. Light
  • Lane assist
  • Natural voice control
  • Oncoming vehicle braking when turning including swerve support
  • Online service, with OCU, with head unit coding, without engine immobilizer interconnection
  • Park assistance plus with front and rear parking sensors
  • Preparation for We connect and We connect plus
  • Progressive steering
  • Remote tailgate unlocking
  • Speedo and rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display and exterior temperature gauge
  • Telephone interface comfort with inductive charging function
  • Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened
  • We Charge Go access
  • We Connect Plus integrated data volume
  • Wireless app connect
  • Wireless Smartphone charger
  • Driving profile selection (Available as no-cost option)
  • Rear view camera (Available as no-cost option)
  • Tailgate/trunk lid release from outside (Available as no-cost option)
ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
  • 11 kW AC charging power
  • AC charging socket (Type 2)
  • Charging cable mode 3, Type 2: 7.2kW 1-Phase/11kW 3-Phase (32A)
  • DC battery charging capablity (Type 2:CCS)
  • DC-DC converter 2.4 kW
  • Sports suspension
  • Standard electronic engine sound actuator
  • System torque four wheel drive
ENTERTAINMENT
  • Bluetooth connectivity including audio streaming
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Diversity antenna for FM reception
  • Radio - Ready 2 discover
  • Touch control
EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • Advanced dynamic light assist for LED matrix headlights
  • Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Black C-pillar
  • Body colour door handles
  • Climate windscreen
  • Comfort bumpers
  • Daytime running lights
  • Exterior mirrors convex on the left and aspherical on the right
  • Fixed panoramic sunroof with electric sunblind
  • Front and rear electric windows
  • Front underbody guard
  • Gloss black door mirrors with integrated indicators
  • GTX Emblems
  • Heat insulating darkened glass in side and rear windows
  • Heated windscreen washer jets
  • Illuminated door handle recesses
  • Laminated safety glass from B-pillar backwards 90% tinted
  • LED rear tail lights with dynamic turn signal
  • Matrix LED headlights with automatic headlight control
  • Poor weather light and entry lighting
  • Power adjustable, heated exterior mirrors
  • Rain sensor
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
  • Roof trim strip in matte black
  • Silver roof rails
  • Third brake light
  • Variable front intermittent wipers
  • Welcome light
  • Power folding door mirrors (Available as no-cost option)
  • Two-tone solid paint (Available as no-cost option)
INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 2 USB-C ports in the front, 2 USB-C charging sockets on the centre console in rear, charging capacity up to 45 W
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 30 colour ambient lighting
  • Air care climatronic 3 zone air conditioning system with rear air conditioning control panel
  • Armrests for both front seats
  • Backrest with ID perforation
  • Central control unit in black
  • Centre console with illuminated storage compartment with sliding cover and two drinks holders
  • Door and side trim panel with leatherette insert
  • Electric auxiliary air heater
  • Front + rear carpet mats
  • GTX interior styling including red stitching and GTX logo on steering wheel
  • Headliner in recycled material
  • Heated front seats
  • Height adjustable and removable variable boot floor
  • Illuminated smartphone storage compartment
  • Interior style comfort seats
  • Isofix child seat preparation easy-fit (for two outer rear seats, and front passenger seat) compatible with I-size
  • Leatherette-wrapped (imitation leather) heated multifunction steering wheel with touch control
  • Luggage net
  • Operating voltage 12V
  • Play and Pause brake and accelerator pedals
  • Pockets and smartphone pockets in seats
  • Reach + rake adjustable steering column
  • Rear seat bench unsplit, backrest split folding with center armrest
  • Safety optimised front head restraints
  • Sides,rear and armrest in leatherette
  • Storage compartments in driver and front passenger
  • Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Three rear head restraints
  • Art velours microfleece cloth upholstery with GTX inserts in fabric on front and outer rear seats (Available as no-cost option)
  • Drivers and front passengers seat height adjustment (Available as no-cost option)
PACKS
  • Infotainment plus pack - RD3 - ID.4
PASSIVE SAFETY
  • 3 Point seat belts in front with pretensioners
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Autonomous emergency braking front assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring
  • Child safety lock
  • Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Drum brakes in rear
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold
  • Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
  • First aid kit with warning triangle and safety vest
  • Front curtain and side airbags with center airbag
  • Front disc brakes
  • Proactive passenger protection system in combination with front assist
  • Seat belt reminder (Japan design)
  • Single torn horn
  • Traction control
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
SECURITY
  • Alarm with interior protection
  • Anti theft wheel bolts
  • Immobiliser
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Remote central locking with 2 remote keys
TRIM
  • Soul black dash trim with red inserts
WHEELS
  • 20" Ystad black diamond turned alloy wheels with sealed tyres (Available as no-cost option)
Displayed below is the vehicle and technical data which is provided by a third party. Please check manufacturer's website prior to any order you place. If any specific feature is required that isn't listed, please make this clear to your account manager at your earliest convenience.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE DATA
  • Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty:70

  • Battery Capacity in kWh:82

  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins):2040

  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change:0-100

  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW:2.3

  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins):760

  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change:0-100

  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW:7.2

  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins):480

  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change:0-100

  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW:11

  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins):28

  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change:10-80

  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW:175

  • Battery Leased:No

  • Battery Type:Lithium-ion

  • Charging Port Location:Right Side Rear

  • Coupler/Connector Type:CCS Type 2

  • Maximum Charging Rate - kW:175

  • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage:100000

  • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years:8

  • Usable Battery Capacity:77

  • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb:17.2

  • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb:3.6

  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City:647

  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb:518

  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH:518

  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL:518

  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City:402

  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb:322

  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH:322

  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL:322

EMISSIONS - ICE
  • CO:Not Available

  • CO2 (g/km):Data Not Available

  • HC:Not Available

  • HC+NOx:Not Available

  • Noise Level dB(A):Not Available

  • NOx:Not Available

  • Particles:Not Available

  • Standard Euro Emissions:Not Available

ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN
  • Camshaft:Not Available

  • Catalytic Convertor:Not Available

  • CC:1

  • Compression Ratio:Not Available

  • Cylinder Layout:Not Available

  • Cylinders:Not Available

  • Cylinders - Bore (mm):Not Available

  • Cylinders - Stroke (mm):Not Available

  • Engine Layout:Not Available

  • Fuel Delivery:Not Available

  • Gears:1 SPEED

  • Number of Valves:Not Available

  • Transmission:AUTO

FUEL CONSUMPTION - ICE
  • EC Combined (mpg):Not Available

  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies:Not Available

  • EC Extra Urban (mpg):Not Available

  • EC Urban (mpg):Not Available

GENERAL
  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying:Yes

  • Badge Engine CC:0.0

  • Badge Power:340

  • Based On ID:Not Available

  • Coin Description:4MOTION

  • Coin Series:GTX

  • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07:37E

  • Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years:12

  • Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years:3

  • NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %:93

  • NCAP Child Occupant Protection %:89

  • NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09:5

  • NCAP Pedestrian Protection %:76

  • NCAP Safety Assist %:85

  • Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?:No

  • Service Interval Frequency - Months:24

  • Service Interval Mileage:999999

  • Special Edition:No

  • Special Order:No

  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage:60000

  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years:3

  • Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months:Not Available

  • Timing Belt Interval Mileage:Not Available

  • Vehicle Homologation Class:M1

PERFORMANCE
  • 0 to 62 mph (secs):5.4

  • Engine Power - BHP:340

  • Engine Power - KW:250

  • Engine Torque - LBS.FT:501

  • Engine Torque - MKG:69.2

  • Engine Torque - NM:679

  • Top Speed:112

TEST CYCLES
  • Emissions Test Cycle:WLTP

  • RDE Certification Level:N/A

TYRES
  • Alloys?:Yes

  • Space Saver?:No

  • Tyre Size Front:235/50 R20

  • Tyre Size Rear:255/45 R20

  • Tyre Size Spare:SELF-SEALING TYRES

  • Wheel Style:YSTAD

  • Wheel Type:20" ALLOY

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
  • Height:1632

  • Height (including roof rails):Not Available

  • Length:4582

  • Wheelbase:2769

  • Width:1852

  • Width (including mirrors):2108

WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres):Not Available

  • Gross Vehicle Weight:2770

  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Down):1734

  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up):543

  • Max. Loading Weight:589

  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked:1200

  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked:750

  • Minimum Kerbweight:2181

  • No. of Seats:5

  • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb:12

By Line

Would you really want a zero emissions hot hatch? Jonathan Crouch drives the Volkswagen ID.4 GTX.

Ten Second Review

Volkswagen wants to show us that family hatchback driving enjoyment needn't be incompatible with full EV motoring. And for proof, has established its GTX performance EV sub-brand with this car, the ID.4 GTX. It's an interesting confection. Whether it really works is another question.

Background

It's nearly fifty years since Volkswagen started its near iconic GTI sub-brand with the Golf GTI in 1976. Along the way, there have been some offshoots from this winning hot hatch formula - like the diesel Golf GTD line that started in 1982; and more recently, the Plug-in Hybrid Golf GTE line that began in 2014. What we have here though, is by far the most significant of these; the birth of 'GTX', Volkswagen's all-electric performance brand. Here, we have that badge attached to the first model introduced in that line, the ID.4 GTX, launched in 2021. You can have all the same battery mechanicals matched with slightly swoopier looks (and an even higher price tag) with the ID.5 GTX if you want. Either way, we're told that this is 'performance electric mobility combining sustainability and sportiness'. Doesn't sound as exciting as we'd hoped. We can't help thinking that a dinkier, lighter ID.3 GTX would be a better platform for this approach (as the CUPRA Born has proved), but Volkswagen has yet to productionise a really fast ID.3, so let's look at what we have here: Golf GTI-like acceleration; the kerb weight of a Land Rover Defender; a £50,000 price tag; and a futuristic mindset. Tempted? If you are, you'll need this review.

Driving Experience

This GTX model's powertrain formula isn't new to the market. Basically, the usual VW Group compact EV rear-driven formula is embellished with an extra motor on the front axle, which brings the twin benefits of extra power (a combined 299PS output) and, with torque at both axles, all-wheel drive. Disadvantages lie with extra weight and a subsequent reduced driving range from the 77kWh usable-capacity battery, the largest available for VW Group EV models of this size; that's rated at 309 miles, 19 miles less than the most efficient single motor ID.4 variant. You'll find the same Dual Motor mechanical formula in top versions of the Skoda Enyaq iV and the Audi Q4 e-tron and their coupe spin-offs. What's different here though, is that Volkswagen has lowered the suspension for hot hatch duties, dropping it by 15mm over the standard models. Combine that with features you can have on a standard ID.4 - an XDS differential for extra cornering traction and (on the top ID.4 GTX 'Max' variant) 'DCC' adaptive damping - and the result is a surprisingly keen confection, aided by near-perfect 50:50 weight distribution. Which is just as well given the fact that this car has to overcome the drawbacks of its enormous 2.2-tonne kerb weight. That doesn't stop it being decently quick mind you, 62mph dispatched in just 6.2s. And cornering is helped by 20-inch wheels with wide 235-section front and 255-section rear tyres.

Design and Build

You might be a touch disappointed to find that very little has been done visually to set this GTX model apart from its humbler ID.4 range stablemates. But then if that bothered you, your dealer would probably point you towards the more eye-catching coupe-like ID.5 GTX model instead. Anyway, to a lesser or greater extent, aesthetic subtlety has always been one of the attractions of this sub-brand's GTI parent bloodline. It's cloaked here with a unique 20-inch wheel design (21-inch rims are optional), plus six little point light LEDs in the lower front bumper and the special 'Kings Red' paint option from the Golf GTI. It's even harder to tell this GTX model apart from other ID.4s inside, though there's GTX branding on the seats and if you're determined to set this version apart, you can specify a blue dashboard insert with red stitching. Otherwise, it's the usual ID.4 cabin set-up, with a 12-inch 'Discover Max' central screen and a digital instrument cluster. At the back, there's comfortable space for a couple of adults (it'd be a squash for three). And there's a very decently-sized 543-litre boot, extendable to 1,575-litres with the rear seat folded. A tonne of weight can be towed too.

Market and Model

ID.4 GTX pricing starts from around £53,000; that's for the standard model. You'll need around £58,500 if you want the top 'GTX Max' version, which has standard 'DCC' 'Dynamic Chassis Control' adaptive damping. To give you some range perspective, ID.4 pricing starts from just under £39,000 and if you really wanted the Dual Motor AWD powertrain, you could have it more affordably in an only slightly slower 265PS 'Life Edition' 77kWh variant costing from just under £48,000. If you want the more coupe-like ID.5 GTX model, you'll need around £4,000 more than is required for this ID.4 GTX. Equipment features in the entry-level GTX run to 20-inch 'Ystad' alloy wheels, black roof rails, matrix LED headlights, LED rear tail lamps with dynamic turn signals, a panoramic glass roof, auto headlamps and wipers, front and rear parking sensors and keyless entry. Drive stuff includes sports suspension, an augmented reality head-up display, adaptive cruise control, selectable driving modes, an exterior sound actuator and more direct 'Progressive' steering. Inside, the seats have GTX branding and there's a leather-wrapped heated multi-function steering wheel with touch control. You also get an auto-dimming rear view mirror, a heated climate windscreen, heated front seats, 3-zone 'Air Care Climatronic' air-conditioning with controls for rear occupants, a rear view camera and interior ambient lighting with 30 colour options. Infotainment's taken care of by a 12-inch 'Discover Max' navigation infotainment display with an upgraded 'dynaudio' stereo system. Plus there's a wireless smartphone charger, 'Car-2-X' intelligent vehicle networking and, for semi-autonomous highway driving, Volkswagen's 'Travel Assist' traffic jam assist and emergency assist system. Safety features include the usual autonomous braking 'Front Assist' set-up, plus 'Lane Assist', 'Dynamic Road Sign Display' and a 'Driver Alert' fatigue detection system.

Cost of Ownership

We gave you the driving range figure earlier - 309 miles. For this car's 77kWh battery, Volkswagen has engineered in 11kW 3-phase AC and 125kW DC charging capability, equipping owners for the new generation of public rapid chargers that can't come soon enough for our market, updating a UK charging network that one Mercedes executive recently dismissed as 'a cowboy outfit', something you'll identify with if you live outside this country's major population centres. Volkswagen has done its best to help by providing its EV owners with a 'We Charge' app that helps you find and use over 150,000 public charge points. At a DC3 100kW charge point, it'll take no more than around 30 minutes to recharge your ID.4 with enough direct current to cover the next 137 miles. Using a 50kW DC charger, it'll take about an hour and a half to get an 80% fill. Back at home, an AC1-phase 7.2kW garage wallbox would replenish this 77kWh model from zero in about twelve hours, though you can almost halve that time if your property - or business - can support an gutsier AC3 11kW charger. At the other extreme, think in terms of needing to double the 7.2kW garage wallbox charging times we've just quoted if you merely connect to a conventional 3-pin domestic plug. Insurance is group 34E for the standard ID.4 GTX - or 36E for the ID.4 GTX 'Max'.

Summary

If anyone was going to make an all-electric 'GTI'-style EV work, you'd put money on Volkswagen to do it. Maybe it still will. For now though, this doesn't feel like a car with any sort of GTI bloodline. That doesn't mean you might not still want one of course. If the current zeitgeist (or more likely your company fleet policy) has dictated to you that you have to have an EV, it has to be a hatch this size and it needs to be properly sporty, there's quite a bit to like about the ID.4 GTX. Though we'd find it difficult to ignore the fact that much the same money would get you similar sportiness in a more premium-feeling dual motor Polestar 2 - or longer range in an equivalent Tesla Model 3 Performance. Neither of these cars though, nail the visual hot hatch vibe quite as well as the ID.4 GTX. In its dynamic aspirations, it's hobbled by the massive kerb weight that is currently common amongst EVs, but it does feel usefully more engaging to drive than the standard model. Which means that folk planning to spend big on an ordinary ID.4 (or ID.5) should consider a GTX. Otherwise though, we'd counsel you to think carefully. As Volkswagen should be doing in deciding how to develop the GTX brand from here. It'll be interesting to see how they do it.

Displayed below is the vehicle and technical data which is provided by a third party. Please check manufacturer's website prior to any order you place. If any specific feature is required that isn't listed, please make this clear to your account manager at your earliest convenience.
DRIVER CONVENIENCE
  • 12.9" infotainment screen
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • Car2X intelligent vehicle networking
  • Discover pro navigation
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Emergency call service
  • Hand brake/low brake fluid level warning light and inscription
  • ID. Light
  • Lane assist
  • Natural voice control
  • Oncoming vehicle braking when turning including swerve support
  • Online service, with OCU, with head unit coding, without engine immobilizer interconnection
  • Park assistance plus with front and rear parking sensors
  • Preparation for We connect and We connect plus
  • Progressive steering
  • Remote tailgate unlocking
  • Speedo and rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display and exterior temperature gauge
  • Telephone interface comfort with inductive charging function
  • Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened
  • We Charge Go access
  • We Connect Plus integrated data volume
  • Wireless app connect
  • Wireless Smartphone charger
  • Driving profile selection (Available as no-cost option) (Available as no-cost option)
  • Rear view camera (Available as no-cost option) (Available as no-cost option)
  • Tailgate/trunk lid release from outside (Available as no-cost option) (Available as no-cost option)
ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
  • 11 kW AC charging power
  • AC charging socket (Type 2)
  • Charging cable mode 3, Type 2: 7.2kW 1-Phase/11kW 3-Phase (32A)
  • DC battery charging capablity (Type 2:CCS)
  • DC-DC converter 2.4 kW
  • Sports suspension
  • Standard electronic engine sound actuator
  • System torque four wheel drive
ENTERTAINMENT
  • Bluetooth connectivity including audio streaming
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Diversity antenna for FM reception
  • Radio - Ready 2 discover
  • Touch control
EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • Advanced dynamic light assist for LED matrix headlights
  • Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Black C-pillar
  • Body colour door handles
  • Climate windscreen
  • Comfort bumpers
  • Daytime running lights
  • Exterior mirrors convex on the left and aspherical on the right
  • Fixed panoramic sunroof with electric sunblind
  • Front and rear electric windows
  • Front underbody guard
  • Gloss black door mirrors with integrated indicators
  • GTX Emblems
  • Heat insulating darkened glass in side and rear windows
  • Heated windscreen washer jets
  • Illuminated door handle recesses
  • Laminated safety glass from B-pillar backwards 90% tinted
  • LED rear tail lights with dynamic turn signal
  • Matrix LED headlights with automatic headlight control
  • Poor weather light and entry lighting
  • Power adjustable, heated exterior mirrors
  • Rain sensor
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
  • Roof trim strip in matte black
  • Silver roof rails
  • Third brake light
  • Variable front intermittent wipers
  • Welcome light
  • Power folding door mirrors (Available as no-cost option) (Available as no-cost option)
  • Two-tone solid paint (Available as no-cost option) (Available as no-cost option)
INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 2 USB-C ports in the front, 2 USB-C charging sockets on the centre console in rear, charging capacity up to 45 W
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 30 colour ambient lighting
  • Air care climatronic 3 zone air conditioning system with rear air conditioning control panel
  • Armrests for both front seats
  • Backrest with ID perforation
  • Central control unit in black
  • Centre console with illuminated storage compartment with sliding cover and two drinks holders
  • Door and side trim panel with leatherette insert
  • Electric auxiliary air heater
  • Front + rear carpet mats
  • GTX interior styling including red stitching and GTX logo on steering wheel
  • Headliner in recycled material
  • Heated front seats
  • Height adjustable and removable variable boot floor
  • Illuminated smartphone storage compartment
  • Interior style comfort seats
  • Isofix child seat preparation easy-fit (for two outer rear seats, and front passenger seat) compatible with I-size
  • Leatherette-wrapped (imitation leather) heated multifunction steering wheel with touch control
  • Luggage net
  • Operating voltage 12V
  • Play and Pause brake and accelerator pedals
  • Pockets and smartphone pockets in seats
  • Reach + rake adjustable steering column
  • Rear seat bench unsplit, backrest split folding with center armrest
  • Safety optimised front head restraints
  • Sides,rear and armrest in leatherette
  • Storage compartments in driver and front passenger
  • Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Three rear head restraints
  • Art velours microfleece cloth upholstery with GTX inserts in fabric on front and outer rear seats (Available as no-cost option) (Available as no-cost option)
  • Drivers and front passengers seat height adjustment (Available as no-cost option) (Available as no-cost option)
PACKS
  • Infotainment plus pack - RD3 - ID.4
PASSIVE SAFETY
  • 3 Point seat belts in front with pretensioners
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Autonomous emergency braking front assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring
  • Child safety lock
  • Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Drum brakes in rear
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold
  • Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
  • First aid kit with warning triangle and safety vest
  • Front curtain and side airbags with center airbag
  • Front disc brakes
  • Proactive passenger protection system in combination with front assist
  • Seat belt reminder (Japan design)
  • Single torn horn
  • Traction control
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
SECURITY
  • Alarm with interior protection
  • Anti theft wheel bolts
  • Immobiliser
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Remote central locking with 2 remote keys
TRIM
  • Soul black dash trim with red inserts
WHEELS
  • 20" Ystad black diamond turned alloy wheels with sealed tyres (Available as no-cost option) (Available as no-cost option)
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE DATA
  • Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty:70

  • Battery Capacity in kWh:82

  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins):2040

  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change:0-100

  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW:2.3

  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins):760

  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change:0-100

  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW:7.2

  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins):480

  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change:0-100

  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW:11

  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins):28

  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change:10-80

  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW:175

  • Battery Leased:No

  • Battery Type:Lithium-ion

  • Charging Port Location:Right Side Rear

  • Coupler/Connector Type:CCS Type 2

  • Maximum Charging Rate - kW:175

  • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage:100000

  • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years:8

  • Usable Battery Capacity:77

  • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb:17.2

  • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb:3.6

  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City:647

  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb:518

  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH:518

  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL:518

  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City:402

  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb:322

  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH:322

  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL:322

EMISSIONS - ICE
  • CO:Not Available

  • CO2 (g/km):Data Not Available

  • HC:Not Available

  • HC+NOx:Not Available

  • Noise Level dB(A):Not Available

  • NOx:Not Available

  • Particles:Not Available

  • Standard Euro Emissions:Not Available

ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN
  • Camshaft:Not Available

  • Catalytic Convertor:Not Available

  • CC:1

  • Compression Ratio:Not Available

  • Cylinder Layout:Not Available

  • Cylinders:Not Available

  • Cylinders - Bore (mm):Not Available

  • Cylinders - Stroke (mm):Not Available

  • Engine Layout:Not Available

  • Fuel Delivery:Not Available

  • Gears:1 SPEED

  • Number of Valves:Not Available

  • Transmission:AUTO

FUEL CONSUMPTION - ICE
  • EC Combined (mpg):Not Available

  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies:Not Available

  • EC Extra Urban (mpg):Not Available

  • EC Urban (mpg):Not Available

GENERAL
  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying:Yes

  • Badge Engine CC:0.0

  • Badge Power:340

  • Based On ID:Not Available

  • Coin Description:4MOTION

  • Coin Series:GTX

  • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07:37E

  • Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years:12

  • Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years:3

  • NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %:93

  • NCAP Child Occupant Protection %:89

  • NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09:5

  • NCAP Pedestrian Protection %:76

  • NCAP Safety Assist %:85

  • Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?:No

  • Service Interval Frequency - Months:24

  • Service Interval Mileage:999999

  • Special Edition:No

  • Special Order:No

  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage:60000

  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years:3

  • Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months:Not Available

  • Timing Belt Interval Mileage:Not Available

  • Vehicle Homologation Class:M1

PERFORMANCE
  • 0 to 62 mph (secs):5.4

  • Engine Power - BHP:340

  • Engine Power - KW:250

  • Engine Torque - LBS.FT:501

  • Engine Torque - MKG:69.2

  • Engine Torque - NM:679

  • Top Speed:112

TEST CYCLES
  • Emissions Test Cycle:WLTP

  • RDE Certification Level:N/A

TYRES
  • Alloys?:Yes

  • Space Saver?:No

  • Tyre Size Front:235/50 R20

  • Tyre Size Rear:255/45 R20

  • Tyre Size Spare:SELF-SEALING TYRES

  • Wheel Style:YSTAD

  • Wheel Type:20" ALLOY

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
  • Height:1632

  • Height (including roof rails):Not Available

  • Length:4582

  • Wheelbase:2769

  • Width:1852

  • Width (including mirrors):2108

WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres):Not Available

  • Gross Vehicle Weight:2770

  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Down):1734

  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up):543

  • Max. Loading Weight:589

  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked:1200

  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked:750

  • Minimum Kerbweight:2181

  • No. of Seats:5

  • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb:12

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Transmission
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Fuel Type
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Fuel Consumption
0-62 mph
Engine Size
0.0 CC
No. of Doors
5
CO2
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