{"id":2332,"date":"2025-07-25T09:06:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T23:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2332"},"modified":"2025-07-18T16:24:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T06:24:54","slug":"review-2025-volkswagen-id-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-volkswagen-id-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4"},"content":{"rendered":"

At long last, the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4<\/strong><\/a> has slipped onto Australian soil, ready to silence the diesel\u2011clatter memories of old Tiguans<\/strong><\/a> with a whisper\u2011quiet electric hum. Built on VW\u2019s bespoke MEB skateboard, the local line\u2011up consists of the rear\u2011drive Pro and the punchier dual\u2011motor GTX, both storing their charge in a 77\u202fkWh usable battery. Officially, the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4<\/strong><\/a> range is rated at 544 \u202fkm for the Pro or 511\u202f km for the GTX, and the latter will sprint from zero to 100 \u202fkm\/h in just 5.4\u202fseconds, hardly slow for a family SUV.<\/p>\n

Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n

Pros:<\/strong> Plush ride quality that shrugs off corrugations, limo\u2011like rear leg\u2011room, strong regenerative braking with driver\u2011selectable levels, and a new 12.9\u2011inch infotainment screen that finally keeps pace with your thumbs. The GTX\u2019s hot\u2011hatch shove to highway speed adds grin value.<\/p>\n


Cons:<\/strong> DC fast\u2011charging peaks at 175\u202f kW, trailing Hyundai and Kia\u2019s 350 \u202fkW hardware; some interior plastics feel more Polo than premium; and at nearly sixty grand before on\u2011roads, the Pro still stings the wallet.<\/p>\n

How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n

The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4<\/strong><\/a> price starts at $59,990 plus on\u2011road costs<\/strong> for the Pro and climbs to $69,990<\/strong> for the all\u2011wheel\u2011drive GTX. That undercuts the updated Tesla Model\u202fY by roughly $3,400, while slotting neatly alongside Hyundai\u2019s Ioniq 5<\/strong><\/a> and Kia\u2019s EV6<\/strong><\/a>. Budget on roughly $66\u202f,000 drive\u2011away for the Pro once dealer delivery and state charges are added.<\/p>\n

Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n

A quick tour of headline 2025 Volkswagen ID.4<\/a> features<\/strong>: matrix LED headlights, tri\u2011zone climate control, a panoramic glass roof, heated massage front seats, wireless Apple\u202fCarPlay and Android\u202fAuto, and that snappy 12.9\u2011inch touchscreen all appear on the Pro. The GTX adds 20\u2011inch alloys, sport buckets stitched in red, and a dual\u2011motor set\u2011up delivering 250 kW and 679 Nm, enough 2025 Volkswagen ID.4<\/a> performance<\/strong> to chirp the tyres without trying.<\/p>\n

Safety<\/h2>\n

ANCAP has yet to publish a score, but Europe\u2019s five\u2011star Euro\u202fNCAP result bodes well. Standard kit covers autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive cruise with stop\u2011go, blind\u2011spot monitoring, lane\u2011keep assist, and a 360\u2011degree camera. Proactive occupant protection will even tension seat belts and close the windows when the car thinks a crash is imminent.<\/p>\n

Running Costs<\/h2>\n

Real\u2011world consumption hovers around 18\u202fkWh\/100\u202fkm. At an average household rate of 30\u202fc\/kWh you are looking at about $5.40 to travel 100\u202fkm<\/strong>, less than half the fuel bill of a Tiguan<\/strong><\/a>. Volkswagen backs the battery for eight years or 160,000\u202fkm and the vehicle for five years unlimited\u2011kilometre. Early buyers also score a complimentary 7\u202fkW home wall\u2011box valued at $1,899, shaving a little more off long\u2011term costs.<\/p>\n

Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n

Tesla\u2019s Model\u202fY blitzes the ID.4<\/strong> on charging speed and boot capacity but counters with a firmer ride and a minimalist cabin that divides opinion. Hyundai\u2019s Ioniq 5<\/strong><\/a> boasts an 800\u2011volt architecture and retro\u2011futurist styling, yet its official 507\u202fkm range falls just short of the ID.4\u202fPro<\/strong><\/a>. Kia\u2019s EV6<\/strong><\/a> feels sportier through bends, though its sloping roof trims rear head\u2011room. The Volkswagen splits the difference, offering real touring stamina, refined road manners and a cabin layout that feels instantly familiar to anyone who has driven a Golf<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

2025 Volkswagen ID.4: Pricing, Design, Efficiency & Safety Review<\/h2>\n