ID.4 X ( parameter | inquiry | picture ) is the first MEB model of SAIC Volkswagen , which is the beginning of electrification of the Volkswagen brand. When this car was first launched, we had a very complete and comprehensive test drive on it, and the excellent driving quality really left a good impression on me. Recently, I got another 2023 SAIC Volkswagen ID.4 X. Let's see if the driving experience of this car has changed, or is it the same as it was back then.
static experience
Like most current electric vehicles, ID.4 X also adopts a fully enclosed front grille. The front face design does not adopt a radical style for the pursuit of individuality, and the overall look is quite soft and full of fashion sense. The headlight is definitely one of the iconic designs of the ID.4 X. Not only does it adopt an eye-opening design, but the so-called "IQ.Light" headlight can play a lot of tricks, and it also has headlight follow-up steering , Adjustable height of headlights, self-adaptive far and low beams and other functions. In addition, the ID.4 X also has a "welcome wake-up light effect". The lighting effect of the entire front face is definitely the best among Volkswagen models. In terms of night recognition, it is difficult for other models to match it. The so-called welcome wake-up light effect means that when the owner approaches the vehicle, the logo, grille lights, running lights, and headlights will light up in sequence, and the headlights will also be slowly raised. Directly fill the sense of ceremony.
ID.4 X 's tail shape is rich in layers, and the through-type taillight design is also popular at present. At the same time, it also supports 3 kinds of taillight lighting effects, which is full of ceremony. At the same time, the ID.4 X also uses a white tail label, which will be more obvious when matched with a colored body, which can be regarded as a manifestation of the vehicle's personality.
Entering the car, there will be a sense of freshness, maybe you haven't had this feeling in a Volkswagen model for a long time. The interior of ID.4 X is wrapped with a large area of soft material, and with the stitching process, the color matching of the interior is more youthful and energetic, making the interior more refined and advanced as a whole. The ID.4 X with a new interior design uses a 5.3-inch full LCD instrument panel and a 12-inch floating central control large screen, all of which highlight Volkswagen's new digital cockpit concept. The position of the electronic shift mechanism is next to the instrument panel, which is also a novel design. Moreover, ambient lights are also used in the ID.4 X car to enhance the overall texture.
ID.4 X is equipped with AR-HUD, which is different from traditional HUD. The information displayed by AR-HUD consists of near-field and far-field information. The near-field information at the bottom has a viewing distance of about 2.5m, which can display information such as vehicle speed, speed limit, road signs, and driving assistance. Information such as LKA is directly "projected" on the road ahead and integrated with the road ahead, which greatly increases driving pleasure and safety. The "ID.Light light language system" is also one of the highlights of the ID.4 X digital cockpit. The so-called "light language system" is an interactive light strip that runs through the front of the entire instrument panel, providing intuitive feedback of rich lighting dynamic effects. Various key information, including navigation, life, voice interaction, warning, charging and other scenarios.
test drive experience
The ID.4 X tested this time is the powerful four-wheel drive version, which is also the top model of the whole series, and it is also the only four-wheel drive model with front and rear dual motors in the whole series. The maximum power of the AC asynchronous motor on the front axle of Jinneng four-wheel drive version is 80kW, the maximum power of the permanent magnet synchronous motor on the rear axle is 150kW, the combined maximum power is 230kW, the maximum torque is 472N m, and the capacity of the battery pack is 83.4kWh . The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's cruising range of the Jinneng four-wheel drive version is 561km. There are also models with a single motor, and the CLTC cruising range is 607km and 425km.
ID.4 X will bring you a good sense of acceleration, but it is definitely not a performance-oriented electric car. Although ID.4 X is not an electric car with explosive acceleration performance, it is more suitable for daily commuting, and its excellent driving quality will make it your reliable partner. Of course, if you use the ID.4 X level to cope with daily driving, the power is definitely more than enough. Compared with fuel vehicles of the same level and price, it also has certain advantages in terms of starting speed.
ID.4 X has a steady steering feel, but it does not mean that it is difficult to control. On the contrary, when we test drive this car, even our weaker female colleagues can easily drive it. Of course, the steering feel of the ID.4 X will also change with the adjustment of the driving mode. In the "Sport" mode, the steering ratio of the steering wheel becomes smaller and the virtual position is lower, and the accuracy is satisfactory. Even in the "Comfort" mode, there will be no "soft" steering feel, which is indeed commendable.
In addition to the steering feel, the chassis tuning is also a place that makes people feel more surprised. First of all, the overall sense of the chassis is very good, and it is not blindly biased towards comfort tuning. The feedback on the road surface is also quite direct, and there is not much loose feeling. Even when you change lanes urgently or drive aggressively, the suspension is sufficiently supportive to give you a lot of confidence. It can be said that ID.4 X combines comfort and sports very cleverly, which can make consumers not only feel comfortable driving but also willing to drive.
In addition, the strength of kinetic energy recovery will also change with the change of driving mode. In the comfort mode, the kinetic energy recovery is relatively moderate, and there is basically no drag feeling after releasing the accelerator pedal. However, if the driving mode is switched to the sports mode, the kinetic energy recovery will be significantly improved. After the accelerator pedal is released, the dragging feeling will be more obvious. Overall, it is still within an acceptable range, and there will not be too much discomfort. In addition, in terms of vehicle safety, as an all-excellent model in the test project of China Insurance Research Institute, there is no need to worry about the safety of ID.4 X. In addition, in order to ensure the safety of the battery pack used in ID.4 X under various road conditions or extreme conditions, it has also passed 338 battery pack safety tests, including temperature shock, chemical corrosion, extreme collision, etc. There are more than 200 more standards, which greatly improves the safety of the battery.
Editor's comment: It can be said that the test drive experience of ID.4 X still left a good impression on me. As a traditional car company, Volkswagen still has its own way of creating driving texture. Different from the products of today's new power car companies, ID.4 X does not pursue the ultimate acceleration capability, but chooses to do a good job in the actual usage scenarios that users care more about. It can be said that at the same price, there is basically no need for the ID.4 X to drive a better model, and the ID.4 X also has a very good performance in battery life. For consumers who are very concerned about driving experience, I think the ID.4 X X is the most suitable choice.
