I think it’s fair to say that at this point, the Volkswagen ID.4 has a bit of a reputation. This was supposed to be the car that kick-started Volkswagen’s all-electric transformation in this country, necessary after an emissions cheating scandal forced the automaker to hit the reset button. But in trying to make the car of the future, Volkswagen’s first effort came out a bit half-baked.
2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S We’ll start with the improvements. The new infotainment layout keeps the climate controls fixed on the screen, so it’s quicker and easier to adjust the temperature on the fly. The gear selector toggle is closer to the steering wheel, not sticking off the driver information screen like before. The improved software experience and voice controls, which I’ll touch on momentarily, make overall operation less painful.