The much anticipated VW ID.4 electric SUV has been unveiled in India. ID.4 is a premium electric SUV/crossover which is already on sale in many international markets. It represents the future of VW’s electric metamorphosis. The electric SUV has been spotted testing on Indian roads for a long time now. Finally, the German auto giant has taken the wraps off the EV. It remains to be seen when the electric SUV will officially be launched. For now, let us take a look at the details of the EV in the flesh.
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VW ID.4 Electric SUV Unveiled in India
We were present at the unveiling event organized by VW. At this event, we got to experience the EV in real life. It commands an imposing and authoritative demeanour along with representing the modern design language of Volkswagen. At the front, it gets a rather subtle fascia with sleek LED matrix headlamps with round LED DRLs. Moreover, the LED DRLs also surround the headlamp cluster and there is an LED string connecting the headlamps. Apart from that, there is a large grille section just like on traditional cars even though EVs don’t need fresh air for the engine. On the sides, it gets aerodynamically optimized 18-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, prominent wheel arches with black claddings and a texture behind the third pillar. At the rear, it gets a connected LED taillamp, a sturdy bumper with a silver insert and a shark fin antenna.
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Interior and Features
Since this was just a walkaround tour, the exact information regarding the specific features is not available. Still, we get to witness the cabin of the ID.4. Interestingly, there is a large infotainment display at the centre of the dashboard but a smaller and more compact digital instrument cluster, which is quite common in modern cars. Apart from that, the powered front seats are visible in this video. Even the quality of the interior including the dashboard and upholstery looks top-notch. At the rear, there is enough space for two passengers. The boot compartment is pretty colossal. All in all, it gets the VW’s typically understated cabin.
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Specs
As per the previous reports, VW could bring the powerful GTX iteration of the ID.4 to our market. We are taking a look at the specs of the international model. Equipped with a 77 kWh battery, this vehicle powers two electric motors for an all-wheel-drive setup. It delivers a robust 300 hp and 460 Nm of peak power and torque. With an electric range of 400 km on a single charge, it achieves a swift acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.3 seconds. The top speed is a cool 180 km/h. In our market, it could rival the likes of the Hyundai IONIQ 5, Kia EV6 and Volvo XC40 Recharge.
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Author’s Note
It looks like the Indian automobile industry is just entering its mass-market EV demand. With new and established carmakers announcing their electric cars, things are surely about to get interesting. The demand in many evolved markets like the US and China is slowing down, but India is still a promising region. People are just getting warmed up to the idea of owning EVs. Therefore, in the immediate future, the demand and potential sales look encouraging. Let us keep an eye out for more details in this case.
