The main updates are a brand-new generation of infotainment system and software, which is something owners of ID vehicles have been waiting for a long time, as well as a new electric motor on the rear axle and more powerful GTX dual-motor models.
Starting with the new infotainment and software, Volkswagen says the latest-generation software is much faster and offers more functions, enhancing intuitive operation. In addition, both the ID.4 and ID.5 get a new standard infotainment system with a larger screen that's now 12.9 inches in diagonal.
According to the automaker, the infotainment system has a completely new menu structure, while the standard Digital Cockpit and optional augmented reality head-up display have been enhanced.
2024 Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 infotainment system
As with the facelifted ID.3, the touch sliders for the air conditioning and volume control are now illuminated. Furthermore, the 2024 ID.4 and ID.5 get a new multifunction steering wheel with new operating logic.
Another big change made to the interior is the new location of the driving mode selector from the housing of the Digital Cockpit to the steering column switch, just like in the ID.7 sedan. This was done to create space for the larger infotainment display.
Finally, a new IDA voice assistant is said to respond more precisely than in the past to natural voice commands and offers new functions including cloud-based weather information, live scores for sporting events or stock market prices.
The most important new technology feature in all ID.4 and ID.5 models with 77 kWh battery is the high-efficiency drive. Thanks to a new electric drive motor on the rear axle and a new-generation battery, it has been possible to reduce energy consumption while at the same time increasing power. An electric drive motor with 210 kW (286 PS) is now used in the rear-wheel-drive models ID.4 Pro and ID.5 Pro – this corresponds to 60 kW more power than in the predecessors.
The power delivery is more dynamic in every situation as the torque of the 210 kW drive motor has jumped from 310 to 545 Nm. The additional 235 Nm corresponds to about 75 per cent more torque. With the new rear electric drive motor and an additional drive motor on the front axle, the all-wheel-drive ID.4 Pro 4MOTION develops a system power of 210 kW (286 PS) – an increase of 15 kW (21 PS).
2024 Volkswagen ID.5
All-wheel drive ID.4 GTX and ID.5 GTX flagship models will deliver a system power of 250 kW (340 PS) in future, equivalent to an increase of 30 kW (41 PS). The associated improvement in the dynamic characteristics is clearly noticeable. A good indicator of this is the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h. With a time of 5.4 seconds, the GTX models now clearly beat the six-second mark.
As before, the ID.4 GTX and ID.5 GTX are electronically limited to a top speed of 180 km/h. To match the GTX models, the top speed of the Pro models has now also been increased to 180 km/h (previously 160 km/h). The drive of the ID.4 base model remains unchanged: the ID.4 Pure has a maximum speed of 160 km/h with its 125 kW motor (170 PS).
2024 Volkswagen ID.4
All ID.4 and ID.5 models fitted with the 77-kWh battery pack also offer longer WLTP range – up to 342 miles (550 kilometers) in the ID.4 Pro RWD (+10 miles) and up to 345 miles (556 km) in the ID.5 Pro RWD (+7 miles).
As for charging, the Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 with RWD charge at up to 135 kW, while the AWD models now charge at up to 175 kW. With the maximum charging capacity, ID.4 and ID.5 AWD models can add 110 miles of range in about 10 minutes of DC fast charging. The base VW ID.4 Pure with a 52-kWh battery now charges at up to 115 kW instead of 110 kW before.
Speaking of charging, all ID.4 and ID.5 models get new charging and thermal management that makes sure the battery is pre-conditioned while driving to the next DC fast charging stop.
Source: Volkswagen
