Volkswagen rolls out the all-electric VW ID.4 SUV in South Africa, but potential buyers might have to wait at least two years to own one.
Former World Car of the Year produces a punchy 150kW of power and 310Nm of torque.ID.4 has finally found its way to South Africa, but the first customers is not expected to take delivery of the all-electric SUV until 2026.equivalent of the mid-sized Tiguan SUV, is to test the local market readiness. For the remainder of this year, test vehicles will be sampled by the media along with fleet and private customers.
The system sends 150kW of power and 310Nm of torque to the rear wheels. By comparison, the 2.0 TDI Tiguan produces 130kW/380Nm and the 2.0 TSI 162kW/350Nm.“We need to look at the reasons why EVs haven’t taken off in South Africa,” Niels Wiechmann, brand head of Volkswagen passenger cars, said during the ID.4’s introduction in Sandton this week.
Last year only 902 EVs were sold locally, but VW predicts that this number will increase to over 10 000 by 2023.where generally positive and the majority will consider owning an EV. They were impressed with the instant torque on offer, the silence of the drive and the ease of use.By the time buyers will finally get their hands on the VW ID.4, these things will probably not be an issue any more.
Handling the VW ID.4 is ridiculously easy, and once you select the B gear the recuperative braking is so strong that you can get by with one-pedal driving.The cabin is very spacious and features 10-inch infotainment system with AppConnect connectivity and 5.3-inch digital instrument cluster. 30-colour ambient lightning and a wireless charging tray are also standard.The sleek-looking exterior is a result of the design setting out to keep drag low to maximise efficiency.
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