I honestly don’t know why VW doesn’t just keep their well-established naming and use Golf and Polo, just accepting that they are moving to all-electric / non-ICE versions. The styling is nice, actually has many classic VW cues; a good update of the Golf Mk VII…! The interior looks like a big step up and thank goodness for the return of some physical buttons for frequently used controls. Much safer. Who knows, if this works then maybe VW may even realise that this is a *good* thing and add a few more…!
The Golf has a timeless shape. Motors and battery chemistry will evolve; keep the shape. Instrumentation options are good. Folding front seat is good. Space under back seat could be used for more battery (LFP) for a bit more range. Hatch button opening is cool. It could be viewed as a little late to the market, but EV sales have cooled a bit. Keep the ID2all as it can be the new peoples' car. Use recycled/ repurposed materials to compete with the EX30.
Thanks for an interesting video. I was so happy when VW told us about its electrification. Imagine if VW had started their launch with ID2, what luck. I had now been a happy VW owner. Now it was ID3 and we have to wait another year for ID2. Here, VW really missed something.
I would LOVE to buy one in the future as my next car, i love EVERYTHING about it... APART from the low range, i drive to Germany every year for my vacation, and with the current range i would need to make 2 stops to charge... So i kinda hope for a small miracle that they can improve that part before they release the car.
It was mostly reviewers who didn’t like capacitive buttons. I’m perfectly fine with them, I even like them a lot. I’m also extremely happy with my MK8 GTI interface.
I'm fine with the capacitive buttons also but wouldn't complain about real buttons. The crazy 2 +1 button window system on my ID4 is terrible. 4 windows should mean 4 buttons.
Thank you Thomas for measuring the internal length with the front seat down. Not only shoppers need extra room but us musicians who have keyboards and microphone stands need extra length. I like not having to buy a large car to have the internal storage length I need. This looks perfect and like everyone, I like the names EV Golf (it is the same dimensions as a mk1 Golf) or EV Polo.
Fantastic look at the new car Thomas. I’m very much an ICE person and hope to buy a Polo GTI in a few years. I was disappointed to read it may not be possible, and I’d have to choose electric, but having seen this id2, I actually like it, do my disappointment may not be that great after all .
This looks really promising! Glad to see VW is back on the right path. I just hope it will be possible to use the scrolling wheel to interact with the infotainment screen in the same way that BMW Drive works. That would be perfect!
Hi, thanks for your detailed guide to the inside of the VW iPolo. We enjoyed it a lot. Hurray for buttons in this version! We don't need the distraction of scrabbling at flat screens whilst driving. We like the idea of a drawer or drawers under the back seat that will also flat pack away. If there could be a flip up back seat as well for extra versatility, that would be great for a safe space for the family dogs to ride at floor level, or to carry (for example) a bike. D rings or seat belt points available to secure dogs safely, or to secure cargo safely will be ideal. We like the boot space and specs. Please don't forget to give stowage pockets, and also D ring anchor points to take securing straps. The car's charging cables will need their dedicated places for stowage, easily accessed, and easy to keep clean. Stowage under the passenger seat pad has long been valued in our present small car (competitor make). Some thoughts about microfibre. What material is it? If it is made from an oil derived fabric, that's a no for us. Not even "recycled" would be acceptable. Microplastics contamination is insidious. We would rather have natural wools (woven and felt), or reclaimed leathers and suede. Choices, please. Other considerations.. we don't need any self-drive abilities in our cars, but will simple front and back parking assist sensors and cameras be standard? Will reversing lights be good enough to see with when needing to reverse along narrow rural British roads in the dark? (Real safety issues in vehicles where design has overlooked real world situations.) Batteries and range are vital. Battery technology develops rapidly, future proofing for battery configuration and capacity would be ideal. Smaller batteries with longer range may come soon. Making the vehicle versatile to many possibilities will be a winner.
I'm American and this is the first electric car I would actually consider buying, assuming they come through on the rumored pricing. 200 miles is more than enough range for me. My job is only about 25 miles away from my house and they have electric chargers.
Unlike Thomas I actually like the two window switches with a rear button over the four buttons. The number of times I open the wrong windows when getting to a ticket machine is unreal for someone who has had his car for 6 years (and quite dangerous in a country where cars are often hijacked). For the under rear seat storage, I would prefer the flip up seat but with a removable container below, allowing you to carry tall items on the floor (much like with the Honda Fit). One big request though: please allow the boot cover to be stored underfloor when folding down the seats.
I only want a display or analog instruments behind the wheel. No center screen. The buttons in the center for climate is perfect. Like the material choices in the car. Golf 1 or Beetle style that´s nice. I would like to shut off the center display if that is possible. I like this storage solution under the rear seat. Like the basic design but not the lights. Give us the square lights in the back no light bar and no light bar in the front and I would be happy. 40kw/h battery would be perfect for me. Needs to be realeased to the summer 2024. Just so you know, been waiting since 2016 to buy an ev for around 20´000 euros.
If this is actually under 25k euro in Europe...it's going to sell like hot cakes. My parents would buy one, I might consider too. It's all about the value preposition.
As per many comments, please make it just as it is now! Don't change a thing (other than if you can bring the release date - including to the UK - forward considerably!). Easily the best looking existing or planned EV in my eyes and a car with sensible proportions for real world driving around towns and country lanes. Range is fine and cost sounds good. I will be getting one unless something unexpected arrives sooner and, although I can't see that happening for me, this is the risk VW is taking the longer they take to deliver this to the public.
Polo of course .. forget the whole silly ID.x thing .. and delete those light bars front and rear, they have no function, just keep the lamps. And please think of repairability, not just efficient production ..
I wished they would re-design the insturment panel. This piecemeal legobox looks so sandbox. or do they need the space beside instruments for more cubes of info?
For the name, how about ID Polo and ID Golf. Letting go of those names always seemed like a mistake. Anyway, the ID2ALL is the car I'm most excited about. A good EV in the Polo class is the car we need most, yet it's still not here. Edit: 6:30 OOOH he said it also xD I feel like ID Polo is a no-brainer for the name. ^^
This looks great. Call it the GTId. The Other ID's look terrible. VW is moving so slowly they will miss their market. We've been waiting a decade for the Buzz.... I hope they don't screw it up like they did the Buzz. I had sunroofs on everything today. Adds cost and weight for little consumer benefit. Here in the US, we can't get anything from VAG without a sunroof - that would be a great place to cut cost and complexity.
I could use that car now, but ill have to wait to 26. In the meantime ???? ill have to let my old car run for nearly 2 years from now and pay 1250 Euros every year ONLY for climate tax here in Denmark. Denmark is a very expensive country to own a car, and the government say they Will be in front of climate change. Oh my God. This is only the beginning. I need a small EV like ID 2. DONT buy a new fossil car in Denmark. 180 % registration tax. We have had it for many years + VAT 25% And now CO 2 tax 1250 euros / year. Income taxes are very high also, up to 67% top tax, and they are now talking about a top top tax. we are over taxed. Many people here in Denmark cant afford it anymore. Maby we need another government.
how about calling it, ID 241 then the common man will be able to afford it and we save the earth at the same time. ID Free 4 all, ID PING PONG, (for the asian market), ID IB, ID TEE (for surfers), I'D DO IT, ID ent, ID BEETLE,
Genre de petit véhicule électrique qui aurait un succès monstre au Québec, mais parce que trop petite pour le marché des USA, aucune chance que Volkswagen l'importe pour le marché canadien et pour cela je déteste Volks tout en étant propriétaire d'une Golf.
VW needs to stop with the ID shit. It’s a Polo. The ID.4 is a Tiguan or Taos. Like, Porsche isn’t calling the electric Macan the PD.6 or some silliness; it’s just the new Macan. It’s shocking to me how Porsche is getting EVs so right while VW fumbles endlessly.
By the time the door opens, I’m out. No way I’ll want to detail a microfiber interior. Also, how do you clean behind that ridiculous armrest? Where can I store a water bottle on the door? Cup holders that are square. Are you serious? The buttons are all the same and difficult to operate by touch alone. VW - take the interior of the MK6 GTI and paste into this monstrosity. No amount of blue will save the nightmare that a road trip with 2 kids would be in this.
Nice to see the collaboration with Chris from Carmaniac and to hear his thoughts. I don't really care what they call it. But please VW, bring it to North America! I'll take one in "Thomas Blue", thank you.
Looking for the GTI version in North America. Hoping for AWD to make it a 'spicy' performance car. Also, must have good driving range for North America (at least 400km)
This is just perfect! Change nothing! Looks modern and futuristic! Love it! Will buy one.
Enjoy!
Dear VW: Please bring this car (and electric GTI) to the US.
This is the perfect replacement/addition to my MK7 GTI.
Never happening. Americans need huge SUVs, crossovers and trucks.
@@stevemcgowen I don't
I honestly don’t know why VW doesn’t just keep their well-established naming and use Golf and Polo, just accepting that they are moving to all-electric / non-ICE versions. The styling is nice, actually has many classic VW cues; a good update of the Golf Mk VII…!
The interior looks like a big step up and thank goodness for the return of some physical buttons for frequently used controls. Much safer. Who knows, if this works then maybe VW may even realise that this is a *good* thing and add a few more…!
I don't think the space under the seat is an issue. Most cars today don't have that, its a nice place to give extra room.
This is exactly the type of car I want. Beautiful interior. Simple.
We agree!
The Golf has a timeless shape. Motors and battery chemistry will evolve; keep the shape. Instrumentation options are good. Folding front seat is good. Space under back seat could be used for more battery (LFP) for a bit more range. Hatch button opening is cool. It could be viewed as a little late to the market, but EV sales have cooled a bit. Keep the ID2all as it can be the new peoples' car. Use recycled/ repurposed materials to compete with the EX30.
Thanks for an interesting video. I was so happy when VW told us about its electrification. Imagine if VW had started their launch with ID2, what luck. I had now been a happy VW owner. Now it was ID3 and we have to wait another year for ID2. Here, VW really missed something.
Thanks for watching!
I would LOVE to buy one in the future as my next car, i love EVERYTHING about it... APART from the low range, i drive to Germany every year for my vacation, and with the current range i would need to make 2 stops to charge... So i kinda hope for a small miracle that they can improve that part before they release the car.
Good choice!
It was mostly reviewers who didn’t like capacitive buttons. I’m perfectly fine with them, I even like them a lot.
I’m also extremely happy with my MK8 GTI interface.
I’m fine with mine too. Each to his own I guess.
I'm fine with the capacitive buttons also but wouldn't complain about real buttons. The crazy 2 +1 button window system on my ID4 is terrible. 4 windows should mean 4 buttons.
Favorite feature is the panoramic roof. It would be too claustrophobic without it. Thank you for this review! Hope to buy one in the US next year 😁
Thank you Thomas for measuring the internal length with the front seat down. Not only shoppers need extra room but us musicians who have keyboards and microphone stands need extra length. I like not having to buy a large car to have the internal storage length I need. This looks perfect and like everyone, I like the names EV Golf (it is the same dimensions as a mk1 Golf) or EV Polo.
I vote it should be called something around the Polo name.
Very informative, thank you
I will call it MINE,, 😎✌
Thank you ever so much Thomas+Team,, ❣🙏❣
Our pleasure!
@@only_ev 💖
Fantastic look at the new car Thomas.
I’m very much an ICE person and hope to buy a Polo GTI in a few years. I was disappointed to read it may not be possible, and I’d have to choose electric, but having seen this id2, I actually like it, do my disappointment may not be that great after all .
This looks really promising! Glad to see VW is back on the right path. I just hope it will be possible to use the scrolling wheel to interact with the infotainment screen in the same way that BMW Drive works. That would be perfect!
That would be cool!
Please bring this to N. America. I’d buy it immediately.
Also, please include true one pedal driving, which all ev’s should have.
Hi, thanks for your detailed guide to the inside of the VW iPolo. We enjoyed it a lot. Hurray for buttons in this version! We don't need the distraction of scrabbling at flat screens whilst driving.
We like the idea of a drawer or drawers under the back seat that will also flat pack away. If there could be a flip up back seat as well for extra versatility, that would be great for a safe space for the family dogs to ride at floor level, or to carry (for example) a bike. D rings or seat belt points available to secure dogs safely, or to secure cargo safely will be ideal.
We like the boot space and specs. Please don't forget to give stowage pockets, and also D ring anchor points to take securing straps. The car's charging cables will need their dedicated places for stowage, easily accessed, and easy to keep clean.
Stowage under the passenger seat pad has long been valued in our present small car (competitor make).
Some thoughts about microfibre. What material is it? If it is made from an oil derived fabric, that's a no for us. Not even "recycled" would be acceptable. Microplastics contamination is insidious. We would rather have natural wools (woven and felt), or reclaimed leathers and suede. Choices, please.
Other considerations.. we don't need any self-drive abilities in our cars, but will simple front and back parking assist sensors and cameras be standard? Will reversing lights be good enough to see with when needing to reverse along narrow rural British roads in the dark? (Real safety issues in vehicles where design has overlooked real world situations.)
Batteries and range are vital. Battery technology develops rapidly, future proofing for battery configuration and capacity would be ideal. Smaller batteries with longer range may come soon. Making the vehicle versatile to many possibilities will be a winner.
Interesting point of view, thanks for sharing !
I'm American and this is the first electric car I would actually consider buying, assuming they come through on the rumored pricing. 200 miles is more than enough range for me. My job is only about 25 miles away from my house and they have electric chargers.
I think the large touch screen on the right could be an inch shorter.
Really buttons and a display right in front of the driver! 👍
Invented 1904 and reinvented 2023.
If this car came to the US I think I'd buy it immediately. If it hits the 200 mile range for EPA and is sub-30k it'd be an instant buy
Unlike Thomas I actually like the two window switches with a rear button over the four buttons. The number of times I open the wrong windows when getting to a ticket machine is unreal for someone who has had his car for 6 years (and quite dangerous in a country where cars are often hijacked).
For the under rear seat storage, I would prefer the flip up seat but with a removable container below, allowing you to carry tall items on the floor (much like with the Honda Fit).
One big request though: please allow the boot cover to be stored underfloor when folding down the seats.
it would be nice to be able to switch of the right screen , if you drive in the dark it would be nice to make it is dark as possible in the car
I only want a display or analog instruments behind the wheel. No center screen. The buttons in the center for climate is perfect. Like the material choices in the car. Golf 1 or Beetle style that´s nice. I would like to shut off the center display if that is possible. I like this storage solution under the rear seat. Like the basic design but not the lights. Give us the square lights in the back no light bar and no light bar in the front and I would be happy. 40kw/h battery would be perfect for me. Needs to be realeased to the summer 2024. Just so you know, been waiting since 2016 to buy an ev for around 20´000 euros.
If this is actually under 25k euro in Europe...it's going to sell like hot cakes. My parents would buy one, I might consider too. It's all about the value preposition.
As per many comments, please make it just as it is now! Don't change a thing (other than if you can bring the release date - including to the UK - forward considerably!). Easily the best looking existing or planned EV in my eyes and a car with sensible proportions for real world driving around towns and country lanes. Range is fine and cost sounds good. I will be getting one unless something unexpected arrives sooner and, although I can't see that happening for me, this is the risk VW is taking the longer they take to deliver this to the public.
thanks for sharing !
The interior is beautiful.
Thanks for the 4K view!
No problem!
It's the first ID series car with some style.
I can't wait for GTI to come to US :)
Finally a beautiful VW again!
Name it "Release it sooner" ;) I would like to upgrade from my eUP! :)
I hope they get this one sorted out and deliver a nice prodcut and with options people love. I want genuine leather wheel and not cheap plastic
One thing to remember: a knob is a “Drehknopf”, a button is a “Schalter”. Mostly this car has buttons not knobs :)
Polo of course .. forget the whole silly ID.x thing .. and delete those light bars front and rear, they have no function, just keep the lamps. And please think of repairability, not just efficient production ..
Polo ID
Much better than the ID4 interior design.
I wished they would re-design the insturment panel. This piecemeal legobox looks so sandbox. or do they need the space beside instruments for more cubes of info?
I don't know why but they way you speak you remind me a lot of Jurgen Klopp :-) very friendly! The interior looks so nice.
Wow, thanks!
Make 3D batttery so us that want larger range Can buy that version
Oh my who is the bald chunky gentleman? Flooded my basement.
New Polo ID!
The 56kWh battery is also small !
Smaller battery makes me sense since it has probably small consumption
Keep it honest, consistent, reliable, recognisable (German qualities) and call it the Polo electric. Please.
Its look very nice👍👍👍👍👍
For the name, how about ID Polo and ID Golf. Letting go of those names always seemed like a mistake. Anyway, the ID2ALL is the car I'm most excited about. A good EV in the Polo class is the car we need most, yet it's still not here.
Edit: 6:30 OOOH he said it also xD I feel like ID Polo is a no-brainer for the name. ^^
EA888 forever!!!
Finally some sense!
This looks great. Call it the GTId. The Other ID's look terrible. VW is moving so slowly they will miss their market. We've been waiting a decade for the Buzz.... I hope they don't screw it up like they did the Buzz. I had sunroofs on everything today. Adds cost and weight for little consumer benefit. Here in the US, we can't get anything from VAG without a sunroof - that would be a great place to cut cost and complexity.
ID Spark
Seems to be nice.
Two more years?
Polo is a 2 door microcar. Clearly this is the golf.
call it Neutron
The tech looks like from much more pricy car
Gonna be hard to wait till 2025/2026 !!!
New Name: VW Spark
Electric polo
New name: VW E-Käfer
ID Mark just like that game "mark;polo" so because Polo is ICE Mark is EV
VW BRING IT 2024 and take the market BACK, else the chinese will bring something like this in the meantime!!!
A car for millions not millionaires.
I could use that car now, but ill have to wait to 26. In the meantime ???? ill have to let my old car run for nearly 2 years from now and pay 1250 Euros every year ONLY for climate tax here in Denmark. Denmark is a very expensive country to own a car, and the government say they Will be in front of climate change. Oh my God. This is only the beginning. I need a small EV like ID 2. DONT buy a new fossil car in Denmark. 180 % registration tax. We have had it for many years + VAT 25% And now CO 2 tax 1250 euros / year. Income taxes are very high also, up to 67% top tax, and they are now talking about a top top tax.
we are over taxed. Many people here in Denmark cant afford it anymore. Maby we need another government.
Call it the Polo and ditch the dino-juice versions
how about calling it, ID 241 then the common man will be able to afford it and we save the earth at the same time. ID Free 4 all, ID PING PONG, (for the asian market), ID IB, ID TEE (for surfers), I'D DO IT, ID ent, ID BEETLE,
Genre de petit véhicule électrique qui aurait un succès monstre au Québec, mais parce que trop petite pour le marché des USA, aucune chance que Volkswagen l'importe pour le marché canadien et pour cela je déteste Volks tout en étant propriétaire d'une Golf.
EVs need much more personality IMO. Having these formulaic names ID 2,3,4 etc. loses the heritage that has been built up with the Polo/Golf etc.
VW needs to stop with the ID shit. It’s a Polo. The ID.4 is a Tiguan or Taos. Like, Porsche isn’t calling the electric Macan the PD.6 or some silliness; it’s just the new Macan.
It’s shocking to me how Porsche is getting EVs so right while VW fumbles endlessly.
By the time the door opens, I’m out. No way I’ll want to detail a microfiber interior. Also, how do you clean behind that ridiculous armrest? Where can I store a water bottle on the door? Cup holders that are square. Are you serious? The buttons are all the same and difficult to operate by touch alone.
VW - take the interior of the MK6 GTI and paste into this monstrosity. No amount of blue will save the nightmare that a road trip with 2 kids would be in this.
ID 2 the best
Nice to see the collaboration with Chris from Carmaniac and to hear his thoughts. I don't really care what they call it. But please VW, bring it to North America! I'll take one in "Thomas Blue", thank you.
looks sehr smart. About time the Germans showed the world who's die AUTO boss
Looking for the GTI version in North America. Hoping for AWD to make it a 'spicy' performance car. Also, must have good driving range for North America (at least 400km)