Does VW ID.4CROZZ qualify as a strong rival to Tesla?
The best time for Tesla is now, because there is "no rival" in the market. But with the layout of traditional manufacturers of pure electric vehicles, with the experience of building cars, the number of models and the existing production / sales system, the only volume of Model 3 / Y market share will be infinitely squeezed, Tesla's good days are few. This is not, VW ID.4 CROZZ is coming.
Before reading this test drive, let's understand the important parameters of the ID.4 CROZZ.
(a) As FAW-Volkswagen's first pure electric platform product in the Chinese market, the ID.4 CROZZ is built on the VW Group's MEB modular pure electric platform.
Equipped with an 84.8kWh battery pack.
NEDC range: 400km for the entry version / 550km for the long-range version / 500km for the 4WD version.
100kW DC fast charging.
Safety measures such as super strong casing for the battery cells, surface insulation, timely power failure and explosion-proof pressure relief.
CO2 heat pump air conditioning.
electric drive system with integrated motor, electric control and reducer.
Motor peak power 125/150/225kW (170/204/306PS) and peak torque 310/460Nm.
50:50 front to rear weight distribution ratio.
0.28Cd wind resistance coefficient.
Rear five-link suspension.
PRIME version with dual motor 4WD.
Safety measures for electric cores, such as ultra-strong shell, surface insulation, timely power failure and explosion-proof pressure relief.
MSRP 199,900-279,900 yuan.
ID.4 CROZZ exterior& interior: the texture trumps Tesla
The exterior design of the ID.4 CROZZ follows the design of the overseas version of the ID.4. The overall design is very full, the shape and lines take full account of aerodynamics, with a closed center mesh and a wind resistance coefficient of only 0.28 Cd. The ID series boldly uses the element of light, with the daytime running lights in the headlights being penetrated by the central daytime running lights, and the central VW logo is also lightable. Light matrix intelligent LED headlights are also embellished with matrix light blocks, while the taillight design echoes the headlights.
The ID.4 CROZZ is positioned as a compact SUV with body dimensions of 4,592/1,852/1,629mm and a wheelbase of 2,765mm. the advantage of the pure electric platform is that the battery pack can be designed as low and compact as possible, making the front and rear overhangs of the ID.4 CROZZ extreme, while the wheelbase is lengthened and the vertical space inside the car is larger, allowing for maximum ride space and minimum mechanical space, compact class size, but with mid-size SUV space.
The interior of the D.4 CROZZ is not like some electric cars, but retains the common functions of mechanical buttons and touch buttons, which should be given absolute praise. Although the size and number of 12-inch screen is not as exaggerated as the new power, but the operation is more convenient and intuitive, through a reasonable menu settings, with physical keys, the new power a few large screen whole do not understand things, ID.4 CROZZ with a screen let you clear and understand.
The 5.3-inch LCD meter is mounted directly on the steering column, the shift knob is also integrated on it, futuristic, adjusting the steering wheel will move together, all kinds of figures will not block the view (speaking of which, should a French brand come in and learn). Interior view highlights three characteristics, simple, beautiful, practical, assembly process and detailing than the new forces, especially Tesla, quality do not know where to go high.
VW ID.4 CROZZ driving feel& range : meet your requirements, as a electric car?
Driving-wise, thanks to the low center of gravity and 50:50 front/rear weight distribution of the MEB platform, coupled with the front MacPherson/rear multi-link suspension and DCC Dynamic Chassis Control, the ID.4 CROZZ was very stable and controllable during the test drive at the venue. The rear-wheel drive gives the vehicle a very high degree of agility and confidence when weaving in and out of the field. This price point to buy a compact rear-wheel drive car of a joint venture brand, only thanks to the general trend of pure electricity.
In terms of driving experience, VW obviously knows how to make a car, ID.4 CROZZ and Audi e-tron tuning style is relatively similar, both the motor tuned more like a V8 self-priming feeling, acceleration linear and smooth, excellent comfort. Linearity does not mean "meat", the 204PS and 310Nm power output of the long-range version can bring you a good sense of acceleration when you accelerate rapidly. Although not as explosive as the Tesla, but compared to the same price fuel car is still more than enough.
In terms of range, during the communication meeting, VW's technical staff made two things clear: first, the 550km range claim of ID.4 CROZZ is very conservative; second, the range is calculated in real time based on current driving conditions, so there will be a non-linear decrease and increase in mileage, but in non-extreme cases, it will eventually be possible to drive more than 500km.
The one-day test drive also proved this point. When the test drive started to get the car, the vehicle had 90% power remaining because it had just done a field test drive, so the electric consumption was high and the range was only 391km, but with the start of the road test drive, the range started to recover.
Because of the need for all-round experience, the test drive process also included a lot of rapid acceleration, and the driving style is more aggressive, these will cause the power consumption, but several recorded nodes converted, ID.4 CROZZ range can reach 500km +, compared to the nominal 550km no false mark, the power display accurate.
Here to emphasize again, the current display of the remaining mileage is real-time change, this is the same as the fuel car. Because the apparent range will be calculated in real time according to driving conditions, such as running high speed electricity consumption is high, the remaining range will become less, the speed drops after the range back up. So you usually pay attention to the power can be, real-time changes in the range can be used as a reference.
Summary
With a pure electric platform, a range of 500km+, and a little over 200,000 yuan, the ID.4 CROZZ has the basic requirements for an electric car to be a big seller.
Mature design, excellent craftsmanship, solid chassis, flexible handling, comfortable power, calm steering, accurate range, other aspects of ID.4 CROZZ can be said to have given me a great surprise.
From these deeper aspects of car building, you can see that the ID.4 CROZZ is more finished and more mature than newer cars like Tesla, after all, VW' s car building prowess is there.
In other words, VW brought a more car-like electric car, you can seamlessly connect from fuel to electric car, this is the biggest difference between the VW ID.4 CROZZ and the new power brand, no fan mentality, no need to accommodate shortcomings, no need for smallpox packaging, no need for overwhelming brainwashing, this is a "normal The CROZZ is a "normal" car, only it is electrically driven, just buy it.
