According to the latest news from foreign media AutoCar and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, Volkswagen ID.4 pure electric SUV is about to usher in the second major facelift. This upgrade focuses on the core pain points of user feedback, reintroduces physical buttons and strengthens intelligent configuration. It is expected to be released in the second half of 2025.
Interior reconstruction
The new ID.4 will adopt a design language similar to that of ID.2, and the center console will be fully replaced with physical buttons and knobs to replace the current touch slider design. The steering wheel and instrument panel are simultaneously upgraded to the same style as ID.7, and a new button backlight function is added.
Appearance adjustment
The front face shape is closer to the ID.2all concept car, the body lines are lower and compact, and the tail retains the through-type light group but adjusts the details of the blackened kit.
Power improvement
According to the information reported by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, the power of the new ID.4 single-motor version has been increased to 170kW (current 150kW), and the dual-motor version has been maintained at 230kW, with a maximum range of 601km (CLTC).
Car system
Equipped with the ID.OS 5.0 system, the central control screen has been upgraded to 12.9 inches, supporting ID. Mate smart butler (including continuous dialogue and semantic understanding), and providing intelligent driving functions such as AR HUD and memory parking.
Pricing adjustment: The 2025 ID.4 CROZZ has launched a limited-time fixed price policy in China, with the pure enjoyment version starting at RMB 149,900, a reduction of RMB 45,000 from the original price.
Care for old car owners: It is rumored that a 6,000 yuan car upgrade service is provided, but the official has not yet confirmed whether the old system can be upgraded to version 5.0.
This facelift marks Volkswagen's ability to quickly iterate its electric products. The return of physical buttons directly hits the user's pain points. Combined with power and intelligent upgrades, it is expected to consolidate its competitiveness in the 200,000-level pure electric SUV market.
