America, Volkswagen'selectric cars are coming. Although we'll miss out on the automaker's first new electric car from the ID sub-brand, the ID 3 hatchback, we'll be treated to the what should be called the ID 4 crossover SUV.
And on Thursday, VW gave us our best look yet at the model. While the
announcement the photos came attached with didn't dole out any new
details on the electric car, it's the first time the company has placed
the model directly in front of the camera.
Previously, we were left snapping our own photos of the ID 4 at the Frankfurt Auto Show, where the company brought the car, but locked it away inside its display. A glass wall separated us from the upcoming electric SUV.
In these photos, it's pretty clear the ID 4 won't stray dramatically
from the ID 3. If you're sad to miss out on the ID 3, this design
provides somewhere to take shelter. The headlights and thin grille strip
look downright identical to those of the ID 3, though the lower part of
the fascia is slightly different. It still bears a little resemblance
to the ID Crozz concept it's based on, too.
The
rear borrows some similarities, but after looking over both vehicles,
it's not totally the same. While the ID 3's taillights point inward
toward the badge and stop, the ID 4 has a taillight strip that runs all
the way across the tailgate just above the VW badge. Elsewhere, the
swirled camouflage does its job and makes it hard to make out any major
details.
VW's CEO told us a few weeks ago that the brand will unveil the ID 4 in February, likely at the Chicago Auto Show, and that it will start at around $33,000. In the meantime, enjoy the funky camouflage photos.
