Next-generation VW ID.4

The VW ID.4 received a few major changes for the 2025 model year in the US. But it will still be redesigned completely for the 2027 model year. Inside and out. The illustration above suggests a redesign that would turn the ID.4 into a larger ID. Cross. Which would be a great idea.

Volkwagen CEO Thomas Shafer recently mentioned: “We’ll re-do the ID.4 completely inside and out. It will be a completely different car, a huge step up”.

There will be more changes inside with a heavily redesigned interior. It will include an all-new dashboard. Hopefully something more like the new Tiguan or ID. Cross. VW also claims buttons will finally return. At least some. Like a volume knob. It will probably be a row or switches under the center screen, similar to what is in the ID. Cross.

“We’re going to bring back a round knob for the volume control,” an insider said, adding: “If you develop something that works, and it has worked for years, there’s no reason to replace it.” That’s the official word from the very same company that replaced their buttons with sliders on a screen.

It seems motors and batteries will again be improved as well. These changes will come first to the older ID.3 sold in Europe, early next year. While the ID.4 will be revised later that same year.

I personally think the VW ID.4 still looks pretty good. Small improvements outside and more changes inside would probably make it an even more attractive EV. Let’s hope all these changes come to the US version as well…