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Volkswagen Id.4 Electric Estate 109kW Life Ed Pure 52kWh 5dr Auto [110kW Ch]

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	Life Edition
Price	£39,325
Battery Capacity	55
Engine Power - BHP	148
Acceleration	10.9
Top Speed	99 mph
Length	4584 mm
Width	1852 mm
Height	1634 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	543 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1894 kg

Driver Convenience

5.3" Digital dashboard display
Adaptive cruise control ACC stop and go including speed limiter
BLIS (Blind spot information system)
Car2X high variant
Comfort telephony with LTE and wireless charging
Discover Navigation Pro capacitive touch-screen navigation infotainment system with 10 inch display
Driver alert system
Driver profile selection
Dynamic road sign display
Emergency call control unit with eCall
Emergency call service
Hand brake/low brake fluid level warning light and inscription
ID. Light
Multifunction camera
Natural voice control
Online service, with OCU, with head unit coding, without engine immobilizer interconnection
Remote tailgate unlocking
Tailgate
Telephone interface comfort with inductive charging function
Trip computer
USB-C ports in the front and rear centre console with increased charging performance
Warning buzzer and light for front seatbelts unfastened
We Charge Go access
We Connect Plus integrated data volume
Winter driving mode with ASR deactivation button
Wireless app connect

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Exterior e-sound
Mode 3 32-amp / 7.2kW charging cable for charging at public charge points
Standard electronic engine sound actuator

Entertainment

Bluetooth connectivity including audio streaming
DAB Digital radio
Radio
Soundsystem of six loudspeakers with 140 watt output with two full range speakers in the rear doors and 2 way speaker system installed in front area
Touch control

Exterior Features

Acoustic glazing rear window and side windows darkened at the rear
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror
Body colour door handles
Body coloured bumpers
Body coloured door mirrors with intergrated indicators
Daytime running lights
Front and rear electric windows
Heated clear glass windshield
Heated rear window
LED headlights with automatic driving light switching
LED rear combination lamp
Power adjustable, heated and folding wing mirrors
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Third brake light
Variable front intermittent wipers

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
30 colour ambient lighting
Art Velours microfleece cloth upholstery
Asymmetric split folding rear seat backrest with load through hatch and center armrest, 2 beverage holders
Center console and armrests in the front seats
Child seat anchor for child seat system i-Size, 2x top tether and child seat anchor in front on front passenger side
Electric auxiliary air heater
Front + rear carpet mats in recycled material
Front headrests
Headliner in recycled material
Heated front seats
Illuminated smartphone storage compartment
Play and Pause brake and accelerator pedals
Pockets and smartphone pockets in seats
Reach + rake adjustable steering column
Sides,rear and armrest in leatherette
Storage compartments in driver and front passenger
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Three rear head restraints

Packs

Assistance pack - ID.4 Life and Style
Comfort pack - ID.4 Life
Driving assistance pack - ID.4

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seat belts
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Child safety lock
Curtain airbag system for front and rear passengers
Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
First aid kit with warning triangle, safety vest + 2 face masks
Front disc brakes
Proactive passenger protection system in combination with front assist
Seat belt reminder (Japan design)
Seatbelt tensioners in front and rear outside, pyrotechnic belt end fitting tensioners at the front
Side airbag in front with curtain airbag and interaction airbag in front
Single torn horn
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

Anti theft wheel bolts
Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn, and towing protection
Immobiliser
Remote central locking with 2 remote keys

Trim

Comfort dashboard

Wheels

18" Falun alloy wheels
Tool kit + Tyre mobility set (including 12-volt compressor + tyre sealant)
Trims for alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	55
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	1380
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	450
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	7.2
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	36
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	110
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	110
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	52
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	16.3
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	17
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	16.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	4
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City	489
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City - TEH	466
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City - TEL	489
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	358
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH	358
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL	358
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City	304
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City - TEH	290
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City - TEL	304
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	222
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH	222
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL	222

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	20E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	93
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	89
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	76
NCAP Safety Assist %	85
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	999999
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.9
Engine Power - BHP	148
Engine Power - RPM	16000
Engine Torque - NM	220
Top Speed	99 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/60 R18
Tyre Size Rear	235/60 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	FALUN
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1634 mm
Length	4584 mm
Wheelbase	2770 mm
Width	1852 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2108 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	2480 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1734 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	543 l
Max. Loading Weight	586 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1894 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.6 m

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