Volkswagen ID.4
The introduction of the Volkswagen ID.4 marks the beginning of a new chapter for the German automaker in Canada. As its first fully electric SUV, the ID.4 can meet the needs of many drivers with two different models. The base Pro with rear-wheel drive delivers 201 horsepower and 400 kilometres of range, while the top-line Pro with all-wheel drive gets close to 300 horsepower in exchange for slightly shorter range (386 kilometres).
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2023 Volkswagen ID.4: Next in Line to the Throne?

Volkswagen Canada executives believe the ID.4 could become their best-selling model in the country, ahead of the Jetta and even the Tiguan , which sold a little more than 19,000 units last year. We’re a long way from getting to that point, however, as ID.4 deliveries are still few and …
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2022 Volkswagen ID.4: If Only VW Had More Units to Sell

Volkswagen got a lot of people excited when it introduced the all-new ID.4 in the fall of 2020. There was a spacious, fully electric vehicle with a base Canadian MSRP of $44,995, making it eligible to both federal and provincial rebates. Almost too good to be true. Nearly two years …
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2021 Volkswagen ID.4: As Good as Advertised

Volkswagen has come a long way since Dieselgate hit the company five years ago. Now, the page is completely turned and the next chapter involves a brand new generation of fully electric vehicles. The first model to land in Canada is the Volkswagen ID.4 , a crossover whose shape and …
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Volkswagen Boss Admits Company is “No Longer Competitive”

Back in June, Volkswagen executives announced a transformation plan aimed at saving 10 billion euros (approx. $15 billion CAD) by 2030. They explained on Monday that they are considering major staff reductions across the globe, possibly in the form of early retirements, to hopefully meet the vital cost-cutting targets. "It …
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Cheaper Volkswagen EV Coming to Canada in 3-4 Years

Currently limited to the ID.4 crossover, the Volkswagen brand’s EV portfolio in North America will expand next year with the launch of the ID.7 sedan and ID. Buzz minivan. But these are more premium, more expensive models. When will we get a smaller, cheaper alternative? Such a vehicle will be …
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2024 Volkswagen ID.4 to Get Extra Power, Range and More

The Volkswagen ID.4 is set to receive significant upgrades for 2024, its third full year on the Canadian market. Among other things, expect more power and longer range than before, plus a more user-friendly infotainment system. The 2024 ID.4 equipped with the larger 82kWh battery will gain a more potent …
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Volkswagen ID.4 Embarking on Cross-Country Guinness Record Attempt

Rainer Zietlow, a German long-distance driver who holds multiple world records, is now attempting to add another one right here in Canada by traveling from coast to coast in an electric vehicle with the least number of charging stops. Instead of using an EV with industry-leading range, Zietlow picked a …
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The Best Electric SUVs of 2023

Drivers looking for an electric SUV or crossover now have plenty of selection, and it’s about to get even better. Another great thing is that you can find some at various price points. What are the best buys you can make in 2023? The Car Guide is here to help …
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Avoid These 9 Popular Vehicles, Consumer Reports Suggests

What are the most important things you should consider when shopping for a new vehicle? It all depends on your needs and driving habits, of course, but it’s generally best to listen to the voice of reason and not make an emotional purchase. In other words, things like safety, reliability, …
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Volkswagen ID.4 Sales Stopped Due to Faulty Doors That May Pop Open

Volkswagen has to recall its ID.4 electric crossover for the fifth time in six months. Simultaneously, dealers in Canada and the U.S. have received a stop-sale order. Close to 18,000 units built at the Chattanooga assembly plant in Tennessee may have door handles that can allow water inside the door …
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Volkswagen Picks Ontario for North American Battery Factory

Volkswagen ’s search for the location of an EV battery factory in North America is over. The German automaker and its battery company PowerCo today announced the selection of St. Thomas in Ontario to establish Volkswagen’s first overseas gigafactory for battery manufacturing. The start of production is planned for 2027.