VW ID.3

Yours has a heavier battery and plenty of extra equipment. My 1st base doesn’t feel sluggish unless you try to floor it from above 100kmh.

I have a Tour 5 for over 2 weeks now. It took 3 months to arrive from when I ordered in May (just realised it was the day before I joined here). That included manufacturing delays – it was originally due for delivering in first week of July.

I’m loving it so far, it has Travel assist and various safety features not included in the Family model which I was also considering. It cost a bit more than the Family but I wanted the 77KWh battery to avoid winter range anxiety. The 58 would have been more than enough for the majority of my driving.

I was worried that the extra weight of the 77 would have a negative affect on handling and comfort but if anything its better over bumpy roads compared to the ID.3 58 I tried. Performance is also really good for such a heavy car, it can really take off when you need to, though I recommend B mode around town for keeping it under control and a more relaxing drive in traffic. Travel assist is great in traffic, but still getting used to its tendancy to get get speeds signs wrong on occasion! Hopefully that will improve after the next software update.

I’ve driven close to 400Km mixed between city and motorway in mostly good weather. I drive in D mode on motorways. Power consumption was recorded as 14.5KWh/ 100 KM, giving a range of over 500KM.

Regarding missing features, the Tour5 is very well equipped but missing some of the Tour 4 seat features like the HUD and memory seats, and rear speakers. Before buying, I test drove a Family 58 for a day which had the glass roof, dual zone aircon, and split-level boot (all missing in Tour5).

I liked the glass roof a lot, but it heated up the car a lot on a warm day, and I imagine would do the opposite in winter. I don’t miss the dual aircon except for its voice control which isn’t available with single zone for some reason. Then again, I still can’t get voice commands to work reliably – hopefully it will improve but right nows it’s a long way off Alexa, Siri, or Google. No problems using voice commands in car play or android auto.

Split-level boot would be handy for hiding cables, etc, but happy with boot space which is more than it looks (because of the shape)

Overall, I’m very happy, with my choice. I’ll be going on a long trip next weekend and will report back after that and my first experience with public charging.

Some like a pice of junk... just kidding😀

just wonder what this means

window dial setting, which would enable it to dip every time on reverse

Why would you dip your mirrors when reversing? This is honestly the first time I've ever heard of someone doing it.

Now that you say it, I'd noticed all of those too. Took me ages to figure out how to make the side mirror dip. Also still trying to figure out the auto wipers which didn't come on during a downpour yesterday.

Any recommendations for a good windscreen cleaner? Mine is covered in a waxy/ greasy residue only visible when the wipers are on - I couldn't see a thing...

Better view of the side of the car and the ground at the side of car when reversing.

In the 90s the Renault Safrane used to do this automatically on the passenger side when reverse gear selected.

Yes my auto wipers work automatically. Sometimes takes a nudge though, if you get in and the window is soaked for example they won't wipe, it's only when they get water streaming or hitting the screen that they kick in.

Also check that the wipers are set to operate automatically in the settings menu. I think it's in the third page of the interior menu. They can be set to work auto or just intermittent.

Probably just switched off in settings. Demo cars have every button and switch pressed arseways in my experience.😂

Is the stalk set to intermittent?

Not sure if this has it's own thread but the Arteon/Passat ID car got spotted recently undergoing testing

Apparently it's the ID.6, extra confusing because the ID.6 in China is the 6 seater ID.4

Definite ID.4 styling in the door handles, mirros and lights. If they release an estate version I think it'll be a looker

Also, I like how someone has taped the charge port cover down, I wonder did they break it or was that for efficiency 😁

Yeah, took me ages to figure that was required. Problem is that it behaves like normal intermittent, even when not raining

Interesting. Rather than using the VW hitch and bike rack, would a standard rear mounted one like these from Halfords do the trick?

https://www.halfords.ie/cycling/bike-racks/rear-mounted-bike-racks/halfords-3-bike-rear-mounted-bike-rack-463046.html

I know it'll eat into range, but it does that on my ICE anyway.

I wouldn't recommend that, apparently the rear spoiler can't much weight and the bike rack straps might pull it off

Looks nice, but not sure how it would take my coffee splashes..

The Carbon effect centre console from Ali Express looks ok also