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2022 Volkswagen ID 4 Pro S: Inner beauty

This all-electric SUV looks a little anodyne on the outside, but its cabin is far more impressive than you might expect.

Craig Cole
Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or behind a keyboard. When not hosting videos or cranking out features and reviews, he's probably out in the garage working on one of his project cars. He's fully restored a 1936 Ford V8 sedan and then turned to resurrecting another flathead-powered relic, a '51 Ford Crestliner. Craig has been a proud member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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It's not as visually exciting as, say, a Ford Mustang Mach-E, but the ID 4 is still a handsome all-electric SUV.

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The ID 4 is cleanly styled and attractive. 

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Nope, these aren't flipper-style door handles, rather, they're electronic.

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The ID 4's interior is just as clean and elegant as its exterior. 

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This is a 12-inch screen, which is available in higher-end ID 4s, though the infotainment system leaves much to be desired. 

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For better or worse, the ID 4 has many touch-sensitive controls.

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This vehicle's backseat is huge in all directions, making the ID 4 an excellent people-hauler. 

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Unfortunately, there's no under-hood trunk in this VW. The space is cluttered with powertrain and HVAC hardware. 

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Fold the rear backrest down and you get loads of cargo space, not too much less than the larger Volkswagen Tiguan SUV provides. 

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