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Reviewers are impressed with the Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE AWD [Updated]

2023-03-22 / Robert Vinet

The all-electric Nissan Ariya is a big leap forward from it’s first EV, the Nissan Leaf. With its distinctive styling, roomy interior, and reasonably generous range, the new Nissan Ariya caught a lot of attention when it went on sale earlier this year. Competing with Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Tesla Model Y, and Volkswagen ID.4, the Ariya is now dialling things up with the debut of the e-4ORCE (pronounced “e-force”) AWD package.

2023 Nissan Ariya e-4orce

The dual-motor, all-wheel drive e-4ORCE system uses torque vectoring, rear-wheel recuperation independent from the front, and a bunch of other dynamics to tame body movements. It offers a more comfortable ride quality and helps reduce motion sickness in passengers too.

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10 safest EVs with the highest rated US crash test ratings

2023-03-08 / Robert Vinet

Data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is showing that electric vehicles are at least as safe as conventional ones with total injury claims happen less frequently for electric vehicles.

Here is a list of the safest electric cars with the best crash test ratings for 2022 and 2023.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) bills itself as an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage from motor vehicle crashes through research and evaluation and through education of consumers, policymakers and safety professionals.

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Business Insider says » The $40,000 Volkswagen ID.4 is the perfect EV for people hesitant to ditch their ICE SUVs

2021-12-17 / Robert Vinet

VW ID.4

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It’s an approachable electric SUV that delivers a healthy amount of range, plenty of room for people and stuff, some EV quirks, and very few downsides — all for $40,000 to start. A weekend with the excellent ID.4 showed me it’s a great choice for anyone looking to make the switch from gas power, but not interested in making too big a leap from their conventional SUV.

Video » Autogefühl’s big EV SUV comparison test for 2021

2021-12-12 / Robert Vinet

In this 3 1/2 hour video, Autogefühl compares the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, the VW ID.4 GTX, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD, the Audi Q4 e-tron, the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the Skoda Enyaq, and the BMW iX3.

If you don’t want to sit through the whole thing, and are only interested in the conclusion, click here. Otherwise, here is the whole video ⤵️

Autocar names it’s top 10 family EVs for 2021

2021-12-03 / Robert Vinet

These are the best EVs that effortlessly will fit into everyday life and carry the family and its paraphernalia.

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This is a list of our top 10 electric cars for families at the more affordable end of the market, compiled considering factors such as range, usability, driving dynamics and value for money. Some EVs are still subject to relatively high prices compared with combustion-engined cars, but their premiums can be offset against lower running costs.

Video » Tom Ford’s 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 GTX review

2021-11-08 / Robert Vinet

Volkswagen reserves the GTX name for its sportiest electric vehicles. The German carmaker hopes GTX badge will be to electric cars what GTI is to ICE cars » affordable, practical fun.

The VW ID.4 GTX is the first car to get the GTX badge and along with it it gets a second motor with an extra 101bhp in the front, making it all-wheel drive. The ID.4 GTX’s total power output is just under 300bhp which allows it to get from 0-100kph (62mph) in 6.2 seconds, and it has a slightly higher top speed of 180kph (112mph). And it gets some slightly more racy body styling.

Video Review » Motor Trend looks at the VW ID.4

2021-11-07 / Robert Vinet

Motor Trend’s Scott Evans takes a look at Volkswagen’s first ground-up electric vehicle in the US, the 2022 VW ID.4, and calls it “honest. It’s not trying to be the flashiest, or fastest, or the longest range. It’s just trying to be a good car. In contrast to the rest of the segment, the ID.4 is going for general competency, at a really attractive price. And that’s where it succeeds.”