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And what do you think the major changes will be (if any)!
Will they wait until solid state batteries are available??

Unless it changes with EVs, most manufacturers are on a 6-7 year life cycle, with a mid life refresh.

On that basis I wouldn’t expect any significant changes until the 2023 model year. But, I’m guessing just like everybody else really!

What would I like to see?

Some kind of ‘sport’ version, with better seats. A performance hike for the cooking models would be good, or at least the option for a bit more if you’re not that bothered about efficiency/max miles per kWh.

An all wheel drive version would be good too, but technically more challenging in the ID.3, although I’m sure it wouldn’t take much to accommodate it. I hope they do, and even if my next car isn’t an ID.3 or even a VW, I don’t think you should have to get an SUV to get the benefits of AWD.

 

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The better seats seem available in some markets already - they are much sportier with integrated headrests. As far as I can tell, they are the same seats that come with the ID4 Max.

Could be a good retrofit item then?

 

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True lane assist (where is steers itself around a bend).

I think they already have this on the higher spec models, Travel Assist it’s called?

It’s more than the basic Lane Assist.

 

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From todays experience it's far from good enough to steer around a corner, it will (just about) nudge you between the white lines (on a motorway).

Do you have Travel Assist on your car then, or just the normal Lane Assist?

They’re quite different beasts, there’s an ID.4 demo on YT somewhere that demonstrates the difference.

 

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Surely the major upgrade will be interior quality including plastics, seats and infotainment/interfaces? I’d be surprised if they wait more than a couple of years to sort these out as they’re the key things putting people off.

Honestly, I don’t think there’s much difference between the interior quality of the ID.3 and our M3 LR?

The seats look nice in the M3, but I find them quite small. The interior plastics etc I think are very similar.

I’m not sure where this all started, maybe it was YT reviewers looking for something to talk about, and certainly I’d agree the fabric styling and colours of some configs won’t be to everybody’s taste, but it’s still a quality interior and well screwed together. No squeaks or rattles either.

I expect if it is putting some people off, it will be a non-issue to many more and even attract some compared to what VW have done before.

 

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It's a Tour so comes as std with:


Assistance pack plus:
Emergency Assist
Illuminated door handles
Keyless entry including Start/Stop button on centre console – Proactive occupant protection
Rear-view camera
Side Assist
Travel Assist

It looked a very capable system on the video, compared to the basic Lane Assist anyway, but the demo was on dual carriageways and junctions.

What kind of roads have you tried it on, and where would you want to use it?

It’s one of the few features I’d want on my 1st, but if it’s no good I can stop wanting it now! 🙂