There are more than a few SUVs on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ list, but only one of them has an electric powertrain. While that’s not likely to be the case for long – more and more car manufacturers are putting out new electric and hybrid SUVs all the time – it doesn’t leave a lot of options for someone who wants something super safe and electric. Yet if this is you, you’re in a bit of luck, because the one SUV that you can choose is pretty great. Here’s what’s so fantastic about the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4, and why its safety rating is just another good thing about it.

android, only 1 electric midsize suv wins a top safety award

2022 Volkswagen ID.4 | Volkswagen

Is the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 safe?

The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 is a super-safe SUV. In fact, it’s a winner of the IIHS’ most important safety award, the Top Safety Pick+. This title is only given to SUVs with the best safety ratings, great safety systems, and good headlights.

To win an IIHS Top Safety Pick+, a vehicle must have good ratings in the:

Driver-side small overlap front test
Passenger-side small overlap front test
Moderate overlap front test
Original side, roof strength, and head restraint tests
Advanced or Superior for available front crash prevention for both the vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations
Acceptable or good headlights standard on all trim levels

How much does the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 cost?

The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 price starts at $41,955 for the Pro, which is the base model. You can get the ID.4 with either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, according to Edmunds. If you choose the rear-wheel model version, you’ll get one motor that makes 201 hp. All-wheel drive increases that to 295 hp. The EPA-estimated range for the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 is 280 miles.

The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 also comes standard with a variety of safety features, such as:

  • lane keep assist
  • forward-collision mitigation
  • blind-spot monitoring
  • adaptive cruise control
  • front and rear parking sensors

The ID.4 comes loaded with technology

The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 comes standard with a range of important technology and features. For example, it comes with DC fast-charging capability, keyless entry, and a heated windshield (provided you opt for all-wheel drive). It also has heated front seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a digital gauge cluster. In addition, the ID.4 Pro comes with a 10-inch touchscreen, voice control, and is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

You can upgrade even more to get things like LED adaptive headlights and a power tailgate, as well as a panormaic sunroof and simulated leather upholstery. The front seats in the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S have a massage function and there’s a 12-inch touchscreen as well as adjustable floor panels for the trunk.

If you’re in the market for a 2022 Volkswagen ID.4, you’ll be happy to know that this electric SUV has fantastic safety ratings. It’s well worth its price to get an SUV that truly rivals traditional gas-powered cars. And while the Volkswagen ID.4 may currently be the only Top Safety Pick+ that isn’t a luxury SUV, it’s probably just the beginning for this class of cars.

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