The Volkswagen ID 4 is a decent electric car with a practical interior, an excellent safety score and a good range (especially with the 77kWh battery). However, the best rivals are faster, smarter inside, have much better infotainment systems and take less time to charge. The Pro Performance Style is our pick of the range, and we'd avoid the pricey Max and GTX versions.
Pros Lots of space in the back and a big boot Excellent Euro NCAP safety score Well equipped
Cons Poor infotainment and dashboard usability Not fast by class standards Heavier depreciation than many rivals
Pros Modern-looking interior Spacious in the back Comfortable to drive
Cons Boot has annoyingly high lip Top versions quite expensive Some tech seems glitchy
The 2020 Nissan Kicks is a quirky and cute crossover that’s inexpensive, but some of the details just feel cheap..
Pros Low price Spacious cargo area Good 7.0-inch touchscreen Standard active safety features Funky looks
Cons Cheap interior Cramped backseat Ergonomic quirks Anemic engine
Nissan doesn't make any significant changes to the 2020 Kicks lineup.
Pros Perky in-town power, adult-sized back-seat space, unexpectedly large cargo capacity.
Cons Lacks highway passing power, noisy under heavy throttle, no underfloor storage in cargo area.
The 2020 Nissan Kicks comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic.Driver assistance features added to the base model.
Pros Strong estimated and real-world fuel economy numbers Larger cargo capacity than many subcompact SUVs Inexpensive compared to rivals
Cons Accelerates leisurely No optional all-wheel drive Lacks some desirable features
