I've been a VW 'loyalist' for almost 50 years. The last 15 years or so have been a seemingly endless parade of tone deaf, blind and just plain aggravating marketing decisions. VW has clearly decided to leave the 'traditional' VW buyer behind in North America. VW's strength is in its traditions and history supplemented by products that meet current trends. A small utilitarian EV like the ID3 is EXACTLY that fit. Folks want the traditional compact in EV form for running around town if not occasional trips to the 'big city' a few miles down the road. The argument that it wouldn't sell enough to be economically viable is laughable--look at the Arteon. What, they sell maybe 5 a year over here? I've seen an actual Arteon on the road with a private (not dealer) plate maybe ONCE. I've seen ZERO Mk 8 GTIs and Golf Rs--those must be in the 5-a-month category also. But no, we can't have a $20-25K pedestrian Golf that they would sell several thousand of. Or an ID3 that would be as he says, 'only' 100,000 units. What the heck is wrong with 100K units? This CEO is making (BS) excuses for his biased preferences towards SUVs and is doing (has done) irreparable damage to VW in the US by eliminating or marginalizing virtually everything else from the lineup. VW has absolutely nothing I want in their current meager, totally non-diverse lineup. But make no mistake, I'd give up my 2015 Golf TDIs in a heartbeat for an ID3. Not an ID4, but the 3. A pedestrian, utility compact. Otherwise, VW can keep fixing the troublesome 2015 TDI emission systems under their court ordered warranty. When that runs out, if there's no good VW option (read: EV utility compact-I've given up on ever seeing a wagon again) I'll finally buy that Subaru--notice Subaru hasn't forgotten their history and they are mixing that history and modern trends quite well, thank you. But VW? Congratulations, you've FULLY succeeded in becoming the dumbest, most tone-deaf car company in America. Mr. Keogh will I'm sure help VW keep that title as he drives it to the narrowest of niches selling ONLY SUVs, with total North American sales that rank at the very bottom.
Julian Hawkins - 2 years ago
I own a 2020 jetta and a 2019 gli that my kids monopolize at college. I have owned minis, GTis and 911s. I do have a 2003 sequoia for when i need to haul stuff, but most of the time i dont need or want to drive a pointlessly large and heavy vehicle. It is low fun, low feel and needlessly expensive and wasteful.
VW could just follow the herd. Where is the brand in that?
John Galloway - 3 years ago
I would be very interested in an ID.3, more so an ID.3GTX, much more so with better internal materials and car2home charging. I owed a 76 rabbit, a 86 GTI, a 93 jetta/VR6, and currently drive a 2012 GTI/DSG. The 86 GTI and the Jetta were totaled out from under me by others crashing into me yet I walked away without a scratch in both cases. Given my preference for smaller cars and that even the ID.4 is significantly wider and longer than my GTI I fear that to go electric (that I would like to do) I will not be buying a VW.
Nancy Maynes - 3 years ago
I have an eGolf on which the lease is up in June. It's my second leased eGolf, and I love it. I just stopped in to look at the ID4, and it's HUGE, so matter how they're trying to market it. I have no desire for a car that big. I'm alone, and the few times I might need to transport furniture or home improvement stuff, I'll either rent something or use my neighbor's F-150 (he's pre-ordered). I'm a city person living in the country, and I want something that I can drive into downtown Boston or NYC and find a parking space easily. Maneuverability is key: how can you have a sporty feel with a giant car?
earthzero - 3 years ago
So what exactly will their excuse be when Tesla starts selling their smaller hatchback here in the US and it sells like hotcakes?
Walt Albert - 3 years ago
I want to replace my 2017 Golf AllTrack with an ID 3. Hey VW! There are Americans that don’t want an SUV. I do hope the ID 4 sells well and VW will realize a well equipped and priced EV hatch can be part of their USA model line up. Want us to forget Dieselgate, than send us the ID 3. Or must I look at Volvo’s version.
Brian T Robinson - 4 years ago
VW Please release the ID.3 to the States. Not All Americans want an SUV. Some of us still live in the City. I loved my 2012 TDI GOLF. Sold it back to VW hoping someday they would come out with a longer range EV GOLF. Don't give up on us already without even trying to sell us the ID.3
Brian
TM3 owner - 4 years ago
It's a battery issue. There are only so many, so they probably can't build enough ID3's to supply the US. I first owned a Leaf and suffered a lot of battery degradation. When it came time to replace it, I wasn't willing to return to Nissan again. I've had numerous German cars, including two VW's. This car is too small for me (as was the Leaf). I wish the ID4 had the clean styling the ID3 has. Anyway bought a Tesla Model 3 a couple months ago. Love the car. The only downside is it was more expensive than I really wanted to go.
Doug - 4 years ago
I’ve been driving e-Golf cars for past 5 years. 2015 and now 2017. I would love the ID 3 with longer range. VW president doesn’t understand that people who want an EV are often buying as a commuter car. In my case our second car is an SUV Subaru Outback for long trips. ID 3 would compete with Leaf, Bolt and Small Tesla. Note that VW ID.3 is the best selling EV to n Norway now. VW should offer pre-order of ID3 in US with actual price and see what happens. I’d sign up immediately for when my lease ends in Feb 2021.
Kyle - 4 years ago
It’s all about profits hence the reason why VW won’t bring it to the USA the profit margins aren’t as high. And CA has a goal of zero emissions buy 2035 what a waste of time to not bring a car to the US which they clearly want and need! Way to sell us more sheep cars for sheep people!!! It’s all about money and profits at end of the day and VW is BS!
Jan Schoone - 4 years ago
Hi. Could I purchase an ID3 in Germany and import it into the US?
VW blows again. here's the chance to blow the Ev market wide open with ID3, and there screewing up again. Too bad.WV.
Scott Burns - 4 years ago
It is funny to me the VW thinks this would not be of interest to the US market. THEY ARE WRONG. Tesla is doing great business and is pricing in the fuels cost to those purchases. An EV that is priced at or under $30K will be a hit and I believe you will see a lot of folks Jump from SUV's to EV's. Keep in mind, VW also had a car the got 70 MPG but they did want to release it in the US because, wait for it, "no one would be interested"? The "oil boys" time is at hand and the sooner we have more choice in EV's the better for the entire global community.
Les Lewis - 4 years ago
An SUV in nothing more than a over grown, tall, cumbersome Hatchback. I've owned Sedans, Coupes, Trucks Hatchbacks, Wagons and yes an SUV. Give me a Hatchback or Wagon any day. They handle the road much better with room for friends, family, vacation gear and all the room for trips to the home improvement store. I still have a MK1 VW GTI Hatchback and hope to see a ID3 GTE made for the USA market. We also have a Leaf (Hatchback and a Volvo wagon.
Vw please send a survey to people that DON'T by one of your cars and you may learn more then sending on to those that do. I wanted a VW E Golf but it didn't come in Red or any interesting colors. And please stop the Black interiors. Most wouldn't like black interior homes why would we want it in our cars.
Thanks for letting me vent. Bring the ID3 to the US.Les
Mb - 4 years ago
These car manufacturers keep limiting US ev vehicle launches because "demand isn't there." Well perhaps because we have such limited options. Not every American wants a Tesla, and for many Americans the "economic" Tesla 3 is not an option financially.
I really hope in the next year they start to realize this gap in the market and know there is a demand for these cars.
Bill - 4 years ago
I leased a Nissan Leaf For 3 years, now driving a leased Kia Soul EV. I have a second car for our infrequent long trips. I charge my EV at home. I want a small, inexpensive EV and was thinking the ID3 would be a logical next choice. Disappointed to hear it might not be available to me. My current lease ends March 2021.
Richard Paul - 4 years ago
I owned a 1987 VW GTI for 10 years and loved. I would buy an ID3 but I have no interest in the ID4.
Brian Fox - 4 years ago
The ID3 is a great looking design, very appealing. I would be interested. The ID-Crozz is ungainly and ugly, IMO.
Michael Phillips - 4 years ago
I've been a loyal VW customer for years. I would buy 1 maybe 2 immediately. Send a lot over and sign me up.
Michael Phillips - 4 years ago
I've been a loyal VW customer for years. I would buy 1 maybe 2 immediately. Send a lot over and sign me up.
Laura - 5 years ago
I’m a recent college graduate and am facing an hour commute to work. I’m so disappointed that VW isn’t bringing the ID 3 to the US. We use to have a golf and it was our favorite. I’m moving into a city where I don’t want an SUV or a sedan and this VW would be the perfect car. I think they could really appeal to a younger audience that doesn’t have kids but are looking for their first car! What can we do to convince them?
Frank Wesley - 5 years ago
How could I buy a id3 vw and export to usa
Philip Tillery - 5 years ago
I drive a Golf R and except for the fact that it is a bit thirsty when driven as intended, I love the car. But based on what I’ve seen, I would trade into an ID-3 in a heartbeat. I have spent time in a Chevy Bolt and know that small EVs, with their inherent low centers of gravity and instant gobs of torque, can be very entertaining rides. The ID-3 looks to be several cuts above the Bolt (better build quality, finish materials, and RWD as opposed to FWD.
Stan - 5 years ago
I'm a Chevy volt owner and have been waiting for VW to bring their all electric to the US. Very disappointing news. I'm not sure how this brings those of us burned by dieselgate (2015 Touareg TDI) back into the fold.
don riggs - 5 years ago
I own a 2016 E Golf with only a 90 mile range. I would trade this car in for a new ID 3. I feel that this is believe it or not a cultural issue, a prejudice against Americans. I have traveled to Europe many times. It is pretty bad when they don't even want our money. Oh well, I will never buy another VW.
Walter Pringle IV - 5 years ago
My wife wants one right now. We really do want to go electric and don't need a large car.
Tom V - 5 years ago
I’m a Chevy Volt owner, been looking forward to a longer range full electric hatchback under Tesla Model 3 price range, very disappointing, this was THE one until I heard about VW’s market decision.
Rob - 5 years ago
I have the 2012 Beetle - 3rd Beetle and had no problems at all. If I ever need another car, the garage is ready for an ID3. No interest in an SUV at all..
Fausto Flores - 5 years ago
I've owned the e-golf for two years now and love it. If the ID3 was available in the US and eligible for a $7500 tax credit, that'd be a no brainier for me. Too bad VW is being so short sighted.
The CEO should be bought to the wall and shot. I am a VW user since the 2008 Passat Wagon, but have not see a decent vehicle from VW since that. The new vehicles have copied the Japanese and Korean car makers and try to please the majority but have lost the feel of a German car.
Does he has brain damage to decided not to launch the ID in US???If VW have management that capacity, I probably not going to buy another VW anymore.
mike t - 5 years ago
I would buy 1 in a heartbeat
Sean OShea - 5 years ago
Really shortsighted on VW's part. There is no high-range, high-quality small electric in the US. The i3 is low-range and pricey. The Chevy Bolt looks & feels cheap. I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
Andrew - 5 years ago
Just turned in lease bolt.ready to order id3.have two tdi golfs.must be a vw dub.
Scott Newcombe - 5 years ago
I recently bought a 2019 Nissan Leaf, and would have loved to consider the ID3 as an alternate choice. I don't like SUV's and would never own one. My neighborhood in Seattle Washington has lots of ev's. They are usually parked in the driveway next to.... a Toyota Prius! That's how many of the drivers of ev's around here prefer it. They want smaller cars, good for urban driving, and parking, and friendly to the environment. I tend to believe the SUV market is full of drivers who want to isolate themselves from the environment. They want to wallow in comfort, including the comfort of having no range anxiety.....global warming, who cares.
Tesla did not introduce themselves to the ev market with an SUV, neither did Nissan.
Roger Moy - 5 years ago
As with many executives, this Keogh thinks they know the car buyers..., key word thinks. A majority of the other comments reflect car buyers preferences and reasoning for what they want in a car. Living in a large metropolitan area, as most Americans live and work, is a large SUV necessary or practical? Parking is scarce and parking spaces are getting smaller. Hmmmm, let me see if that makes any sense? I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and how many Prius, Nissan Versa hatchbacks, Kia Souls, Lexus CT200h, VW Golfs, and yes even Smart Cars and Fiat 500s. This list goes on, Mr. Keogh is missing the mark here, a subcompact EV, efficiently packaged and priced in the $20k or below range after state and federal incentives, they would sell and lease boat loads if marketed properly, by real car people and consumers. Mr. Keogh, if you are reading this, the VW ID3 is a great car conceptually, give it a chance the US, or just start in California, you may be proven pleasantly wrong. I have a 2015 VW GTI, lots of warranty issues, but I still love the car, I would buy the VW ID3 and suggest to everyone I know to do so as well, it simply makes sense for a city car.
Thompson Dave - 5 years ago
I am driving a 2016 GTI, and my next car will be an electric. I fracking hate SUV’s. Give me an ID.3 GTI or I shop somewhere else.
Bill of the north - 5 years ago
It really depends on three things for me. I would handle the cold in Alaska, the price and the range. I know of 0 superchargers in Alaska
Arven Saunders - 5 years ago
I am not interested in an Stupid Useless Vehicle! The ID should be practical, economical, and fun, as is the Golf. All it really needs beyond the current e-Golf is longer range.
And, I can wait for a while until a newer battery technology beyond lithium ion is developed and implemented.
Roger Henderson - 5 years ago
I’d be first in line to buy an ID.3! I’m driving a Subaru Impreza Sport 5-door but miss the German road feel. I think VW could import both the ID.3 and the Crozz and do very well.
Daniel E Brown - 5 years ago
I'm driving a 2016 Fiat 500E and I'd definitely trade up to an ID.3
Norbert Kiesel - 5 years ago
I’m driving a GTI right now and would love to have the id.3 as my next car.
James - 5 years ago
I have a 2016 E-Golf, it's a great car. I see the ID.3 as the next gen, and would love one. I see it too, a lot of SUVs in the US, but there's a market for these too. Bring it here and people will embrace it!
Derek - 5 years ago
oh well, we'll be getting the Volkswagen id.4 a year from now. That will sell very well.
But I do think they should/could just import several thousand to the US from Europe...so better gauge demand.
John Lauro - 5 years ago
Personally not interested in it. Range is too low, size is too small. I would take a Chevy Bolt 2020 over it, that said the Ford Mach E is a bit over priced sans tax rebate, but looking like the best option for 2020 (at least if you are in a state without Tesla dealers).
Rodney Bento - 5 years ago
I have no interest in crossovers, SUV's, etc. I want an efficient, well made, small EV. I'm am American who wants the id3.
Lisa Doran - 5 years ago
I had a 2012 TDI Sport Wagon and I’ve been waiting since 2016 for VW to produce an electric wagon. Disappointed doesn’t even cover my feelings.
Vadertime - 5 years ago
I loved my 2012 Golf, which I gave to my daughter a year and a half ago. She uses it as her daily driver to school and work. I would love an e-hatchback in my driveway.
Kevan Ray - 5 years ago
Frustrating to continue to see this but I understand they run a for-profit business. I have already started to line up my garage and piggy bank for an ID.3 to sit next to my TDI. I guess that will not be an option. I wish this silly SUV craze would die already.
gabbott - 5 years ago
I've had 4 Touaregs over the years. Since the vehicle is no longer imported I have to move on. Currently I'm driving a 2017 Touareg. I've decided my next car will be electric. I'm a VW customer, the ID3 would be a great car. I would buy it. The Egolf just doesn't have the range. The Tesla 3 with no instrument information forward is out of the question. No Head Up display either.
Lusitron - 5 years ago
Geez.... Doesn’t VW ever get tired of being so wrong??? WE WANT A SMALL, ECONOMIC AND RELIABLE AND SERVICEABLE E-CAR TOO!!! We are we stuck with the cars manufacturers want to sell us, and not the cars we want to buy! It’s as simple as offer and demand, let that dictate what the market wants!
Todd Curtis - 5 years ago
For those of us who can't afford $50,000 for a Tesla, alternatives to the Chevy Bolt would be very welcome! (Bolt's not a bad car, I don't mean to trash it. It would be nice to have a choice)
Mona - 5 years ago
I would love to have had this car while waiting for the new I'd buzz
Sebastian perlowski - 5 years ago
They are 100% wrong, Model 3S build-up so much demand they could ride the wave, active Cooling good brand name lower price range than model 3
The demographic for smaller Eco cars
Barry Smith - 5 years ago
The id3 would be a great success in the US. This is a great miscalculation by VW. People are buying Tesla’s and they are sedans. I would buy the id3 today if it was available. I’m not alone in this thinking.
Barry Smith
I've been a VW 'loyalist' for almost 50 years. The last 15 years or so have been a seemingly endless parade of tone deaf, blind and just plain aggravating marketing decisions. VW has clearly decided to leave the 'traditional' VW buyer behind in North America. VW's strength is in its traditions and history supplemented by products that meet current trends. A small utilitarian EV like the ID3 is EXACTLY that fit. Folks want the traditional compact in EV form for running around town if not occasional trips to the 'big city' a few miles down the road. The argument that it wouldn't sell enough to be economically viable is laughable--look at the Arteon. What, they sell maybe 5 a year over here? I've seen an actual Arteon on the road with a private (not dealer) plate maybe ONCE. I've seen ZERO Mk 8 GTIs and Golf Rs--those must be in the 5-a-month category also. But no, we can't have a $20-25K pedestrian Golf that they would sell several thousand of. Or an ID3 that would be as he says, 'only' 100,000 units. What the heck is wrong with 100K units? This CEO is making (BS) excuses for his biased preferences towards SUVs and is doing (has done) irreparable damage to VW in the US by eliminating or marginalizing virtually everything else from the lineup. VW has absolutely nothing I want in their current meager, totally non-diverse lineup. But make no mistake, I'd give up my 2015 Golf TDIs in a heartbeat for an ID3. Not an ID4, but the 3. A pedestrian, utility compact. Otherwise, VW can keep fixing the troublesome 2015 TDI emission systems under their court ordered warranty. When that runs out, if there's no good VW option (read: EV utility compact-I've given up on ever seeing a wagon again) I'll finally buy that Subaru--notice Subaru hasn't forgotten their history and they are mixing that history and modern trends quite well, thank you. But VW? Congratulations, you've FULLY succeeded in becoming the dumbest, most tone-deaf car company in America. Mr. Keogh will I'm sure help VW keep that title as he drives it to the narrowest of niches selling ONLY SUVs, with total North American sales that rank at the very bottom.
I own a 2020 jetta and a 2019 gli that my kids monopolize at college. I have owned minis, GTis and 911s. I do have a 2003 sequoia for when i need to haul stuff, but most of the time i dont need or want to drive a pointlessly large and heavy vehicle. It is low fun, low feel and needlessly expensive and wasteful.
VW could just follow the herd. Where is the brand in that?
I would be very interested in an ID.3, more so an ID.3GTX, much more so with better internal materials and car2home charging. I owed a 76 rabbit, a 86 GTI, a 93 jetta/VR6, and currently drive a 2012 GTI/DSG. The 86 GTI and the Jetta were totaled out from under me by others crashing into me yet I walked away without a scratch in both cases. Given my preference for smaller cars and that even the ID.4 is significantly wider and longer than my GTI I fear that to go electric (that I would like to do) I will not be buying a VW.
I have an eGolf on which the lease is up in June. It's my second leased eGolf, and I love it. I just stopped in to look at the ID4, and it's HUGE, so matter how they're trying to market it. I have no desire for a car that big. I'm alone, and the few times I might need to transport furniture or home improvement stuff, I'll either rent something or use my neighbor's F-150 (he's pre-ordered). I'm a city person living in the country, and I want something that I can drive into downtown Boston or NYC and find a parking space easily. Maneuverability is key: how can you have a sporty feel with a giant car?
So what exactly will their excuse be when Tesla starts selling their smaller hatchback here in the US and it sells like hotcakes?
I want to replace my 2017 Golf AllTrack with an ID 3. Hey VW! There are Americans that don’t want an SUV. I do hope the ID 4 sells well and VW will realize a well equipped and priced EV hatch can be part of their USA model line up. Want us to forget Dieselgate, than send us the ID 3. Or must I look at Volvo’s version.
VW Please release the ID.3 to the States. Not All Americans want an SUV. Some of us still live in the City. I loved my 2012 TDI GOLF. Sold it back to VW hoping someday they would come out with a longer range EV GOLF. Don't give up on us already without even trying to sell us the ID.3
Brian
It's a battery issue. There are only so many, so they probably can't build enough ID3's to supply the US. I first owned a Leaf and suffered a lot of battery degradation. When it came time to replace it, I wasn't willing to return to Nissan again. I've had numerous German cars, including two VW's. This car is too small for me (as was the Leaf). I wish the ID4 had the clean styling the ID3 has. Anyway bought a Tesla Model 3 a couple months ago. Love the car. The only downside is it was more expensive than I really wanted to go.
I’ve been driving e-Golf cars for past 5 years. 2015 and now 2017. I would love the ID 3 with longer range. VW president doesn’t understand that people who want an EV are often buying as a commuter car. In my case our second car is an SUV Subaru Outback for long trips. ID 3 would compete with Leaf, Bolt and Small Tesla. Note that VW ID.3 is the best selling EV to n Norway now. VW should offer pre-order of ID3 in US with actual price and see what happens. I’d sign up immediately for when my lease ends in Feb 2021.
It’s all about profits hence the reason why VW won’t bring it to the USA the profit margins aren’t as high. And CA has a goal of zero emissions buy 2035 what a waste of time to not bring a car to the US which they clearly want and need! Way to sell us more sheep cars for sheep people!!! It’s all about money and profits at end of the day and VW is BS!
Hi. Could I purchase an ID3 in Germany and import it into the US?
VW blows again. here's the chance to blow the Ev market wide open with ID3, and there screewing up again. Too bad.WV.
It is funny to me the VW thinks this would not be of interest to the US market. THEY ARE WRONG. Tesla is doing great business and is pricing in the fuels cost to those purchases. An EV that is priced at or under $30K will be a hit and I believe you will see a lot of folks Jump from SUV's to EV's. Keep in mind, VW also had a car the got 70 MPG but they did want to release it in the US because, wait for it, "no one would be interested"? The "oil boys" time is at hand and the sooner we have more choice in EV's the better for the entire global community.
An SUV in nothing more than a over grown, tall, cumbersome Hatchback. I've owned Sedans, Coupes, Trucks Hatchbacks, Wagons and yes an SUV. Give me a Hatchback or Wagon any day. They handle the road much better with room for friends, family, vacation gear and all the room for trips to the home improvement store. I still have a MK1 VW GTI Hatchback and hope to see a ID3 GTE made for the USA market. We also have a Leaf (Hatchback and a Volvo wagon.
Vw please send a survey to people that DON'T by one of your cars and you may learn more then sending on to those that do. I wanted a VW E Golf but it didn't come in Red or any interesting colors. And please stop the Black interiors. Most wouldn't like black interior homes why would we want it in our cars.
Thanks for letting me vent. Bring the ID3 to the US.Les
These car manufacturers keep limiting US ev vehicle launches because "demand isn't there." Well perhaps because we have such limited options. Not every American wants a Tesla, and for many Americans the "economic" Tesla 3 is not an option financially.
I really hope in the next year they start to realize this gap in the market and know there is a demand for these cars.
I leased a Nissan Leaf For 3 years, now driving a leased Kia Soul EV. I have a second car for our infrequent long trips. I charge my EV at home. I want a small, inexpensive EV and was thinking the ID3 would be a logical next choice. Disappointed to hear it might not be available to me. My current lease ends March 2021.
I owned a 1987 VW GTI for 10 years and loved. I would buy an ID3 but I have no interest in the ID4.
The ID3 is a great looking design, very appealing. I would be interested. The ID-Crozz is ungainly and ugly, IMO.
I've been a loyal VW customer for years. I would buy 1 maybe 2 immediately. Send a lot over and sign me up.
I've been a loyal VW customer for years. I would buy 1 maybe 2 immediately. Send a lot over and sign me up.
I’m a recent college graduate and am facing an hour commute to work. I’m so disappointed that VW isn’t bringing the ID 3 to the US. We use to have a golf and it was our favorite. I’m moving into a city where I don’t want an SUV or a sedan and this VW would be the perfect car. I think they could really appeal to a younger audience that doesn’t have kids but are looking for their first car! What can we do to convince them?
How could I buy a id3 vw and export to usa
I drive a Golf R and except for the fact that it is a bit thirsty when driven as intended, I love the car. But based on what I’ve seen, I would trade into an ID-3 in a heartbeat. I have spent time in a Chevy Bolt and know that small EVs, with their inherent low centers of gravity and instant gobs of torque, can be very entertaining rides. The ID-3 looks to be several cuts above the Bolt (better build quality, finish materials, and RWD as opposed to FWD.
I'm a Chevy volt owner and have been waiting for VW to bring their all electric to the US. Very disappointing news. I'm not sure how this brings those of us burned by dieselgate (2015 Touareg TDI) back into the fold.
I own a 2016 E Golf with only a 90 mile range. I would trade this car in for a new ID 3. I feel that this is believe it or not a cultural issue, a prejudice against Americans. I have traveled to Europe many times. It is pretty bad when they don't even want our money. Oh well, I will never buy another VW.
My wife wants one right now. We really do want to go electric and don't need a large car.
I’m a Chevy Volt owner, been looking forward to a longer range full electric hatchback under Tesla Model 3 price range, very disappointing, this was THE one until I heard about VW’s market decision.
I have the 2012 Beetle - 3rd Beetle and had no problems at all. If I ever need another car, the garage is ready for an ID3. No interest in an SUV at all..
I've owned the e-golf for two years now and love it. If the ID3 was available in the US and eligible for a $7500 tax credit, that'd be a no brainier for me. Too bad VW is being so short sighted.
The CEO should be bought to the wall and shot. I am a VW user since the 2008 Passat Wagon, but have not see a decent vehicle from VW since that. The new vehicles have copied the Japanese and Korean car makers and try to please the majority but have lost the feel of a German car.
Does he has brain damage to decided not to launch the ID in US???If VW have management that capacity, I probably not going to buy another VW anymore.
I would buy 1 in a heartbeat
Really shortsighted on VW's part. There is no high-range, high-quality small electric in the US. The i3 is low-range and pricey. The Chevy Bolt looks & feels cheap. I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
Just turned in lease bolt.ready to order id3.have two tdi golfs.must be a vw dub.
I recently bought a 2019 Nissan Leaf, and would have loved to consider the ID3 as an alternate choice. I don't like SUV's and would never own one. My neighborhood in Seattle Washington has lots of ev's. They are usually parked in the driveway next to.... a Toyota Prius! That's how many of the drivers of ev's around here prefer it. They want smaller cars, good for urban driving, and parking, and friendly to the environment. I tend to believe the SUV market is full of drivers who want to isolate themselves from the environment. They want to wallow in comfort, including the comfort of having no range anxiety.....global warming, who cares.
Tesla did not introduce themselves to the ev market with an SUV, neither did Nissan.
As with many executives, this Keogh thinks they know the car buyers..., key word thinks. A majority of the other comments reflect car buyers preferences and reasoning for what they want in a car. Living in a large metropolitan area, as most Americans live and work, is a large SUV necessary or practical? Parking is scarce and parking spaces are getting smaller. Hmmmm, let me see if that makes any sense? I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and how many Prius, Nissan Versa hatchbacks, Kia Souls, Lexus CT200h, VW Golfs, and yes even Smart Cars and Fiat 500s. This list goes on, Mr. Keogh is missing the mark here, a subcompact EV, efficiently packaged and priced in the $20k or below range after state and federal incentives, they would sell and lease boat loads if marketed properly, by real car people and consumers. Mr. Keogh, if you are reading this, the VW ID3 is a great car conceptually, give it a chance the US, or just start in California, you may be proven pleasantly wrong. I have a 2015 VW GTI, lots of warranty issues, but I still love the car, I would buy the VW ID3 and suggest to everyone I know to do so as well, it simply makes sense for a city car.
I am driving a 2016 GTI, and my next car will be an electric. I fracking hate SUV’s. Give me an ID.3 GTI or I shop somewhere else.
It really depends on three things for me. I would handle the cold in Alaska, the price and the range. I know of 0 superchargers in Alaska
I am not interested in an Stupid Useless Vehicle! The ID should be practical, economical, and fun, as is the Golf. All it really needs beyond the current e-Golf is longer range.
And, I can wait for a while until a newer battery technology beyond lithium ion is developed and implemented.
I’d be first in line to buy an ID.3! I’m driving a Subaru Impreza Sport 5-door but miss the German road feel. I think VW could import both the ID.3 and the Crozz and do very well.
I'm driving a 2016 Fiat 500E and I'd definitely trade up to an ID.3
I’m driving a GTI right now and would love to have the id.3 as my next car.
I have a 2016 E-Golf, it's a great car. I see the ID.3 as the next gen, and would love one. I see it too, a lot of SUVs in the US, but there's a market for these too. Bring it here and people will embrace it!
oh well, we'll be getting the Volkswagen id.4 a year from now. That will sell very well.
But I do think they should/could just import several thousand to the US from Europe...so better gauge demand.
Personally not interested in it. Range is too low, size is too small. I would take a Chevy Bolt 2020 over it, that said the Ford Mach E is a bit over priced sans tax rebate, but looking like the best option for 2020 (at least if you are in a state without Tesla dealers).
I have no interest in crossovers, SUV's, etc. I want an efficient, well made, small EV. I'm am American who wants the id3.
I had a 2012 TDI Sport Wagon and I’ve been waiting since 2016 for VW to produce an electric wagon. Disappointed doesn’t even cover my feelings.
I loved my 2012 Golf, which I gave to my daughter a year and a half ago. She uses it as her daily driver to school and work. I would love an e-hatchback in my driveway.
Frustrating to continue to see this but I understand they run a for-profit business. I have already started to line up my garage and piggy bank for an ID.3 to sit next to my TDI. I guess that will not be an option. I wish this silly SUV craze would die already.
I've had 4 Touaregs over the years. Since the vehicle is no longer imported I have to move on. Currently I'm driving a 2017 Touareg. I've decided my next car will be electric. I'm a VW customer, the ID3 would be a great car. I would buy it. The Egolf just doesn't have the range. The Tesla 3 with no instrument information forward is out of the question. No Head Up display either.
Geez.... Doesn’t VW ever get tired of being so wrong??? WE WANT A SMALL, ECONOMIC AND RELIABLE AND SERVICEABLE E-CAR TOO!!! We are we stuck with the cars manufacturers want to sell us, and not the cars we want to buy! It’s as simple as offer and demand, let that dictate what the market wants!
For those of us who can't afford $50,000 for a Tesla, alternatives to the Chevy Bolt would be very welcome! (Bolt's not a bad car, I don't mean to trash it. It would be nice to have a choice)
I would love to have had this car while waiting for the new I'd buzz
They are 100% wrong, Model 3S build-up so much demand they could ride the wave, active Cooling good brand name lower price range than model 3
The demographic for smaller Eco cars
The id3 would be a great success in the US. This is a great miscalculation by VW. People are buying Tesla’s and they are sedans. I would buy the id3 today if it was available. I’m not alone in this thinking.
Barry Smith