Physically the hitch for the RWD version and the AWD version is the same, it is a 1.25" class II hitch. The AWD has a higher tow rating due to having larger front brakes.Assuming that the factory releases a hitch solution for the RWD cars, I would assume it is the same as the First Edition. 2200 lbs with brakes. I don't know what the tongue weight is rated for, usually 150-250 lbs for a Class I
That's interesting! I hadn't heard that, and I had wondered what was different. Obviously the motor is different between FE and PRO AWD, but 228 ft-lbs / 201 hp is still decent (compared to, say, an AWD Rav4 with 172 lb-ft/176hp and 3500 lbs towing capacity).The AWD has a higher tow rating due to having larger front brakes.
Yes, and, there's a bumper cutout and the wiring to account for. It may all be there, I don't suppose we'll know until we see one.Physically the hitch for the RWD version and the AWD version is the same, it is a 1.25" class II hitch. The AWD has a higher tow rating due to having larger front brakes.
Now that the plain-old Pro is out, I'd be interested in hearing if anyone can take a photo of the hitch area. I'm especially curious if the internal wiring connector ("Pollak 11-893P") is behind the black plastic plate, like on the FE. I suspect the mounting holes for the hitch assembly are there. In that case, maybe all it needs is the hitch assembly and Pollak-11-893P adapter.Assuming that the factory releases a hitch solution for the RWD cars
Installing a hitch on a Pro is prohibitively expensive. The crash bar that the hitch bolts to is alone over $700, and requires bumper cover removal to install. The wiring harness has to be installed as well.Now that the plain-old Pro is out, I'd be interested in hearing if anyone can take a photo of the hitch area. I'm especially curious if the internal wiring connector ("Pollak 11-893P") is behind the black plastic plate, like on the FE. I suspect the mounting holes for the hitch assembly are there. In that case, maybe all it needs is the hitch assembly and Pollak-11-893P adapter.
But it's also possible that the bumper plastic lacks a cutout, which would make it hard to see what's there and isn't there.
I just looked at mine. There is just a big hole with nothing to mount to. This is a severe issue for anyone wanting a bike rack to luggage storage.Installing a hitch on a Pro is prohibitively expensive. The crash bar that the hitch bolts to is alone over $700, and requires bumper cover removal to install. The wiring harness has to be installed as well.
My dealer told me that they 'spoke to VW' and VW said there would not be a hitch available in the US for the RWD ID4s other than the 1st edition. No exception. It is not in the plans. Bummer!Assuming that the factory releases a hitch solution for the RWD cars, I would assume it is the same as the First Edition. 2200 lbs with brakes. I don't know what the tongue weight is rated for, usually 150-250 lbs for a Class I
I'd eventually expect an aftermarket one from e.g. Thule (they've renamed to Brink again) to be honest.My dealer told me that they 'spoke to VW' and VW said there would not be a hitch available in the US for the RWD ID4s other than the 1st edition. No exception. It is not in the plans. Bummer!