Volkswagen ID. Tiguan Debuts as Electric Successor to ID.4 with Up to 373 Miles of Range

Volkswagen has officially introduced the ID. Tiguan, an all-electric SUV that will succeed the ID.4 and the European-market ID.5. Scheduled to launch in Germany and other European markets in early 2027, the new model will sell alongside traditional gasoline, diesel, and hybrid Tiguan variants. Pre-orders open on October 13 with European pricing starting at €42,695 across four trims: Trend, Life, Style, and R-Line.

Moving away from the softer crossover styling of the ID.4 and ID.5, the ID. Tiguan adopts a more upright, muscular silhouette with sharper body lines, sculpted sheet metal, and classic pull-style exterior door handles. The interior has also undergone a major rethink, addressing customer feedback by replacing criticized touch-capacitive controls with tactile physical buttons on the multifunction steering wheel and for the climate control system. An illuminated controller located on the center console manages audio volume as well as track and radio station selection.

The dashboard features a 10.0-inch digital instrument cluster for the driver and a 15.0-inch central touchscreen, complemented by an optional 12.0-inch passenger display that represents a first for Volkswagen in Europe. Digital highlights include a Retro gauge mode recreating the classic blue-and-red instrumentation of the Golf IV, alongside a virtual garage displaying six historic models: Golf I, Golf II Country, Golf IV, Tiguan I, Race Touareg, and Beetle. Available amenities include massaging and ventilated power front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and a 480-watt Harman Kardon audio system. Standard one-pedal driving is paired with Connected Travel Assist, which provides automated highway lane changes and traffic-light recognition capable of automatically stopping the vehicle at red lights.

In Europe, the ID. Tiguan will offer three powertrain setups. The entry version features a 58.0-kWh battery and a rear-wheel-drive electric motor producing 188 horsepower. Higher trims use a 77.0-kWh battery paired either with a 281-horsepower rear-wheel-drive motor or a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system delivering 295 horsepower. Maximum driving range reaches up to 373 miles (600 kilometers) on the WLTP cycle. Towing capacity is rated at up to 3,968 pounds (1,800 kg) for the smaller battery and up to 4,409 pounds (2,000 kg) for the 77.0-kWh versions. Practicality is rounded out by an 18.9-cubic-foot (534-liter) cargo area, a 1.1-cubic-foot (32-liter) frunk, and vehicle-to-load capability using a PowerSocket charging adapter.