Volkswagen Transforms ID.4 into Electric Tiguan SUV [Photos]

Key Takeaways

Volkswagen’s ID.4 will be rebranded as the ID. Tiguan, debuting in 2027.
The new electric SUV will feature a more conventional design and updated interior.
The ID. Tiguan is expected to leverage new battery technologies for improved range and lower pricing.

Volkswagen Transitions to ID. Tiguan

Volkswagen is set to revamp its electric SUV lineup, with the ID.4 being rebranded as the ID. Tiguan due to launch in 2027. First introduced in 2020, the ID.4 was Volkswagen’s inaugural fully electric SUV and part of the ID series, which is shifting from numerical naming to established model names. The transition begins with the upcoming ID. Polo, expected to release in spring 2024.

Alongside the ID. Tiguan, Volkswagen plans to unveil two additional electric SUVs this year: the ID. Cross, which will serve as the electric counterpart to the T-Cross, and the ID. Tiguan, which will effectively replace the ID.4. This shift emphasizes Volkswagen’s strategy to adopt familiar model names, enhancing brand recognition among consumers.

Recent spy shots indicate that the ID. Tiguan will reflect a more traditional SUV profile, moving away from the rounded, aerodynamic design of the ID.4. The front end will receive an overhaul to feature a more squared-off look. Inside, the ID. Tiguan will showcase Volkswagen’s latest design elements, aligning it with the upcoming ID. Polo and ID. Cross. It will include a modern infotainment system featuring a 10.25-inch driver display alongside a 13-inch touchscreen for navigation. Notably, Volkswagen is reinstating physical climate control buttons, which will be strategically located beneath the infotainment screen and on the steering wheel for user-friendly access.

Although specific driving ranges and final specifications will be disclosed closer to the launch date, it is anticipated that the ID. Tiguan will utilize the updated MEB+ platform, which is designed to enhance overall performance. Volkswagen’s recent advancements in battery technology are expected to improve both the driving range and charging speeds of the ID. Tiguan.

Currently, the ID.4 offers an EPA-estimated range of up to 291 miles in the rear-wheel-drive version, while the all-wheel-drive variant provides approximately 263 miles. European models are anticipated to achieve around 351 miles based on the WLTP scale.

The introduction of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries may also allow the ID. Tiguan to be priced lower than the existing ID.4, making it more competitive in a crowded market enriched with upcoming EV models. For context, the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro starts at $45,095 in the United States and around €40,000 ($46,000) in Europe.

The ID. Tiguan will compete against formidable rivals like the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai IONIQ 5, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chevy Equinox EV, and Audi A6 e-tron. As Volkswagen finalizes plans for the ID. Tiguan, expectations are high regarding its ability to stand out in an increasingly competitive electric SUV segment. The vehicle is projected to be officially unveiled by the end of 2026, with production slated to take place at VW’s plant in Emden, Germany.

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