VW has unveiled its new electric ID. Tiguan to replace the ID.4 in early 2027. The more recognizable nameplate has to appeal to a broader range of customers in one of the most crucial vehicle segments.
The new model also has to erase bad memories of some of the less-appreciated choices VW made for the ID.4, which nevertheless turned out to be quite a popular model.
Designing the new ID. With the Tiguan, Volkswagen clearly went back to a more conventional look than the first-generation ID’s design. models. This confirms the mind shift the brand had already made with the ID. Polo and ID. Cross, offering more recognizable looks and names on an electric platform.
The ID. Tiguan replaces the ID.4 and will share the VW catalog with the ‘conventional’ Tiguan. It will only be available as an SUV. The ID.5 SUV coupe will be phased out and not replaced.
Correction
With the ID. Tiguan, VW also wants to show it listened to customers’ criticism of some of the choices it made in the ID.4. Apart from the design, the interior was completely rethought. Gone are the touch-sensitive buttons and the materials that didn’t necessarily convey a sense of quality.
The digital approach to VW’s first ID. models was also criticized, so the brand now promises a consistent logic and an arrangement that works as intended.
The ID. The Tiguan gets a 10-inch digital cockpit, a 15-inch infotainment display, and, for the first time in Europe, the option of a 12-inch display for the front passenger. The latter has a filter so it isn’t visible to the driver, and can entertain the passenger during long drives.
The ID. The Tiguan also brings some technologies missing from the ID.4, such as One-Pedal Driving, Vehicle-to-Load, and Vehicle-to-Home/Grid capabilities. The new Connected Travel Assist is an upgraded Adaptive Cruise Control with lane change and traffic light recognition.
Technical details
The ID. Tiguan will be available with a choice of two battery packs. The first is a 58 kWh LFP unit, providing an affordable and durable entry-level. The second is a 77 kWh NMC pack, offering better performance and a range of up to 605 km.
From the start, the ID. The Tiguan will be available with power outputs of 140 kW, 210 kW, or 220 kW (with 4Motion 4-wheel drive). Later, a version with over 400 hp will follow.
The DC charging capacity remains quite limited, compared to some of its competitors, with maximum values of 10 and 165 kW. The 10-80% charging time ranges from 26 to 29 minutes.
The ID. Tiguan is a 5-seater with a boot space of 534 liters. A nice addition is a 32-liter frunk, ideal for storing the charging cables. The model initially offers a towing capacity of up to 2 tonnes, but later versions will offer 2.2 tonnes.
Crucial role
VW’s new approach to electric models is crucial for a brand that is struggling to remain profitable. And the ID. Tiguan will play a big role.
The segment the model will compete in is very important. The Tiguan has always been popular, with over 8.3 million Tiguans sold since its launch, making it the group’s bestseller. The ID. 4 managed a total of 950,000 units (including ID.5) over a shorter period.
In Belgium, the ID.4 is already quite popular. With company car registrations dominating the electric segment, many fleet customers chose the ID.4. In 2025, a total of 5.380 ID. 4s were registered, earning the model a place in Belgium’s top 20 in overall car sales, not just electric models.
While small and affordable models are crucial for the adoption of electric cars by private buyers, convincing mid-range SUVs are crucial to get even more interest from the fleet market. A recognizable model could also pique interest on the second-hand market, boosting residual values and keeping monthly rates low for the fleet market.
Pricing for Belgium has not yet been announced, but on the Dutch market it will be priced from €40.990. Market launch is planned early in 2027, making the ID. Tiguan one of the stars on the VW stand at the Brussels Motor Show.
