Volkswagen ID. Tiguan enters production to replace ID.4 by 2027
The Volkswagen ID. Tiguan has begun series production in Germany, slated to replace the ID.4 starting in 2027 with up to 607 km (377 miles) of WLTP range and pricing from 42,695 EUR.
- The Volkswagen ID. Tiguan has entered series production at the Emden plant in Germany and will replace the ID.4 in 2027.
- The vehicle comes in three configurations: 140 kW (190 PS) with a 58 kWh battery, 210 kW (286 PS) with a 77 kWh battery, and a 220 kW (299 PS) 4MOTION variant.
- WLTP range reaches up to 377 miles (607 km), with European pricing starting at 42,695 EUR (47,800 USD).
- A "Pure Positive" design language returns to a boxy SUV profile, while the interior features a 15-inch display and physical buttons.
- North American pricing and specifications have not yet been announced.
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Series production is underway
Volkswagen has confirmed that the ID. Tiguan has officially entered series production at its Emden plant in Germany. The electric SUV is scheduled to replace both the ID.4 and ID.5 in the brand's EV portfolio by 2027.
Following the ID. Polo and ID. Cross (two models currently available in Europe), the ID. Tiguan represents the next step in Volkswagen's "True Volkswagen" brand direction. The automaker is also dropping numeric badges like ID.4 and ID.5 in favor of the Tiguan nameplate, its bestselling model globally. According to Volkswagen's brand CEO, the ID. Tiguan brings together the success of the Tiguan, ID.4, and ID.5.
Exterior design
The ID. Tiguan adopts the "Pure Positive" design language, featuring an entirely refreshed exterior. It sticks closer to the gas-powered Tiguan with a traditional, upright SUV stance. The front fascia is broad and planted, while conventional pull-style door handles replace the flush units found on the ID.4. The automaker notes that the vehicle looks like a model from a higher segment.
Interior and technology
The cabin has been upgraded with Volkswagen's next-generation infotainment system. It features a 10-inch Digital Cockpit alongside a 15-inch center touchscreen. Customers can also opt for an additional 12-inch display for the front passenger.
Physical buttons have made a return following feedback from current owners. Positioned beneath the center touchscreen and on the steering wheel, they control the climate settings and several key functions. The vehicle also introduces a Retro Mode, styling the interface of the Digital Cockpit and central screen after classic icons like the original Golf. Drivers can also select six vintage models to showcase in their virtual "garage": Golf I, Golf II Country, Golf IV, Tiguan I, Race Touareg, and Beetle.
Battery, range, and pricing
The ID. Tiguan is available with two battery capacities and three power outputs. The base rear-wheel-drive version delivers 140 kW (190 PS) with a 58 kWh battery pack. A second rear-wheel-drive trim offers 210 kW (286 PS) paired with a 77 kWh battery. The all-wheel-drive 4MOTION model produces 220 kW (299 PS), also using the 77 kWh pack.
Depending on the configuration, the SUV achieves a maximum WLTP range of up to 377 miles (607 km). Volkswagen calls this a "new benchmark" for its electric SUVs in Europe. Order books opened in October across Germany and select European markets, starting at 42,695 EUR (47,800 USD). Three trim levels are available: Trend, Life, and Style.
Following its European launch heading into early 2027, the ID. Tiguan will arrive in North America to replace the ID.4. Volkswagen stated that pricing and further specifications will be shared at an "appropriate time."
The current ID.4 carries an 82 kWh battery, delivering an EPA-estimated range of up to 291 miles in rear-wheel-drive form and roughly 263 miles in AWD. Because the European ID. Tiguan travels roughly 25 miles (40 km) further than the ID.4 on the WLTP cycle, expectations are that it could eclipse 300 miles under EPA testing. Official US pricing has not been announced. With the ID.4 starting at approximately 45,000 USD, the ID. Tiguan will likely launch in a similar price bracket.
The ID. Tiguan signals a sensible recalibration for Volkswagen's EV lineup: reviving the familiar Tiguan nameplate, shifting to a more approachable design, and putting physical controls back where drivers expect them. These are practical changes tailored to real-world driving habits. The key factor to watch will be North American pricing, where the ID.4's roughly 45,000 USD baseline serves as the direct benchmark. Official EPA range figures also remain to be verified, as the 300-plus-mile projection is still an estimate.
Source: Electrek (EVs)
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