A Familiar Name for a New Electric SUV
Volkswagen has revealed the ID. Tiguan in official press photos, offering a first look at the electric SUV that is expected to replace the ID.4 in North America. Thankfully, VW brought it to the 2026 Paris Motor Show, giving everyone a chance to see what could be the next major step for the Tiguan.
It’s a smart play from Volkswagen. The ID.4 did its job getting VW into the electric SUV game, but let’s be honest – it never quite had the same street cred as the brand’s gas-powered legends. Slapping the Tiguan badge on an EV? Now that’s a name people actually know.
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A More Traditional SUV With a Better Cabin
In the metal, the first thing that stands out is the ID. Tiguan’s more upright and squared-off appearance. The proportions give it a more substantial presence than the ID.4, with a flatter hood, cleaner body surfaces, and less emphasis on the rounded shapes that defined Volkswagen’s earlier ID models.
Up front, slim headlights are linked by a full-width light bar, with a glowing VW badge smack in the middle. The lower bumper gets a wide, faux-intake and some vertical accents, making the face look serious but not trying too hard to be mean.
The sides have a straightforward design with large wheel arches, flat doors, and a gently sloping roofline. Large aerodynamic wheels highlight its electric nature, and traditional door handles have returned. At the back, there is a full-width taillight, a wide tailgate, and a sturdy bumper. Overall, it looks like a classic SUV from every angle, with no unexpected design elements.
Inside, VW finally listened. Real buttons are back on the steering wheel, and there’s a proper button bar instead of those annoying touch controls everyone hated. Tech fans still get a massive 15-inch touchscreen and a 12-inch passenger display, plus a Retro instrument theme that throws it back to classic VW graphics.
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Powertrain Options and North American Arrival
Europe gets three flavors: rear-wheel drive with a 58-kWh battery and 187 hp, another rear-drive with a bigger 77-kWh battery and 282 hp, or all-wheel drive with the same big battery and 295 hp. Take your pick.
VW claims up to 373 miles of range on the WLTP cycle, but for the US, expect something closer to 310 or 320 miles once the EPA has its say. Official numbers are still in the works.
As for towing, the big-battery versions can now haul up to 4,409 pounds, a big jump from the ID.4’s 2,700-pound limit. You also get goodies like one-pedal driving, highway lane change assist, massaging front seats, and even vehicle-to-load tech.
The ID. Tiguan hits Europe in early 2027, starting at €42,695 (about $47,800). As mentioned, VW says it’ll replace the ID.4 in North America too, but when, how much, and what specs we’ll get are still a mystery.
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