Volkswagen Unveils ID. Tiguan Electric SUV with 600km Range

Volkswagen revealed its new all-electric SUV, the ID. Tiguan, on Thursday. This mid-size electric SUV is slated to replace the ID.4 and ID.5 starting in early 2027. The ID. Tiguan is considered one of the German automaker's most important electric models for the coming years, as the Tiguan is Volkswagen's best-selling model globally, and over 950,000 units of the ID.4 and ID.5 have been produced to date.

The electric version will be manufactured at the Emden plant and will be sold alongside the regular Tiguan, which offers gasoline, diesel, and hybrid engines. Based on the MEB+ platform, the ID. Tiguan will be available in three power configurations: a rear-wheel-drive version with 190 horsepower and a 58 kWh battery, another rear-wheel-drive version with 286 horsepower and a 77 kWh battery, and a 4MOTION all-wheel-drive variant with 299 horsepower and the larger battery. The car boasts a WLTP-certified range of up to 600 kilometers and a towing capacity of up to 2,000 kg for models with the larger battery.

Interior features include a 12-inch screen for the front passenger, a first for a European Volkswagen, alongside a 10-inch digital instrument cluster and a 15-inch central infotainment display. The passenger screen offers a privacy mode and Bluetooth headphone connectivity. Volkswagen is also reintroducing physical buttons on the steering wheel, climate controls, and audio volume, along with traditional door handles. Notable innovations include a "retro" display mimicking the Golf 4's blue-red gauges and two wireless phone charging pads.

Standard features include single-pedal driving and the Connected Travel Assist system, which enables automated lane changes on highways and can stop the vehicle at red lights. Optional additions include massaging and ventilated seats, a Harman Kardon sound system, and a panoramic sunroof. The vehicle will be offered in Trend, Life, Style, and R-Line trim levels.

"The Tiguan is our best-selling model worldwide, and the ID.4 and ID.5 are among our most successful electric cars. The ID. Tiguan connects these two success stories," stated Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen brand. Pre-orders in Germany and other European countries will open on October 13th, with a starting price of 42,695 euros. Pricing and arrival dates for Israel have not yet been announced.