VW ID. Tiguan: up to 600 km range, starting at 42,695 euros

Volkswagen has introduced the ID. Tiguan as the successor to the ID.4 and ID.5. This electric SUV features a power output of up to 220 kW (299 horsepower), a 77-kWh battery, and an WLTP range of up to 600 km. Pre-orders begin on October 13 at 42,695 euros.

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Volkswagen has officially unveiled the ID. Tiguan. This mid-range electric SUV will replace the ID.4 and ID.5 models starting in early 2027, with the manufacturer stating that more than 950,000 units of those models have been produced combined. After Volkswagen initially only revealed the name and timeline at the end of September, technical specifications, trim levels, and the starting price are now available.

The ID. Tiguan is manufactured at the Emden plant. The Tiguan with a combustion engine from Wolfsburg will continue to be available alongside it in gasoline, diesel, and hybrid versions. Thus, both models will share the same name going forward but differ completely in terms of technology.

Powertrain and Battery

The technical basis of the ID. Tiguan is the upgraded MEB+ electric platform. Volkswagen offers this SUV in three performance levels at launch:

Rear-wheel drive with 140 kW (190 hp) and a 58-kWh battery

Rear-wheel drive with 210 kW (286 hp) and a 77-kWh battery

4MOTION all-wheel drive with 220 kW (299 hp) and also a 77-kWh battery

The communication does not clarify whether the battery specifications refer to net or gross values. Standard on board is a one-pedal driving mode that allows the vehicle to be braked to a stop using regenerative braking.

Volkswagen has also specified the towing capacity: with the smaller 58-kWh battery, the ID. Tiguan can tow up to 1,800 kg, while with the 77-kWh battery, it can tow up to 2,000 kg.

Range, Consumption, and Charging Speed

Volkswagen states that the WLTP range is up to 600 km. This figure applies to the version with the lowest range; the manufacturer does not specify which exact variant it is. Combined WLTP consumption values are available for each drive system:

140 kW: 16.3 to 14.9 kWh/100 km

210 kW: 16.2 to 14.6 kWh/100 km

220 kW (4MOTION): 17.2 to 15.7 kWh/100 km

Volkswagen has not yet provided figures for the maximum charging power at AC and DC chargers or the charging times. However, a new optional feature is the PowerSocket for Vehicle-to-Load: this adapter plugs into the charging port and supplies power to external devices such as an electric grill or e-bike.

Interior

Space and design

The ID. Tiguan offers seating for five passengers. The trunk volume is up to 534 liters, in addition to a frunk area under the front hood with a capacity of 32 liters.

Volkswagen relies on the “Pure Positive” design language visually. Unlike the more rounded crossover style of the ID.4 and ID.5, the ID. Tiguan features a sharper, classic SUV silhouette with precise lines and tightly stretched surfaces. Additionally, Volkswagen has returned to conventional door handles on the ID. Tiguan.

Cockpit and Controls

The interior includes a 10-inch driver display and a central 15-inch infotainment screen. For the first time on a European Volkswagen model, an optional 12-inch passenger display is available. The driver cannot see the content through a Privacy Mode, while the passenger can listen to audio via connected Bluetooth headphones.

Volkswagen is responding to criticism of earlier ID models in terms of usability. Key functions can now be controlled via physical buttons: the basic climate controls are located on a button strip in the center console, the multifunction steering wheel has buttons instead of touch surfaces, and volume control as well as channel or track switching are managed through a knob in the center console. Optionally, there are two Qi2-standard induction charging pads with magnetic rings to secure smartphones in front of it. The window lift controls on the driver’s door have also been redesigned, now featuring four separate switches again.

As a novelty, Volkswagen offers so-called retro displays. With a button press, the driver’s display shows the instruments of a Golf IV, with the tachometer serving as a performance indicator for the electric drive. In the infotainment system, six historical models can also be selected in a virtual garage, including Golf I, Tiguan I, and Beetle.

Aid Systems, Equipment, and Price

The current generation of Connected Travel Assist is available as an option. This system enables assisted lane changes on the highway and automatically stops the ID. Tiguan at red lights, all within the system’s limitations. Other options include electrically adjustable front seats with massage, memory, and ventilation functions, a 480-watt Harman Kardon sound system, a panoramic roof, and a digital key that can be shared with others via the Volkswagen app.

The ID. Tiguan is offered in four trims: Trend, Life, Style, and R-Line. Pre-sales begin in Germany and other European countries on October 13. Prices start at 42,695 euros in these regions, though the announcement does not specify which engine and trim version comes at this price.

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