VW ID. Tiguan: Series production began in Emden – Market launch in early 2027

Production of the VW ID. Tiguan has begun. The successor to the VW ID.4 is now rolling off the assembly line at the VW plant in Emden starting today, Thursday. However, the electric SUV will not reach dealers until early 2027.

Since the introduction of the VW ID. Tiguan in early October, several thousand pre-orders have been received, according to VW. Production in Emden will be gradually increased in the coming weeks to meet market demand. The ID.4 was first manufactured in Zwickau, with additional production starting in 2022 at Emden, and later only there. In Emden, the ID.7 continues to be produced as a sedan and station wagon. To date, over 500,000 electric vehicles have been produced in Emden.

Image gallery: VW ID. Tiguan and ID. Tiguan R-Line (2027)

The ID. Tiguan is available in the Trend, Life, and Style trims; the also-announced R-Line version is not yet configurable. Otherwise, customers can choose between:

140-kW rear-wheel drive with a 58-kWh battery and a range of up to 456 km according to WLTP standards

210-kW rear-wheel drive with a 77-kWh battery and a range of up to 607 km

220-kW all-wheel drive with a 77-kWh battery and a range of up to 566 km

The same powertrains with identical batteries have also been offered in the ID.4 Pure, ID.4 Pro, and ID.4 Pro 4Motion. The 250-kW all-wheel drive with a 77-kWh battery from the ID.4 GTX might make a comeback in a later ID. Tiguan GTI model.

The towing capacity is up to 1,800 kg with the 58-kWh battery and up to 2,000 kg with the 77-kWh battery. It also features a glove box with 32 liters of space and a trunk volume ranging from 534 to 1,577 liters. Notably, VW highlights the newly available 12-inch passenger display. Other updates include a larger driver display (10 inches instead of 5.5 inches) and a 15-inch touchscreen (previously 12.9 inches). Additionally, the vehicle comes equipped with actual buttons on the steering wheel rather than the often-criticized touch buttons.

VW ID.4

VW ID. Tiguan

Above, the ID.4’s more crossover-inspired design is replaced by a bulkier SUV look featuring a steep front end and a different lighting setup. Instead of recessed handle buttons, the new model returns to traditional armrest-style handles. Prices start at 42,695 euros, but this amount is reduced by the ID purchase bonus, which ranges from 4,000 to 5,000 euros depending on the trim level.

With the new ID. Tiguan, Volkswagen aims to continue the success story of the ID family. Since the launch of the ID.3 in 2019, over two million units have been produced and delivered worldwide.

The model family includes the ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, and ID.7, as well as the ID. Buzz, which is handled by VW Nutzfahrzeuge. The ID.3 recently received an update and is now called the ID.3 Neo. In contrast, the successor to the ID.4 will be named the ID. Tiguan. The ID.5 is no longer in production and cannot be configured. Strangely enough, the ID.4 is still configurable but cannot be ordered with custom specifications. The ID.7 is offered unchanged as a sedan and station wagon. However, according to rumors, it will soon receive better buttons on the steering wheel, an improved infotainment system, a digital key, and other enhancements.

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In summary

The new ID. Tiguan is now being produced at the VW plant in Emden instead of the ID.4. The model’s name has been changed, its body design looks entirely different now, and the cockpit is also new. However, the powertrains and batteries remain the same. Since the ID.4 sold well, nothing seems likely to stand in the way of the ID. Tiguan’s success.

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