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Volkswagen replaces ID.4 with all-electric Tiguan
The Verge • • business
Key Points:
- Volkswagen will replace the retired ID.4 crossover with the upcoming ID.Tiguan, aiming to leverage the more recognizable Tiguan nameplate to boost EV sales.
- The ID.Tiguan is set to launch in Europe in early 2027, joining the ID.Polo and ID.Cross in VW’s electric lineup, with a US release planned for a later date.
- The ID.4, introduced in 2020, sold 950,000 units since 2021 and was positioned to compete with popular gas-powered SUVs like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V before production ended in April 2026.
- The ID.Tiguan will improve on the ID.4 by adding physical controls for windows, volume, and climate settings, adopting the interior style of the successful ID.3 NEO and ID.Polo models, and featuring VW’s Android Automotive OS with a Gemini-powered voice assistant.
- Volkswagen has not confirmed whether the ID.Tiguan will use the new Rivian-developed software and zonal architecture planned for the upcoming low-cost ID.Every1 hatchback.
