Volkswagen pulled the covers off the new ID. Tiguan at the Paris Motor Show this weekend – due in 2027, the ID. Tiguan succeeds the ID. 4 and ID. 5 models and brings a bestselling nameplate to Volkswagen’s electric range.
The new Electric Tiguan will be launched alongside the more familiar petrol, diesel and hybrid Tiguans, rather than in place of them.
The rounded edges of the ID.4 have been greatly reduced in the new Tiguan; the car's overall stance has shifted to a more upright, confident SUV appearance, with the return of some traditional features, such as pull-style door handles, added as a response to customer feedback.
Volkswagen’s Pure Positive design language comes through clearly on the ID. Tiguan with strong proportions and deliberate body lines giving the car an air of strength and confidence. A clear example of this includes the shoulder line running straight along the side profile of the car, rather than rising and falling with its wheel arches - compared to the ID. 4, this gives the car a far sharper, more athletic appearance, even from a distance.
Aerodynamic tweaks include reshaped bumpers and air curtains, reducing the drag coefficient from 0.27 to 0.26, helping on longer motorway runs.
Inside, everyday usability and natural, intuitive movement are prioritised, with the return of physical buttons, a rotary dial in the centre console and real buttons on the steering wheel – all these (as well as the traditional door handles) are welcome additions for drivers not yet sure about switching from an ICE engine to Volkswagen’s ID range.
For the first time in a European Volkswagen, there is a trio of screens on the dashboard – a 10-inch driver display, a 15-inch central touchscreen and a 12-inch co-driver display, letting the front passenger play games or watch videos without distracting the driver.
The entry-level ID. Tiguan pairs a 58kWh battery with a 190PS rear-mounted motor, good for 279 miles of WLTP range. Then, a step up from this is the 77kWh battery, and an increase in range to 372 miles, with either a 286PS rear-drive setup or a 299PS 4MOTION all-wheel-drive version.
The quickest car covers 0 to 62mph in 6.3 seconds, and towing capacity climbs to two tonnes, meaning there is no worry of sacrificing practicality for electric efficiency. Practicality is further helped by a 32-litre front boot and a rear load bay of up to 534 litres.
In the UK, the trim ladder opens up with Life, moving up to Style and finishing at the sporty R-Line, replacing the previous GTX flagship and adding 21-inch wheels, massaging sports seats and badging throughout the car.
Additional options include a 480-watt Harman Kardon sound system, a panoramic roof, a shareable Digital Key and a Vehicle-to-Load socket for powering outside devices.
Like many other cars revealed this weekend, full specifications and pricing will be confirmed closer to the launch date – but for now, you can check out Volkswagen’s current electric and ICE range at Vertu.
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