Volkswagen Unveils All-Electric ID. Tiguan SUV
Volkswagen has officially unveiled the ID. Tiguan, an all-electric SUV built on the updated MEB Plus modular platform. The new model is positioned as the direct successor to the ID.4 and ID.5 crossover vehicles, which have collectively recorded over 950,000 global deliveries. Pre-sales for the ID. Tiguan are scheduled to begin in several European countries on October 13, with prices starting at EUR 42,695 (approximately Rs 46.30 lakh). The vehicle is expected to launch in international markets in early 2027, with production centered at the company's Emden facility in Germany.
Powertrain and Performance
The ID. Tiguan offers two battery pack options: 58 kWh and 77 kWh. The entry-level variant features a 140 kW (190 hp) rear-mounted electric motor paired with the 58 kWh battery. Mid-tier models utilize a 210 kW (286 hp) motor with the 77 kWh battery, while the range-topping 4MOTION all-wheel-drive configuration uses a dual-motor setup to produce 220 kW (299 hp). Depending on the configuration, the SUV delivers a maximum driving range of up to 600 kilometers on a single charge and supports a towing capacity of up to 2,000 kilograms.
On the 77 kWh battery pack, peak DC fast-charging drops from 183 kW on the predecessor ID.4 to 165 kW on the ID. Tiguan.
The ID. Tiguan provides a towing capacity of up to 1,800 kg with the 58 kWh battery, and up to 2,000 kg with the 77 kWh battery.
On DC fast charging, the 58 kWh battery reaches a peak rate of 105 kW, charging from 10 to 80% in about 26 minutes, while the 77 kWh battery achieves a peak of 165 kW, charging 10 to 80% in about 29 minutes.
Design and Interior Features
Moving away from the softer crossover aesthetic of its predecessors, the ID. Tiguan adopts a more traditional, upright SUV silhouette based on Volkswagen's 'Pure Positive' design language. The exterior features sharp lines, sleek LED lighting, and a closed-off grille. Practical storage is enhanced by a 534-litre boot and a 32-litre front trunk, or frunk.
The ID. Tiguan will be marketed across four equipment lines comprising Trend, Life, Style and R-Line.
Inside, the cabin features a triple-screen layout, including a 15-inch central infotainment display, a 12-inch passenger display, and a 10-inch digital instrument cluster. The interior incorporates retro-inspired interface elements and physical controls. Available features include powered seats with massage functions, a 480-watt Harman Kardon audio system, and vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality. The ID. Tiguan will be sold alongside the existing internal combustion engine Tiguan, which will continue to be available with petrol, diesel, and hybrid powertrains.
The ID. Tiguan's optional co-driver display features a privacy mode that makes it invisible to the driver like a laptop privacy screen, paired with Bluetooth headphones.
How to interpret the range and charging figures
A quoted maximum range is measured under a specified test cycle, not a promise that every driver will travel that far in heat, traffic or at motorway speeds. Likewise, peak DC charging power is only one part of a charging session: the battery's charge curve and station capability affect elapsed time. Buyers comparing the 58 kWh and 77 kWh versions should consider usable range, regular journey distance, available chargers and towing needs together. The announced European entry price does not imply an Indian sticker price, and an international unveiling is not an India launch confirmation.