Volkswagen Revives Tiguan Badge for New Electric SUV, Replacing ID.4 and ID.5

Volkswagen has revealed the ID. Tiguan, an electric SUV that will supersede the ID.4 and ID.5 when it reaches European showrooms in early 2027. Rather than launching another alphanumeric EV, the German automaker is borrowing the nameplate of its global bestseller to bridge its combustion and electric lineups. Pre-orders begin in Germany and other European markets on 13 October, with pricing starting at €42,695 (roughly US$47,818) and a maximum range of up to 600 kilometres.

The strategic logic is simple: the Tiguan name resonates with buyers in a way that “ID.4” never fully managed, and VW wants that familiarity to smooth the transition to battery power. The combustion, diesel and hybrid Tiguan will remain on sale alongside the new EV, meaning a single badge will span both powertrain worlds. That decision acknowledges the roughly 950,000 ID.4 and ID.5 units already built—a substantial owner base Volkswagen is keen to keep within its ecosystem rather than surrender to rivals.

Under the skin, the ID. Tiguan rides on the evolved MEB+ platform. Buyers will choose between two rear-wheel-drive configurations: a 140kW version paired with a 58kWh battery, or a 210kW model with a 77kWh pack. A 220kW all-wheel-drive variant shares the larger battery. Towing capacity is rated at 2,000kg, and a 32-litre front boot supplements 534 litres of rear luggage space—practical figures for family hauling.

Volkswagen brand CEO Thomas Schäfer framed the launch as a convergence of two success stories, noting the Tiguan’s worldwide sales leadership and the electric ID.4/ID.5’s strong reception. He described the newcomer as setting a new benchmark for German-built electric SUVs, with the combustion Tiguan from Wolfsburg and the electric ID. Tiguan from Emden forming one of Europe’s strongest SUV pairings.

Perhaps the most telling detail for existing owners: Volkswagen has reinstated physical buttons for climate and steering wheel controls following customer complaints about touch-only interfaces. An optional 12-inch passenger display also debuts—a first for a European-market Volkswagen. The ID. Tiguan thus signals a broader course correction, blending nameplate continuity, familiar ergonomics and upgraded electric hardware as VW defends its position in Europe’s crowded electric SUV segment.