VW’s most popular SUV will have an all-electric version by 2027

Volkswagen just fully revealed the new ID. Tiguan, an all-electric SUV that will replace the ID.4 and ID.5 in the brand’s line-up when it arrives in early 2027. Promising up to 600km of range, a towing capacity of up to 2,000kg and a much-improved interior, the new model looks set to take a sizeable step forward from its predecessors. The ID. Tiguan will be sold alongside the current petrol, diesel and hybrid powertrains.

Three powertrain options will be available at launch; the entry-level model gets a 140kW rear-mounted motor and a 58kWh battery, while the next step up uses a 210kW motor and a larger 77kWh battery. Sitting at the top of the range is a 220kW 4MOTION model, also equipped with the 77kWh battery. Added to that, there will be four trim levels: Trend, Life, Style and R-Line.

Visually, the ID. Tiguan moves away from the softer crossover styling of the ID.4 and ID.5 in favour of a more traditional SUV look with VW’s Pure Positive design language, bringing sharper lines and more sculpted bodywork. Also, the classic pull-style exterior door handles make a welcome return. Inside, the emphasis is on improved materials and more straightforward controls. The dash features a 10-inch Digital Cockpit, a 15-inch central infotainment screen and, for the first time in a European VW, an optional-style feature in the form of a 12-inch passenger display.

The latter allows the front passenger to access entertainment, information and games without distracting the driver, thanks to a privacy mode that keeps the screen out of the driver’s line of sight with audio can routed through Bluetooth headphones.

VW listened to customers, and that means physical buttons return to the multifunction steering wheel and climate controls are accessed through a dedicated button bar in the centre console. Audio volume and track selection are handled primarily through a central controller, while two Qi2 wireless charging pads use magnetic rings to position compatible smartphones.

One of the more entertaining additions is the new Retro display mode. Activated via the steering wheel’s View button, it transforms the Digital Cockpit into a Golf IV-inspired instrument cluster, complete with blue and red graphics. The speedo remains on the left, while the right-hand dial becomes a power display showing energy flow rather than revs. The central infotainment screen can also be switched to a retro-themed virtual garage, with six classic VW models to choose from: the Golf I, Golf II Country, Golf IV, first-generation Tiguan, Race Touareg and Beetle.

There’s plenty of modern tech on the menu, too. One-pedal driving comes as standard, while the latest Connected Travel Assist adds features including assisted motorway lane changes and the ability to bring the vehicle to a stop at red traffic lights. Optional equipment will include electrically adjustable front seats, a 480-watt Harman Kardon sound system and a panoramic sunroof.

Other useful features include a Digital Key, allowing owners to lock, unlock and start the vehicle with a compatible smartphone. The key can also be shared with family or friends through the Volkswagen app. For those who need to power equipment away from home, a Vehicle-to-Load PowerSocket adapter plugs into the charging socket and allows the car’s battery to supply external electrical devices, from electric grills to e-bikes.