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Volkswagen replaces ID.4 with all-electric ID.Tiguan, adding physical controls
Key points
- ID.Tiguan replaces ID.4 crossover.
- Launches in Europe early 2027, then US.
- Adds physical buttons for controls.
- Will feature Android Automotive OS.
Volkswagen Introduces ID.Tiguan
Volkswagen announced the ID.Tiguan, an all-electric vehicle set to replace the recently retired ID.4 crossover. This decision reflects Volkswagen's strategy to use established nameplates to increase consumer adoption of its electric vehicles. The ID.Tiguan is expected to launch in Europe in early 2027, with a subsequent release in the United States.
Addressing Previous Shortcomings
The new ID.Tiguan will retain successful aspects of the ID.4 while correcting known issues, specifically the absence of physical buttons for common controls. Volkswagen plans to incorporate an interior design similar to its ID.3 NEO and ID.Polo models, which includes physical buttons for all four windows, volume, and climate settings. The vehicle will also feature Volkswagen's Android Automotive-based operating system.
ID.4's Market Performance
The ID.4, first introduced in 2020, was Volkswagen's initial attempt at a mass-market EV, aiming to compete with high-volume gasoline vehicles like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. It sold 950,000 units since 2021, positioning it among Volkswagen AG's successful battery-electric models. Production of the ID.4 at the Chattanooga factory concluded in April 2026.
Future Software and Design
Design details for the ID.Tiguan are currently undisclosed, with the vehicle remaining under camouflage. Volkswagen did not confirm whether the ID.Tiguan will utilize the new Rivian-developed software and zonal architecture anticipated for the ID.Every1 hatchback.
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Volkswagen will replace the ID.4 crossover with the ID.Tiguan, an all-electric version of its popular Tiguan model, starting with a European launch in early 2027. This move aims to leverage recognizable nameplates for EV sales and addresses ID.4 shortcomings like the lack of physical buttons.