Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. Tiguan, the replacement for its ID.4 crossover. Based on the images VW supplied to Ars Technica, the design largely meets its brief, and the R-Line interior in particular looks strong. More importantly, VW appears to have listened to customer feedback.
The return to conventional door handles is a welcome change, even if it may have been prompted by Chinese vehicle regulators. Even more appreciated is the abundance of physical controls. The steering wheel has real buttons, and the climate control and windows use real switches. The air vents are physical rather than computer-controlled. The new 15-inch infotainment screen looks attractive but will need to be responsive. An optional 12-inch passenger display is also available, a trend the reviewer continues to lament.
One standout feature is the option for a 10-inch digital main instrument display with retro dials. Drivers can replicate the dials and warning lights of an Mk1 Golf, an Mk2 Golf Country, an Mk4 Golf, a first-generation Tiguan, a racing Touareg, or the Beetle. The reviewer was unsure whether the Beetle option refers to the original rear-engined model or the retro version designed by J Mays in the late 1990s.
Pre-sales for the electric Tiguan begin in Europe next week, with a starting price in Germany of 42,695 euros ($44,716). VW has not yet announced North American timing for the vehicle. It said it will share details on timing, offer structure, pricing and other market-specific information after the European launch in early 2027.
Source: Ars Technica · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing