The Volkswagen ID.4 Disappears: Welcome to the ID. Tiguan!
- Published on 31/01/2026 14:08
Volkswagen transforms its electric crossover with a new name, revamped interior, and a look inspired by the thermal Tiguan.
While the Volkswagen ID.4 has had a commendable career since its launch in 2020, it would be an exaggeration to say it has set sales figures ablaze… In order to improve, enhance, reinvent itself, or simply survive, it is about to undergo a major transformation. Starting in 2026, the 100% electric crossover will be renamed ID. Tiguan as part of Volkswagen’s new strategy to align its electric models with its thermal lineup, similar to the ID. Polo.
The European market will be served by the Emden plant in Germany, which has been assembling the ID.4 since its launch. The transition to ID. Tiguan aims to capitalize on the popularity of the thermal Tiguan, Volkswagen’s best-selling SUV in Europe, while modernizing the electric crossover to meet customer expectations.
More practical, more Volkswagen
The interior of the future ID. Tiguan will be significantly improved. The impractical touch buttons and sliders of the ID.4 will be replaced by intuitive physical controls for the climate system, windows, and audio, like those in the electric ID. Polo. “(The buttons) will be present in all our cars from now on,” confirmed Andreas Mindt, chief designer at Volkswagen, during the presentation of the ID. Polo. The goal is clear: to provide a more ergonomic and reassuring user experience on European roads.
The exterior design will adopt a style similar to the thermal Tiguan, featuring modern yet recognizable lines that enhance Volkswagen’s visual identity in the electric SUV segment. This choice should appeal to the brand’s longstanding customers, who prioritize practicality and familiarity of design while embracing electric vehicles.
Volkswagen has yet to specify the new battery specifications and range for the European market, but the model is expected to retain the generous current range of the ID.4, suitable for both daily commutes and long journeys.
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With a good facelift and this name change, Volkswagen is betting on a more attractive, practical, and familiar ID. Tiguan, ready to solidify its place in a crowded electric SUV market.
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This page is translated from the original post "Le Volkswagen ID.4 disparaît : bienvenue à l’ID. Tiguan !" in French.
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