Volkswagen ID. Tiguan revealed as ID.4 replacement with up to 600km range

Key takeaways

• Replaces the ID.4 and ID.5, but Australian timing is unconfirmed
• Three powertrains, from a 58kWh LFP model to 220kW AWD
• Up to 600km WLTP range and physical climate and media controls

Volkswagen has revealed the 2027 ID. Tiguan, a new electric SUV that replaces both the ID.4 and the coupe-styled ID.5. It goes on sale in Europe early next year, but Volkswagen Australia hasn’t confirmed local pricing or timing.

Despite the name, it isn’t related to the petrol and hybrid Volkswagen Tiguan. It’s a heavy overhaul of the ID.4 on the updated MEB+ electric platform, with new exterior panels, a redesigned cabin and a new entry-level battery.

The ID.5 has already left Australian showrooms, about 18 months after it arrived. The ID.4 was recently updated here and starts at $60,990 before on-roads.

ID. Tiguan battery, range and charging

The entry model is the first Volkswagen SUV with a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. It’s the same chemistry used in the base Tesla Model Y and the BYD Sealion 7, and it’s generally cheaper to make and more tolerant of regular full charges.

The LFP model charges from 10-80% in about 26 minutes, while the 77kWh versions take about 29 minutes. All three accept 11kW AC charging.

The dual-motor flagship is slower than the outgoing ID.4 GTX, which makes 250kW, reaches 100km/h in 5.4 seconds and charges at up to 175kW.

What’s changed inside the ID. Tiguan

Volkswagen has addressed the biggest complaints about the ID.4’s cabin. Apart from the column stalks, every control is new.

• Physical climate buttons, a volume dial and dedicated rear window switches on the driver’s door
• Standard 15-inch touchscreen and 10-inch digital instrument display, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Optional 12-inch passenger touchscreen with a privacy filter, plus an available augmented-reality head-up display
• Dual Qi2 magnetic wireless chargers, massaging front seats and heated outboard rear seats
• One-pedal driving, digital phone key and a retro instrument display inspired by the Mk4 Golf

The wheelbase is unchanged at 2765mm, but the body is 33mm longer and 21mm lower. Boot space stays at 534 litres, or 1577 litres with the rear seats folded, and there’s now a 32-litre front boot.

Outside, there are conventional door handles, slimmer headlights with available matrix LEDs, and illuminated VW logos front and rear. An R-Line package adds sportier bumpers and 21-inch wheels.

Volkswagen Australia is yet to confirm when the ID. Tiguan will arrive. With European sales starting in early 2027, the updated ID.4 remains the brand’s mid-size electric SUV in local showrooms for now.