bye bye id 4 vw unveils the all electric tiguanVolkswagen has unveiled the ID. Tiguan, signaling a significant shift in its electric vehicle nomenclature and product strategy. The new electric crossover is slated to directly succeed the ID.4 and ID.5 models, blending VW's established internal-combustion nameplate with its dedicated electric vehicle architecture.While European deliveries are scheduled to begin in early 2027, Volkswagen of America confirmed that the ID. Tiguan will eventually replace the ID.4 in the North American market as well. However, U.S.-specific launch timing, trim structures, and pricing will not be announced until after the European rollout commences.bye bye id 4 vw unveils the all electric tiguanShift to Modernized MEB+ PlatformUnderneath the revised sheet metal, the European-spec ID. Tiguan utilizes Volkswagen's updated MEB+ platform. The architecture supports both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations:Base Model: Rear-wheel drive, 140 kW (188 hp), paired with a 58-kWh battery pack.Mid-Tier Model: Rear-wheel drive, 210 kW (282 hp), paired with a 77-kWh battery pack.4MOTION Variant: Dual-motor all-wheel drive, 220 kW (295 hp), utilizing the 77-kWh battery pack.In European testing, maximum range reaches up to 600 kilometers (approximately 372 miles) on the WLTP cycle. Due to the strict differences between European WLTP standards and EPA testing protocols, official EPA estimates will be lower when the vehicle undergoes certification for North America. We expect closer to 330 miles.bye bye id 4 vw unveils the all electric tiguanBig Screens, Real ButtonsInside, Volkswagen addresses several ergonomics criticisms aimed at its first-generation ID products. Most notably, the touch-capacitive controls on the steering wheel have been replaced with physical, tactile buttons. Physical switchgear also returns for primary climate control adjustments on the center console, alongside traditional pull-style exterior door handles.The interior layout introduces a multi-screen setup. There's a 10-inch driver instrument cluster (Digital Cockpit), plus a 15-inch central infotainment touchscreen. As well, VW will offer an optional 12-inch passenger display featuring a privacy filter that prevents the driver from viewing the content while the vehicle is in motion.The infotainment software includes a selectable "Retro" display mode, which visually recreates the blue-and-red analog instrument cluster design from the fourth-generation Golf.Practical improvements include a 1.1 cu-ft front trunk (frunk), 18.8 cu-ft of rear cargo space, Qi2-compliant wireless phone charging pads with magnetic alignment, and a Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) power adapter capable of running external electrical devices. One-pedal driving capability has also been added to the drive modes.Where Will it Be Made?The transition from the ID.4 nameplate to ID. Tiguan reflects a broader strategy by Volkswagen to leverage its most recognizable brand names as it transitions toward full electrification. In Europe, the ID. Tiguan will be sold alongside the conventional internal-combustion and hybrid Tiguan models.While the ID.4 was made at Volkswagen's Chattanooga, Tennessee plant, VW has not yet indicated whether U.S.-bound ID. Tiguans will be manufactured locally in Chattanooga or imported from the Emden facility in Germany, where European production is anchored.Expect further details regarding U.S. specifications, battery options, and delivery timelines in mid-to-late 2027.