The Volkswagen ID.Tiguan is a refreshed and heavily updated version of the ID.4 compact crossover electric vehicle that the brand discontinued in mid-2026. It will take on rivals such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, and the Tesla Model Y when it goes on sale for the 2028 model year.
2028 Volkswagen ID.Tiguan Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2028 Volkswagen ID.Tiguan
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2028 Volkswagen ID.Tiguan
The ID.Tiguan is essentially a heavily updated version of the ID.4, which it replaces in the Volkswagen lineup. As well as fresh styling inside and out, it has up to three interior display screens and offers vehicle-to-load capability. A lot is not yet known about the 2028 ID.Tiguan, though. Volkswagen has only shown the European version of the vehicle and it hasn't announced pricing, models, equipment, power, or timings for the U.S. version.
Design
The 2028 VW ID.Tiguan cuts the same basic shape as the ID.4 it replaces, but the details are different. The profile has the same tall front end, gently sloping roofline, and forward-angled rear pillars; it looks like all the hard points are the same. The front end, however, now sports slimmer headlights set within a black mask that covers the width of the nose. Below that is another blacked-out area that rises at the sides in a clown-like smile. The sides still tuck in slightly for a Coke-bottle shape, but there is a higher, bolder shoulder line and a line of black trim above the rocker panel instead of an all-black area down low. The roof is no longer blacked out in the photos VW has shown, and the rear has another horizontal black mask that houses the double rectangular taillights. Inside, the ID.Tiguan marks the return of physical controls for climate functions and a volume dial on the center console. The doors have four power window switches instead of two. Physical buttons also replace touch controls on the steering wheel. The look inside is more horizontal and upscale. The dash appears self-contained within a bezel that outlines it, and premium materials on the dash and doors are complemented by ambient lighting that shines through the door panels.
Powertrain
The European ID.Tiguan will come with rear-wheel-drive (RWD) powertrains with either 187 horsepower or 282 hp, as well as a dual-motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) powertrain with 295 hp. The RWD versions will offer 58-kWh and 77-kWh battery packs, while the dual-motor variant will get only the larger battery. Volkswagen quotes a range of up to 600 kilometers (373 miles) on the European Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure cycle, which is more forgiving than the U.S. corporate average fuel economy system. The outgoing ID.4 only has an 82-kWh battery with 282 hp in its rear-wheel-drive variant and 335 hp with dual-motor AWD. EPA range estimates are 291 miles with RWD and 263 miles with AWD. It can tow up to 2,200 pounds with RWD and 2,700 pounds with AWD. VW will offer vehicle-to-load capability for the ID.Tiguan with its PowerSocket feature. This adapter plugs into the charging socket and can be used to charge such items as e-bikes and electric grills.
Interior
Volkswagen hasn’t revealed interior materials or equipment yet. The seats in photos appear to be upholstered in synthetic suede with cloth bolsters. VW says ventilated and massaging front seats will be available, so that probably means heated seats will be standard. Also expect standard or available power seat controls and a heated steering wheel. The ID.4 doesn’t have a front trunk, but the European version of the ID.Tiguan does.
Technology
The ID.Tiguan that VW has shown has a 10-inch digital instrument cluster, a 15-inch infotainment touchscreen, and a 12-inch passenger touchscreen. Buyers shouldn't expect all three to be standard across the lineup. VW will offer a retro gauge theme inspired by the instruments in the fourth-generation Golf, and let shoppers choose from six vintage Volkswagens as the infotainment panel’s background. The front-passenger display is not visible to the driver when the passenger watches certain types of content, and the infotainment system offers gaming. Volkswagen hasn’t announced a base audio system, but has said a 480-watt Harman Kardon audio system will be available. VW has also confirmed dual wireless phone chargers and a digital key.
