German automaker Volkswagen has officially taken the wrapping off its latest electric vehicle (EV), the ID. Tiguan, an electric version of the carmaker’s best-selling car that it boasts is one of its most important electric models.
The electric Tiguan, which will replace the ID.4 and ID.5 models in its electric lineup, boasts a completely redesigned exterior and a high-quality interior, and will also feature for the first time a 12-inch co-driver display, to complement the 10-inch driver display and central 15-inch infotainment display.
The ID. Tiguan will offer a range of up to 600 kilometres (WLTP) as well as a maximum towing capacity of 2,000 kilograms, and will be available in three separate variants, including two rear-wheel drive versions and an all-wheel drive variant.
The entry-level version boasts rear-wheel drive and maximum power of 140 kilowatts (kW) from a 58 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery – though its towing capacity is limited to 1,800 kg. A 77 kWh battery will power both a second rear-wheel drive version with up to 210 kW of power, and a 220 kW 4Motion all-wheel drive variant.
Rear compartment storage measures up to 543 litres in addition to a 32-litre “frunk”
Volkswagen has also tried to incorporate some “fun” in the new ID. Tiguan, such as the optional “Retro” driver display which mimics the red-blue instrument panels from a Golf IV, including classic speedometer and a stylised rev counter that displays energy flow (rather than engine speeds).
Retro options are also available on the infotainment screen which pull from six different Volkswagen models – the Golf I, Golf II Country, Golf IV, Tiguan I, Race Touareg, and Beetle.
The ID. Tiguan also incorporates a number of driver assistance and driving options including one-pedal driving as standard, and optional comfort features such as electrically adjustable front seats with massage, memory, and ventilation functions; a high-end sound system from Harman Kardon with an output of 480 watts; and a panoramic sunroof.
There does not appear to be any indication yet when the ID. Tiguan will make its way to Australia, but pre-sales for the ID. Tiguan in Germany and other European countries will start this week, with prices starting from €42,695, which currently converts to around $A68,500.
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