Volkswagen has announced that its electric SUV, the ID.4, will be renamed the ID.Tiguan, along with major updates to its design and performance. This change is part of a broader strategy to integrate electric vehicles into Volkswagen's traditional lineup, a plan that began with the ID.Polo and now extends to the ID.4. The ID.Tiguan will continue to use Volkswagen's MEB platform, which is specifically designed for electric vehicles, but it will now offer three different powertrain options with 190, 286, and 299 horsepower. It will also have two battery sizes—58 and 77 kWh—allowing for driving ranges of up to 450, 600, and 560 kilometers, respectively. The vehicle will support fast charging at 105 kW and 165 kW. Future models, such as the ID.Golf, may use an advanced 800-volt system on a new platform called SSP by the end of the decade. The ID.Tiguan will have a more modern and geometric exterior, featuring a redesigned front grille, headlights, and bumper. The wheel arches will be stretched for a more dynamic look, and the C pillars and door handles will also be redesigned. Inside, the car is expected to have a redesigned dashboard with a larger instrument display and a flat-bottomed steering wheel similar to that of the ID.3 Neo. These changes aim to provide a more cohesive and updated design language across Volkswagen's electric models. The ID.Tiguan will be officially unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October 2026, with sales beginning in 2027. The name "Tiguan" combines "Tiger" and "Leguan," which is the German word for "iguana." The first Tiguan model was introduced in 2006 as Volkswagen's second SUV, following the Touareg. The current ID.4 starts at 42,000 euros before any additional options are added. This renaming and redesign reflect Volkswagen's effort to align its electric vehicles more closely with its established brand identity and product lineup.