4, a sleek redesign and a new name that will be recognizable to many. 4 was spotted testing, giving us a sneak peek of the updates. 4 went on sale in 2021 as Volkswagen's first fully electric SUV and first dedicated EV under the 'ID' family.
4 made a comeback last year, ranking as the 10th best-selling EV in the US. 4 was VW's top-selling EV, helping the German automaker outsell Tesla for the first time since 2022. Polo.
Cross, including the LED light bar and illuminated VW badge. The rear end received a similar update with new taillights and better overall shaping. From the side, you can see several changes, including flush door handles and what appears to be a silhouette closer to the Tiguan.
Volkswagen's design boss, Andreas Mindt, said the brand's new design is based on three cornerstones: stability, likeability, and what he calls the 'secret sauce,' which will be showcased on every upcoming model. The interior is also expected to get an overhaul, with more physical buttons and an easier-to-use interface. Tiguan, as Volkswagen shifts away from the numerical ID naming system.
Tiguan is expected to make its official debut by the end of 2026, with sales kicking off in Europe sometime this year. The US will follow shortly after. 4 at Volkswagen's plant in Emden, Germany.
Production is scheduled to run through 2031. The redesigned electric SUV is expected to be underpinned by an updated version of VW's MEB+ platform, which could include LFP batteries to cut costs. 4 starts at $45,095 in the US with an EPA-estimated range of 291 miles.
This redesign marks a significant shift for Volkswagen's electric SUV lineup, as it brings the ID.4 closer to its next-generation EVs and signals a new direction for the brand's design philosophy. With the introduction of the ID.Tiguan name, Volkswagen is also signaling a change in its naming conventions.
