Volkswagen ID.4 rebranded as ID. Tiguan in mid-cycle refresh
By Anthony Sharkey, Chief Operating Officer, New Reg Limited
Volkswagen is renaming its ID.4 electric SUV the ID. Tiguan as part of a mid-cycle update that goes beyond cosmetic changes.
Volkswagen is set to rename its ID.4 electric SUV the ID. Tiguan, with the model receiving a mid-cycle update that amounts to more than a simple facelift, according to multiple reports.
The move ties the electric SUV more closely to Volkswagen's established Tiguan nameplate, one of the brand's best-known model names in the UK and across Europe. By adopting that name, Volkswagen appears to be leaning on the recognition the Tiguan badge already carries with buyers who may be weighing up an electric purchase for the first time.
Prototype images have already emerged, giving an early indication of the changes being made to the vehicle's exterior ahead of its official reveal. While the full scope of the update has not yet been confirmed, the reports suggest the revisions extend beyond styling alone.
For drivers who already own an ID.4, the renaming does not affect their existing vehicle. Those considering the model as a purchase will want to wait for the complete specification and pricing details to be announced before making any decisions. The appearance of prototype images suggests the updated model is at a reasonably advanced stage of development.