A familiar name, an electric future and a starting price of €38,635 after grants: Volkswagen’s new ID. Tiguan gives Irish motorists plenty to talk about.
Despite the badge, Volkswagen describes this new electric SUV as the successor to the ID.4, rather than simply a new version of the existing Tiguan.
With predicted range of up to 600km, physical steering-wheel buttons and storage under the bonnet, there is more to the story than a change of name. Here’s what Irish buyers need to know.
Irish prices start at €38,635 after grants
The ID. Tiguan range starts with the Life 58kWh, offering 190hp and a starting price of €38,635 after grants.
Moving up to the Life 77kWh brings 286hp and a starting price of €43,821 after grants. The Style 77kWh is priced at €52,431 after VRT relief.
| Model | Battery | Power | Quoted Irish starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life 58kWh | 58kWh | 190hp | €38,635 after grants |
| Life 77kWh | 77kWh | 286hp | €43,821 after grants |
| Style 77kWh | 77kWh | 286hp | €52,431 after VRT relief |
Up to 600km of predicted range
For anyone weighing up the switch to electric, range will be one of the headline figures.
Volkswagen predicts up to 450km for the 58kWh version and up to 600km for the 77kWh model.
In Life trim, choosing the larger battery adds €5,186 to the quoted starting price. That brings an extra 150km of predicted maximum range, along with a rise in power from 190hp to 286hp.
Torque also increases from 350Nm to 545Nm, making this an upgrade in performance as well as distance between charges.
Orders open in November, with showroom arrivals expected in April
Irish order books open on 9 November 2026, with the first cars expected in showrooms in April 2027.
A family-sized boot and extra space up front
The five-seat ID. Tiguan has a 534-litre rear boot, plus a separate 32-litre storage compartment under the bonnet.
That gives owners another place to keep smaller items apart from the main luggage area, a useful detail when the boot is busy with shopping, bags or family luggage.
For buyers planning to tow, Volkswagen quotes a capacity of 1,800kg for the 58kWh version and 2,000kg for the 77kWh model. Battery choice is therefore worth considering alongside towing needs.
Physical buttons meet a three-screen cabin
Inside, the redesigned cabin combines physical steering-wheel controls with a sizeable digital display setup.
Volkswagen describes a 10-inch driver display, a 15-inch infotainment screen and a 12-inch passenger screen. The passenger display has its own Bluetooth connection and a Privacy Mode.
There is also a nostalgic touch: a retro-inspired display references the fourth-generation Golf.
Power for devices outside the car
The ID. Tiguan also features Vehicle-to-Load, or V2L, allowing its battery to supply electricity to external devices.
What does the Launch Edition add?
The Launch Edition carries a quoted price of €49,535 and is based on the Life 58kWh.
Its additions include:
- Metallic paint
- 20-inch Emden alloy wheels
- An exterior styling package
- A panoramic sunroof
- Tinted windows
- An electric tailgate
A familiar badge with a new electric role
The ID. Tiguan brings a recognisable Volkswagen name to the next chapter of the ID.4’s electric story.
For Irish buyers, the main choices will centre on battery size, predicted range, towing capacity and equipment. The Life 77kWh adds both range and power, while the Launch Edition focuses on additional features with the smaller battery.
