Volkswagen is giving its first electric SUV – the ID.4 – some serious reworking. These spy pictures show the car during European winter testing sessions. The ID.4 is rumoured to be changing its name as well, to ID. Tiguan, to align with the company’s better-known SUV brand. Essentially this will be the electric version of the Tiguan. This is in line with new EV naming strategies the brand is following, such as the ID. Polo for the upcoming small EV hatch.
Despite the camouflage, we can see where some of the changes have been made, including a new front end and rear end. Volkswagen’s new grille and headlight design is apparent, and so is the rear light cluster, reminiscent of cars like the T-Cross.
Because the updated car is still based on the old model, we don’t know if it will feature an improved powertrain or not. Volkswagen would do well to up the car’s range to around 600km too, in order to compete effectively with new market entrants. Where things are definitely going to change is the interior, which will do away with much of the disliked buttonless dashboard and steering wheel. Better quality materials are also expected to be used.
