In Europe, the third-generation Volkswagen Tiguan made its premiere. It will go to the United States the following year on the body's long-wheelbase variant.

The recognizable external design has elements that call to mind the ID.4 EV, most notably the top grille that is blocked off. The vehicle has front-wheel drive as standard and all-wheel drive as an option, and it is built on the MQB Evo platform.

There are two plug-in hybrid models available, each with a total output of 268 horsepower (200 kW) or 201 horsepower (150 kW). These versions additionally employ a 19.7 kilowatt-hour battery, which enables them to go up to 62 miles (100 km) on electricity alone. The car can now accept 11 kW from the AC charger and 50 kW from a DC fast charger when they are both connected.

There are other options with mild hybrid technology. The 48-volt starter/generator and 48-volt lithium-ion battery are connected to the 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. Engine operation with two pistons is possible with cylinder deactivation.

A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with either 201 hp (150 kW) or 262 hp (195 kW) of power is also available in the third-generation Tiguan.

There are still turbodiesel variants available. A 2.0-liter engine is available with 148 or 190 horsepower (110 or 142 kW).

An enhanced adaptive chassis control system is one of the possible technological enhancements. The electronic differential locks are compatible with it. Additionally, there are two-valve shocks with modified control algorithms.

Inside, VW adds an upgraded infotainment system and a new digital instrument display layout. The company's MIB visual design is consistent with the ID.4, ID.5, and ID.7 designs that it already employs. The following view options are available to drivers: Classic, Progressive, Navigation, and R-Line.

Adaptive cruise control, hill start assist, park distance control, lane maintain assist, lane change assist, and other safety features are available on the Tiguan.