Is There an All-Electric Tiguan in the Works?

And Where to Find New Cars for Sale in Houston That Are Eco-Friendly

By now, you’ve at least heard of the Volkswagen ID.4. It was the winner of the 2021 World Car of the Year award and other notable accolades that made it a certified game-changer in the electric vehicle market. It’s by far and away one of the hottest new cars for sale in Houston, especially now with gas prices being much higher than they were last year.

The VW ID.4 showed drivers and the automobile industry that Volkswagen is not only ready to throw their hat in the EV ring – they’re ready to dominate.

In addition to having a gorgeous future-forward design in both the interior and exterior, the VW ID.4 does eco-friendly drivers justice by providing up to 275 miles on a single charge (Pro model). That’s more than enough to get Houston residents through their weekly commuting with mileage left to spare. It also provides drivers with up to 295 horsepower and up to 339 lb-ft. of torque, disproving the rumor that electric vehicles lack performance.

The VW ID.4 also happens to be one of the most affordable new cars for sale in Houston in the electric category. With a starting MSRP of $41,230 (as low as $33,730 after potential federal tax credit), there’s never been a better opportunity to make a switch over to electric.

With the success of the Volkswagen ID.4, industry experts and drivers alike are wondering what’s next for VW in the electric category. It very well might be a familiar face we’ve all seen before – the VW Tiguan.

Is the Tiguan Going Electric? It Sure Seems That Way

There are a lot of rumors that get circulated in the automobile world, so we always reserve our reporting on concept vehicles and new electric cars until we’ve seen some definitive proof. It’s also worth noting that many vehicles go into the concept phase but never make it to production. This is either due to the expense of manufacturing the vehicle, engineering challenges, sourcing issues, and several other reasons.

In the auto world, don’t ever expect a vehicle to officially roll out until it’s confirmed by the manufacturer. Although it seems like our other electric vehicles in the queue will be going into production, you just never know in this business. The VW ID.Buzz, the ID.Aero, and the ID. LIFE are all at different phases of production. Only time will tell if they officially get released.

The same can be said for the rumors currently circling around the VW Tiguan. What’s interesting about this story is that the Tiguan is not a brand-new vehicle like the other VW electric car concepts. This would be a conversion of an existing vehicle that’s going from gas-powered to electric. From the perspective of a car manufacturer, this is a cost-effective move because it’s much easier to convert an existing vehicle than it is to build a new one from scratch. New electric cars require a significant investment.

Keeping that in mind, it does appear that VW is working on an electric version of the Tiguan. Spy photographers have captured clear photos of a Tiguan prototype that’s currently being tested. What makes people think that this version is an EV is that it doesn’t have any tail pipes and the front grill is closed off to most of the air intakes. At the very least, this new Tiguan is a hybrid, but very likely a full-on EV.

Another reason why people are sold on the rumor that the Tiguan will go electric is that there have been multiple sightings in multiple locations of this prototype. This leads us to believe that Volkswagen is seriously considering putting an all-electric VW Tiguan into production once they complete their testing and iron out the performance and design aspects.

That Tiguan could very well be one of the next VW electric cars for sale; however, considering the stage of testing that they’re at, don’t expect to see one on a car lot until at least a couple of years from now. These things take time, but good things come to those who wait.

Looking for VW Electric Cars for Sale in Houston? Visit VW Cypress!

For those who have been wondering what the hype is all about surrounding the VW ID.4, we encourage you to come down and test drive it for yourself right here at VW Cypress. Or, you can build one out yourself, which allows you to select your trim level and any optional features that you may want included. In addition to never having to pay for gas ever again, this vehicle packs a ton of power under the hood, and it has one of our most advanced feature packages of any VW.

The VW Cypress dealership is located at 19550 Northwest Fwy in Houston. You can also call us at (281) 532-8824 or e-mail us directly using the contact form on our website.

Not ready to make the switch to electric? No problem!

As the leading Volkswagen dealer near you, we carry the widest variety of new cars for sale in Houston. We have SUVs, compacts, and sedans meant to suit any driving style and family dynamic.

We also have a large stock of used cars and certified pre-owned vehicles that have undergone a 100+ point inspection. Additionally, we’re always running specials on VW products and services in our specials section.

Get in touch with us today about starting your search for your next VW.

Important notification to our customers: Volkswagen Cypress SALES operations will move into its new location at 11411 Farm to Market 1960 West in Houston, TX, after the holidays! SERVICE operations will also move to a new location after the holidays. Its new stand-alone building can be found at 10828 Steepletop Drive in Houston, TX, located just one minute away from the SALES.

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