Volkswagen ID. 4 to be renamed as a part of in depth facelift – report

The facelifted Volkswagen ID. 4 won’t solely function a considerably redesigned exterior, however a brand new title as properly.

In keeping with Automotive Informationthe closely revised ID. 4 can be offered because the ID. Tiguan. The title change has been closely hinted at and speculated about, however the business publication says it was confirmed by IG Metall, the union representing the automaker’s German manufacturing unit employees, at a press convention held final week at Volkswagen’s Emden plant.

The Emden manufacturing unit has been transformed to EV-only manufacturing, and is at present one among two websites — together with Zwickau — in Germany manufacturing the ID. 4.

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Final spied the opposite week, the revised ID. 4 is a extra in depth than typical mid-life facelift. Whereas the general form hasn’t been altered, Volkswagen appears to have modified each exterior panel save the roof.

There are new doorways and fenders, all of which sport crisper styling with a more durable, and extra outlined shoulder operating the size of the car. Volkswagen has additionally squared off the wheel arches, and changed the lift-up door handles with pull-out items.

Though the prototype options stickers that mimic the present ID. 4’s headlights and tail-lights, the facelift is predicted to sport entrance and rear ends that intently resemble the newest petrol- and diesel-powered Tiguan.