VW’s subsequent Tiguan PHEV can drive 62 miles in electric-only mode

Volkswagen’s subsequent plug-in hybrid (PHEV) could also be notably interesting when you’re decided to keep away from utilizing the fuel engine every time attainable. The automaker has shared the primary particulars of its next-gen Tiguan SUV, and the PHEV mannequin will handle as much as 62 miles of all-electric vary. That is about twice the vary of the present Tiguan eHybrid, and makes the 37.5 miles of Toyota’s Prius Prime appear modest. You may solely have to depend on combustion energy for long-distance journeys.

The leap to a brand new MQB evo platform (and thus new electrical motors) is partly credited for the prolonged PHEV vary. It additionally permits for an electronically-controlled suspension that guarantees higher dealing with and extra consolation, and permits each quicker AC charging on the plug-in mannequin in addition to DC charging. It is now extra sensible to cost the Tiguan in a single day or at a relaxation cease, in different phrases.

VW has additionally revamped the in-cabin expertise. The infotainment system now makes use of as much as a 15-inch display, and there is a digital instrument cluster with rotary-based management. There’s even a nod to ID-series EVs with a change on the steering column to alter drive modes. The brand new Tiguan will solely be accessible with a dual-clutch automated gearbox.

The up to date Tiguan will formally debut within the fall, with fashions reaching dealerships in 2024. We would not rely on a North American launch of the PHEV version when it hasn’t been accessible within the area up to now. Nevertheless, VW’s effort hints on the course of hybrids for the business at massive. The electrical-only vary is now ok to cowl a variety of driving eventualities, and could also be attractive when you’re not fairly prepared to purchase a pure EV.