SAIC Volkswagen Tiguan L ePRO plug-in hybrid crossover unveiled
New Tiguan L ePRO plug-in hybrid crossover from SAIC Volkswagen
SAIC Volkswagen Tiguan L ePRO plug-in hybrid crossover unveiled
Discover the SAIC Volkswagen Tiguan L ePRO plug-in hybrid crossover with updated design, PHEV powertrain, 117 km electric range, and debut in June 2026.
2026-02-07T22:57:23+03:00
2026-02-07T22:57:23+03:00
2026-02-07T22:57:23+03:00
SAIC Volkswagen has officially released the first images of the new Tiguan L ePRO, the plug-in hybrid version of the popular midsize crossover. The model features an updated design in an "energy" style and a modern PHEV powertrain. Its official debut is expected in June 2026.Externally, the Tiguan L ePRO retains the recognizable proportions of the Tiguan L Pro but includes several stylistic changes that emphasize its hybrid status. The front end has a smaller radiator grille, a larger area of body-colored elements, and prominent side air intakes.The LED lighting is connected by a light strip, and the Volkswagen logo is now illuminated, creating a bright visual accent. The car's silhouette remains largely unchanged, preserving the two-tier window line, traditional door handles, and black wheel arch cladding.Depending on the trim, 17- or 19-inch alloy wheels are offered. The crossover's dimensions are 4,744 mm in length, 1,842 mm in width, and 1,684 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,791 mm.The layout is five-seater. The rear is more restrained in style. The LED taillight strip has a simplified graphic, the Volkswagen logo is also illuminated, and the exhaust system is fully hidden. The ePRO badge on the tailgate highlights the model's place in the plug-in hybrid lineup.The interior largely mirrors the Tiguan L Pro's design but has received several refinements. The cabin features a new central display, an updated two-spoke steering wheel, and, importantly, the return of physical control buttons to simplify interaction while driving. The transmission control logic has been reworked, allowing for a more user-friendly cabin layout.Technically, the Tiguan L ePRO is built on a new hybrid architecture from SAIC Volkswagen. The powertrain consists of a 1.5-liter EA211 EVO II gasoline engine producing 95 kW and an electric motor rated at 145 kW. Power is supplied by a 22 kWh triple lithium battery developed by Sunwoda. According to China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the pure electric range reaches 117 kilometers.Overall, the Tiguan L ePRO looks like a logical move for Volkswagen in the Chinese market, combining a familiar format, contemporary design, and a substantial electric range for daily commutes.
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New Tiguan L ePRO plug-in hybrid crossover from SAIC Volkswagen
Discover the SAIC Volkswagen Tiguan L ePRO plug-in hybrid crossover with updated design, PHEV powertrain, 117 km electric range, and debut in June 2026.
Michael Powers, Editor
SAIC Volkswagen has officially released the first images of the new Tiguan L ePRO, the plug-in hybrid version of the popular midsize crossover. The model features an updated design in an "energy" style and a modern PHEV powertrain. Its official debut is expected in June 2026.
Externally, the Tiguan L ePRO retains the recognizable proportions of the Tiguan L Pro but includes several stylistic changes that emphasize its hybrid status. The front end has a smaller radiator grille, a larger area of body-colored elements, and prominent side air intakes.
The LED lighting is connected by a light strip, and the Volkswagen logo is now illuminated, creating a bright visual accent. The car's silhouette remains largely unchanged, preserving the two-tier window line, traditional door handles, and black wheel arch cladding.
Depending on the trim, 17- or 19-inch alloy wheels are offered. The crossover's dimensions are 4,744 mm in length, 1,842 mm in width, and 1,684 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,791 mm.
The layout is five-seater. The rear is more restrained in style. The LED taillight strip has a simplified graphic, the Volkswagen logo is also illuminated, and the exhaust system is fully hidden. The ePRO badge on the tailgate highlights the model's place in the plug-in hybrid lineup.
The interior largely mirrors the Tiguan L Pro's design but has received several refinements. The cabin features a new central display, an updated two-spoke steering wheel, and, importantly, the return of physical control buttons to simplify interaction while driving. The transmission control logic has been reworked, allowing for a more user-friendly cabin layout.
Technically, the Tiguan L ePRO is built on a new hybrid architecture from SAIC Volkswagen. The powertrain consists of a 1.5-liter EA211 EVO II gasoline engine producing 95 kW and an electric motor rated at 145 kW. Power is supplied by a 22 kWh triple lithium battery developed by Sunwoda. According to China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the pure electric range reaches 117 kilometers.
Overall, the Tiguan L ePRO looks like a logical move for Volkswagen in the Chinese market, combining a familiar format, contemporary design, and a substantial electric range for daily commutes.
