Shortly after Volkswagen confirmed that the ID. Tiguan will replace both the ID.4 and ID.5, the automaker announced significant incentives aimed at moving remaining US inventory.
The largest deal applies to the 2025 ID.4. Until November 2, customers who buy or lease a new example will receive a $12,500 customer bonus applied directly to the vehicle’s sticker price.
Volkswagen’s US inventory search tool does not offer a model-year filter, making it difficult to determine how many 2025 vehicles remain at dealerships nationwide. However, hundreds of ID.4s from the 2025 and 2026 model years are listed, suggesting buyers still have plenty of vehicles to choose from.
Shoppers who cannot locate a 2025 model can take advantage of a separate offer on 2026 ID.4s. The $6,000 incentive is also available through November 2. The 2026 ID.4 starts at $45,095 for the entry-level Pro before destination charges, or $46,570 with destination included.
The 2026 ID.4 also qualifies for a $500 discount for military members, veterans, and first responders, reducing its price further.
ID.4 sales reached a high of 37,789 units in 2023 before dropping to 17,021 in 2024. Deliveries recovered to 22,373 units in 2025, but that improvement was not enough to secure the model’s long-term future. Only 2,205 were sold during the first six months of this year, after production ended in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in April.
What comes next for Volkswagen?
After the remaining ID.4s are sold, Volkswagen can shift its focus to the ID. Tiguan. Lightly camouflaged prototypes suggest the new EV will look significantly different from the ID.4 and more closely resemble the gasoline-powered Tiguan. Volkswagen has confirmed that European sales will begin at the start of next year, followed by a US launch.
Technical information on the ID. Tiguan remains limited, although the model is expected to use Volkswagen’s MEB+ platform and receive newer, improved battery packs. The current ID.4 is available with 58 kWh and 79 kWh batteries, delivering a maximum US driving range of 292 miles (470 km).
Volkswagen is using major incentives to clear remaining ID.4 inventory in the United States after ending local production in April. Buyers can receive up to $12,500 off a 2025 model or $6,000 off a 2026 version, with additional discounts for eligible groups. The ID.4’s declining sales paved the way for the upcoming ID. Tiguan, which will replace it and the ID.5.
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