Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation.

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The decision is an acknowledgment by the German automaker that its more recognizable nameplates like Tiguan are likely an easier sell with consumers, especially when it comes to EVs. When it lands in Europe in early 2027, the ID.

Cross to round out Volkswagen’s new-and-improved electric lineup. 4 was previously manufactured, “at a later date.”

4 was intended to be VW’s push into mass-market EVs. But rather than go up against big sellers like Tesla’s Model Y, the automaker wanted to compete with high volume gas vehicles like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.

4 did have some success, selling 950,000 units since 2021. VW says it ranks “among the most successful battery-electric vehicle model series of Volkswagen AG.”

4 at its Chattanooga factory in April 2026. 4, while correcting some of its shortcomings, such as its frustrating lack of physical controls.

Polo, the latter of which is a surprise sales hit in the EU. That means we can expect buttons for all four windows, rather than just two, as well as physical controls for both the volume and climate settings.

VW’s Android Automotive-based operating system will also be featured — which means we’ll probably see a Gemini-powered voice assistant. Every1 hatchback.

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