11:28 06-12-2025

Next-generation Volkswagen Tiguan testing in Brazil with 2026 hybrids

Camouflaged third-gen Volkswagen Tiguan spotted in Brazil. On MQB Evo, it drops the 7-seat LWB and adds MHEV/PHEV powertrains locally from 2026. Efficient.

The next-generation Volkswagen Tiguan has been caught on test runs in Brazil. A heavily camouflaged third-generation prototype was seen on the Rodoanel near VW’s plant in São Bernardo do Campo. Even under disguise, it closely follows the look of the version already on sale in Europe and North America.

Built on the MQB Evo platform, the model is set to become a truly global product with no regional splits. As part of this shift, the Tiguan drops its long-wheelbase seven-seat variant, which had previously been the only configuration offered in South America. The move points to a tighter, more unified lineup.

Brazil is expected to see the Tiguan gain electrification in 2026 for the first time. In other markets, the crossover is available as MHEV and PHEV with a 1.5 eTSI engine rated at 150–272 hp. Hybrid versions support a coasting mode with the combustion engine switched off, while the PHEV delivers up to 120 km of electric range. Such settings suggest a calmer, more efficient character without giving up everyday practicality.