It is a mid-size SUV that is offered with a variety of internal combustion engines (petrol, diesel, mild-hybrid) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains. Globally, it serves as the replacement for the long-wheelbase Tiguan Allspace, offering an option for five or seven seats. It is positioned between the compact Tiguan and the larger Touareg, focusing on space, versatility, and premium features, and is built on the MQB evo platform.