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The song featured in the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan commercial is “I See” by experimental indie-electronic duo Archil & Leon, a track with an infectious, irresistible summer groove. We discover more about the song, the artists behind it, and the spirit of Volkswagen’s music-first strategy and its viral impact, while remembering the other recent case where Volkswagen turned a commercial into a music showcase this year.
Look at the latest Volkswagen commercial: it doesn’t rely on dramatic storylines, high-speed chases, or over-the-top spectacles. Instead, it leans entirely into pure mood.
We follow a stylish couple effortlessly cruising through city streets in their new car. There is no complex narrative to untangle, and the spot doesn’t need one. It boils down to a single feeling: the simple sensation that sitting behind the wheel of this car just feels cool.
And of course, what makes the scene land so effectively is the music humming in the background. An infectious groove carries the entire ride, a low-key track that instantly catches your attention. It is one of those rare TV spots where the soundtrack does almost all the heavy lifting, turning a basic city drive into a distinct mood.
A single track can completely reshape how a scene feels, and this one does it effortlessly. So who is actually behind it?
“I See”: The Original Song from the Volkswagen Tiguan Commercial
The song driving the entire commercial is “I See,” released by the experimental indie-electronic duo Archil & Leon in 2025. If you haven’t run across them before, they aren’t your typical studio project: the duo is known in underground circles for hand-building their own custom instruments, experimenting with vintage synthesizers, and pairing raw, tactile acoustic sounds with modern electronic rhythms.
The moment the Volkswagen spot aired, search traffic spiked and the comment section under their official YouTube video turned into a celebration. Viewers who Shazam’d the track mid-broadcast started flooding in, dropping messages about discovering the band on the spot and praising the track as an instant addition to their summer playlists.
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And the official music video is a little masterpiece of summer energy: we see the two musicians drenched in sunlight, sipping cold drinks, and soaking up the heat. But there is a surreal thread running through the whole thing: a single tarot card that keeps haunting them. No matter how many times they throw it out the car window or toss it into the grass, it keeps showing up.
It’s the infamous Tower card, and anyone familiar with tarot knows why they are so desperate to get rid of it. The Tower represents sudden chaos, unexpected disruption, and the shattering of comfortable foundations. We can only assume they are terrified of it because it threatens to ruin their summer, but maybe there is more behind it. And the fact that, at some point, the video rewinds back to the start may mean that you can’t escape your destiny.
A perfect blend of style and originality, from the effortless groove of the track to the narrative in the video. It’s no wonder Volkswagen jumped on the song immediately for their new campaign: that kind of genuine, unmanufactured cool is impossible to fake.
History Repeating: Do You Remember the Song in the Volkswagen Atlas Commercial?
So we have a magnetic, groovy track to elevate a simple, pleasant driving scene. Not much more. Those who have been paying attention may have realized that Volkswagen has been leaning into this exact playbook just recently.
Most viewers probably remember another recent spot that aired right during the World Cup. Back then, it was the Volkswagen Atlas commercial capturing everyone’s attention with a similarly cool, effortless rhythm. In that case, the track behind the wheel was “The Kids Are OK” by the Bob Hughes Band.
Unlike the Tiguan song, this piece of music actually dates back to the 1970s. But that’s the irresistible thing about great songwriting: a killer rhythm does not really age. Here, decades have passed, but that didn’t spoil how that song can step right into a modern commercial today, feeling lively and fresh like a recent production.
At the end of the day, Volkswagen is successfully shaping our mood for this summer. Two songs have been stuck in our heads lately, both carrying that cool, effortless character that makes you feel good while the sun dominates the screen. Now it’s just a matter of seeing if things will shift once fall comes around, or if a great groove remains irresistible regardless of the season.
