Extended version of Volkswagen ID. buzz Classic trams were revealed ahead of the in-the-metal world premiere at Huntington Beach near Los Angeles.
The company calls it “the perfect preparation for a North American launch,” where it plans to celebrate “Volkswagen Bus Day,” but it will also roll out across Europe.
Extended ID. The Buzz adds 250mm to the wheelbase and overall length (4962mm), making room for a third row of seats – seven rows in total, five rows higher than the shorter model’s.
The longer wheelbase also frees up space for a larger 85kWh battery pack, up from 77kWh in the launch model, with VW promising to add more range although the extra weight is a factor. , under the pretext of equipping a new efficiency-boosting heat pump.
For context, Volkswagen claims a standard wheelbase, single engine ID. Buzz has an energy consumption of 21.7-20.5kWh/100km in the WLTP cycle, which equates to a range of 402km to 423km.
Bigger ID. The Buzz will also be available with a new rear-mounted 210 kW electric drive motor, 150 kW higher than the shorter version.
This strong impact is said to help reduce the 0-100 km / h acceleration time to 7.9 seconds, down from 10.2 seconds in the shorter version. The top speed has also been reduced from 145km/h to 160km/h.
A dual-motor all-wheel drive GTX version, with 250 kW (220 kW in shorter versions) output power, will be available in 2024. VW says it will complete the 0–100 sprint. km/h in 6.4 seconds.
Other new features introduced in the larger electric VW Bus include a windscreen display, an upgraded “next-generation” infotainment system and remote parking via pass-through. smartphone.
VW claims the newly designed panoramic sunroof with smart glass recalls the memories of the legendary ‘Samba Bus’ of the ’50s.
This is the largest glass roof the company has produced for a commercial vehicle with an area of 1.5 square meters and can be changed from transparent to opaque via touch slider or voice command.
North American versions will also feature air-conditioned seats and an illuminated Volkswagen logo on the front, the company claims.
Assign the first ID. The car buzz in the US will start in 2024. “Almost parallel” with the market launch in North America, ID. The longer wheelbase Buzz will launch in Europe.
Like Multivan and Transporter T6.1, all ID. The buzz car will be manufactured at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles main plant in Hanover.
“Volkswagen is an incredibly powerful global brand with a great history, millions of loyal fans and legendary products. This is evident at the largest VW bus festival in the United States,” declared Volkswagen brand director Thomas Schäfer.
“I am therefore delighted that the team at Volkswagen Group of America is celebrating the launch of the ID. Buzz with long wheelbase here. With this model, we are taking a big step towards becoming a true love brand again.”
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles board member Lars Krause added that “it is extremely important to us that we are now able to offer the people of North America a new, modern, fully powered version of the vehicle.” electrically with ID. Buzz in an iconic design.”
Australia:
Regular production Volkswagen ID. buzz people moving and IDENTIFICATION. Cargo The trucks are set to land here starting in 2024, with the first trucks arriving in late 2024 or early 2025.
The longer version will likely be limited to the higher-volume US and European markets at first before arriving in Australia – but it probably won’t be for long as the company’s local arm is raising prices for Classic special edition.
Volkswagen Australia has previously said it wants both the GTX and the three-row model, noting that around 30% of sales of the T6.1 – including the current Multivan – are in all-wheel drive and variants. three-row seats are “no brains”.
“ID.Buzz is a tool to mobilize people to help stop traffic, people stop, stare and smile. It’s an incredible blend of style and function that will capture the Australian imagination – and is reflected in our ambitious sales,” said Volkswagen Australia commercial vehicle manager. , said Ryan Davies in March of this yearrefers to the regular SWB.
