Volkswagen ID Buzz Price, Specs, and Release Date
The Volkswagen ID Buzz debuts as a fully electric van with a design that harks back to the iconic Microbus. First models will go on sale in Europe with an 82 kWh battery with specs of 201 horsepower and 229 lb-ft of torque. In addition, there will also be the ID Buzz Cargo available for commercial use.
European models have a release date this year and a US model will debut in 2023. It’s price has not been announced as of yet. Let’s cover everything below.
Specs
The first European models of the Volkswagen ID Buzz will be powered by a 82 kWh high-voltage lithium-ion battery. It produces specs of 201 horsepower and 229 lb-ft of torque with power going to the rear wheels. Its top speed is also limited to 90 mph. More electric engine options will be available in 2023 as well.
In addition, the charging power when using alternating current (AC) is 11 kW. However, when using a CCS plug connector at a DC fast-charging station (direct current), the charging power increases to as much as 170 kW. With DC-fast charging, the battery charge level also rises from 5 to 80 percent in just 30 minutes. Lastly, bi-directional charging enables the ID Buzz to feed power that they don’t need into the domestic grid.
Exterior
Dimensions
The standard wheelbase measures 2,988 mm (117.6 in), and the ID Buzz is 4,712 mm (185.5 in) long and 1,985 mm (78.1 in) wide, excluding wing mirrors. The ID. Buzz is also 1,937 mm (76.3 in) high, while the ID Buzz Cargo version is 1,938 mm due to slight differences in the chassis.
LEDs
The front of the ID Buzz features LED headlights, daytime running lights, and a slim lateral bar between the headlights. The VW logo is also much larger than all other VW models which pays homage to the T1. In the rear, the ID. Buzz has horizontally arranged LED taillights. They are connected by a full-width light strip which is also a first for a VW Commercial vehicle.
Colors
The Volkswagen ID Buzz and ID Buzz Cargo will be offered in single colors or various two-tone finishes. For instance, there is a total of eleven color options. There are seven single-color options: Candy White, Mono Silver, Lime Yellow, Starlight Blue, Energetic Orange, Bay Leaf Green, and Deep Black.
In addition, there are four two-tone color options. The upper section on all two-tone models comes in Candy White. However, the ares below the character line comes in four color options: Lime Yellow, Starlight Blue, Energetic Orange, or Bay Leaf Green. Lastly, all models come standard with 18-inch steel wheels.
Interior
Seats
The standard length ID. Buzz will launch with five interior seats. Driver and front-seat passenger sit on individual seats with adjustable armrests. In the top trims, the seats are completely electrically adjustable and have both memory and massage functions. A three-person bench seat in the rear can also be folded down completely or split 40:60
Furthermore, a six-seat configuration will come later with individual seats arranged in three rows of two. In the extended wheelbase, a seven-seat configuration will also be available in a 2/3/2 arrangement.
Digital Cockpit
The cockpit of the Volkswagen ID Buzz is both high-tech and ergonomic. For instance, it has a 10-inch Digital Cockpit display is paired with a 10-inch infotainment system. However, a 12-inch display with navigation is available for an extra price. Beneath the infotainment system is also a control bar with digital buttons and touch sliders.
The ID Buzz features standard 10-color ambient lighting with 30 colors as optional. The 30-color version lights up a strip in the instrument panel, the decorative strips in the four doors, the storage bins in the doors and the footwell. The Digital Cockpit and the infotainment system also take on the chosen color as well.
Driver Assist Systems
European five-seater ID Buzz models are equipped with standard Front Assist, Lane Assist, and Dynamic Road Sign Display. Optional systems include Adaptive Cruise Control, Side Assist, Travel Assist, Emergency Assist, Park Assist, Light Assist, and Area View.
ID Buzz Cargo
The Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo is for commercial use and will launch with three seats in the interior as standard. That includes a drivers seat and a double bench seat. However, a front passenger seat is available as an option. Behind the seats is also a partition that separates the cargo space. The partition is optionally available with a window and opening for loading items.
In addition, the cargo space measures 3.9 cubic meters (137.7 cu ft) and provides room for two euro pallets. The new ID. Buzz Cargo comes with a wide-opening tailgate and a sliding door on the passenger side. It is also available to configure the van with a second sliding door as a custom option.
Release Date and Price
The ID Buzz and ID Buzz Cargo are launching in Europe this year in the normal-wheelbase form. However, in 2023 extended wheelbase versions of both models will arrive on the European market. A version for the USA will arrive in 2024 based off the long-wheelbase model. Lastly, its price has not been announced as of yet but will be revealed at a later date.
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