The electric family Volkswagen it grows every day. The German brand is exploring new concepts that lead to the launch of models such as the Volkswagen ID. buzz. It is a van with a family character that traces back the heritage of the classic Bulli from the 60s. A multipurpose vehicle that was advanced in 2017 under a prototype with the same name.
The ID. Buzz is presented in the month of March 2022 as a minivan derived from an electric industrial; the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Charge. To date, it is the largest electric model in the house, above other units such as the VW ID. 3 and VW ID. 4. All of them share not only the same mobility philosophy, but also a wide range of components.
Technical characteristics of the Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Following the same design trend as the rest of the models in the ID family, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz presents a very charismatic appearance with a body paint in two colors. Under that attractive bodywork is mounted the dedicated MEB platform for electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group. A platform used by other models such as the Volkswagen ID.5, skoda enyaq and Audi Q4 etron.
Like other commercial vehicles converted to family cars, the ID. Buzz offers two different body lengths. The most compact unit announces 4,71 meters long, 1,98 meters wide and 1,94 meters high. To these measurements we must add a wheelbase of 2,99 meters with the presence of five doors. The extended battle version increases its size to 4,96 meters.
In terms of habitability, the electric minivan offers up to three rows of seats with a maximum of seven seats. The space for the occupants is generous, all of them enjoying various comfort elements. Regarding load capacity, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz announces a minimum boot volume of 1.121 liters. 306 liters in the case of the ID.Buzz LWB with all seven seats deployed. The interior is customizable thanks to folding seats.
Mechanical range and gearboxes of the Volkswagen ID. Buzz
When composing the mechanical offer, Volkswagen has proposed an exclusively electric range, leaving the thermal versions for the new Volkswagen Multivan. Since the beginning the ID project. Buzz has been proposed as an efficient and ecological alternative to the usual MPVs with combustion engines.
Given the recent launch of the model, the available supply is limited. Although we know that the range will be structured based on various battery packs and powers. The Volkswagen ID access range. Buzz starts with a single rear engine with 204 horsepower and 310 Nm of torque. It is powered by a lithium-ion battery with 77 kWh net capacity that gives it an official range of 416 kilometers (WLTP cycle).
In its most extraordinary version we find the ID.Buzz GTX (acronyms that refer to the sports units in the electric range). It equips a dual motor system, a block on each axle, capable of releasing a maximum performance of 340 horsepower. It has a battery with a net capacity of 79 kWh. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,5 seconds and reaches an electronically limited top speed of 160 km/h.
Equipment of the Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Inside, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz presents the typical elements of this type of vehicle. The presence of good finishes stands out. Materials designed for family life with many storage spaces. It is also striking how much technology is available, with typical passenger car elements thanks to the use of the MEB platform.
Like the rest of the electric family, the range of equipment revolves mainly around the mechanical versions, although we can additionally combine equipment with different packages. The equipment range is divided into finishes: Origin, Pro and GTX. This latest version offers more standard equipment and customized elements, although the price is significantly higher.
As far as equipment is concerned, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz has many elements in its catalog of technologies. The offer includes elements such as: LED matrix headlights, digital instrumentation, keyless entry and start, voice control, multimedia system with a 12-inch panel, navigation, automatic climate control, parking camera, connectivity for mobile devices and a wide catalog of elements safety and driving assistants.
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The VW ID. Buzz according to Euro NCAP
Electric ones continue to demonstrate that in terms of safety, not only do they have nothing to envy of thermal ones, but they offer more protection. At the end of 2022 Euro NCAP grants the Volkswagen ID. Buzz its five Euro NCAP safety stars, the highest score of all. The ratings by sections are as follows: 92 out of 100 in protection of adult passengers, 87 out of 100 in protection of child passengers, 60 out of 100 in vulnerability of pedestrians and 90 out of 100 in driving aids.
Volkswagen ID rivals. Buzz
At the moment of truth, the ID. Buzz can be considered as a model almost unique in its kind. Although the supply of electric vans is increasing, few are committed to making the leap to the tourism segment. This causes the list of rivals to be very short, highlighting mainly the mercedes equv, Peugeot e-Traveler, Maxus Euniq 5 and Opel Zafira-e Life. To these units we can add other thermal models such as the Toyota proace or Citroen SpaceTourer. All of them similar by size and sales segment.
Highlight
- Design
- habitability
- Equipment
To improve
- High price
- Limited mechanical range
- electrical autonomy
Volkswagen ID price. Buzz
When it comes to establishing sales prices, no electric model can be considered really attractive for sale price, least of all one with the size and capabilities of this electric minivan. The starting price of the Volkswagen ID. Buzz is 55.575 euros, without offers or promotions. That amount is associated with a short body model and Origin trim. The most expensive of the family, for now, is the ID. Buzz 1st Pro short with a starting price of 59.665 euros, without offers or promotions.
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