Volkswagen commercial vehicle brands are on the id. The Buzz prototype is undergoing final stages of testing. A test fleet of pre-production models is currently conducting extensive road tests in Europe, with final tests for urban conditions covering cities such as Barcelona, Paris, London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Hamburg and Hanover. Kai Grünitz, Head of Commercial Vehicle Development at Volkswagen, said: "In our full mass production of ID. Before Buzz, these tests provided essential help for our final optimization adjustments. ”
Highly expressive design inspired by classic T1 models
From currently only with a mildly camouflaged ID. As can be seen on the Buzz prototype, the designers have transplanted a large number of styling styles from the 2017 concept car to the 2022 production model, and the similarities between the two models are obvious. Two different versions of the ID. Buzz draws on the stylistic elements of Volkswagen's legendary model, the T1 (the original Bulli), including an extremely short front and rear overhang, maximum use of space, a classic two-tone upper and lower body design, and a recognizable V-shaped front face. Just like the original Bulli, ID. Buzz also features rear-wheel drive.
Inheriting the historical accumulation of the product line, the avant-garde ID. Buzz also brings a whole new look to electric vehicles. ID. Buzz is no longer based on a platform that needs to be compatible with multiple powertrains, but is built entirely on a purely electric platform. Whether it's a minibus version or a van version, whether it's for domestic or commercial use, choose ID. Buzz is the choice of a green and environmentally friendly low-carbon travel mode.
The MEB platform brings a high degree of flexibility
ID. Buzz, Volkswagen's latest product, is based on the Modular Electric Drive Platform (MEB). Two versions of the ID. Buzz is equipped with 82 kWh (net capacity 77 kWh) of high-voltage lithium-ion batteries, all equipped with a 150 kW rear motor. The maximum speed is 145 km/h of the electronic speed limit. Official mileage is not currently disclosed. Brand new ID. The Buzz is flexible in handling and delivers up to 310 Nm peak torque at the moment the motor starts. The battery pack, on the other hand, is located under the body floor, bringing a very low height of body center of gravity. In addition, with its excellent design, ID. Buzz also has another advantage: the turning diameter is only slightly more than 11 meters.
Extreme space utilization with a wheelbase close to T6.1
Based on the MEB platform, the Volkswagen commercial vehicle brand has further developed a flexible internal structure suitable for a variety of travel scenarios: a five-seat version of the ID. Buzz IKEA, business and leisure are not wrong. Three-seat version ID. Buzz Cargo is also a highly modern, zero-emission commercial vehicle. And that's just the beginning, with the addition of a longer wheelbase and more flexible interior layout to the series in the coming year.
ID. Buzz Body Dimensions: ID. Launched This Year. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo has a standard wheelbase (2,988 mm) and a length of 4,712 mm. In contrast, the brand new ID. The Buzz's wheelbase differs only 2 mm from that of the Volkswagen T6.1, while the T6.1 has a length of 4,904 mm. This means ID. Buzz has a smaller footprint, bringing no less interior space than T6.1. The ID. Buzz is 1,937 mm high and comes with large glass; due to the difference in chassis height, ID. Buzz Cargo has a body height of 1,938 mm (T6.1: 1,970 mm). Two IDs. The Buzz models are all 1,985 mm wide (excluding exterior mirrors), which is 81 mm wider than the Volkswagen T6.1. The ID. Buzz comes with large 750mm diameter tires with rim sizes ranging from 18 to 21 inches.
Extra space for people, luggage and business needs
Thanks to the concept of efficient space utilization of the MEB platform, ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo has an excellent spatial performance. Five-seat version of the ID. Buzz can carry up to 1,121 liters of luggage even when fully seated. The ID. Buzz Cargo has a partition behind the front seats, and the maximum volume of the cargo compartment is more than 3.9 cubic meters.
"Plug and play" and two-way charging
Smart Charging Solution: Through the latest version of ID.software, the entire ID.Buzz series will also provide "plug and charge" function in the future. In the DC fast charging stations of many charging suppliers, this function can realize the automatic exchange of data between the vehicle charging interface and the charging station and complete identity authentication, which is very convenient. ID. Buzz will also feature new features for two-way charging, bringing new possibilities to life, such as the ability to store excess electricity collected by the solar power system in your home during the day on an ID. Buzz, and then independent power to the home at night.
OTA upgrades and advanced driver assistance systems
ID. Buzz and ID. All models in the family can be upgraded via OTAs, including updates related to infotainment systems, charging or driver assistance functions. Driver assistance systems include innovative connected technologies such as the new "Memory Parking" function (fully automatic access to parking spaces), the "Car2X" (a close-range hazard warning system based on connected vehicles), and the latest version of the Big Data-based Travel Assist Cruise Assist driver assistance system, which enables partial autonomous driving assistance functions in the full speed domain.
In September, it landed on the European market
ID. Buzz will begin production in the first half of this year and will land in Europe in the fall. ID. Buzz will also enter the U.S. market, covering the entire U.S. from New York to San Francisco, and the return of this product line has aroused the eager anticipation of many American fans.
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