【EV Vision Report】In the early morning of March 10, Beijing time, Volkswagen's new pure electric MPV model, ID.BUZZ officially ushered in its global debut. It is reported that the new car is based on a mini bus T1 launched by Volkswagen in the 1950s. And will launch the ID. Buzz (MPV) and ID. Buzz Cargo (closed van) two versions.
In terms of appearance design, Volkswagen ID.Buzz as a pure electric MPV model, both sides of the body are used side sliding door design, which is a very practical configuration, not only can facilitate the rear passengers to get on and off, but also more conducive to loading luggage or other items, the front part of the LED light source connected to the headlights is the latest design concept of the Volkswagen family, after lighting up at night, the recognition will be very high.
ID.Buzz
ID. Buzz Cargo
From the side, the Volkswagen ID.Buzz extends from the tail of the headlights to the taillights, there is a clear waistline, we can also see that the driver's side front fenders have a small charging port and the side windows are surrounded by thick black elements, making them look larger than the actual area. In terms of size, the new car has a length, width and height of 4712X1985X1937mm, and a wheelbase of 2988mm.
In terms of the rear, the through-type taillights used by volkswagen ID.Buzz are very layered, and the entire rear contour is relatively regular, which has a sharp contrast with the sleekness of the front of the car, which may be caused by the pursuit of expanding the space inside the car. In addition, the tail also has a huge volkswagen LOGO, and there is also an ID. Buzz's logo is highly recognizable.
In terms of interior, the front seat of the Volkswagen ID.Buzz is also equipped with armrests, and the passenger seat is equipped with seat memory function, bringing a better riding experience. The central front row is also not equipped with a traditional armrest box, but a storage slot is designed with ingenuity.
In terms of seat configuration, the MPV version of volkswagen ID.Buzz will be available in a 5-seat version, followed by a 6-seat version. The truck version is equivalent to the low-end version of the model, and its rear is a closed cargo compartment, and the new car will be put into production in the first half of 2022. And in terms of space, ID. Buzz's cockpit has a 2+3 5-seat layout and a luggage compartment capacity of 1121L. With the second row of seats receded, the luggage compartment capacity can be expanded to 2,205L. And the ID of the trailer version. Buzz Cargo models also have outstanding highlights, depending on the needs of different users, the front row can be equipped with a two- or three-seat layout, separated by a fixed partition and the rear 3.9 cubic meters of cargo compartment. This zero-emission van can be loaded with two transverse European standard pallets.
In addition, Volkswagen ID.Buzz add a lot of careful thinking to the details, such as body contour lines and small smiley parts, etc., through small embellishments to create a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere for the car.
It is worth noting that the interior of Volkswagen ID.Buzz is entirely made of sustainable materials, without the use of any leather or other types of animal-derived materials. For example, parts such as steering wheel rims are made of polyurethane that mimics the appearance and feel of leather; seat interiors, floor coverings, seat covers and roof linings are all made from a variety of recycled materials. It is worth mentioning that one of the environmentally friendly materials, called Seaqual yarn, consists of 90% recycled PET water bottles and 10% marine plastic, and the carbon emissions of this material are 32% lower than other similar materials. At the same time, the ArtVelours EVO interior will be made from 71% recycled materials, a first for the Volkswagen Group.
In terms of power, Volkswagen ID. Buzz is equipped with a battery pack with a capacity of 82kWh, rear-wheel drive, the maximum power of the motor is 150kW, the peak torque is 310N·m, and the maximum speed is 145km/h, as for the mileage, the official has not yet been announced, but according to previous reports, it is expected to be equipped with a 111kWh battery pack, and the mileage is close to 700km.
Volkswagen ID, on the other hand. Buzz will use plug-and-play technology, users no longer need to swipe the card, or use the App, go through a complicated operation to achieve charging, but directly insert the charging gun, you can automatically charge and settle related fees. At the same time, the new car can also be charged in both directions, for example, the excess electricity of the solar panels in the home can be stored in the ID. Buzz, and at night will store electricity back to the family.
Editor's Summary:
It can be said that volkswagen ID. Buzz is not only a tribute to the classic, but more importantly, it shows a new attitude of the Volkswagen brand to future MPV models. According to previous news, the Volkswagen Group plans to set up a subsidiary in 2025 and carry out mobility business, and volkswagen ID.BUZZ has become an important part of it. In short, this MPV model that combines classics and the future is bound to interpret the rules of the market with its debut, becoming a new development trend, we will wait and see, and look forward to its localization after the appearance.