Fifty years ago, Volkswagen demonstrated an electric model based on the T2 with a maximum range of 85km, which was extremely innovative for the T series models at that time. On March 10, Volkswagen charged its new MPV model ID. Buzz officially debuted, the new car is based on the MEB platform, and the passenger version ID is launched. Buzz and Commodity Edition ID. Buzz Cargo is available in two versions. It is reported that the new car will be pre-sold in the European market in May and launched in the autumn, followed by the United States and Canada and other markets.
The new car as a whole adopts a retro design approach, according to the official introduction, this is to pay tribute to the Volkswagen classic car T1, of course, to some extent we can also understand it as a pure electric version of the T series, after all, after T1 ~ T6 experienced the scenery, T7 is basically in a state of decline, there is no follow-up new generation model.
In terms of appearance, its front face adopts a large area of closed grille, with a new LED headlight group and a penetrating LED light strip, bringing a better sense of technology and recognition to the new car. At the same time, the new car adopts a very short front end design, which can effectively focus the space on the rear seating space and storage space. In order to enhance its own sense of fashion, the new car is available in a variety of body colors such as single and two colors.
In terms of sides, the overall shape is different from the design of traditional MPV models, and it adopts the design method of the Volkswagen T series, while the design of the suspension roof with the double-sided electric sliding door still adds a lot of color. What I appreciate the most is the triangular window glass set up in the A-pillar position, which can effectively reduce the blind spot of the line of sight and greatly improve the safety and convenience of the vehicle.
However, for the Cargo, it is a little different, the second half of the closed cargo compartment design, this generation is basically the same as our common van, but for the new car to come more refined. In terms of body size, the new car has a length, width and height of 4712mm/ 1985mm / 1937mm, respectively, and a wheelbase of 2988mm.
In terms of the tail, relatively speaking, there is actually no place too outstanding, which is mainly equipped with the design of the through-type taillights, which makes the whole more layered, and the boxy shape is also in contrast with the curved front. Like most ID models, new cars will be ID. Buzz's logo is placed underneath the logo to enhance its own recognizability.
Coming to the interior, we can see the familiar Volkswagen ID. family interior style, suspended central control screen, through-type air outlet, full LCD dashboard with wood grain trim panels of different colors, the overall interior of the car has a high sense of hierarchy. We also found the center console as well as the door panel position, and the new car was also equipped with numerous storage spaces to increase the practicality of the model.
In addition, the two seats in the front of the new car have independent armrests, which is rare in the current MPV models, and are equipped with electric adjustment, seat memory and electric leg rests. As for the central position of the front row, the traditional armrest box has been replaced by an open storage slot, which has further improved the practicality of the car. In addition, according to the official, the steering wheel of the new car is made of polyurethane, but Volkswagen said that its feel is close to the leather, and the floor, seats, roof and other positions are made of materials from various recycled products.
In the rear row, the passenger version is currently equipped with a five-seat layout, and it is reported that six layouts will be added in the future. From the current point of view, its rear space is still quite abundant, and there are also certain recessed positions on both sides to increase the wrapping of the seats, while also providing a separate small table in the front backrest, which is very friendly to family travel users.
ID. Buzz Cargo
However, at present, the new car is not equipped with a sunroof and a 7-seat layout, which is still a pity, to know that the previous T series models are equipped with a 7-seat layout, I hope that in the domestic version of the model can see their out. Thanks to the design of the car's 5-seat layout, its trunk space is still considerable, while the lower storage floor with the electric tailgate brings good convenience as a whole.
In terms of technology configuration, the new cars are equipped with Car2X local traffic warning system as standard, including full speed domain driving assistance, highway automatic lane change assistance, memory parking, automatic parking, pre-collision safety system, lane keeping system, etc., to bring users better driving convenience.
In terms of powertrain, the new car will be equipped with a rear-drive motor with a maximum power of 201 horsepower, coupled with a lithium battery pack of 77 kWh, with a maximum speed of 145 km/h. At present, the official has not given the data on the endurance, but it is reported that the mileage is expected to be close to 700km. In addition, the new car will also use plug-and-play technology, users no longer need to swipe card or APP and other operations, and charging from 5% to 80% only takes 30 minutes, and can also be charged in both directions, which has better convenience than previous ID series models.
The editor said: Overall, the performance of the new car in all aspects is still quite outstanding, especially in the appearance of its modern and retro fusion design, which is rare in the current MPV models. At the same time, with the unique positioning of its pure electric MPV, the new car has basically no opponent in the market, which will be a major advantage after its listing in the domestic market. However, the next step is to see the performance of the battery life data of the new car, as well as whether it will be domestically produced, and how the price will be, after all, these are all valued by many MPV buyers. For you, if the endurance can reach about 700km, are you willing to choose such a pure electric MPV model as a family car?