The first meeting with the Volkswagen T1 is already the end of this car series.
It was a few years ago in a small village on Yakushima Island, Japan, and Volkswagen T1 was quietly staying in a small farm yard. Round and chubby body lines, V-shaped raised area of the front face, huge VW logo, headlights seem to be wearing a small hat, rearview mirrors look like motorcycles... It may also be due to the Japanese market, but it always seems that this T1 seems to be smaller than the regular size.
Pin Cha was photographed on yakushima island in Japan
But it can be seen that its role is actually used for loading. This is the product positioning of this model.
Volkswagen T1, the original code name is actually "VW Type 1", "T" should have the meaning of "Transporter". In the Wikipedia entry, it is simply named "Volkswagen Van".
Its origin is also legendary:
The first person to propose the concept of a transferer was the Dutch businessman Ben Pon; on April 23, 1947, Ben Pon came to Emden, Germany, to prepare to purchase goods. When he saw a transport flatbed truck in the Volkswagen plant, he was inspired. He believes that a closed-structure transport model should be launched on the basis of this flatbed truck to meet the needs of the reconstruction of Europe after World War II. So he took out his notebook and drew an oval-shaped car that looked like a large piece of bread with four wheels underneath; the cab was above the front wheels, with a huge space in the middle for loading, and the engine and transmission equipment at the rear.
Alfred Haesner, then CEO of Volkswagen, and Alfred Haesner, technical manager, later turned the sketch into reality – on March 8, 1950, the Volkswagen T1 was officially produced in collimation with the Beetle at the Main Plant in Wolfburg, Germany; on the same day, the first Platevan freight version of the Volkswagen T1 was handed over to the customer.
The image is quoted from the internet
After 70 years, this "Volkswagen van" has been replaced six times in total, and the follow-up products are no longer what they were then. But of course, the most legendary and popular is the T1 model that first adopted the classic shape.
Low price and super functionality are its main selling points, and it has been transformed into different styles by different families according to different uses, such as cafes and radios.
In the electric age, classics are once again integrated with modernity.
However, the public also stressed that ID. Buzz isn't the first Bulli model to have an electric drive system. At the Hannover Trade Fair 50 years ago, Volkswagen presented the first prototype T2 with a rear-mounted electric drive. However, its maximum range of only 85 kilometers also shows that the battery technology in 1972 was not yet mature, and the electric vehicles at that time were not suitable for practical use.
Today, 2022, a smarter, more electrified Bulli model is born. This Bulli model also seems to have a more "T1" flavor than the T7.
ID. Buzz & ID. Buzz Cargo is positioned for the MPV and van segment – it uses an all-electric way of travel, intelligent and connected driver assistance systems and information systems, OTA remote upgrades, and an inclusive new mobility concept. The overall appearance of the body is modeled on the iconic design.
Conceptual edition, referenced from the web
From the looks of it, the ID. The Buzz series seems to be a little more restrained than the concept version that was originally unveiled, the logo on the front face is smaller, and the streamline is also more rounded, but everyone can see that it does inherit the classic design style of Volkswagen's legendary model T1.
"ID. Buzz reinvents the styling with its unique charm and affinity," explains Jozef Kabaň, Head of Brand Design at Volkswagen. At the same time, the unique body proportions let the ID. Buzz is more stylistic, and the designers have created a direct connection to the classic model: "The driver's seat of the T1 is above the front axle, with almost no front overhang. And ID. The Buzz's front suspension is also short, but it offers excellent security and advanced technology configurations at the same time. "From the data point of view, under the length of 4712 mm, ID. The Buzz has a long wheelbase of 2988 mm. The design of the first T1 Bulli was based on the need for functionality.
The classic T1 model carries people's needs for function/sojourn, the ID of the electric age. Does Buzz continue the same original design philosophy?
According to the data, the length/width/height of the Volkswagen ID.Buzz is 4712mm/1985mm/1937mm (Cargo: 1938mm) and the wheelbase is 2988mm. Id. Buzz's body size is still slightly more compact, but there is a certain DIY space in the interior space.
Jozef Kabaň said: "ID. Buzz uses a reasonable, intuitive interior layout concept, while also having a flexible and diverse use of space. ”
For example, ID. Buzz's comfortable lounge-like cabin allows 5 people to enjoy ample ride and luggage space (up to 1121 litres). When the second row of seats is receded, the luggage compartment capacity can be expanded to 2205 liters. Soon after, ID. Buzz will also be available in long wheelbase versions in six- and seven-seat layouts. ID. Buzz Cargo is very versatile, with up to 3 seats in the front row (or 2 seats) and a fixed partition at the rear of the front seats to separate from the cargo compartment. The maximum volume of the cargo compartment is 3.9 cubic meters, which can carry 2 European standard pallets.
Volkswagen emphasizes that the core principle of "form serves function" in automobile manufacturing also applies to ID. Buzz。 The iconic exterior has an excellent aerodynamic design: ID. Buzz wind resistance coefficient is only 0.285, ID. Buzz Cargo wind resistance coefficient is only 0.29, reducing energy consumption and improving endurance.
ID. Buzz, a member of the Volkswagen ID. family, is also based on a modular electric drive platform (MEB) and is produced at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' plant in Hanover. After seeing the other models of Volkswagen's ID. series, the cockpit is as old as ever.
The powertrain of the MEB platform is also shared. ID.Buzz has a 150 kW (about 204 hp) single-motor rear-drive force system with a power battery with a net capacity of 77 kWh (actually 82 kWh). It supports DC charging power up to 170kW, with a top speed of 145KM/H and a turning diameter of 11.1 meters. In addition, it also includes a new version of the ID software for new driver assistance.
Like many legendary models in history, I believe there are many stories that happened on the T1. For many T1 owners, it is not known whether this ID.Buzz can still carry their memories and stories.
It is a little regrettable that Volkswagen does not seem to have any plans to introduce this car to the Chinese market at present.
Volkswagen has announced the time to market in Europe (some of the launch countries) for autumn 2022, while the future ID. The Buzz series will also be introduced to the U.S. and Canadian markets, and as for whether to introduce the domestic market, it has not been mentioned.
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