After several previews from the original factory, Volkswagen will make a new electric SUV ID on March 9, 2022. Buzz and Business ID. Buzz Cargo is officially unveiled. The ID. Buzz series is based on the MEB electric modular platform, driven by a single motor, with a maximum power output of 150kW (about 201 hp), while the net capacity of the lithium battery pack has reached 77kWh, and supports up to 170kW fast charging and Vehicle-to-home two-way charging.
Id. Buzz's retro form factor is inherited from the T1 that came out in 1949. In terms of details, it is also easy to see the ID. Buzz shares classic design elements with the T1, such as boxy body lines, two-tone finishes, large windows, and a large Volkswagen nameplate. However, as a new era of electric MPV, ID. Buzz still finds a balance with innovation in retro design. Its head and tail light sets have all been replaced with LED light sources, and the front bumper design is similar to the mesh pattern of the ID. family, but expanded to the entire lower edge of the front, which is quite similar to the design of the new generation Caddy, and the eye radar equipped as an ADAS active driver assistance is installed directly below the front of the car. It is worth mentioning that although the ID. Buzz's body contour is fairly square, but its wind resistance coefficient is only 0.285 to 0.29, which is helpful for endurance.
Judging from the body specifications, five-seater and commercial version ID. Buzz's wheelbase is both 2,988mm, while the body length/width/height figures are 4,712mm/1,985mm/1,937mm (Cargo: 1,938mm), compared to the T6.1 Transporter series, which also has a boxy appearance and is mainly for business travel, although the wheelbase is almost the same, but ID. Buzz is slightly smaller in the length and height sections, but wider than the T6.1 (+84mm).
In the interior section, ID. Buzz continues the youthful setting. Not only the back of the chair, including the door panels, dashboards and other details, will be painted according to the body, and then matched with the white that symbolizes the future, to create a two-color visual effect. Id. On the other hand, ID. Buzz's cockpit has also been equipped with a digital dashboard and a large-sized central control screen, adding a lot of technology to the cute and playful interior. In terms of luggage volume, it is also possible to have up to 1,121 litres of luggage capacity when five people are fully seated, and free up to 2,205 litres of space when the rear seats are flattened, while the commercial version of the ID. Buzz Cargo, on the other hand, has a 3.9-cubic-meter carrying space.
As for id. Buzz's powertrain is made of a front axle motor with an 82kWh (net capacity 77kWh) lithium battery. In a single motor configuration, ID. Buzz has a maximum power output of 150kW, which is approximately equal to 201 hp and a maximum torque of 310 Nm. rice. In terms of charging speed, in addition to the usual 11kW AC charging, ID. Buzz also supports charging speeds of up to 170kW, increasing power from 5% to 80% in just half an hour.
ID. Buzz is expected to be pre-sold in Europe from May 2022 and is expected to be available in Europe in the fall.