When the automotive market entered the new energy era, almost all car companies came to the same starting line; whether it was the world-famous W12 engine or the well-known 10AT gearbox, it is now eclipsed by emission regulations, energy anxiety and other issues. Among them, Volkswagen is undoubtedly one of the most affected brands, and how to reproduce its advantages on a new track has become the focus of future development.
In terms of actual performance, Volkswagen launched the ID. pure electric series for the pure electric market, and successively unveiled ID.3, ID.4, ID.6 and other products to achieve comprehensive coverage of the sedan and SUV markets; at the same time, the recent debut of volkswagen MPV models ID.Buzz, which also brought completely different visual impact in appearance, interior and other aspects, becoming a product that continues the fuel feelings.
Seeing the Volkswagen ID.Buzz for the first time, I believe that everyone will have a strange and familiar feeling, yes, the appearance of the new car borrows from the design elements of the Volkswagen T1 van multi-purpose vehicle launched in 1950. As Volkswagen's second model, the Volkswagen T1 continues the rounded and practical design concept of the Volkswagen Beetle, and adopts the design of the rear-drive, which can not only effectively improve the use space in the car, but also once led the design trend at that time. More than 70 years later, can such a design still catch fire?
In fact, in addition to retaining the retro styling contour of volkswagen T1, Volkswagen ID.Buzz adopted the design front face of the ID. family, the through-type daily running light strip, and the huge car logo, which can make people see its pure electric pedigree at a glance; at the same time, the new car retains the mesh front bumper decoration underneath, and has a millimeter wave radar and camera, and it is expected that the intelligent aspect of the vehicle will also enjoy Volkswagen's latest research and development results.
Shifting the gaze to the side, volkswagen ID.Buzz adopted a blackening treatment for A/B/C columns, which can create a suspended roof effect; at the same time, the whole vehicle adopts a contrast color match along the waistline, simple white and bright yellow, giving the whole vehicle more youthful atmosphere. It is worth mentioning that the A-pillar of the new car adopts the design of "triangular window", which can avoid blind spots in the line of sight to a certain extent; and the "three horizontal lines" decoration on the D-pillar echo with the heat dissipation port of the tail of the Volkswagen T1, realizing the tribute to the classic.
In order to retain strong practicality, the rear of the Volkswagen ID.Buzz adopts a boxy design, which has the powerful aura that an MPV model should have; at the same time, the new car retains the classic style of through-type taillights and "tail marker with letters", which is still a more attractive type. Playing the "emotional card" in the new energy market is an experience that can be brought by a small number of car companies, including Volkswagen.
Since it is an MPV, the size performance of the whole vehicle is very important. Unexpectedly, the Volkswagen ID.Buzz 4712/1985/1937 (mm) respectively, which does not seem to be outstanding; but thanks to the blessing of the pure electric platform, the wheelbase of the vehicle reaches 2988mm, which can make effective use of every inch of space in the car. Coupled with the double-sided electric sliding door and 5-seat layout, the vehicle is expected to bring more abundant and practical passenger loading space.
Compared with the appearance, the interior of the Volkswagen ID.Buzz did not bring more surprises, its overall layout applied to the ID. series of family style, borderless dashboard, suspension central control large screen, practical touch buttons, can be well in line with the era of science and technology; however, the new car used through the air conditioner outlet, the through-through design in the middle of the main and passenger seats, can further enhance the design aesthetics and practicality, bringing its own characteristics.
Finally, in terms of power, Volkswagen ID.Buzz is expected to be equipped with the same rear-drive motor as the ID.4, with a maximum power of 150kW, a peak torque of 310N·m, and a maximum speed of 145km/h; at the same time, the new car will be equipped with a battery pack of 77kWh (total capacity of 82kWh), and the specific endurance performance has not yet been announced. In addition, the new car also supports 30 minutes of charging from 5% to 80%, powering household appliances, which can better meet the use scenarios of long-distance driving and weekend travel.
Conclusion: From the perspective of product strength, Volkswagen ID.Buzz occupies a certain advantage in the pure electric MPV market that has not yet been fully rolled out; however, from the promotion node of the European pre-sale in May and the normal listing in the autumn, there are large unknowns about when Volkswagen ID.Buzz enter China and whether it can enter China. If the pricing is appropriate, Volkswagen ID.Buzz may also become a member of the Volkswagen pure electricity market, recreating the charm of volkswagen T1 "sales harvester".