Volkswagen ID Buzz – a throwback to hippie times

Also in September 2022 was the official presentation of the fourth electric model produced by Volkswagen, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, built on the MEB platform.

Derived/Inspired by the Transporter utility vehicle, ID. Buzz aims to bring back the overall feel/spirit of the 60s and 70s, years when the world was recovering from the World War, the Cold War was on the doorstep and people wanted peace and quiet. The fashion of that time was totally different, with libertarian ideas infiltrating the lives of many young people.

Some would say it fits in the SUV segment, others say it fits, by far, in the MPV segment. Neither are wrong. Everyone is right.

Let’s see what this gorgeous model has to show us!

Volkswagen ID. Buzz is produced in Hanover and can come in two variants: Bus (5 seats) and Cargo. The currently available powertrain version is an electric motor with a battery capacity of 77 kW, capable of developing 204 hp and 310 Nm. The manufacturer claims a range of up to 420 km in ideal conditions.

The full charging time at AC (alternating current) socket takes about 7 and a half hours at a maximum charging power of 11kW. When charging at DC (fast charging) socket, the time is shortened to only half an hour (maximum charging power: 170 kW; charging from 5-80%).

It is an easy to maneuver, agile vehicle. These advantages are due to the position of the battery, which is integrated in the floor, and the electric propulsion system, which has a low weight, so the center of gravity is located quite low.

On the outside, we can say that ID. Buzz is gorgeous. Inspired by the lines of the ’60s-’70s model, restyled to modern standards, there’s nowhere it can’t go unnoticed, especially when you can choose to color the body in two different shades.

Let’s talk about the inside:

We find many places where hard plastics dominate the car interior. Only on the top surface do we find softer, softer, better quality plastics. The standard upholstery is made from 100% recyclable materials.

As a MPV, the storage space is quite generous. We have about 1100 liters in the trunk and about 2250 liters if we want to fold down the seats (40:60 folding rear seats). The Cargo variant is even more generous, easily reaching up to 3900 liters. Both the Bus and Cargo variants come with a vertically opening rear tailgate and sliding side doors.

Volkswagen offers a wide range of optional features, such as a 12″ dashboard display (standard, 10″), Matrix LED headlights, dual-zone climate control, heated and massaging seats, power side doors, Keyless Entry, Keyless Go, up to 21″ wheels and more.

In conclusion

In Romania, prices start from 53.000 euro VAT included for the ID. Buzz Cargo and 57.900 Euro VAT included for the ID. Buzz Bus. If we also take into account the bonuses of the Rabla Plus program, the price becomes very advantageous, receiving in exchange a car specific to the 21st century, with modern lines and a wide range of accessories and equipment. Discover here all Volkswagen vans for sale in stock at Levis Automobile.

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Source:

https://www.autocritica.ro/test-drive/test-drive-volkswagen-id-buzz-pro/

https://www.automarket.ro/test-drive/test-drive-volkswagen-idbuzz-110331.html

https://evmarket.ro/masini-noi/volkswagen/vw-id-buzz-motorizari-si-autonomie-pentru-noul-van-vw-24389/