Volkswagen has unveiled the ID Buggy concept at the
Geneva Motor Show. Essentially a modern day Meyers Manx, the ID Buggy is open roadster
which features plastic bumpers and aluminum skid plates all around the vehicle.
The model also has three-dimensional lighting units as well as illuminated VW
logos.
Since the model was design to go off-road, it has a
reinforced windshield, a rear roll bar, 238 mm of ground clearance
and 18-inch alloy wheels that are wrapped in BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A tires.
Volkswagen also said the upper body is removable and this opens up a “world of
possibilities for third-party manufacturers” who could theoretically make their
own custom bodies.
The unique styling continues in the cabin as there’s
two bucket seats that are covered in waterproof upholstery. Drivers sit behind
a hexagonal steering wheel, wrapped in water-repellent Nappa leather, and find
themselves facing a small digital instrument cluster. The concept also has
zippered compartments and a small cargo bed which holds a matching skateboard.
Like the rest of the ID family, the Buggy rides on
the MEB platform. In this particular application, the car has a 62 kWh
lithium-ion battery which powers a rear electric motor that develops 201 hp and 309 Nm of torque. This enables the Buggy to
accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds, hit a limited top speed
of 159 km/h and travel up to 249 miles in the WLTP cycle.
Volkswagen also said it’s possible to install a
second electric motor which would give the Buggy all-wheel drive and a
significant power boost. The company didn’t go into specifics, but the
all-wheel drive variant could potentially have a combined output of 402 hp and 618 Nm of torque.
