Volkswagen has released new pictures and details about the ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo, ahead of their debut on March 9th. Since we’ve already seen the exterior numerous times before, we’ll simply note they draw inspiration from the T1 Microbus and feature short overhangs as well as a retro-inspired front fascia with slender headlights. Volkswagen also confirmed the vans will ride on 18- to 21-inch wheels. In terms of size, the ID. Buzz measures 4,712 mm long, 1,985 mm wide, and 1,937 mm tall with a wheelbase that spans 2,988 mm. This means the model is 193 mm shorter than the T6.1, but has a similar wheelbase and is 81 mm wider.
The ID. Buzz will have a five-seat
interior with 1,121 liters of luggage space behind the
second-row. The ID. Buzz Cargo, on the other hand, is a three seater that
features a partition which separates the cabin from the rear luggage
compartment. It promises to live up to its name as the model has a cargo
capacity of more than 3,900 liters. Volkswagen didn’t say
much else about the cabin, but previous pictures have shown the ID. Buzz will
feature a freestanding digital instrument cluster and an infotainment system
with a portrait orientation. They’ll be joined by a minimalist center console,
folding rear seats, and available two-tone upholstery.
The ID. Buzz will ride on the MEB platform
and feature an 82 kWh battery pack that supplies a rear-mounted electric motor
developing 201 hp and 310 Nm of torque.
Volkswagen declined to give a range estimate, but confirmed the model will have
bi-directional charging, a Plug & Charge capability, and an electronically
limited top speed of 145 km/h.
While full details will be released next
month, Volkswagen hinted the vans will offer a host of driver assistance
systems. Among them will be a new Trained Parking function, which will
automatically maneuver the ID. Buzz into and out of parking spaces. The model
will also feature Car2X technology and the latest version of Travel Assist,
which uses “crowdsourced data to facilitate forward and lateral guidance on a
partly automated basis across the full speed range.” The ID. Buzz will be
launched in Europe this fall, while Americans can look forward to a
long-wheelbase variant. Volkswagen has been coy about the latter, but confirmed
it will be shown “within the coming year.”