HUNTINGTON BEACH, California — Volkswagen will add a long-wheelbase three-row model of the ID Buzz full-electric van to its European and North American lineups in 2024.
The retro-styled ID Buzz, based mostly on the VW Group’s MEB platform, debuted in Europe final yr in passenger and business variations.
Patrons may have a selection of a rear-mounted, rear-wheel drive electrical motor with an output of 210 kilowatts (286 hp) or an all-wheel-drive GTX model with 330 hp and two motors. European variations now have a 150 kW motor.
Battery dimension will improve to 85 kilowatt-hours from 77 kWh (each figures are usable battery dimension). VW says vary shall be about 415 km (260 miles) for the one motor model and barely much less for the two-motor one.
The three-row Buzz is 4962 mm lengthy, 250 mm longer than the two-row mannequin, with all the rise within the wheelbase.
No costs got, however the short-wheelbase ID Buzz begins at about 55,000 euros ($57,220) in Germany for the Cargo model and 65,000 euros for the five-seat passenger Professional model.
“The zero-direct emission ID Buzz is the non secular reincarnation of the Microbus, reimagined for our electrical future,” Pablo Di Si, CEO of Volkswagen of America, stated in an announcement. “It’s sensible, sustainable, and packaged in an unmistakably enjoyable means that’s basic Volkswagen. With its launch, the Bus will as soon as once more change into our model hero in America.”
For Europe, the long-wheelbase ID Buzz will increase “its vary of potential functions,” VW stated, with out providing particulars; a ‘California’ camper model is probably going, in keeping with reviews.
The long-wheelbase ID Buzz will be ordered with “captain’s chairs” as a substitute of a second row, for a six-seat configuration. The second and third rows fold flat, and the third row will be eliminated solely, VW stated.
The VW brand is illuminated, with a lightweight line that extends to every aspect, connecting to the LED headlights, the automaker stated. Daring colours corresponding to Energetic Orange, Pomelo Yellow and Mahi Inexperienced are among the many exterior paint choices. Inside, 30-color ambient lighting is commonplace.
The panoramic sunroof is Volkswagen’s largest to this point, with a complete space of 1.5 sq. meters. Non-compulsory is electrochromic tinting, which adjustments from clear to opaque with the swipe of a finger.