World premiere of the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Long Wheelbase
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles introduces a new family member: ID. Buzz with a long wheelbase. The model with the "Made in Germany" emblem was created for the markets of Europe, Canada and the USA. Thus, the Volkswagen minibus begins its return to the North American markets.
World premiere ID. Buzz Long Wheelbase
Its world premiere will take place in the Americas on June 24 at popular surf spot Huntington Beach, on the Pacific Coast Highway near Los Angeles. It will be presented there as part of the largest Volkswagen minibus festival in the US, as a tribute to its fans and this country. At the same time, America welcomes ID. Buzz with a generous gesture. From New York to San Francisco, June 2 will be celebrated as a holiday in the future: "Volkswagen Van Day".
European premiere tour identifier. hum
Premier tour ID. The long wheelbase Buzza will continue in Germany. There he will appear only in three weeks. The date and place of the German premiere coincide perfectly: June 23-25 at the international VW Bus Festival in Hannoverthe largest European meeting of Volkswagen minibuses.
The Volkswagen minibus left the US and Canada 20 years ago with the T4 generation. However, to this day, from New York to San Francisco, it has a cult following. The rear-mounted T1, T2, and T3 generations are still common in beachfront parking lots in California, Florida, and Long Island. Today, Volkswagen is making history again with the ID. The long-wheelbase Buzzem returns to North America in a minibus, this time with an electric rear-wheel drive model.
Thomas Schäfer, Board Member of Volkswagen AG, Brand Group VolumeHe said:
“Volkswagen is an incredibly strong global brand with a great history, millions of loyal fans and legendary products. This is clearly seen at the largest Volkswagen minibus festival in the USA. That's why I'm happy that the Volkswagen Group of America team is celebrating the ID launch here. Buzz with a long wheelbase. With this model, we are taking a big step towards becoming a true brand of love again.”
Pablo DC, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of Americahighlights the importance of the Volkswagen electric van for the US market:
"IDENTIFIER. Buzz and USA are the perfect combination! Volkswagen vans have a long history in the US and enjoy a truly iconic status. Our goal today is to further strengthen the Volkswagen brand in America. IDENTIFIER. The long wheelbase Buzz is perfect for this.”
Lars Krause, Board Member of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, responsible for sales and marketing says ID. Buzz is a return to a certain automotive lifestyle:
“In the US, Canada and Europe, the Volkswagen minivan has embodied a unique approach to life for decades. The image of the legendary T1 Lightbus in Woodstock is unforgettable. The DNA of this symbol of freedom lives on in our ID. hum. It is extremely important to us that we can now offer North Americans a modern, all-electric new version of the ID. Buzz in iconic design."
With a length of 4962 mm and a maximum of seven places, a large ID. Buzz is perfect for a North American launch. It also gives more options to European customers. The extra length resulting from a 250mm longer wheelbase provides room for a third row of seats, up to 2,469 liters of luggage space and room for a new 85kWh (usable capacity) battery for even more range. The new heat pump improves the car's efficiency in winter.
Large ID. The Buzz will also be available with a new 210 kW (286 hp) electric motor. This electric motor increases the top speed to an electronically limited 160 km/h (European ID Buzz 150 kW: 145 km/h). Large ID. Buzz accelerates to 100 km/h in just 7.9 seconds.
Volkswagen ID Buzz GTX
But that is not all: a 250 kW (340 hp) all-wheel drive (GTX) version announced for 2024.. IDENTIFIER. The Buzz GTX will be able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds, making it ideal for quickly blending into the traffic.
Other new features of Volkswagen's large electric van include a head-up display, an upgraded next-generation infotainment system, and smartphone-assisted remote parking. The new high-tech panoramic roof with smart glass evokes the legendary VW Samba minibus of the 1950s and has an area of 1.5 square meters and is the largest glass roof in the history of Volkswagen. Smart glass can be changed from transparent to opaque and vice versa using a touch slider or voice assistant. North American versions will also feature air-conditioned seats with an illuminated Volkswagen logo on the front.
First deliveries of ID. The hype in America will begin in 2024
Almost simultaneously with the North American launch of ID. The long wheelbase Buzz will also be available in Europe. Like the Multivan and T6.1, all ID. The Buzz will be built at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' main plant in Hannover, one of the most modern car factories in the world and home of the Volkswagen minibus family.
Source: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles introduces a new family member: ID. Buzz with a long wheelbase. The model with the "Made in Germany" emblem was created for the markets of Europe, Canada and the USA. Thus, the Volkswagen minibus begins its return to the North American markets.
World premiere ID. Buzz Long Wheelbase
Its world premiere will take place in the Americas on June 24 at popular surf spot Huntington Beach, on the Pacific Coast Highway near Los Angeles. It will be presented there as part of the largest Volkswagen minibus festival in the US, as a tribute to its fans and this country. At the same time, America welcomes ID. Buzz with a generous gesture. From New York to San Francisco, June 2 will be celebrated as a holiday in the future: "Volkswagen Van Day".
European premiere tour identifier. hum
Premier tour ID. The long wheelbase Buzza will continue in Germany. There he will appear only in three weeks. The date and place of the German premiere coincide perfectly: June 23-25 at the international VW Bus Festival in Hannoverthe largest European meeting of Volkswagen minibuses.
The Volkswagen minibus left the US and Canada 20 years ago with the T4 generation. However, to this day, from New York to San Francisco, it has a cult following. The rear-mounted T1, T2, and T3 generations are still common in beachfront parking lots in California, Florida, and Long Island. Today, Volkswagen is making history again with the ID. The long-wheelbase Buzzem returns to North America in a minibus, this time with an electric rear-wheel drive model.
Thomas Schäfer, Board Member of Volkswagen AG, Brand Group VolumeHe said:
“Volkswagen is an incredibly strong global brand with a great history, millions of loyal fans and legendary products. This is clearly seen at the largest Volkswagen minibus festival in the USA. That's why I'm happy that the Volkswagen Group of America team is celebrating the ID launch here. Buzz with a long wheelbase. With this model, we are taking a big step towards becoming a true brand of love again.”
Pablo DC, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of Americahighlights the importance of the Volkswagen electric van for the US market:
"IDENTIFIER. Buzz and USA are the perfect combination! Volkswagen vans have a long history in the US and enjoy a truly iconic status. Our goal today is to further strengthen the Volkswagen brand in America. IDENTIFIER. The long wheelbase Buzz is perfect for this.”
Lars Krause, Board Member of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, responsible for sales and marketing says ID. Buzz is a return to a certain automotive lifestyle:
“In the US, Canada and Europe, the Volkswagen minivan has embodied a unique approach to life for decades. The image of the legendary T1 Lightbus in Woodstock is unforgettable. The DNA of this symbol of freedom lives on in our ID. hum. It is extremely important to us that we can now offer North Americans a modern, all-electric new version of the ID. Buzz in iconic design."
With a length of 4962 mm and a maximum of seven places, a large ID. Buzz is perfect for a North American launch. It also gives more options to European customers. The extra length resulting from a 250mm longer wheelbase provides room for a third row of seats, up to 2,469 liters of luggage space and room for a new 85kWh (usable capacity) battery for even more range. The new heat pump improves the car's efficiency in winter.
Large ID. The Buzz will also be available with a new 210 kW (286 hp) electric motor. This electric motor increases the top speed to an electronically limited 160 km/h (European ID Buzz 150 kW: 145 km/h). Large ID. Buzz accelerates to 100 km/h in just 7.9 seconds.
Volkswagen ID Buzz GTX
But that is not all: a 250 kW (340 hp) all-wheel drive (GTX) version announced for 2024.. IDENTIFIER. The Buzz GTX will be able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds, making it ideal for quickly blending into the traffic.
Other new features of Volkswagen's large electric van include a head-up display, an upgraded next-generation infotainment system, and smartphone-assisted remote parking. The new high-tech panoramic roof with smart glass evokes the legendary VW Samba minibus of the 1950s and has an area of 1.5 square meters and is the largest glass roof in the history of Volkswagen. Smart glass can be changed from transparent to opaque and vice versa using a touch slider or voice assistant. North American versions will also feature air-conditioned seats with an illuminated Volkswagen logo on the front.
First deliveries of ID. The hype in America will begin in 2024
Almost simultaneously with the North American launch of ID. The long wheelbase Buzz will also be available in Europe. Like the Multivan and T6.1, all ID. The Buzz will be built at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' main plant in Hannover, one of the most modern car factories in the world and home of the Volkswagen minibus family.
