Volkswagen unveiled an electric successor to its iconic bus that could make the perfect gas-free camper van https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/news/volkswagen-unveiled-an-electric-successor-to-its-iconic-bus-that-could-make-the-perfect-gas-free-camper-van/slidelist/90143897.cms 2022-03-11T11:45:22+05:30 2022-03-09T23:50:15+05:30 Volkswagen unveiled an electric successor to its iconic bus that could make the perfect gas-free camper van Mar 11, 2022, 11:45 IST
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Volkswagen took the wraps off of the ID. Buzz, an electric revival of its storied bus. The ID. Buzz will come in commercial and passenger versions and hits US streets in 2024.
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After years of rumors, concepts, and teasers, Volkswagen has at long last unveiled the ID. Buzz. After years of rumors, concepts, and teasers, Volkswagen has at long last unveiled the ID. Buzz.
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It's the electric successor to VW's iconic Microbus, known as the ride of choice for the hippie generation. It's the electric successor to VW's iconic Microbus, known as the ride of choice for the hippie generation.
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The ID. Buzz will come in passenger and commercial variants, and it'll be available in long and short versions. The ID. Buzz will come in passenger and commercial variants, and it'll be available in long and short versions.
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A long-wheelbase passenger model will hit US dealerships in 2024. European models go on sale later this year. A long-wheelbase passenger model will hit US dealerships in 2024. European models go on sale later this year.
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VW says that, like the original Microbus, the ID. Buzz is designed to deliver "maximum space on a small footprint." VW says that, like the original Microbus, the ID. Buzz is designed to deliver "maximum space on a small footprint."
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From the outside, it's hard to miss the influence of the ID. Buzz's ancestor on its design. From the outside, it's hard to miss the influence of the ID. Buzz's ancestor on its design.
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It gets an oversized VW logo up front and a two-tone paint job that's a clear nod to the Microbus. It gets an oversized VW logo up front and a two-tone paint job that's a clear nod to the Microbus.
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VW will release details about the US version closer to that model's launch. For now, we just know what the European models will be like. VW will release details about the US version closer to that model's launch. For now, we just know what the European models will be like.
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The passenger ID. Buzz will be available in five-, six-, and seven-seat configurations, the last being reserved for the long-wheelbase model. There will be fold-down tables for back-seat passengers. The passenger ID. Buzz will be available in five-, six-, and seven-seat configurations, the last being reserved for the long-wheelbase model. There will be fold-down tables for back-seat passengers.
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It comes standard with a 10-inch touchscreen, but the center display can be upgraded to 12 inches. It comes standard with a 10-inch touchscreen, but the center display can be upgraded to 12 inches.
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The interior is full of fun patterns and bold colors that match the ID. Buzz's paint scheme. The interior is full of fun patterns and bold colors that match the ID. Buzz's paint scheme.
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There are some handy cubbies, including one above the glove box and another by the steering wheel. There are some handy cubbies, including one above the glove box and another by the steering wheel.
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It has seating for three and a partition between the cab and cargo area. It has seating for three and a partition between the cab and cargo area.
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The ID. Buzz will debut with a 201-horsepower electric motor driving the rear wheels. The ID. Buzz will debut with a 201-horsepower electric motor driving the rear wheels.
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It'll come with an 82 kWh battery in the floor and be able to charge at a rate of 170 kilowatts, enabling it to charge from 5% to 80% in 30 minutes, VW said. More battery options will be introduced down the line. It'll come with an 82 kWh battery in the floor and be able to charge at a rate of 170 kilowatts, enabling it to charge from 5% to 80% in 30 minutes, VW said. More battery options will be introduced down the line.
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Details like pricing, range, and US specs are still a question mark. But we'll learn more closer to when the ID. Buzz actually goes on sale. Details like pricing, range, and US specs are still a question mark. But we'll learn more closer to when the ID. Buzz actually goes on sale.
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