With a length of 4,962 mm and up to seven seats, the large ID. Buzz perfectly prepared for the start in North America. At the same time, it also expands the range of possible applications in Europe. The plus in length thanks to the 250 mm longer wheelbase creates space for a third row of seats, for up to 2,469 liters of luggage space, for a new, larger 85 kWh battery (net capacity) and thus for even more range. In winter, a new heat pump increases efficiency. In addition, the large ID. Buzz with a likewise new 210 kW electric motor (286 hp) on the market. This electric motor increases the top speed to an electronically limited 160 km/h (European ID. Buzz with 150 kW: 145 km/h). After 7.9 seconds, the large ID. Buzz 100 km/h fast. And that's not all: An all-wheel drive version (GTX) with an output of 250 kW (339 hp) has been announced for 2024. The 0-100 sprint of the ID. Buzz GTX and thus the rapid merging onto the motorway will be completed in 6.4 seconds.
Other new features of the large electric VW bus include a head-up display, a further developed next-generation infotainment system and remote parking via smartphone. Meanwhile, a newly designed high-tech panoramic roof (“Smart Glass”) evokes memories of the legendary “Samba Bus” of the 1950s. With an area of 1.5 square meters, it is the largest glass roof ever built by Volkswagen. The "smart glass" can be switched electrically from transparent to opaque and vice versa using a touch slider or voice assistant. The North American versions will also have air-conditioned seats and an illuminated VW logo on the front end.
The delivery of the first ID. Buzz in America will launch in 2024. Almost parallel to the market town in North America, the ID. Long-wheelbase Buzz will also go on sale in Europe. All ID. Buzz – just like the Multivan and the Bulli T6.1 – at the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles main plant in Hanover. It is one of the most modern car factories in the world and home to the VW bus family.
