EV pays homage to the VW Microbus
Some might say it looks like the Scooby Doo Mystery Machine reincarnated as an EV.
Volkswagen has unveiled its latest van model – the three-row ID. Buzz.
Set to go on sale in 2024, the new vehicle has been tailored specifically for North America and “pays homage to the iconic Volkswagen Microbus,”[ads1]; Volkswagen announced in a statement obtained by USA TODAY on Friday.
“Retro design elements – such as the oversized VW logo, short overhangs and available two-tone color palette – meet a bespoke interior, cutting-edge EV technology and advanced driver assistance features, clearly marking it as the vehicle of the future.” VW wrote in the release.
The new van also offers a larger battery, more horsepower and a longer wheelbase than the two-row European vehicle that debuted in 2022.
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“Zero Direct Emission ID. Buzz is the spiritual reincarnation of the microbus, reimagined for our electric future,” said Pablo Di Si, president and CEO of Volkswagen of America, Inc. in the release. “It’s practical, sustainable and packaged in an unmistakably fun way that is classic Volkswagen. With the launch, the bus will once again become our brand hero in America.”
A bigger battery, more horsepower and cutting-edge technology
Here’s what else the new vehicle will offer, according to VW:
- North American versions have a 91 kWh battery
- 282 horsepower for rear-wheel drive variant
- Four-wheel drive variant available
- A tailored interior, ground-breaking EV technology and advanced driver assistance function.
Sales are planned to start next year.
Contributor: Jay Cannon, USA TODAY.
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