What’s up amigos?
So, new vehicle on our site, and it’s a good one too! Get ready to meet the new Volkswagen ID. Buzz . . .
The name definitely sounds about right. It’s a bright, happy-go-lucky five-seater MPV that quite simply oozes character – enough to give you a genuine buzz. It’s an electric MPV (okay, technically a microbus) for friends, family and, well . . . just about anything really.
If you’re thinking that it looks a bit like the old retro camper vans, then you’d be right. The VW ID. Buzz is actually based on the old Volkswagen T1 from the 50s. Difference is that it’s been radically reinterpreted for modern times using cues from the characteristic design of Volkswagen’s ID models, like what you see with some of the brand’s other vehicles like the ID.3, ID.4 and . . . yeah, you get the picture.
All in all, a nice blend of the old with the new which we appreciate very much!
A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Funnily enough, the vehicle’s launch coincided with the ‘buzz’ surrounding the new Obi-Wan Kenobi film, and Volkswagen were keen to team up with Ewan McGregor himself (a keen collector of Volkswagens) for the branding. He even paid a visit to their plant in Germany.
Yet this was perhaps more than some empty PR stunt, because there is something temptingly intergalactic about the VW ID. Buzz’s design, like you could just see it take off and ascend to the stars.
Just don’t expect to find Ewan McGregor in the back seat!
What’s the Range?
Volkswagen are giving an official figure of up to 258 miles. On board, there’s 170kWh charging, and the battery can be charged from 5-80% capacity in just 30 minutes from a strong DC source.
Even with all five passengers on board, you’ll still get to enjoy plenty of luggage space, with a capacity of up to 1,121 litres behind the seating.
It’s Sustainable
Aside from being, you know . . . electric, the ID. Buzz positively promotes the well-being of the planet in other aspects too.
In what Volkswagen are calling “human tech”, the interior fabrics are made entirely from recycled plastic. And instead of the traditional animal leather, you’ll find that the seat covers and headlining are also the product of recycled materials.
Not bad, eh?
Any Gadgets?
More than a few.
- Our personal highlights include:
- 19-inch ‘Tilburg’ Alloy Wheels
- Heated Windscreen
- Heated and Adjustable Front Seats
- Phone Interface with Wireless Charging
- Choice of 10 Ambient Lighting Colours
- LED headlights
- Discover Pro navigation and Infotainment System with 10-inch Colours Touch-Screen Display
- Mobile phone interface with wireless charging
- Rear View Camera
Best of All, It Smiles . . .
It really does!
If you look at the VW ID. Buzz from the front, you can almost make out the shape of a mouth going all the way from each headlight across the VW logo in the centre. Or maybe we’re overthinking it!
Whatever the case, there’s no getting over the fact that this is one cheery-looking vehicle – which is quite fitting seeing as it’s summer.
So, what are you waiting for? Gather some crewmates, grab a cold drink and get yourself down to the beach by building your perfect ID. Buzz lease deal today!