The Volkswagen ID. Buzz has been noticed for the primary time in long-wheelbase guise, providing the very best preview but of the US-spec mannequin arriving in 2024.
The longer model of the ID. Buzz has been spied with none camouflage whereas present process chilly climate testing someplace in northern Scandinavia, close to the Arctic Circle.
Whereas the entrance and rear ends look similar to the short-wheelbase mannequin that is presently on sale in Europe, large modifications will be seen on the perimeters of the car. The space between the entrance and rear axles is noticeably longer, and the rear sliding doorways are noticeably bigger.
In addition to the alloy wheels in a unique design from what we have seen up to now on the ID. Buzz, this LWB prototype does not appear to characteristic some other styling modifications.
No images of the inside can be found and the dark-tinted rear home windows stop us from peeking inside, however the ID. Buzz LWB will supply as much as three rows of seats with capability for as much as seven folks. The preferred configuration will possible be the one with two particular person seats on the entrance row, a bench seat for 3 on the second, and two split-folding seats on the third.
We do not know precisely how longer the LWB mannequin is, however in a teaser presentation for traders final yr Volkswagen included a picture that recommended the wheelbase is longer by about the identical size because the rear overhang.
Which means it is going to be round 5 meters (197 inches) lengthy, in comparison with SWB mannequin’s 4.71 meters (185.4 inches). This could present loads of area for passengers and their baggage.
Extra room between the axles means more room for the battery pack, with earlier unconfirmed experiences speaking a couple of 111-kWh pack, the most important one supported by Volkswagen‘s MEB platform.
These stay rumors for now, however we do know the VW ID. Buzz will characteristic a dual-motor AWD powertrain. Whereas its specs are to be introduced, probably the most highly effective setup introduced for the ID. Buzz provides 335 horsepower within the GTX efficiency mannequin.
We’ll be taught extra this summer time when Volkswagen plans to launch the ID. Buzz LWB in Europe; US patrons must wait till 2024 to get it.
