Model Volkswagen ID Buzz
Motor single (rear)
Battery 77kWh
Max power 150kW
Max torque 310Nm
Transmission single-speed reduction
Weight 2500kg
0-100km/h 9.8sec (estimated)
Economy 24kWh/100km (estimated)
Price TBA
On sale Not confirmed for Australia
Designed with a sublime grasp of flair, style and tradition, the versatile e-van shares more elements than expected with the 1950s classic. Its powerplant is again rear-mounted, driving the adjacent wheels accompanied by a subtle transformer whine. In the long-wheelbase guise, it seats up to seven passengers in reasonable comfort. The massive power-operated sliding doors create an even bigger aperture than the double-side-hinged portals of yore, and the bright four-lite greenhouse mimics the original except for the optional dozen skylights. Even the driving position – relatively close to the windscreen, throning on a pair of high-mounted captain’s chairs – brings back fond memories of the days of free love, smoking weed and listening to psychedelic music.
The production version differs from the acclaimed concept in numerous areas. The roll-down windows are of course no longer flush-fitting, the black cast-iron hinges of the available split rear doors stick out of the Cargo model like two sore liquorice thumbs, the two-tone colour schemes and the contrasting material mix are a little too gaudy for such a classy design.
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