- U.S. prospects can now configure their Volkswagen ID. Buzz.
- 5 trims can be found, two of that are of the first Version selection.
- All ID. Buzz EVs include rear drum brakes.
After what felt like an eternity, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz electrical minivan can lastly be ordered in america after the net configurator went dwell on VW’s web site.
As a reminder, the ID. Buzz debuted as an idea automobile again in 2017 and went on sale in Europe in the summertime of 2022, so it could be an understatement to say that it took its candy time getting right here. Within the U.S., the ID. Buzz is simply obtainable within the long-wheelbase model, with both single-motor rear-wheel drive or dual-motor all-wheel drive, whereas different components of the world additionally get a standard-wheelbase model, which can also be cheaper.
However right here’s a pleasant little bit of trivia that’s certain to get at the very least one in every of your uncles riled up this Thanksgiving: regardless of how a lot cash you spend on it, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz has drum brakes for the rear wheels.
That’s to not say they’re dangerous–an EV infrequently wants friction brakes anyway as a result of it might probably decelerate utilizing its electrical powertrain–however for a curb weight of round 6,000 kilos, one would anticipate extra. By comparability, the Kia EV9, one in every of its closest opponents that weighs 1,000 lbs much less, comes with disc brakes on all 4 wheels–it even has a brake cleansing operate to take away rust and dust from the rotors.
Getting again to the configurator, American prospects have simply 5 choices to select from, together with two 1st Version variations which would be the first to ship to the U.S. earlier than the top of the yr.
The bottom ID. Buzz Professional S begins at $61,545 and comes with a heated steering wheel, LED headlights, 12-way energy heated and ventilated entrance seats with therapeutic massage, three-zone computerized local weather management, a hands-on semi-automated driving help system, wi-fi smartphone connectivity and parking help. It’s powered by a single rear-mounted electrical motor that makes 282 horsepower.
U.S.-spec Volkswagen ID. Buzz configurator
Subsequent in line is the ID. Buzz Professional S Plus, which prices $66,040 and provides a dual-tone paintwork, a Harman Kardon premium sound system with 13 audio system, a retractable trailer hitch rated for as much as 2,600 kilos (braked), a heads-up show, a 360-degree digital camera system and an adjustable storage system with two collapsible containers.
Twin-motor all-wheel drive is accessible for an additional $4,500 however you additionally get a heated windshield and captain’s chairs for the second row in the event you go for the ID. Buzz Professional S Plus with 4Motion. That makes it a six-seater, whereas the cheaper trims include seven seats, though you’ll be able to go for captain’s chairs for $695.
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The first Version fashions begin from $67,045 and include unique 20-inch wheels and a panoramic fixed-glass roof with electrochromic good dimming on high of what’s provided on the Professional S Plus.
All Volkswagen ID. Buzz variations are powered by a 91-kilowatt-hour battery pack that allows an EPA-rated vary of 234 miles for the rear-wheel drive fashions and 231 miles for all-wheel drive trims. The electrical minibus is inbuilt Germany, so it’s not eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit score when buying, however it might be eligible when leasing.
