If you're a fan of retro-futuristic design, electric vehicles, and practicality, you're in luck. The 2023 Volkswagen ID. Buzz is finally here, and it's everything you hoped it would be.
The ID. Buzz is the latest addition to Volkswagen's ID family of electric vehicles, which includes the ID.3 hatchback, the ID.4 crossover, and the ID.5 coupe. The ID. Buzz is based on the iconic Volkswagen Microbus, which was a symbol of the hippie movement in the 1960s and 1970s.
But don't let the nostalgic looks fool you. The ID. Buzz is a modern marvel of technology with a spacious interior, a powerful electric drivetrain, and a host of advanced features.
A Spacious and Versatile Interior
The ID. Buzz has a modular interior that can be configured in different ways to suit your needs. You can choose between a five-seater, a six-seater, or a seven-seater layout, with sliding and swiveling seats that can create a lounge-like atmosphere.
The 2023 Volkswagen ID. Buzz also has a large cargo area that can fit up to 1,600 liters (56 cubic feet) of luggage, or even more if you fold down the rear seats. The cargo area also has a sliding door that can be opened with a gesture or a voice command.
The ID. Buzz also has a panoramic glass roof that lets in natural light and gives you a great view of the sky. The roof also has integrated solar panels that can generate up to 150 watts of electricity to power the onboard systems.
A Powerful and Efficient Electric Drivetrain
The ID. Buzz is powered by two electric motors, one on each axle, that deliver a combined output of 369 horsepower and 487 pound-feet of torque. The ID. Buzz can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about five seconds and reach a top speed of 99 mph.
The ID. Buzz also has a large battery pack that can store up to 111 kWh of energy, giving it an estimated range of 300 miles on a single charge. The battery pack can be recharged at up to 150 kW using a fast-charging station, which can add up to 186 miles of range in just 30 minutes.
The ID. Buzz also has an intelligent energy management system that optimizes the power consumption and regenerative braking according to the driving conditions and the driver's preferences.
A Host of Advanced Features
The ID. Buzz is not only fun to drive but also fun to interact with. The ID. Buzz has a minimalist dashboard that features a digital instrument cluster behind the steering wheel and a central touchscreen that controls the infotainment system.
The ID. Buzz also has an augmented reality head-up display that projects relevant information onto the windshield, such as navigation directions, speed limits, and traffic signs.
The 2023 Volkswagen ID. Buzz also has a voice assistant that can recognize natural language commands and respond accordingly. You can ask the voice assistant to adjust the temperature, play music, or even tell you jokes.
The ID. Buzz also has a suite of driver assistance systems that make driving safer and easier. These include adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, parking assist, and more.
The ID. Buzz also has an optional feature called ID Pilot, which enables semi-autonomous driving on highways up to level four (out of five). This means that the ID Pilot can take over the steering, braking, accelerating, and lane-changing functions under certain conditions while the driver can relax or focus on other tasks.