All-electric Volkswagen IDs. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo is experiencing its premiere in Latvia – customers can already get acquainted with the new electric cars in the nearest Volkswagen dealerships. Five seat ID. The starting price of the Buzz is 64,289 euros, while the roomy ID. Buzz Cargo can be purchased from 60,349 euros.
“We, the Volkswagen commercial transport team, are happy that we have welcomed the long-awaited news of Volkswagen commercial transport in the Baltic States – fully electric IDs. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo. This is not only an important turning point for the brand, but also for the entire automotive industry as a whole, which opens up the opportunity for both individuals and companies to further electrify their vehicle fleet,” explains Merli Ainsaar, head of the Volkswagen commercial vehicle brand in the Baltic States.
“Currently, a total of 200 IDs have already been ordered in the Baltic countries. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo. At the same time, several companies have chosen and many are working on supplementing their fleets with these latest generation electric cars. We are sure that from today there will be interest in the new ID. The buzz will keep growing. The interest was already very high during the pre-sale, and the first customers will receive their cars already in February. Considering the high demand, deliveries of new orders are expected starting in 2024,” adds Ainsara.
Mileage distance up to 425 km
The new ID. The Buzz is built on the Modular Electric Vehicle Platform (MEB) and is also equipped with the current ID. the largest battery in the family. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides 77 kWh (82 kWh gross) of energy and supplies electricity to the 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor mounted on the rear axle, which provides 310 Nm of torque. id. Buzz can travel up to 423 km on a single charge (Cargo: 425 km).
Towards automated driving – innovative technologies and assistance systems
In Volkswagen’s new ID. Buzz uses the latest generation assistant systems. Between ID. Buzz assistant systems have such innovative interconnected technologies as Memory Function for automated parking along a pre-saved route up to 50m away, Car2X system for warnings about nearby dangers and the latest version of Travel Assist, which includes the use of crowd data. Within the limits of the system, Travel Assist with crowd data facilitates forward and lateral control in a semi-automated manner throughout the entire speed range, and for the first time supports lane changes on highways (at speeds above 90 km/h). Overall ID. Buzz can be equipped with more than 30 auxiliary systems.
Roomy and comfortable for any situation
id. Buzz’s second row of seats can be moved forward or backward by 150 mm, as well as lowered 1/3 or 2/3. There is a large luggage compartment behind the rear row of seats. When filled to the height of the standard luggage cover, the compartment capacity reaches 1,121 liters. If the rear row of seats is folded down and the entire cargo space is used, the volume increases to 2,205 liters.
At the same time ID. The Buzz Cargo comes standard with a fixed compartment behind the seats that separates the front from the cargo area. Its volume is 3.9 m3, and there is enough space for two Euro pallets, which can be placed between the wheel arches not only lengthwise, but also laterally. The maximum length of the cargo space at floor level is 2.20 meters, and the maximum cargo width reaches 1.73 meters. The maximum carrying capacity of the car is 650 kg.
Modern lighting technology
Volkswagen ID. The Buzz is equipped with LED headlights that can turn night into day. The slim side strip between the headlights is also shaped like a diode strip. ID on the back. The Buzz features horizontally arranged LED taillights that are interconnected by a continuous light strip for the first time in a Volkswagen commercial vehicle model.
Digitized and always online
The Digital Cockpit forms a large display (5.3 inches) in front of the driver. The infotainment system with a large touch screen is located in the center of the instrument panel. The Ready 2 Discover system included in the standard package has a 10-inch screen, and the optional Discover Pro navigation system has a 12-inch screen. The basic version of the infotainment system already includes We Connect and We Connect Plus services, App-Connect (including App-Connect Wireless) for smartphone integration and DAB+ (digital radio reception). Model ID. Buzz Cargo services App Connect and DAB+ are available as an additional package.
Kursors.lv comment: The new electric minibuses from Volkswagen are a highly anticipated product, so it is important to inform about the fact that the car is starting to arrive in Latvia. Additional useful information is about the number of ID.Buzz cars ordered in the Baltics. We can’t wait to test drive this car!
