Volkswagen Introduces New ID. Buzz GTX: Electric Bulli with versatile options including multiple wheelbases, battery sizes, and seating configurations.
Featuring standard 4MOTION all-wheel drive for enhanced traction. Pre-sales begin this summer, adding to Volkswagen’s lineup of sporty GTX models.
The ID. Buzz GTX features dual electric motors for optimal performance. With a top speed electronically capped at 160 km/h, it boasts batteries in two sizes. Recharge from 10 to 80 percent in just 26 minutes at DC fast charging stations with up to 185 kW or 200 kW capacity.
With added power and the 4MOTION drive system, the ID. Buzz GTX boasts increased maximum trailer weights.The standard wheelbase version effortlessly tows up to 1,800 kg (braked, 8% gradient), while the long wheelbase variant handles up to 1,600 kg. This marks an increase of 800 kg and 600 kg respectively. The 4MOTION system provides excellent traction, particularly on wet or loose surfaces, making the ID. Buzz GTX is an ideal towing vehicle for tasks like hauling boats or horse trailers.
Volkswagen has personalized the interior of the ID. Buzz, emphasizing its sporty demeanor with dark tones. Exclusive to the ID. Buzz GTX variants is a black headliner, complemented by seats featuring the distinct GTX design. Front seats, electrically adjustable with memory function, are upholstered in black ArtVelours Eco microfleece, adorned with a new diamond pattern, red contrasting seams, and piping. A notable feature is the red cross-stitching on the multifunction steering wheel, accented by a red application on the centre trim and chrome-integrated GTX lettering.
Going forward, the ID. Buzz with a long wheelbase will offer the option of a panoramic sunroof with smart glass. This advanced glass features an integrated liquid crystal film that can be electronically adjusted between transparent and opaque. Evoking nostalgia for the iconic “Samba Bus,” this is the largest panoramic sunroof ever seen in a Volkswagen, seamlessly bringing the classic car’s distinctive roof windows into the modern era.
