You can now order a Volkswagen ID. Buzz in the UK. And, to put it simply, this 21st-century “hippie bus” isn’t cheap. It is much more expensive than the original hippie bus that inspired it. That said, most people who were young adults in the 1970s are much wealthier today than they were then. Also, of course, the fully electric ID. Buzz is cooler and more technically advanced.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz along with R2-D2 and C-3PO from Star Wars. Image courtesy of Volkswagen.
If you order a Volkswagen ID. Buzz in the UK, you have three trim levels to choose from: Life, Style and 1st Edition. The price of the “low end” Life trim starts at £57,115, the middle trim (style) starts at £61,915 and the high end 1st The price of Edition trim starts at £62,995.
Whichever version you choose, it contains a 77 kWh lithium-ion battery with a nominal range of 415 kilometers. It has a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor in the rear that delivers 310 Nm of torque.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz is about to be charged at home. Image courtesy of Volkswagen.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz with family on board. Image courtesy of Volkswagen.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz is family friendly. Image courtesy of Volkswagen.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz interior. Image courtesy of Volkswagen.
As for the features that separate the three finishes, the following are some of the: distinctive features†
- To live: First of all, the Life equipment includes LED headlights, a heated windshield, the removable Buzz box storage unit, Discover Pro navigation and infotainment with a 10” color touchscreen and wireless charging.
- Style: Enhanced with “IQ. Light” LED matrix headlights, adaptive interior lighting and tailgate ambient lighting.
- 1st To process: “This specification covers a full range of safety, security and convenience features, including 21-inch ‘Bromberg’ alloy wheels, Discover Max navigation system with 12-inch color touchscreen and comfort seats with memory function.”
Looks sharp. Image courtesy of Volkswagen.
The ID. Buzz is produced with environmental sustainability in mind and beyond just the electric powertrain. It contains recycled synthetic material in the interior and is free of leather. Volkswagen used green aluminum for the rims and battery housings. Even the tires (or tiesas they write in the UK) are made in a more low-emission way than usual.
The ID. Buzz has been a highly and widely sought after vehicle since it was unveiled years ago. Aside from Tesla vehicles, this is arguably the most anticipated electric vehicle to date. (I don’t have any data on that, so it’s open to discussion, but it certainly seems close to the top to me.)
Volkswagen ID. Buzz is also cool for kids. Image courtesy of Volkswagen.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz storage/loading area. Image courtesy of Volkswagen.
However, the big questions are: 1) Are consumers willing to spend that much money on an ID? fuss? 2) How many ID. Buzz vehicles is Volkswagen willing to produce if consumer demand is higher than expected?
Now if only we could find the fountain of youth.
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