The ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo are set ‘to make a big impression in the premium van segment’ says Volkswagen NZ. And that big impression will come with a sizeable price tag too when the van arrives in June.
ID. Buzz Pro NWB – $129,990
ID. Buzz Pro LWB – $139,990
ID. Buzz GTX – $149,990
ID. Buzz Cargo – $114,990
| ID. Buzz Pro NWB | ID. Buzz Pro LWB | ID. Buzz GTX | |
| Maximum Power | 210kW | 210kW | 250kW |
| MaximumTorque | 560Nm | 560Nm | 134/560Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| Battery (net/gross) | 79/84kWh | 86/91kWh | 86/91kWh |
| Range | 382 km | 403 km | 396 km |
| Tare weight | 2583 kg | 2791 kg | 2897 kg |
| Payload | 817 kg | 609 kg | 503 kg |
| Seats | 5 | 7 | 7 |
Available in four variants – ID. Buzz Pro NWB, Pro LWB, GTX, and Cargo – it has a “bold new exterior that blends a modern design with a tribute to its enduring roots”. Details include “eye-blink” headlights, and the passenger van and cargo are said to be equipped with “class-leading safety features”. These include autonomous emergency braking, front and side assist, pedestrian and cyclist detection, blind spot monitoring and traffic alerts.
The Buzz Pro NWB measures up at 4712mm long and has seats for five although a six seat configuration is a $2400 option. The others sit on a longer wheelbase and come in at 4962mm in length and have seats for seven (with a six-seat layout a no-cost option).
Upfront, there is a “Ready 2 Discover” infotainment system with a 12.9-inch touchscreen featuring wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. There is a wireless charge pad and multiple USB ports.
The ID. Buzz passenger variants come standard with front seats that feature a massage function. The ID. Buzz Box is a special feature; it’s a removable storage compartment between the front seats.
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The Pro rolls on 19s as standard while the dual motor GTX gets 21s. There are a range of colours available at no extra charge, but the two tone paint job that you really want is an extra $5200 for the Pro models while the GTX is limited to a silver and red combo for $3200.
The Buzz Cargo comes with a 210kW/560Nm rear-drive motor and has a 79kWh battery. It has a 382km electric range while the payload is stated at 707kg. It has twin sliding doors with powered operation being an option. The standard layout in the cab is a driver’s seat and a two-seater front passenger bench. A two seat comfort package with armrests for both front seats and the ID Buzz Box in between can be had for $550.
