The endearingly retro Volkswagen ID. Buzz is scheduled to hit sellers within the U.S. this 12 months, however in typical VW vogue, the automaker has plans for some fascinating variants which will by no means attain our shores. The ID. Buzz GTX is a high-performance van with all-wheel drive, a sporty, a black- and red-clad inside, and a bafflingly low 99 mph high velocity. Volkswagen will open the order books for the van this summer season, and pricing particulars will turn into out there nearer to the discharge date.
Maybe it’s not shocking that VW restricted the highest velocity so strictly, because it’s seemingly not essentially the most aerodynamic automobile on the street. That mentioned, it will get quick charging that may increase battery energy from 10 to 80 % in 26 minutes utilizing a DC quick charger, and VW will provide the van in brief or lengthy wheelbase lengths. We don’t have vary, energy, or acceleration numbers but, however VW mentioned it will be essentially the most potent Bus (or Bulli, for those who desire) of all time and famous a 3,968-pound (1,800 kg) tow score.
The GTX is unmistakably an ID. Buzz, however VW gave it some extra aggressive styling touches. It has a black decrease grille and gloss black trim items. The automaker equips 20-inch wheels as commonplace, however two new 21-inch wheel designs can be found. An unique purple or two-tone purple/silver paint job can also be out there.
Whereas many ID. Buzz configurations characteristic pleasant, airy-looking cabin designs, the GTX’s cabin has a black inside with purple distinction stitching and ArtVelours Eco microfleece upholstery (seems just like Alcantara). The van is accessible as a five-, six-, or seven-seater, relying on the configuration, and the second-row seats can slide by as much as eight inches within the long-wheelbase mannequin.
Volkswagen mentioned it obtained the message about too many contact controls and non-illuminated buttons, however the GTX retains the previous. As for button lighting, the brand new van has an illuminated contact bar for local weather controls, and VW mentioned that the system comes backed by a brand new, quicker processor. It additionally has a bigger 12.9-inch display, a brand new voice help system, and a ChatGPT AI integration.