One of the coolest Volkswagen vehicles to hit the market since the 1960s will be the European automaker's ID.Buzz is an all-electric throwback to another era and a reworking of the company's original Microbus. However, there are many differences between the former gas-powered version and the high-tech ID.Buzz. While the latest model certainly puts you in mind the unique styling of the 1960s vehicle, the ID. Buzz is loaded with convenient, user-friendly devices, systems, and apps.
Plus, the stunning EV will become a family favorite, especially because of its roominess and kid-friendly touches, like practical seating and ample storage space. Once Volkswagen begins delivering the first batch of ID.Buzz minivans to US markets, stop by Bob Penkhus Volkswagen and test drive one to get a first-hand look and learn how it feels on the open road near Falcon, CO.
Electric Economy
Volkswagen hasn't released official stats for the ID.Buzz's range, but the 91-kilowatt-hour pack drives the EV's motor from the rear and rates 282 horsepower. The top cruising speed is 99 mph, but the optional two-motor ID.Buzz will offer at least 330 horsepower. The US model will likely come with around 240 miles of driving range for Fort Carson drivers.
Technology
The infotainment display, at 12 inches, is the centerpiece of the ID.Buzz's tech. The driver-side also has a digital screen that reveals relevant data like navigation, battery charge level, and current speed. All controls are touch-oriented, making it easy to select new settings quickly without searching for physical buttons.
The software is cutting-edge and gives drivers confident, full control of the vehicle at all times. The ID.Buzz has Volkswagen's patented "IQ.DRIVE," an extensive suite of aids for the driver. Two of the prominent features are lane-keeping assist and ACC (adaptive cruise control), both of which come in handy in city and highway environments near Colorado Springs.
Interior
The vehicle's designers put as much thought and imagination into the interior as they did for the exterior. In addition to the cool factor of the ID.Buzz's overall appearance, drivers and passengers are impressed by its many textures, a wide array of pastels, and several patterns that feature wood-like styling. The total look is cohesive and upbeat. Whether you're tall or short, the seats and headrests are capable of providing enough comfort for long rides or jaunts around town near Monument, CO.
Comfort
All three rows of seats include plenty of cushioning and are fully adjustable for bodies of varying sizes. There's even a lumbar-supporting option that offers four separate positions. Likewise, you'll enjoy the extra thigh cushion if you have long legs. It's located in just the right place for maximum comfort. There are heaters for the seats and lots of other amenities that make riding and driving a total pleasure around Pueblo, CO.
Handling
The single rear-mounted motor makes the minivan quick and nimble. Hopping around the city is what the ID.Buzz is best for, primarily because of the electric motor's overall design and peppiness. For a van, the new Volkswagen has a shallow center of gravity. That's thanks to the battery pack being mounted on the vehicle's floor. Making U-turns is amazingly simple and pleasurable, given the ID.Buzz's super-tight turn circle.
The Bottom Line On The Buzz
For EV enthusiasts near Fountain, CO, the ID.Buzz is a practical, affordable way to get a versatile, stylish, modern vehicle. It handles well and comes with a decent amount of storage space, the newest driving tech, a stylish interior, and comfortable seating. Please stop in and speak with one of our team members at Bob Penkhus Volkswagen to get all the details about Volkswagen's newest EV.