ID Buzz GTX shares its dual motor, all wheel drive powertrain with the ID7 GTX tourer.
The retro-styled Volkswagen ID Buzz has become the latest model to gain a warmed-up GTX variant, with the new range-topper arriving with a dual-motor powertrain and sporty exterior design. The ID Buzz will join the GTX lineup, alongside the ID 3 GTX and the ID 7 GTX tourer, and is going to be offered with a long wheelbase option as well.
- ID Buzz GTX gets sportier exterior; to be offered with two wheelbase options
- Shares 330hp dual-motor powertrain with the ID7 GTX tourer
- VW claims a 0-100kph time of 6.6 seconds
Volkswagen ID Buzz GTX: range, battery, performance
The range topper ID Buzz GTX shares the dual motor, all wheel drive powertrain with the ID7 GTX tourer it gives it a boost of power from the standard 195hp to 330hp. The torque has also been increased with the Buzz GTX now putting out 560Nm of torque, allowing the vehicle to accelerate from 0-100kph in 6.6 seconds. The towing capacity has also improved from 1,000kg to 1,800kg.
The ID Buzz GTX with the shorter wheelbase gets a 79KWh battery (up from 77kWh), while the long wheelbase variant gets an 86KWh unit. The official range has yet not been disclosed, but it is estimated to have a range of 386-402km on a single charge. The smaller battery can be charged at rates of up to 185kW – 10-80 percent takes 25 minutes. The larger, 86kWh pack has a 200kW peak charge rate, which enables a 10-80 percent charge in under 30 minutes.
Volkswagen ID Buzz GTX: interior, exterior highlights
On the outside, the ID Buzz retains the retro inspired design, though there are a few sporty changes tyhat are appropriate for the GTX variant. It receives the GTX-style front bumper design, along with the ‘arrowhead’ LED daytime running headlights, a honeycomb grille and gloss black trim. It sports 19-inch wheels, with an option to upgrade to 21-inch alloys.
On the inside, the Buzz GTX features ‘comfort’ seats that have red stitching along with GTX lettering. It also comes equipped with a 12.9-inch touchscreen, which is shared with the ID 3 GTX, and runs Volkswagen’s latest software. The long-wheelbase variants can be optioned with an electronically controlled panoramic sunroof, which is the largest sunroof in a Volkswagen vehicle.
For the Indian market, Volkswagen will bring the ID 4 crossover in the near future, and the brand is also working on affordable EVs for our market.
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