Volkswagen improves the ID. Buzz and adds the GTX sports version

Recover one of its iconic designs to shore up its ID electric range. has been one of the great recent successes of Volkswagen. With the ID. Buzz, the electric Bulli, the German firm has achieved one of the electric cars with the most character on the market, and it does so with a design that evokes the past, but also the future, adapting to the current aesthetic language of the brand. Now, to strengthen its range for 2025, The Wolfsburg company has presented the new long wheelbase version and the new ID. Buzz GTXwhich will become the most powerful.

Starting with the long battle, which will be associated with the Pro finish or the new GTX, will not only mean a substantial increase in interior space, but also in autonomy. when passing from 2.98 meters to 3.23 meters, the cabin floor also grows and the ID. Buzz will be able to equip a 86 kWh battery7 more compared to the standard battle, to offer ranges of between 453 and 487 kilometers, improving the range of 423 – 461 km of the standard wheelbase. The battery can be recharged up to 80% in less than 30 minutes in direct current chargers at powers of up to 200 kW.

However, the ID. Buzz comes in its long wheelbase version up to 4.96 meters in length and its longer wheelbase allows it to offer up to seven seats in a 2-3-2 configuration. With five people on board, The trunk grows to 1,340 liters, remaining at 306 liters with seven passengers. If the two rear rows are folded down, the capacity increases to 2,469 liters. Also new, the short wheelbase version now supports up to six passengers in a 2-2-2 configuration.

Without a doubt, the great novelty in the ID range. Buzz is the arrival of the GTX version, which Volkswagen considers for electric vehicles to be equivalent to the GTI for gasoline ones. This means, in a few words, that the ID. Buzz GTX will arrive with more power, more standard equipment and specific aesthetic details.

In that sense, it will present a redesigned front with elements finished in high-gloss black, 20-inch wheels, sports suspensions and IQ.Light-Led matrix headlights. As an option, a new cherry red paint finish which will be exclusive to the version. Inside, the black roof, specific sports seats, red contrast stitching and the GTX logo on the steering wheel are added.

As for power, it will equip electric motors on both axles to have all-wheel drive and 340 hp. The ID. Buzz GTX will be available in both long and short wheelbase.

Although the new long wheelbase version and the GTX are the big news for the ID range. Buzz, Volkswagen has improved certain aspects or equipment to continue competing – or rather dominating – in its segment. For example, The infotainment system will be of a new generation with a quick and more intuitive menu. Associated with it, there will come a new 12.9 inch touch screenimproving the previous 12, as well as a illuminated touch bar for temperature and volume control, making it more accessible.

On the other hand, a new voice control system, called IDA, which works with natural commands and answers questions thanks to Internet access to databases and information sources such as Wikipedia or ChatGPT. There has also been added a new application, Wellnesswhich adjusts different vehicle functions to improve well-being while driving or charging.

As new optional elements, the ID. Buzz will now offer a sistema Head-Up Displayas well as new driver assistance systems such as Park Assist Pro to park it from outside via phone or exit warning system.

The requests for the new ID. Buzz are now available for the Pro version with long wheelbase, while the GTX version will arrive at the end of summer.