VW ID.Buzz Passes Rigorous Testing to Achieve Five-Star Safety Rating
What do we know about the test?
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric van has received a five-star safety rating from the European New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The EV, which weighs 5,255 pounds and is due to go on sale in the US in 2024, scored 92% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupant protection, 60% for vulnerable road user protection and 90% in the safety assist department. NCAP tested the passenger-carrying model of the van. The long-wheelbase version of the ID. Buzz has yet to be revealed or detailed.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Specs Summary: What We Know
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric van is set to enter production in the first half of 2022. Initially, it will be available with an 82 kWh battery and a 150 kW electric motor, with more battery versions to follow in 2023. The van’s top speed is electronically limited at 145 km/h, and it has a range of over 200 miles. It will feature a three-phase, 11 kW onboard charger and DC fast charging up to 170 kW. Sales of the ID. Buzz are set to begin in 2024.
Vehicle length in mm | 4,712 |
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Vehicle length with trailer hitch in mm | 4,837 |
Vehicle width without exterior mirrors in mm | 1,985 |
Vehicle width with exterior mirrors in mm | 2,212 |
Vehicle height in mm | 1,936 |
Loading height for 5-seater in mm | 1,180 |
Interior height in mm | 1,180 |
Opening width of the sliding door in mm | 757 |
Wheelbase in mm | 2,989 |
Maximum luggage compartment volume in l | 1,121 (behind 2nd row of seats), 2,123 (behind 1st row of seats, 2nd row of seats folded and max. pushed forward) |
Maximum luggage compartment width in mm | 1,217 |
Loading sill height in mm | 632 |
Tailgate width x height in mm | 1,275 x 1,096 |
Maximum width of the rear opening in mm | 1,275 |
Maximum height of the rear opening in mm | 1,096 |
Vehicle height with tailgate open in mm | 2,187 (manual tailgate), 2,201 (electric tailgate) |
Minimum turning circle in m | 11.09 |
Empty weight in kg | 2,486-2,510 including driver3 |
Gross vehicle weight in kg | 3,000 |
Conclusion:
We can expect to see more details about the van’s range, charging capabilities, and other features. Overall, the five-star safety rating of the ID. Buzz is a promising sign of the vehicle’s performance and reliability.
