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26 September, 2024
All abuzz over new Vee-dub
VOLKSWAGEN’S ID. Buzz – the so-called ‘electric Kombi’ – is rolling down the German production line enroute to Australia where it goes on sale before Christmas priced from $79,990 (plus on-roads) for the ID. Buzz Cargo van and $87,990 (plus on-roads) for the ID.Buzz people mover.
Volkswagen has managed to bring the range at a price point considerably less than the most optimistic expectations and – most importantly – under the threshold for Australia’s luxury car tax.
Volkswagen commercial vehicles director Ryan Davies said that almost 7000 expressions of customer interest had been received to date, a figure likely to increase.
“Many Australians have a deep emotional and historical connection with Volkswagen vans and people movers,” he said.
“We’re delighted to deliver the highly desirable BEV reinventions of those classics.
“Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ first fully electric range gives us a capability to supply families and fleets alike with a vehicle that has been highly anticipated.”
By the end of the year ID. Buzz Pro will be available in its short wheelbase, five-seater format or as a long wheelbase seven-seater.
The top of the range ID. Buzz GTX – also in seven seat format, but with all-wheel-drive and enhanced performance – commences production later this year for delivery early in 2025.
The ID. Buzz Cargo, which Mr Davies called the “fleet manager’s friend”, is a three seat, short wheelbase van with the capacity to carry two pallets.
“With the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard closing in fast, Cargo is the vehicle to drive fleets into the future.”
Specifications and options can be viewed in accompanying documents.
The ID.Buzz Pro seven seater long wheelbase is $91,290 and the ID. Buzz GTX long wheelbase 4MOTION $109,990, plus on-roads.
