Following the announcement of the Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX earlier this year, UK prices and specifications have now been confirmed.
Producing a high-performance version of an electric MPV might seem an odd move, but Volkswagen is determined to ensure all bases are covered with its new GTX trim level.
Along with accepting orders for the 340hp GTX, Volkswagen has also revealed prices for the long-wheelbase version of the ID.Buzz.
For those who need to carry more passengers, this introduces the option of a seven-seat electric MPV.
Go faster, go larger
UK prices for the Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX 4Motion start at £67,435 for the standard wheelbase model with five seats. The six-seat layout costs an extra £150, while opting for the long-wheelbase, seven-seat ID.Buzz GTX ups the price tag to £67,945.
In standard form, the ID.Buzz GTX comes with a 79kWh battery, allowing a maximum range of up to 262 miles. The long-wheelbase GTX is equipped with a bigger 86kWh battery, extending the official, WLTP-tested range to 295 miles.
The smaller battery is compatible with 185kW rapid-charging devices, while the 86kWh version can support speeds of up to 200kW. Replenishing either battery from 10 to 80 percent capacity potentially takes less than 30 minutes.
An EV suited to towing
In terms of performance, the 340hp all-wheel-drive ID.Buzz GTX takes 6.1 seconds to sprint from 0-62mph in standard-wheelbase spec. The extra weight of the long-wheelbase GTX extends this time to 6.5 seconds.
Choosing the smaller GTX also sees the ID.Buzz able to pull braked trailers weighing 1,800kg – some 200kg more than the long-wheelbase version.
Standard specification includes 21-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic glass sunroof, matrix LED headlights and a Harman Kardon sound system. ‘ArtVelours’ upholstery with red stitching and piping can be found inside, along with a sporty multi-function steering wheel.
Orders for both versions of the ID.Buzz GTX can be placed with Volkswagen now. The first customer deliveries are expected by the end of 2024.
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