Is the VW ID. Buzz Safe? Industry Experts Say Yes!

How This VW Electric Vehicle Protects its Passengers

The all-electric VW ID.4 has been the resident heavy hitter for Volkswagen in the EV category. Its future-forward design combined with its ability to get 275 miles on a single charge (Pro model) has given longtime holdouts a reason to switch over to electric. The fact that the VW ID.4 won the 2021 World Car of the Year Award doesn’t hurt, either.

Now that VW has established proof of concept that they can create a quality EV, everyone wants to know what Volkswagen electric car will be next to arrive on showroom floors. The answer is that it won’t be a car at all – it will be a van.

Based on the Type 2 Microbus, the VW ID. Buzz fuses retro nostalgia with futuristic design to deliver a vehicle that’s primed to disrupt the electric vehicle market. Let’s get to know a little more about this future-forward family van and when you can expect to see a VW ID. Buzz near you at your local Volkswagen dealership, and discover just how safe it is.

VW ID. Buzz – Vehicle Overview and Performance

At a certain point, large capacity SUVs became the go-to option for van owners. For instance, the VW Atlas can seat up to seven people and delivers far more in terms of performance and style when compared to a van.

When conceptualizing this VW electric vehicle, the designers and engineers at Volkswagen aimed to create an EV that’s practical in terms of storage and seating capacity, while keeping the aesthetics top of mind. The result is a van that nails the cosmetic details while delivering all the hallmarks of an advanced electric vehicle.

The VW ID. Buzz can drive up to 264 miles on a single charge and provides drivers with up to 201 horsepower and 229 lb-ft of torque. Additionally, drivers will have up to 77.9 cubic feet of cargo space with the seats folded down.

Carsten Intra, CEO of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Brand says, “No other vehicle manufacturer has a comparable all-electric MPV and van duo in their portfolio. The avant-garde technology and design concept of the ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo are globally unique.”

The VW ID. Buzz will gladly play the part of the family van and road trip companion, but it appears that VW also has commercial applications in mind for the vehicle. That’s not a surprise considering the Type 2 Microbus was used for the same thing during its heyday.

The First Electric Van from VW Ranks First in Safety

Crash statistics are one of the major data points that all automakers keep an eye on. They are a key metric when determining the state of vehicle safety in the U.S. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), there were over 35,000 crashes in 2020 that resulted in fatalities in the United States.

It’s that kind of statistic that lets automakers know there’s still plenty of work to be done in terms of vehicle safety. That’s why VW has redoubled their efforts to include features that help their drivers be more aware of their surroundings and intervene in situations that require it.

The VW ID. Buzz is slated to have some of the most comprehensive safety feature packages yet, and will include:

• Lane assist
• Travel assist
• Front assist
• Emergency assist
• Forward collision warning
• Autonomous emergency braking
• Active blind spot monitor
• Adaptive cruise control

The European New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) – an authority on vehicles – gave the VW ID. Buzz high scores in the areas of collision testing, occupant protection, and accident-avoidance technology.

For drivers that rank safety above all else, you can expect great things from the 2024 VW ID. Buzz, which will likely start showing up at Volkswagen dealerships in Q4 of this year.

Looking for a Volkswagen Electric Vehicle? Visit VW Lee’s Summit Today!

Although it will be some time before people can check out the VW ID. Buzz in person, the good news is that we have the award-winning VW ID.4 right here at VW Lee’s Summit. When it comes to gauging the quality and performance of an EV, nothing showcases the ID.4 quite like a test drive. Simply contact us to let us know you’re interested in checking out this all-electric SUV. Currently, you can take advantage of a $7,500 lease credit on the ID.4, which means there’s never been a better time to make the switch to electric.

Not yet in the market for a Volkswagen electric vehicle? No problem! As the leading Volkswagen dealership in the Kansas City metro area, we carry a wide variety of new VW cars and SUVs made to suit any driving style and budget. Additionally, we have a large stock of used cars and certified pre-owned vehicles that have undergone a 100+-point inspection.

Visit VW Lee’s Summit today at 2225 NE Independence Ave. You can also reach out to us with questions or to set an appointment by calling (816) 841-7253 or via email using our contact form.

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