VW ID. Buzz Production Version Debut Confirmed For March 9

The word comes straight from Herbert Diess.

Teaser image of the VW ID. Buzz

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By: Christopher Smith

Jan 6, 2022 at 12:30pm ET

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At long last, we finally know when the final strips of colorful camouflage will come off the Volkswagen ID. Buzz. Set your alerts for March 9, because that's when "the legend returns" according to Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess.

Diess turned to Twitter to make the announcement. Technically speaking, the ID. Buzz isn't mentioned by name. But a simple digital sketch revealing the boxy electric van leaves no doubt as to the "legend" for which he's referring.

It's certainly been a long road for the ID. Buzz to reach production. The concept with its bright yellow/white two-tone finish first appeared almost five years ago to the day – January 8, 2017, to be specific. You could also jump back another year to 2016 for some ID. Buzz inspiration with VW's small Budd-e concept, though it adopts more of a crossover appearance. Still, it was the first hint that a new all-electric microbus could arrive. And now, its debut is nigh.

Gallery: 2023 VW ID. Buzz black prototype spy photos

2023 VW ID. Buzz spy photo

2023 VW ID. Buzz spy photo 2023 VW ID. Buzz black prototype spy photo

And to some measure of surprise, the production ID. Buzz doesn't look significantly different from the concept. Spy photos and teasers show a stubby van with similar body lines on the hood and in profile, complete with thin headlights up high. There are windows galore, though you won't find 23 of them as you would on the classic T1. In fact, in European markets you may not find any glass behind the driver, as a cargo version will enter production along with a passenger model. And yes, there will be an ID. Buzz camper van.

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New VW ID. Buzz Teaser Promises The Retro Van Is 'Coming Soon'

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We mention European markets because finally, VW will also offer the microbus in North America. The electric ID. Buzz will be sold in the States as a passenger van, but that could be the only role it carries. At least it will be significantly faster than the old T1, with rumors suggesting it could offer up to 400 horsepower with all-wheel drive.

The rumors will be put to rest on March 9, 2022, when the ID. Buzz debuts. We're counting the days.

Source: Herbert Diess via Twitter

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