If you thought the era of the iconic VW “Bulli” was gone, prepare to recalibrate: the Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX has rolled silently but assertively onto the scene. This is not just any electric van—it’s the most powerful series-production Bulli ever, and it seems determined to haul everything you can attach to a tow hitch, while simultaneously transporting your whole crew in futuristic comfort and style.
Power Play
The ID. Buzz GTX wears its powerhouse credentials up front and center—literally. With two electric motors offering all-wheel drive via Volkswagen’s 4MOTION system, it’s not just about zipping from the school run to the shops, but pulling boats, bikes, or even a horse trailer through wet fields without breaking a (silent) sweat. The standard wheelbase tackles up to 1,800 kg of trailer, while the elongated version tows a still-mighty 1,600 kg; that’s 800 kg more than its tamer siblings, so your paddock pals won’t have to walk home.
Charge and Go
It’s not just muscle—it’s quick on its feet, too. Top speed is a sprightly 160 km/h (electronically limited, because you’ve got dignity to maintain), and those upgraded batteries take a quick 26 minutes to charge from 10% to 80% at a DC fast charger (at up to 185 or 200 kW, battery depending).
Making a Statement, in Red
If curb appeal matters (and of course it does), the GTX struts more than it strolls: blacked-out styling, honeycomb grilles, bold GTX badges, and striking 20-inch “Solna” alloy wheels (with optional 21-inchers if you’re feeling extra). And for those who want to announce their presence, there’s Cherry Red—exclusively—for the full GTX experience, available solo or in a stylish two-tone with Mono Silver.
Interior: Electric Lounge
Inside, it’s all sporty luxury. Expect a blackout headliner, GTX-specific seats in black ArtVelours Eco microfleece (vegan-friendly, naturally), highlighted with diamond patterns and red piping. Even the steering wheel gets the red-stitch treatment. Choose from five-, six-, or (for the long wheelbase) seven-seat configurations, all with clever seat flexibility and an adjustable Multiflex board for building that flat, van-life load space .
And luggage space? As a five-seater, the short ID. Buzz GTX swallows between 1,121 and 2,123 liters, and the extended version ups the ante to a cavernous 2,469 litres—room for all the gear plus the band. Even seven-up, you’re not out of luck: 306 litres remain behind the third row.
Tech Tonic
Of course, being 2024, it’s got tech—loads of it. There’s a 12.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, a refreshed head-up display (optional), illuminated touch bars for temperature and volume, and a next-gen voice assistant, IDA. IDA not only controls functions (“Turn up the heat!”), but can answer general knowledge questions, Wikipedia-style, and—wait for it—now integrates ChatGPT, so your van can be as witty as your backseat passengers or help settle arguments on the fly.
For downtime, invoke the new Wellness app: it harmonizes lighting, seating, and climate for peak Zen while you charge or meditate on traffic jams. A beefed-up safety suite includes an exit warning to stop you opening doors into passing bikes—because the only dent you want is in your ego when everyone’s staring at your van.
Perhaps the most “wow” feature: a panoramic sunroof with switchable “smart glass”—transparent or opaque at the tap of a button. The biggest ever fitted to a VW, it’s a hat-tip to the legendary Samba bus, reimagined for the EV age.
The GTX Legacy
Since 2021, “GTX” has become the badge of sportiest intent on electric VWs—an echo of GTI glory, now extended to the ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, and ID.7 Tourer. With the Buzz GTX, that club just got a new MVP who loves to multitask: sports van, premium shuttle, and next-gen family hauler in a single, statement-making package .
In short: The ID. Buzz GTX is proof that going green doesn’t mean going bland. It’s an electric icon, recharged for family life, thrill rides, and towing the dream—sometimes all at once. Charge it, fill it up, and take a bow. The future of the Bulli is here, and it’s never looked (or towed) better.
