VW Proclaims 2022 The Year Of The ID. Buzz, Releases New Teaser Video

Volkswagen has been hinting at a Microbus revival for decades as the Microbus concept debuted at the 2001 North American International Auto Show and was followed by the Bulli concept in 2011.

The teases continued with the I.D. Buzz concept at the 2017 North American International Auto Show and now it’s almost ready for production as Volkswagen has proclaimed 2022 as the year of the ID. Buzz.

To build anticipation for the electric minivan, Volkswagen has released a new teaser video that gives us a look at the model’s headlights and distinctive LED lighting signature. The teaser goes on to show what appears to be illuminated door handles and lights that project a distinctive pattern onto the ground.

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We’ll learn more in the coming months, but the ID. Buzz is slated to be offered in a variety of different configurations as there will be everything from a cargo van to an autonomous variant. Specifications remain a closely guarded secret, but the model is expected to be offered with rear- and all-wheel drive.

If the ID.4 is any indication, the entry-level model will likely have a rear-mounted electric motor that develops 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS) and 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) of torque. The all-wheel drive variant, on the other hand, could have a dual-motor powertrain producing a combined output of 295 hp (220 kW / 299 PS) and 339 lb-ft (459 Nm) of torque.

Of course, we won’t have to wait much longer to find out full details as Volkswagen has previously said the ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo will be introduced in the spring of 2022.