By Redação AutoIndústria | 11/7/23 | Translated by Jorge Meditsch
After many exhibits to diverse Brazilian publics since the beginning of last year, the electric Kombi, or ID Buzz, finally arrived in the country. Initially he already considered “cult” battery-driven vehicle will be offered only through subscription, and for very few customers.
So far, Volkswagen brought from Europe scarce 70 units. To drive one of them, through the VW Sign & Drive program, the consumer shall pay at least a R$ 12,990.00 monthly fee for a 48 months contract. The brand also offers 12, 24 and 36 months subscriptions.
The subscription includes a monthly 3,100 kilometers franchise. It also includes maintenance services, insurance, register, delivery logistics, 24-hour assistance, traffic tickets management and tracking service. The customer also can rent or buy a 7,4 kW wallbox.
Volkswagen imported from Germany only the Pro version, with Matrix LED headlights, seats with massage, 360° camera, 12-inch multimedia central, electric adjustable and heated seats, semi-autonomous driving and parking systems and other comfort resources.
The version also has autonomous emergency braking and active lane change assistant. Other features are seven airbags, fatigue sensor, cross conversion assistant and an active drive assistant that keeps the distance from the vehicle ahead and maintains the car in the lane.
The ID Buzz has a 77 kWh battery and a 204 cv motor. The version is rear-driven. According to Volkswagen, the range is up to 420 km in the WLTP cycle.
