The Volkswagen ID. Buggy is an electric dune buggy concept revealed by German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show.
| Volkswagen ID. Buggy | |
|---|---|
 2019 Volkswagen ID. Buggy at the Geneva International Motor Show (front) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Production | 2019 |
| Designer | Klaus Zyciora |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Dune buggy |
| Body style | 2-seat dune buggy |
| Layout | Dual-motors, 4WD |
| Platform | Volkswagen MEB platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent Magnet Motors |
| Battery | 62 kWh lithium-ion battery |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm (104.3 in) |
| Length | 4,064 mm (160.0 in) |
Overview
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The Volkswagen ID. Buggy concept was revealed at the Geneva International Motor Show on March 7, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. It is a retro-styled 2-seat, roofless, and doorless electric dune buggy, inspired by other Volkswagen Beetle-based dune buggies from the 1960s such as the Meyers Manx.[1][2][3] The ID. Buggy was designed by Volkswagen's head designer Klaus Zyciora.[4]
Specifications
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Technical specifications
editThe Volkswagen ID. Buggy concept is built on Volkswagen's MEB platform for electric vehicles. It uses a 62 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and two axle-mounted motors with a total output of 201 horsepower, 250 lb⋅ft (340 N⋅m) of torque, and a 0-60 mph (97 km/h) time of 7.2 seconds.[5] The ID. Buggy has an estimated Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure range of 155 mi (249 km).[2] The ID. Buggy has a flat aluminum unibody and 9.4 in (240 mm) of ground clearance.[5]
Exterior
editThe Volkswagen ID. Buggy, designed for off-roading, is finished in a waterproof fern green paint, uses 18-inch rims with BF Goodrich All-Terrain TA tires, a rear targa bar, and two steel tow hooks on the front and rear bumpers for the event the vehicle gets stuck in mud or sand.[5]
Interior
editThe interior of the Volkswagen ID. Buggy has two seats and—like its exterior—is waterproof, as the vehicle lacks both a roof and doors.[5]
References
edit- ^ Silvestro, Brian (5 March 2019). "The Retro-Minded ID. Buggy Shows Off Volkswagen's Modular Electric Platform". Road & Track.
- ^ a b Capparella, Joey (4 March 2019). "Volkswagen's Latest I.D. Concept Is an Electric Dune Buggy Built Purely for Fun". Car and Driver. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ Adams, Eric (17 August 2019). "VW Revives the Classic Dune Buggy as an All-Electric Blast". Wired. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ Kacher, Georg (25 December 2019). "Volkswagen ID Buggy Review: We Drive the Electric Beach Buggy!". Motor Trend. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ a b c d Perez, Jeff (5 March 2019). "Volkswagen I.D. Buggy Concept Shows Its Groovy Style In Geneva". Motor1. Retrieved 30 September 2021.