Express delivery! Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX hot hauler set for March 21 debut

March 19, 2024April 2, 2024 John Mahoney 1701 Views GTX, ID.Buzz, Volkswagen

A faster, more powerful Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX has been teased ahead of its launch on March 21.

Shown off by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles on its social media channels, the high performance electric van-based people mover could boast hot hatch-troubling levels of performance.

It was already known that a GTX version of the 2024 Volkswagen ID. Buzz was in the works, with the van-maker first teasing it more than 18 months ago.

It will debut at the annual press conference of VW’s commercial arm on March 21.

When it arrives, we expect a lower sports suspension, larger alloy wheels, and extra aerodynamic aids that could include a new front splitter, side skirts and a nifty tailgate spoiler.

Beneath the skin, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX will come with a development of the ID.4 and ID.5 GTX dual-motor powertrains that will provide all-wheel drive and produce at least 250kW and 460Nm of torque.

Combined with an 81-91kWh battery, the faster ID. Buzz GTX should be capable of covering up to 450km between charges while being able to sprint from 0-100km/h in less than six seconds.

When it arrives Down Under to join the standard ID. Buzz it’s been tipped that Volkswagen Australia will position it as an indirect replacement for the VW Passat R-Line 206 TSI wagon that has not been replaced.

It’s thought some buyers might even migrate from the discontinued VW Golf R wagon.

Both pricing and timings are unknown but it’s been rumoured that the ID. Buzz GTX could join the range in early 2025, following on from the late 2024 local arrival of the ID.Buzz (pictured top).