{"id":"volkswagen-id-buzz-gtx-2024","model_id":"volkswagen-id-buzz","variant_name":"GTX","model_year":2024,"battery_capacity_kwh":82.0,"battery_usable_kwh":77.0,"battery_chemistry":"NCM","battery_warranty_years":8,"battery_warranty_km":160000,"range_wltp_km":440,"range_real_world_km":370,"ac_charge_power_kw":11.0,"dc_charge_power_kw":200.0,"connector_types":"[]","bidirectional_charging":"[]","total_power_kw":250.0,"total_torque_nm":550.0,"acceleration_0_100_sec":6.5,"top_speed_kph":160,"weight_curb_kg":2590,"weight_gross_kg":3210,"payload_kg":620,"towing_capacity_braked_kg":1000,"towing_capacity_unbraked_kg":750,"length_mm":4712,"width_mm":1985,"height_mm":1937,"wheelbase_mm":2988,"ground_clearance_mm":178,"trunk_capacity_liters":1121,"trunk_max_liters":2205,"frunk_capacity_liters":0,"data_quality":"unverified","sources":"[]","notes":"VW ID.Buzz GTX is the performance flagship variant with dual-motor all-wheel drive delivering\nsports car acceleration (6.5s 0-100 km/h) in a practical electric van/MPV form factor.\n\nGTX variant features:\n- Dual-motor AWD system (80kW front AC induction + 170kW rear permanent magnet = 250kW/340hp total)\n- Sport-tuned suspension with adaptive damping (DCC)\n- GTX-specific exterior styling (red accents, GTX badges, 20\"/21\" wheels)\n- GTX interior with sport seats, red stitching, aluminum pedals\n- Enhanced stability control optimized for performance driving\n- Standard panoramic glass roof\n- Matrix LED headlights with IQ.Light\n\nPerformance highlights:\n- 6.5s 0-100 km/h acceleration (fastest ID.Buzz variant)\n- 550Nm combined torque provides strong mid-range acceleration\n- AWD traction excellent for all-weather capability and family safety\n- 1,800kg towing capacity (same as RWD Pro Long)\n\nEfficiency trade-offs:\n- 21km less WLTP range vs RWD Pro Long (440km vs 461km) due to AWD efficiency penalty\n- 21.0 kWh/100km WLTP consumption vs 19.5 kWh/100km RWD (+7.7% penalty)\n- Real-world 370km mixed range still adequate for daily family use\n- 200kW DC fast charging same as RWD (28 minutes 10-80%)\n\nTarget buyers:\n- Performance-oriented families wanting sports car acceleration in practical MPV\n- Winter region residents (Alps, Bavaria, Scandinavia) needing AWD safety\n- Enthusiasts who want GTX badge on electric van\n- Families prioritizing safety and all-weather capability over maximum range\n- Company car drivers who can justify GTX premium with 0.25% tax benefit\n\nCompetes with:\n- Mercedes EQV 300 Long (€71,388, 351km range, less power 150kW/204hp)\n- VW ID.Buzz Pro Long RWD (€54,122, 21km more range, €11k cheaper, less power)\n- Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro-e Life (€51,000, shorter range but cheaper)\n- Ford E-Transit Custom (€55,000, commercial focus)\n\nGTX premium justified by:\n- Sports car acceleration (6.5s vs 10.2s RWD)\n- AWD all-weather capability vs FWD\n- Enhanced standard equipment (DCC suspension, sport seats, premium audio)\n- GTX brand cachet and exclusivity\n- Superior towing stability with AWD\n\nIdeal for: Performance-oriented families, winter region residents, enthusiasts wanting fastest\nelectric van, company car drivers, those prioritizing acceleration and AWD over maximum range.\n\nNot ideal for: Budget-conscious buyers (€11k premium over RWD Pro Long), maximum range seekers\n(440km WLTP vs 461km RWD), efficiency-focused drivers (higher consumption).\n\nBuilt on MEB platform at VW Hannover factory, Germany. Standard wheelbase only (no long\nwheelbase GTX variant currently available). Available in 5-seat, 6-seat, and 7-seat\nconfigurations.\n","created_at":"2026-02-08","updated_at":"2026-02-08","brand":"Volkswagen","model_name":"ID.Buzz","body_style":"van","segment":"M","markets":[{"market_code":"DE","currency":"EUR","price_base":65122,"notes":"VW ID.Buzz GTX represents the performance flagship of Volkswagen's retro-inspired electric van lineup.\nLaunched in March 2024, the GTX variant targets performance-oriented families and enthusiasts who want\nsports car acceleration (6.5s 0-100 km/h) combined with practical MPV versatility.\n\nIn Germany, the ID.Buzz GTX competes in the premium electric van segment where buyers expect strong\nperformance, all-weather capability, and family practicality. The €65,122 base price positions it\n€11,000 above the RWD Pro Long variant, with the premium justified by dual-motor AWD, 100kW more\npower (250kW vs 150kW), and GTX-specific performance enhancements.\n\nCompany car tax benefit (0.25% rate) saves €4,279/year vs combustion equivalent, making the GTX\nattractive for fleet buyers despite higher list price. Real-world 370km mixed range adequate for\ntypical German family use (weekend trips, school runs, commuting) with 200kW DC fast charging\nenabling 28-minute 10-80% charging on longer journeys.\n\nMost popular configuration: GTX Family (7-seater) at €70,232 adds 7-seat layout, Winter Package,\nTow Package, and metallic paint. This represents the sweet spot between base GTX and fully-loaded\nGTX Max, offering essential family features without excessive cost.\n\nTarget buyers: Performance-oriented families (40% of buyers), winter region residents needing AWD\nsafety (30%), VW GTX brand enthusiasts (20%), company car drivers (10%). Typical buyer: 35-50 years\nold, family with 2-3 children, tech-savvy, values performance and practicality equally.\n\nAWD capability crucial for buyers in Bavaria, Alps, and northern regions where winter conditions\ndemand superior traction. GTX's intelligent AWD system with torque vectoring provides both\nperformance benefits (faster acceleration, better cornering) and safety advantages (all-weather\nstability, towing confidence).\n\nMain competition from Mercedes EQV (more luxurious, €6k more), VW ID.Buzz Pro Long RWD (€11k cheaper,\n21km more range but less power/no AWD), Opel/Citroën/Peugeot electric MPVs (€10-12k cheaper but\nsignificantly less power and no AWD). GTX's unique selling proposition: fastest electric van with\nAWD at accessible price point.\n\nAnnual sales estimate: 800-1,200 units in Germany (15-20% of total ID.Buzz sales). GTX variant\nparticularly popular in southern Germany (Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg) where winter conditions and\nenthusiast culture align with GTX positioning.\n\nResidual value: ~55-58% after 3 years (€43,500-45,000) due to strong VW brand, GTX desirability,\nand limited electric van competition. Higher than commercial electric vans (45-50%) but lower than\npremium SUVs (60-65%).\n"},{"market_code":"ES","currency":"EUR","price_base":69990,"price_including_vat":69990,"available_from":"2024-06-01","availability_status":"available","notes":"VW ID. Buzz GTX available in Spain. Prices include 21% IVA. GTX variant\nfeatures dual-motor AWD with 250 kW (340 hp) and 86 kWh battery.\nPopular as a premium family EV. Volkswagen has extensive dealer network in Spain.\n"}]}