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VW ID.Xtreme

Volkswagen has unveiled a new electric off-road concept car, the ID.Xtreme. It is based on the ID.4 GTX and combines the advantages of a modern electric SUV with off-road capabilities.

The car is ready for adventure and is equipped with reinforced suspension, bull bar, 3D printed wheel arches that are 50 mm wider, roof rack with additional LED lights, aluminum chassis protection, a set of new 18-inch off-road wheels, and an 82 kWh battery. As a basis for the development of the ID.Xtreme, VW used the test model that was used for the development of the ID.4 GTX.

Although VW has not released any photos, the company claims that they have done everything possible to give passengers the best possible experience. However, some details are known. The seats and many surfaces are covered in Alcantara. There are also many different details that adorn the interior of the vehicle. Special attention is paid to acoustics. According to VW, there is a sound generator in the wheel well that produces a special sound.

The official premiere of the electric ID.Xtreme took place in Locarno, Switzerland, at the gathering of electric mobility enthusiasts ID.Treffen. In addition to this off-road car, VW presented other ID concepts.

Sources: Volkswagen

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Flying Tiger is the first VW flying taxi

Just as the sky is not the limit for the South Korean company Hyundai, the same could be said for VW. The German car manufacturer has unveiled its first flying taxi, the Flying Tiger.

This flying taxi is 11.2 meters long and 10.6 meters wide, and is the work of Volkswagen Group China. The eVTOL-type aircraft has the ability to take off and land vertically, and is equipped with eight vertical rotors and two horizontal rotors, allowing it to move in all directions.

Flying Tiger is still in the prototype phase and according to information coming from Volkswagen, it should have a range of 200 km and enough space to accommodate four people. More information about this craft, VW should release soon.

VW expects that the Flying Tiger should go into production next year, when it should have its first official flight. It is an ambitious plan considering that Hyundai has announced its autonomous flying taxi Supernal by 2028. It is expected that, due to zero-emission, it will attract a certain number of interested parties and replace a large number of helicopters that are currently used in short-distance transport.

Source: Volkswagen

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VW ID Buzz and ID Buzz Cargo

After a long wait, Volkswagen has unveiled a production edition of the electric van, ID Buzz and ID Buzz Cargo. The vehicles were built on the MEB platform and were inspired by the legendary van T1.

ID. Buzz

The ID Buzz is 4.71 meters long and offers space for 5 passengers, and Volkswagen will soon offer a six-seater option in two rows. Also, for next year, Volkswagen has announced the arrival of a version with a longer wheelbase that will be able to accommodate seven passengers.

ID Buzz Cargo will be offered with two or three seats, and a cargo space volume of 3,900 liters. That is enough space to fit two Euro-pallets, while the maximum load capacity is 650 kg.

ID. Buzz Cargo

When it comes to powertrain, in the European market Volkswagen will offer models powered by an electric motor with 204 hp (150 kW) and 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) of torque. For 2023, VW promises versions with more horsepower and a more powerful battery. Currently, ID Buzz is equipped with an 82 kWh battery set, and VW has yet to reveal how much range. The same battery set is already used in the electric model ID Buzz Level 4. The maximum speed that the vehicle can reach is 90 mph (145 km / h).

Source: Volkswagen