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The 2025 VW ID.Buzz gets 3 full-fledged Campervan Upgrades courtesy Peace Vans

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Of course, the future of van camping is electric. Arguably, in that future, the much-anticipated all-electric ID.Buzz from Volkswagen is going to be the lead. This modern, electrified variant of the retro VW Bus was expected in a campervan variant. Still, the company thought otherwise, and pushed the release back to fall 2024, citing lack of demand on the market as the reason for its thoughtful delay.

Before the camper version of the electric VW Bus can hit roads, there is a hardcore VW campervan repair and restoration outfit in Seattle, United States, by the name of Peace Vans that has introduced three fitting options to uplift the 2025 ID.Buzz into a capable campervan right from the word go when launched. Two options: either purchase an ID.Buzz directly from Peace Vans with your choice of the camper conversion option, or bring your own vehicle and return with it ready for the camping excursions.

Designer: Peace Vans

Peace Vans has been at the forefront of retrofitting Volkswagens with camping solutions. Furthering its experience, it has three customizable units for camping enthusiasts who want their ID.Buzz to an adventure-ready vehicle. These are Buzz.Box, Buzz.Box.Sleeper, and Buzz.Camper. Ideal for tailgating or a day ride with a kitchen integrated into the back of the vehicle, the campers can go with the Box. But if you want the Box with a sleeping solution, opt for the Sleeper or you can go with the Camper for a full-fledged camp on wheels with a queen bed and indoor kitchen.

The Box, as we said, is designed for day trips. It comprises a kitchen complete with an integrated cooktop, a fridge, a sink, and some prep area. The Box would fit in the back of the ID.Buzz and would require the third-row seats removed to accommodate the kitchen setup. If you want some sleeping area along with the Box kitchen – so you can spend at least a weekend in the wilderness – choose the Sleeper option that includes a fold-out bed to transform the back of your van into a comfortable sleeping area.

For the more hardcore, of course, is the Camper add-on that would convert the ID.Buzz into an ultimate adventure van with a fully functional internal kitchen, a queen-sized bed, storage cabinets, and much more. The Camper unit would require the removal of both rows of seats, leaving you with just two seats up front. If you’re a couple wanting a campervan, you shouldn’t look beyond this. To make the integration somewhat lucrative for you, the three units are fairly priced by Peace Vans. The Buzz.Box would be $7,995, while Buzz.Box.Sleeper would cost $10,995. The price of the Camper unit is still under wraps even though the company has started taking pre-orders for all its variants with delivery expected in November.

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Will Volkswagen’s ID. GTI Electrify the Passion of GTI Enthusiasts?

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This Mobile Monday, we’re taking a look at how the Volkswagen GTI is moving into the electric era with the new ID. GTI. This marks a big change for Volkswagen, as it combines the GTI’s beloved legacy with electric power. The ID. GTI brings a fresh take on a classic favorite, capturing the spirit of the original GTI while incorporating the latest electric technology.

Designer: Volkswagen

When comparing the sketches of the new and old Volkswagen ID GTI EV, several key design elements stand out. These elements showcase the model’s transformation into a modern electric vehicle while still retaining iconic features that pay homage to its heritage. The new design adopts current trends like minimalist aesthetics and integrated technology features yet retains enough classic elements to be recognizable as a GTI. This approach caters to long-time fans while appealing to new customers looking for a modern, eco-friendly vehicle.

Design Evolution:

Front Fascia: The traditional GTI is known for its straightforward, functional design with a simple grille and prominent GTI badge. Classic round headlights reinforce its sporty yet retro appeal. In contrast, the electric ID GTI showcases a much sleeker front end. The grille is minimized to reflect the reduced cooling requirements of electric vehicles and integrates seamlessly into the headlights, creating a futuristic look. The GTI badge remains prominent, placed on a narrow light strip that connects the headlights, enhancing its modern appeal.

Headlights: The old model features the classic round headlights that have been symbolic of the GTI models, emphasizing an iconic and functional design. The new model adopts angular LED headlights that stretch across the width of the car, complementing the electric aesthetic. This updates its appearance and likely improves illumination efficiency, a nod to both form and function in modern vehicle design.

Body Lines: Older GTI models sport more pronounced, sharper body lines, giving the car a more aggressive stance typical of hot hatches. In contrast, smooth, flowing body lines dominate the new model, suggesting a design optimized for aerodynamics, which is crucial for improving the efficiency of electric vehicles. The smoother silhouette helps reduce drag and increase range, aligning with the needs of an EV.

Rear Design: Traditional tail lights and a clear, simple rear bumper design echo the utilitarian, performance-focused ethos of past GTIs. The new model features a futuristic approach with a full-width light bar at the rear, a popular trend in modern vehicle design. This distinguishes it as a contemporary model and enhances visibility for following vehicles.

The overall design philosophy of the ID. GTI reflects Volkswagen’s focus on merging the GTI’s rich heritage with the future of electric mobility. The vehicle respects its roots yet is boldly forward-looking, encapsulating the essence of what a modern hot hatch should be in the era of electric vehicles.

Performance is a key area where the ID. GTI aims to shine. Volkswagen enhances the driving experience with an upgraded suspension and chassis, promising to surpass the capabilities of its gasoline predecessors. According to Thomas Schäfer, a top executive at Volkswagen, the ID. GTI will offer an even more exciting driving experience than current models, aiming to provide not just speed but a truly engaging ride. A unique feature of the ID. GTI is the “GTI e-sound,” which simulates the traditional engine roar through speakers, preserving the emotional appeal of the GTI’s driving experience despite the absence of a conventional engine. This feature is designed to maintain the visceral thrill associated with GTI driving, even as the car transitions to electric power.

Andreas Mindt Head of Volkswagen Design

Volkswagen aims to deliver an exciting and dynamic driving experience with the new ID. GTI. This version merges the speed and handling that GTI enthusiasts love with innovative electric features. By combining tradition with cutting-edge technology, Volkswagen ensures that the excitement and quality associated with the GTI name continue to thrive in today’s rapidly changing automotive world.

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Electrifying the Roads: The ID.BUZZ Microbus, a Classic Reimagined for the Future

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A remarkable event in the history of cars has occurred on the first-ever International Volkswagen Bus Day with the return of the microbus after a 20-year break. The T4 model was the last of these iconic vehicles sold in America, and now the electric ID.BUZZ has taken over. This is a significant milestone for the automotive industry.

Designer: Volkwagen

This vehicle is unique, unconventional, and breaks expectations. Its design stands out from other vehicles. The microbus is not just about looks but has an efficient layout. Despite its small size, the interior is surprisingly spacious, thanks to the rear engine placement.

Piloting a microbus can be equated to asserting a commanding presence on the road. One of the key characteristics is the wheel placement, which is extended to each corner of the vehicle. This design aspect improves driving dynamics, rendering the ID.BUZZ to be more agile and enhances visibility. The extensive glass enclosure around the cabin allows a panoramic, crystal-clear view of the surrounding environment.

This legendary vehicle’s rebirth tailors it for North American consumers. Given this market’s propensity for larger vehicles, the wheelbase has been expanded by 10 inches, an extra row of seats has been added, power output has been boosted, and a larger battery has been integrated. The extended wheelbase fosters improved driving dynamics and a roomier interior.

This newly designed vehicle has a powerful performance drive unit that provides 282 horsepower to the rear wheels. There is also an all-wheel-drive version with approximately 330 horsepower available. The vehicle’s lithium-ion batteries are integrated into the floor, which results in a low center of gravity and improves the overall driving experience.

In terms of dimensions, the two-row European version of the microbus is roughly the same length as a Tiguan but shares an Atlas’s width. With an extra 10 inches added to the wheelbase for the North American market, the microbus deftly balances the proportions of a compact and a midsize SUV. This distinct blend results in a maneuverable and manageable vehicle, yet it offers significantly more interior space than comparable SUVs.

The North American version of the vehicle has an updated look with new color options for both the exterior and interior. The iconic VW logo is illuminated, and color choices include the original European hues such as orange, yellow, dark blue, and bright green, as well as three new options: silver, cabana blue, and grey. This wide range of colors allows each owner to create a unique vehicle that reflects their individual personality.

The North American microbus’s interior outshines its competition. Three unique, custom interiors are available, each designed to captivate and cater to individual preferences. Whether it’s the urban ambiance with dark brown seats and blue door inserts, the coastal theme’s light tones, or the ’70s retro-inspired cognac brown seats with yellow piping, and there’s an interior to suit every preference.

Inside the microbus, comfort and utility reign supreme. Seven seats are standard, with the option to swap out for captain’s chairs, reducing the seat count to six. Standard leatherette seats come with heated and ventilated functionality that features 12-way power adjustment, memory function, and massage, and all are included as standard amenities. As a passenger vehicle, ensuring the comfort of occupants is paramount.

The seating layout is versatile and designed to accommodate various needs and purposes. The middle row, a 60/40 split-fold seat, can also slide forward by approximately 20 centimeters. The third row follows a similar design but adds the convenience of being removable, ensuring that additional cargo space can be made available when needed.

At a height of 6’2″, there was plenty of space for both my legs and head in the second and third rows. I found it much easier to get in and out of the third row compared to any minivan or SUV I’ve tried before. This makes the ID.BUZZ one of the most versatile vehicles for moving people in any consumer class.

In the ID.BUZZ, I found it very simple to remove the third-row seats. A quick tug on a string released the latch, allowing the seats to easily slide back. Additionally, the seats had a carrying handle for convenient transport and storage. Reinstalling the seats was just as easy, with a straightforward reverse process. The ID.BUZZ’s design and execution is notably thoughtful, especially when compared to traditional minivans that have captain’s seats.

The ID.BUZZ also introduces a new 12.9-inch infotainment display, equipped with illuminated sliders for temperature and volume control and a dedicated climate document. The vehicle boasts features that amplify convenience and comfort, most of which are standard in the entry model. Highlights include power sliding doors, a power horizontal sliding second-row window, a power tailgate with a kick-to-open function, three-zone climate control, and minimal optional equipment.

Additional optional features include a panoramic electrochromic roof that considerably opens up the cabin, and a pre-heated windshield, among others.

Safety, convenience, and driver assistance are all consolidated under the IQ Drive umbrella. A standout feature of this suite is the travel assist functionality, which blends adaptive cruise control and lane assist. As long as drivers maintain slight contact with the steering wheel, the vehicle handles the rest, making the journey both comfortable and enjoyable. Other IQ Drive features include Remote Parking, Head Up Display, and an area view.

The return of the microbus is more than just a nostalgic comeback; it represents a complete rethinking of what a vehicle can be. It blends the best of both worlds, with a mix of classic design and modern functionality, creating a perfect balance of style and practicality. This vehicle is more than just a means of transportation; it offers a unique experience, makes a statement, and owning one means possessing a piece of history while traveling into the future. The wait has been long, but the consensus is that it has been worth it. Having had the chance to test drive the European version of the ID.BUZZ, I am eager to share its unique appeal and the joy of operating such a distinctive vehicle—the ID.BUZZ will be available on the market next year, with pricing details yet to be released.

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Volkswagen meets a low rider van to give you the best of both worlds!

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Volkswagen has turned out to be the perfect canvas for tuning upgrades and fusion looks, but this concept takes things to the next level – fusing a VW van face with a low-rider van, giving you those must have pickup truck vibes.

The South American artist Rob3rt Design has rendered this ultra-low body stance Volkswagen pickup that is making me literally weak in my knees – it’s that cool. The wide fenders and the huge fat wheels give it a muscle car character that’s somehow reminiscent of the Porsche racing cars. But there the similarity ends, as this is a niche low rider designed for the flamboyance of the highest degree.

Whether you love sports car, muscle beasts or elegant circuit racers, this concept dubbed VOLKSWIDE Kombi Pick Up appeals to a wide section of the picky audiences. The large cargo bed of this VW can be used to haul anything from woodworking items, surfboards to two-wheelers or anything else that fits the space. The low ground clearance, barely enough to fit a bill – gives the vehicle assuring stability even at high speeds. But would it be feasible for streets filled with speed breakers and potholes I’m not sure?

That said, the designer has infused this incredible fusion of a Volkswagen Kombi Pickup and a modern truck to perfection. Combining the retro element of the classic VW pickup (the front suggests that fact) and intertwining it with a modern car DNA is a work of pure genius I can’t stop looking at. And that video rendering of the design is absolutely perfect. I already want to take this four-wheeler for a spin, for now, in my daydreams of course!

Designer: Rob3rt Design





VW Microbus Igloo Coolers: The Party Bus Has Arrived!

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Inspired by the classic look of vintage Volkswagen Type 2 microbuses, Igloo has released three limited edition coolers, each resembling one of the 1950s and ’60s vehicles. Available on Amazon in red and orange large sizes and a blue mini size (affiliate links), they’re the perfect coolers for bringing a few cold drinks to the beach. I mean, provided your actual VW bus makes it without breaking down on the side of the road.

The larger red and orange coolers hold around twelve cans, and the smaller blue bus around six, although both carry a few less with ice added. Granted they’re not this over-the-top VW microbus cooler, but they’re also not $500. That means there’s a lot of money left over for keeping the coolers stocked with cold drinks. Shoot, if I spent $500 on a cooler I wouldn’t even be able to afford drinks until next year.

I remember my uncle had an old VW microbus he used to haul all us cousins around in on weekend car trips. I also vividly remember the engine catching fire one morning while he was trying to get it started in his yard. It still got us to the river that day though. Didn’t get us back, but it got us there.

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1969 Volkswagen Beetle turned camper design for a nostalgic vibe is actually available for sale!

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Camper trailers come in all options, sizes, and shapes – but rarely does one come across a camper that’s not only different from the conventional ones popular these days, it also has that retro classic vibe to it. One the same lines, this custom build 1969 Volkswagen Super Bugger Camper based on the 1969 VW Beetle is a rarity. The mere presence of the iconic yellow-colored Beetle on the front lends this camper its weight worth in gold. All the power for the four-wheeled house on wheels comes courtesy of the 1600cc 1973 super beetle engine.

The VW camper has preserved a good condition thanks to the upbeat maintenance by the owner who hasn’t changed for more than five decades. Nor has the original builder of the camper been altered. Most of the parts of the vehicle are in their original state – the interiors too can claim that laurel. Including period-correct nostalgic things like the AM/FM CB radio. To make things as comfortable as possible, some parts have been replaced by newer components. The original tires have been replaced by Continental wide tires for better handling and stability. The same goes with the suspension which had to be upgraded due to the requirement of accommodating two people on board.

To ensure you don’t miss anything on the classic camper while on an adventure, there are things like an outside stove and a propane set. The camper is fitted with all the basic amenities and the interior is planned out well for a road trip for two individuals. That said, don’t expect it to go fast on freeways or you may even find yourself struggling to climb steep hills. Anyways, the Volkswagen Super Bugger Camper nice nostalgic camper in its original condition, up for grabs – complete with all the paperwork. Perfect for laid-back trips to the city outskirts for a week or two!

Designer: Mecum