Since the 1950s, the Volkswagen bus has been an iconic staple of American culture and after a 20-year hiatus, the minibus is making an electric comeback with the ID. Buzz. The Type 2, which is also known by the nicknames microbus, camper, transporter, Bulli, Kombi and hippie mobile, is one of VW’s most coveted vehicles. To date, Volkswagen says it has delivered over 19 million Type 2 buses worldwide and with the ID. Buzz the brand is looking to reestablish itself in the American market. Pre-sales for the European model have already started and VW says North American customers can expect the ID. Buzz to arrive at dealerships in 2024. CNBC explores the evolution of the minibus from the highly coveted Type 2 to the ID. Buzz, plus CNBC’s Robert Ferris takes the bus for a test drive in Huntington Beach, California.
Chapters:
00:00 — Introduction
01:01 — History
04:48 — Bus evolution
10:44 — What’s next
Produced and Shot by: Sydney Boyo
Edited by: Erin Black
Narration and Additional Reporting: Robert Ferris
Additional Camera: Andrew Evers
Animation: Mithra Krishnan
Supervising Producer: Jeniece Pettitt
Additional Footage: Volkswagen, Damon Ristau, Getty Images
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How VW Is Reinventing Its Iconic Bus With The Electric ID. Buzz
