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The Volkswagen I.D. BuzzBy: BJ Killeen / Down the RoadAh, the 1960s; peace, love, and freedom.The iconic vehicle for the 1960s “Hippie”lifestyle was the Volkswagen Bus.The VW Microbus defined the live, sleep, love counterculturegeneration. For those who miss that time, Volkswagen soon will let yourelive those memories, albeit in a21 st -century iteration.The VW I.D. Buzz concept soonwill become a production reality.The reincarnation brings theMicrobus to a however higherlevel, coming back to showroomsas an all-electric model.Earlier this month, Volkswagenannounced that the I.D. Buzzwill be available for purchasein 2022. The bus will be builton Volkswagen’s Modular Electric Drive kit, combining chassis andcomponents that will become the platform for many future electricvehicles from the German brand.The concept vehicle seen in this photo will be close to the designof the production model, showcasing a modern interpretation of themuch-loved original bus. Dual sliding doors, LED headlamps, two-tonebody paint (in eye-catching colors) and a configurable interior willendear it to a whole new generation of buyers looking to capture someof the vagabond fun embodied by the original bus.Did you know that the original VW Microbus was born from a napkinsketch during lunch one day in 1947 by Ben Pon, Sr.? That one littlesketch turned into a lifelong passion for many original VW bus owners,many of whom are spending big bucks to purchase classic models atastronomical prices.A 1965 VW Type II 21-windowdeluxe bus sold for over $300,000at auction only a few years ago.And the 23-window models arejust as sought after.While the new I.D. Buzz won’tcost that much, VW says it will beaffordable for an EV. In addition,VW expects it to have impressivedriving range, alongside a plethoraof safety and convenience features that didn’t exist 60 years ago.For more information, visit vw.com to check out photos and evenplace an order. While there will be a lot of features, you’ll have to bringyour own love beads!BJ Killeen has been an automotive journalist for over 30 years.She welcomes all questions and inquiries, and can be reached atbjkdtr@gmail.com32October 2020