This year marked the 16th annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards, and the competition was as tough as ever! However, the Volkswagen I.D. Buzz had no problem standing out from the crowd and even took home a coveted prize. Designated the "2017 Concept Truck of the Year," this electric vehicle left—like its namesake—a buzz among attendees of the event.
The commotion that surrounds the Volkswagen I.D. Buzz is for a good reason. While it retains an element of traditional VW aesthetics, flaunting the softly rounded edges for which the microbus is known, it also boasts a rejuvenated look with the addition of modern headlights, prominent chrome accents, and ambient interior lights. Its use of electric power which maximizes efficiency and its autonomous driving feature, based off of the I.D. Pilot, which makes driving easier is also noteworthy because it demonstrates how the company is capable of building forward-thinking models. It is the culmination of these characteristics that make this concept car worthy of its newfound title.
The Volkswagen I.D. Buzz is just a prototype. However, it shows what the automaker has in store for Momentum Volkswagen customers like you in the near future. So if you are excited to find out what alternatives Volkswagen plans to release soon, then stay tuned! The future is just around the corner.