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<\/p>\nThe Volkswagen ID. Buzz could usher in a fresh dose of camper life upon its stateside debut next year. After revealing the US version at Huntington Beach, California in June 2023, the German automaker displayed a Euro-spec model at the Electrify Expo in Long Island, New York, last weekend, showcasing a mini motorhome package, and some additional camping equipment.<\/p>\n
The European model was draped in a dual-tone gray and metallic blue paint and featured aftermarket accessories from German brand Ququq, showcasing the myriad possibilities in which its long wheelbase (LWB), three-row version could be modified after US deliveries begin in the third quarter of 2024. Volkswagen had also displayed this camping kit during the van’s California debut, but we got a closer look at the regional show last week.<\/p>\n
The electric microbus featured what\u2019s called a Ququq Bus Box 4, measuring 43.3 inches wide and 16.5 inches tall. The 136-pound box includes a thick cold-foam foldable mattress (affixed externally on top), cotton bed covers, two burner gas cartridge stoves with wind protection, two 10-liter water canisters with an outlet tap, and two stainless steel bowls.<\/p>\n
Customers can pick an optional 15- or 20-liter fridge that can be plugged into a 12-volt socket. An electric stovetop would probably make more sense as owners could use the EV’s battery to power it, but for now, that’s not an option in the Ququq kit. Lastly, the box itself is waterproof, with \u201cglued plywood phenolic resin coated\u201d aluminum profiles, steel hinges, and handles.<\/p>\n
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In VW’s press images, the box appears to be strapped to the trunk\u2019s lashing points to prevent movement while rolling.<\/p>\n
The foam mattress stretches from behind the front seats, to the edge of the trunk. While we couldn\u2019t evaluate its comfort, it appeared long and wide enough to fit two adults. It’s 76.6 inches long (6.4 feet) and 49.2 inches (4.1 feet) wide. The LWB version is 9.8 inches longer, which could translate into possibly more space for camping equipment.<\/p>\n
The Bus Box 4 installation takes only a minute, as per Ququq. It comes as a compact module: Owners can fold the rear seats flat and unfold the mattress, whose hard foam block will then rest on the backrests of the folded seats. With the 67.4-inch long panoramic glass roof \u2013 the largest on any VW Group vehicle \u2013 right above the bed, stargazing in the ID. Buzz LWB could be a pretty special experience.<\/p>\n
There will likely be a plethora of add-on equipment possibilities for the ID. Buzz LWB thanks to its generous trunk space of 87.2 cubic feet with its second- and third-row seats folded. The electric microbus also had a tablet installed behind the driver\u2019s seat headrest, for occupants to play music or stream movies. The model on display also featured a roof rack and surfboards, although these are non-Ququq items.<\/p>\n