Volkswagen ID. Buzz 2026 News

Volkswagen will launch a number of new electrified commercial vehicles in Australia later this year and in early 2027.Headlining these is the addition of an ID. Buzz Pro all-wheel drive trim, complementing the existing GTX flagship all-wheel drive trim. To date the ID. Buzz Pro has only been offered with a single, rear-mounted electric motor.There is also an all-wheel drive version of the ID.Buzz Cargo, as well as a long-wheelbase body style, coming to complement the existing rear-wheel drive trim.Both of these will form part of a model year 2027 (MY27) update for the ID.Buzz and ID.Buzz Cargo. Volkswagen hasn’t fully disclosed what else will be changing or added with this update just yet.Volkswagen is planning to launch a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the Multivan people-mover in the first quarter of 2027. It’s understood this will come with all-wheel drive.This will be complemented by an Australian launch of the Caddy PHEV.Beyond the launch of these electrified products, the next launch for Volkswagen’s commercial vehicle division is the Amarok W600, which has been fettled by Australian engineering and manufacturing firm, Walkinshaw.The German carmaker will roll out its MY26 update for the Amarok, which axes the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine, and the addition of a new Amarok Style with the 2.3-litre turbo-petrol engine and the special edition Amarok Dark Label.Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Australia Product Manager Michael Cenci told CarsGuide the entry-level Amarok Core will pick up the updated 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine for MY26, swapping out the wet belt for a timing chain.This mirrors what the related Ford Ranger received for its MY26 update.Beyond the updated engine, the Amarok Core will also receive a 10-speed automatic transmission, replacing the six-speed automatic.At this stage it’s unclear what other changes will occur with this MY26 update for the Amarok. Volkswagen hasn’t published pricing yet.

The Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric remake of the iconic Kombi will continue to be available with cheaper drive-away pricing until 30 April 2026. The cargo variant starts from $72,990, while the van starts from $79,990. These drive-away deals do not apply to the range-topping GTX. The discounted pricing was originally announced in mid-October and was only supposed to last until 31 December 2025.The ID. Buzz remains a cheaper alternative to the Mercedes-Benz EQV and eVito Tourer, as well as the Zeekr 009.  Most ID.Buzz models continue to be powered by a single electric motor producing 210kW and 560Nm. GTX units get a dual-motor set-up, which produces 250kW and 560Nm and comes with all-wheel drive, as opposed to rear-wheel drive.Driving range on the ID. Buzz varies between models, but all have more than 400km (WLTP).The extension of this drive-away pricing deal for the ID. Buzz aligns with recent comments from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Director Nathan Johnson, with the brand eager to see sales take off. “I think we’re really starting to see the growth now , which is probably a little bit later than I would have hoped for as a brand director and from a dealership network point of view,” Johnson told CarsGuide.2026 Volkswagen ID. Buzz pricing Australia2026 Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric motor and efficiency 2026 Volkswagen ID. Buzz standard features19-inch alloy wheelsHeated and power-folding door mirrorsHeated front seatsLeatherette steering wheelsHeated steering wheel10.0-inch central touchscreen displayNine speaker audio systemWireless phone chargingDigital driver display10-colour ambient lightingAuto-dimming rearview mirrorKeyless entry and startGTX grade getsPanoramic roof21-inch alloy wheelsBlack rooflinerPower-adjustable and memory front seatsHead-up display13-speaker premium Harman Kardon sound system30-colour ambient lighting 2026 Volkswagen ID. Buzz safety The Volkswagen ID. Buzz received a five-star Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) safety rating in 2022. This rating only applies to the short-wheel base variant of the car. Standard safety featuresAdaptive cruise controlAuto emergency braking6 airbagsLane keep assistReversing cameraFront and rear parking sensors2026 Volkswagen ID. Buzz dimensions 2026 Volkswagen ID. Buzz warranty and servicingThe Volkswagen ID. Buzz comes with a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty. Buyers can opt in for six-year capped price servicing, with services occurring every 30,000km/24 months. 

Volkswagen Australia has admitted sales of the retro-looking ID.Buzz and ID.Buzz Cargo electric vans didn’t get off to the quickest start but it believes the tides are now starting to change.

Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz Pro all-electric people mover has had its price slashed by almost $15,000.