{"id":34604,"date":"2022-10-26T09:04:04","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T13:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=34604"},"modified":"2022-10-26T09:04:04","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T13:04:04","slug":"volkswagen-id-buzz-turning-radius","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=34604","title":{"rendered":"Volkswagen ID. Buzz Amazes With Tight Turning Radius"},"content":{"rendered":"

During the recent set of tests of the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, Bj\u00f8rn Nyland tested also the turning radius of this all-new, all-electric van.<\/p>\n

We already knew that the results would be very good, but there is nothing better than an experiment and a side-by-side comparison with other EVs.<\/p>\n

The manufacturer announced<\/a> that the European version of the Volkswagen ID. Buzz<\/a>, with a wheelbase of 2,988 mm (117.6 in) and a length of 4,712 mm (185.5 in), will have a turning circle of over 11 m (over 35 feet).<\/p>\n

In North America, the company intends to offer a new long-wheelbase version, starting in 2024, which might have a different (higher) turning radius.<\/em><\/p>\n

Such a tight turning radius is possible thanks to the dedicated, all-electric MEB platform and, specifically, its rear-wheel-drive configuration, which allows for more turning angle of the front wheels.<\/p>\n

We saw it on the Volkswagen ID.4 (RWD), which almost matched the tiny Volkswagen e-up! a year ago and significantly beat the Tesla Model 3<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As we can see now, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz also is very maneuver-friendly – not as good as the ID.4, but very good for a van. The result appears to be only slightly worse than in the case of the Mercedes-Benz EQS with an optional 10\u00b0 rear-axle steering<\/a>, but still noticeably better than in the case of the Tesla Model 3.<\/p>\n

Turning circle:<\/p>\n