Volkswagen Launches New Kombi, The Classic That Was In Production Until 1975 In Brazil Will Have An Electric Successor!

After Volkswagen Chief Announces End of Gasoline and Diesel Engine Production, Automaker Launches Successor to Iconic Kombi

The iconic Kombi, Volkswagen’s van, continues to evolve, and the German automaker is already preparing a new, much more advanced generation. The electric reincarnation of the VW Kombi was seen for the first time with its final body. The camouflage disguises its final appearance, taking advantage of the debut of the ID.5, as Volkswagen briefly showcased its long-awaited electric van with a neo-retro design that is getting closer!

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Watch the Video Below and Discover the Kombi of the Future

It was one of the surprises at the Detroit Motor Show in 2017. The Volkswagen I.D. Buzz, a 100% electric vehicle with batteries located on the floor to achieve the best possible habitability, with capacities ranging from 48 kWh to 111 kWh, will allow a maximum range of around 550 kilometers.

The electric motor, likely the same as the ID.4, the SUV already sold in Europe and the United States, has options between 150 and 204 hp with rear-wheel drive, but there is also a 4×4 variant with 299 hp thanks to the presence of a second electric motor.

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Single motor versions will have a power of 150 kW (204 hp) that will drive the rear wheels, allowing it to reach a limited top speed of 160 km/h, similar to the ID.4 and ID.3. In any case, Volkswagen will also offer a second option with dual motors and all-wheel drive at some point.

The beloved Volkswagen Kombi will have a greater wheelbase compared to the T6.1 model. The new sketches also show that it will feature wide windows, including in the A pillar area, both to improve visibility and to remind of the classic Kombi T1 from 1950, which remained in production until 1975 here in Brazil.

There will also be very aerodynamic wheels similar to those of other models from the brand and a cabin with an appealing floating-style roof thanks to the darkened A pillars, and it will have sliding rear doors. Additionally, it will have capacity for up to eight occupants and autonomous driving functions expected to hit the market in 2022.

As we know, this style is no coincidence, and this Volkswagen ID. Buzz was born as a tribute to the mythical Kombi – transport – and will finally see the light in early 2022 as advanced in the referred presentation of the ID.5 by Sales, Marketing and After-Sales Chief Klaus Zellmer. Specifically, it will be produced at the factory in Hannover, Germany, for all markets where it is scheduled to be sold: United States, Europe, and China.

Volkswagen, the World’s Largest Vehicle Manufacturer, Stops Developing and Manufacturing Gasoline and Diesel Engines to Focus on Electric Cars

The multinational Audi, part of the Volkswagen Group, had recently announced that it would no longer develop any combustion engines and that the automaker’s focus would shift to manufacturing electric cars. Now, the head of the German brand has confirmed the end of development and manufacturing of these types of engines, whether gasoline or diesel.

According to Ralf Brandstätter, CEO of Volkswagen, in an interview with Automobilwoche, the German automaker will continue only updating and revising the current gasoline and diesel combustion engines to make them more efficient. The reason for this measure is that the multinational will invest heavily in the manufacturing and production of electric cars.

The executive did not specify how long we will still see gasoline and diesel engines in Volkswagen cars, but it appears that they will remain for the next 10 years.

In a Move Contrary to Ford’s, the German Automaker Invests in Production and Factory in SP

Pablo di Si, the CEO of multinational Volkswagen in Latin America, announced in an interview with Reuters the commitment to launch a new cycle of investments in Brazil. According to the executive, the details of the investment will be disclosed at the end of the year by the Global CEO of the Group, Herbert Diess.

In 2021, Volkswagen became the best-selling brand in Brazil, surpassing General Motors Co (GM.N) after many years, partly because GM’s production in Brazil was interrupted more than Volkswagen’s due to a global chip shortage.

Volkswagen, the World’s Largest Vehicle Manufacturer, Offers 3718 Places in Free Professional Qualification Courses in Partnership with SENAI

Volkswagen calls on young people interested in entering the industrial sector. In total, there are over 3000 places in free professional qualification courses in the “Carretas do Conhecimento” project, offered in partnership with SENAI – PR. These carretas are mobile units with the capacity to become classrooms, workshops, and professional training spaces. See below how to secure your spot!

80-hour Courses in 3 Shifts in the Following Areas:

• Baking
• Electrical Installations
• Manufacturing
• Automotive Mechanics
• Motorcycle Maintenance
• Automotive Electricity
• Industrial Mechanics
• Residential Refrigeration

Requirements: Be at least sixteen years old, proven*; Self-declaration of minimum educational requirement of completed elementary education; Basic computer knowledge; Have a smartphone or access to the internet.

Enrollment: Those interested in applying for the free professional qualification courses offered by Volkswagen in partnership with SENAI – PR can register through the Department of Justice, Family, and Labor, in partnership with participating municipalities. For more information, access the program’s website, HERE