Volkswagen’s zero-emissions ID Buzz MPV has been topped What Automotive? Automotive of the Yr 2023.
The ID Buzz – which invokes the appears of the VW Sort 2 camper van of the Nineteen Fifties, 60s and 70s, however is an electrical automobile (EV) – was additionally topped Finest Massive Electrical Automotive on the awards final night time (January 19).
What Automotive? stated the Buzz stood out for combining the practicality of a multi-purpose automobile (MPV) with the consolation and desirability of a luxurious SUV, whereas undercutting rivals such because the BMW iX3, Jaguar I-Tempo and Mercedes-Benz EQC.
What Automotive? editor Steve Huntingford, stated: “The ID Buzz has been eagerly anticipated due to its nostalgic styling, however all our judges have been blown away by the actual fact it didn’t simply reside as much as expectations however, in truth, was even higher than the hype.
“It’s nice to drive, great to be in, has more room than most households might ever ask for and – thanks partially to unbelievable predicted resale worth – considerably undercuts many SUV rivals on a month-to-month finance deal.
“It is a automotive that wins over your head in addition to your coronary heart and one that can convey large quantities of pleasure to fortunate patrons at a time when the prices and challenges of motoring are below larger stress than ever.”
Different winners on the night time included Land Rover, whose Vary Rover Sport was hailed the Finest Luxurious Automotive.
On the different finish of the dimensions, MG gained Finest Small Electrical Automotive for its MG4 EV.
The Tesla Mannequin 3 dethroned the BMW 3 Sequence as Finest Government Automotive after the German marque had gained the class for the previous 4 years. It additionally marks the primary time that an electrical automotive has gained the class.
Nevertheless, BMW took three class wins for the Finest Coupé (4 Sequence), Finest Convertible (4 Sequence Convertible) and the Expertise Award (BMW i7). That positioned it first equal with Volkswagen, which gained with the ID Buzz and T-Roc (Finest Small SUV), and Tesla (Government Automotive, Effectivity Award and Security Award) within the producer rankings, with three total wins apiece.
The Genesis GV60 additionally gained the Finest Electrical SUV class.
What Automotive? not too long ago revealed automotive patrons priorities for 2023.
What Automotive? Automotive of the Yr Awards 2023 winners
Total winner: Automotive of the Yr: Volkswagen ID Buzz Type
Class winners:
Small automotive: Honda Jazz 1.5 i-MMD Hybrid SR
Household automotive – sponsored by Noco: Honda Civic 2.0 e:HEV Sport
Sizzling hatch: Hyundai i20N
Small SUV – sponsored by Solera Cap HPI: Volkswagen T-Roc 1.0 TSI 110 Life
Household SUV – sponsored by MotorEasy: Kia Sportage 1.6 Turbocharged Petrol 3
Seven Seater – sponsored by Quotezone.co.uk: Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD Premium
Government automotive: Tesla Mannequin 3 RWD
Luxurious automotive: Vary Rover Sport P440e Dynamic SE
Hybrid (plug-in) – sponsored by MyEnergi: Lexus NX 450h Premium Pack
Small electrical automotive – sponsored by MyEnergi: MG4 EV SE
Massive electrical automotive – sponsored by MyEnergi: Volkswagen ID Buzz Type
Property: Skoda Very good Property 1.5 TSI 150 SE L
Coupé: BMW 4 Sequence 420i M Sport (M Sport Professional Bundle)
Electrical SUV – sponsored by MyEnergi: Genesis GV60 RWD Premium
Convertible: BMW 4 Sequence Convertible 420i M Sport (M Sport Professional Bundle)
Sports activities automotive: Porsche Cayman 4.0 GTS
Sports activities SUV: Ford Puma ST 1.5 Ecoboost 200 Efficiency Pack
Efficiency automotive: Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 4S