ID Buzz to be a new-age Touran: Volkswagen predicts its upcoming retro-look EV will revive flagging interest in MPVs

摘要

The electric ID Buzz 'Microbus', due in 2022, will indirectly replace the Touran and reinvigorate the MPV segment through 'emotional' design, according to Volkswagen's board member for R&D, Frank Welsch. Although the Mk7 Golf-based Touran is still on sale, the larger Sharan will be axed later this year and production of its Seat Alhambra sibling has just ceased (p6). It's expected that the Touran won't survive beyond the next couple of years as Volkswagen focuses on SUV demand and its huge investment in electric vehicles.