VW's iconic microbus is making a comeback in 2022 — and it's getting a big update

• Volkswagen is revamping its iconic microbus with the I.D. Buzz.
• The vehicle will be fully electric and hit dealerships in 2022.
• It will feature a customizable interior and tech features that will eventually move the car toward autonomous driving.

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Once a symbol of American counterculture during the 1960s and '70s, Volkswagen's microbus was discontinued in 2013 due to safety concerns.

But in 2017, Volkswagen revealed a concept for a new, fully-electric microbus — the I.D. Buzz — and confirmed it would go into production and reach dealerships by 2022.

The I.D. Buzz will join the I.D. compact car, I.D. Crozz crossover, and a car based on the I.D. Vizzion concept as Volkswagen expands its electric car offerings in the coming years.

Here's what we know about the I.D. Buzz so far.

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First produced in 1950, the Volkswagen microbus became a symbol for the American counterculture movement in the 1960s.

It was discontinued in 2013 due to safety concerns, like its lack of airbags and anti-lock brakes.

Volkswagen introduced a revamped concept of the microbus in early 2017.

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