The ID. Buzz Bombed, So VW's Turning Its Attention To The T7

• The facelifted Volkswagen T7 has been spied undergoing cold weather testing.
• It has a deceiving wrap that hides an all-new front end with larger headlights.
• Interior is expected to get a significant revamp and a larger infotainment system.

Volkswagen brought a little bit of California to Sweden as the facelifted T7 camper van has been caught undergoing cold weather testing.

Spied in range-topping Ocean trim, the van doesn't look too remarkable at first glance. However, a closer inspection reveals the front end is covered by a photorealistic wrap of the current design.

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As a result, the slender top intake is nothing more than a glorified sticker. The fact that the prototype doesn't have ventilation here, suggests the upcoming production model could eschew it altogether and adopt a more traditional front end.

Breaks in the wrap also suggest the headlights are larger than they appear as we can see their outline peeking through. They'll likely be connected by a new and more minimalist light bar.

Additional details are hard to make out, but we can expect a new bumper with a revamped lower intake. Cracks and bulges indicate the latter will adopt a rectangular design, which could echo the one found on the ID. Buzz.

There doesn't appear to be any other exterior changes at this point, but the production model could have a few other tweaks including new taillights and a lightly revised rear bumper. That being said, designers appear to be paying far more attention to the front end and cabin.

Speaking of the latter, the interior will get a welcome revamp that will apparently be headlined by a larger, freestanding infotainment system. The display will replace the current 10-inch screen and it's expected to be a modern MIB4 unit like the 12.9-inch infotainment system found on the US-spec Tiguan.

Besides new technology, we can expect a revamped dashboard and updated switchgear. The steering wheel also appears new, although it's hard to be certain at this point.

The current model offers an assortment of powertrains including a 2.0-liter TDI with outputs of 148 hp (110 kW / 150 PS) and 265 lb-ft (360 Nm) as well as 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS) and 236 lb-ft (320 Nm). Customers can also get a plug-in hybrid variant with a 1.5-liter engine, an electric motor, and a 19.7 kWh battery pack. This gives the van a combined output of 241 hp (180 kW / 245 PS) and an electric-only range of 52 miles (84 km) in the United Kingdom.

The facelifted plug-in hybrid could benefit from an improved battery. However, that remains to be seen.