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The Volkswagen I.D. Buzz concept that debuted in Detroit last week strongly hinted at VW’s intention to build a successor to the iconic microbus, but the automaker gave no solid commitment to do so. Though Volkswagen has up until now only voiced its strong desire for a new microbus, Automotive News has learned that the brand does indeed plan to produce one eventually.

Speaking to an unnamed VW source, AN says a reimagined bus (called Transporter or Bulli in Germany) will arrive in five years.

“I know what you’re going to ask and the answer is 2022. [VW brand chief Herbert Diess] wants it,” the source said.