2024 Volkswagen ID.Buzz review

[@craigsampson3386]

For $100+ k AUD I think most buyers would be expecting longer range, faster acceleration and a higher build quality. You're obviously not getting value, just paying for the brand name and bringing back the "bus".

[@siafaalvin2209]

99% of perspective buyers aren’t doing 400km per day or racing, so I think those are moot points. Build quality remains to be seen, since no one’s actually bought one yet.

[@craigsampson3386]

@siafaalvin2209 I'd say 99% is an over exaggeration and also 400km on an electric vehicle isn't enough since they take ages to recharge compared to ICE vehicles, especially a van aimed at families with kids would be a nightmare making the trip that much longer. I bought a new Suzuki Jimny in 2020 and modified it which hurt its already low range with a 40L tank, it now averages around 400km a tank but atleast i can fill up petrol quickly and also double the capacity to 80L with an aftermarket larger fuel tank if i wanted. Also the tinny somewhat floppy plastics in this VW Buzz seen in this video doesn't shout I'm a $100k + vehicle lol but it could be improved on the final release version.

[@siafaalvin2209]

@@craigsampson3386 that’s not an exaggeration at all. The people buying vans for their families are not worried about acceleration, given the astonishing number of slow vans and crossovers that these same families have been buying for ages. As for charging, most of that is done at home, at night while everyone’s sleeping. You wake up every day with full range, without having to go to a gas station - which is incredibly convenient for families. And I’d rather clean plastic and cheaper more durable materials in a people-mover than something luxurious that requires more maintenance and pampering. Finally, nobody’s paying cash for these; I bet the monthly payment probably compares favorably to a well-equipped but “cheaper” ICE vehicle when you consider the fuel and maintenance costs that EVs don’t have.

[@Ben36363]

​@craigsampson3386 The build quality is great, everything is solid, it's just the materials that are used, and you couldn't pay me to drive a jimmy on a road trip, very uncomfortable little thing trying to keep up with the lorrys on the road.

[@craigsampson3386]

@Ben36363 the VW Buzz isn't out yet so how would you know that? I'm just going off from what i saw here in this video. Have you actually been in the new current 4th generation Suzuki Jimny? None of what you said is true anymore with the newest model, I'd know because i daily one.

[@CloudSaboteur]

Haptic buttons on the tiller are not that big a deal, I have them in my Tiguan and they work perfectly fine and are actually easy to use, I have never accidentally hit one. Having said that a return to real tactile buttons is always a better option. I think VW are stating to head in the right direction with the more efficient motors and upgrading the infotainment systems but will they move the charge port to the curb-side for right hand drive markets?

[@caldeer2074]

It’s on my retirement shopping list in 5 or 6 years time……hopefully with next gen battery tech and better range and removal of those silly haptic buttons

[@benmiz9742]

Was so pumped for this. After watching and listening to key stats, forget it.

[@larryjenkinson5525]

🇦🇺 If $100k - way overpriced! Not a fan of black but looks good in the lighter colours.

[@warrenhinder675]

It will be interesting to see what warranty this EV has in Australia. At over $100k, a five year warranty and a smallish payload I doubt we will see many on the road.

[@melaleucatree]

The interior space looks great! So much open space and storage, this is exactly what a people mover van needs. Lots of open space and storage rooms.

[@yslee1401]

With Fremantle Highway carrier fire incident, don’t think that BEVs can be easily be transported after that month long extinguishing exercise

[@Al1978Newman]

I'm hoping the pricing is (a lot) lower than the $100k estimated, but am still keen on the LWB Option. Thanks Paul!!

[@jarokenny]

no way

[@iarpak]

Love your reviews. The ID Buzz unfortunately is way overpriced, especially considering the limited load capacity, power, and range.

[@s4214988]

it's electric, even an ldv eletric people mover is over 100k

[@azeller09]

I have this car at work, the haptic buttons have a slight lag that is really annoying, it feels like a clogged up normal button, just more responsive

[@HelloMyFriend_]

With VW installing armrests in the boot space, is there holes in the floor to install the third row seats. Just installing one seat and having the rest as boot space would be perfect for my needs

[@oscartan255]

100000dollar？ I thought it is a budget mini van for commercial use( cargo/ people mover)

[@Aetisdios]

Great looking car - but GVM limit will hurt its appeal

[@nurullah5845]

No one is going to pay $100k for that.

[@theblitz1687]

In my opinion, a car of this size should be available as a 8 seater and should be able to accomodate 700kg. 520kg payload is really for a car like this

[@midhunkjairaj4124]

Good review. What's the abbreviation of I.D Seeing this in all Electric VW cars ?

[@gsingh5617]

Which area was he test driving?very scenic

[@robertprydon640]

Love the styling, hopelessly slow for an electric vehicle, shows how VAG are behind the development cycle for electric vehicles…

[@tomskellern6128]

reminds me of the Holden volt interior

[@reeganreddy1394]

No windows or vents in the back is crazy for a vehicle that costs that much

[@Wised1000]

Looks super cool, full stop. Short range, puny power middling charging rate. Note that the middling range is an empty van. Fill it up with people and that range will crater. More than 10 seconds to 60 acceleration again empty! They are really , really trying to recreate the hippie microbus indeed warts and all! A for effort, F for execution.

[@reeganreddy1394]

Fill it up with people? Not sure anyone will wana sit in the back with no windows or air vents

[@bbatbileg]

If this sells even marginal amounts in Australia, I hope Toyota will bring their Alphard/Vellfire people movers. Much more plush and potentially noticeably cheaper than this.

[@NecroCandy-r9n]

How are 21" tires dangerous?

[@Stevegrande1]

Couldn’t see any rear AC vents

[@danieltaylor3755]

Glad to see more of these in Australia instead of this nightmare SUV everywhere.

[@SS-yw7vo]

Theee is no market in Australia for thos thing

[@supertaufiqr]

Looks classy inside

[@Mark-jz5ye]

Left the best ID car 'til last. So cool

[@lobsang0321]

Hay Paul, waiting for the Honda CR-V Hybrid 2023

[@arnoldmusingi6954]

Please can you review the volkswagen atlas

[@garyhoward5432]

No rear air vents

[@metalmick99]

For sure, it's a cool-looking vehicle. I'm wondering if there's already a rush of people looking to get personalised plates along the lines of "LGHTYR" or similar. That said, none of the VW offerings you've driven appeal for some reason, and I'm certainly looking into getting either a PHEV (which I alone seem to pronounce "fev") or BEV. i'd say why if I could. As far as "coolest people-mover, interestingly, I can think of a few that were also pretty good-looking and/or cool in their day(s): Mitsubishi Nimbus; the first "low" Odyssey models; Nissan Prairie. And if you push boundaries, maybe even the Peugeot 308 Wagon (7-seat) and the Renault Espace (never sold here).

[@abclar1]

It looks like a box to me, but I still want one!

[@danielemilazzo432]

A 4wd carnival would be ideal

[@sebastienvttiste7233]

For the price it is very disappointing. As owner of VW Sharan, I can drive 800km with 1 tank, I have same space, probably better (7 seats) and 2nd row with 3 real seats. and it costs new 44k€ with all options, like leather seats, automatic gearbox, etc...

[@kidomark3819]

It is fucking cool. $100k is nothing now. A Civic Type R is how much again? Sign me up! I want one.

[@Noscrapsinmyscrapbook]

Can't wind the back windows down and there are no back vents? What a joke. Why would you get this over the Mifra?

[@terrywenban6816]

The only EV I look forward to .. how cool is this car. They will sell out in minutes .. its not simplistic its simply retro.

[@tonybennett638]

Not really relevant in normal car ownership here ...

[@acde9355]

Maybe an electric van is still too far from Australians lifestyle.

[@laguilayanisulan2830]

Its a nice van.

[@kareembaba7498]

We all know for on-road driving acceleration doesn’t really matter. But 10 seconds is just too slow by modern standards. Imagine with 8 people and a boot full of luggage.

[@SS-yw7vo]

Price is insane

[@sa2591-p5d]

$100k for a Kombi- they’ll be selling like hot potato cakes!?🤔

[@mshackleton1]

A resorted split screen will set you back twice the amount, with about half the utility, 20% of the power and no AC.

[@perpelle]

I never got the impression that the cabin was well built when I saw one live at an event. Feels like it's made from cheap recycled materials that wont last.

[@johnmckay428]

hmmmm....doesn't look like I can sleep in it? seats don't fold flat?

[@usmankhalid9438]

Range is too low

[@humoursque8447]

$100 grands pay off some of my mortgàge nicely.

[@hadtobe4502]

Put a load of people and cargo in and watch that range drop to 250kms.

[@destinyangel5]

No because people pay less for everywhere else in the world Australia get ripped again .

[@techsuvara]

If there was any car that will help move people to EV adoption, this has to be it! :)

[@selfawaredevices]

all we need bunch of hippies now.

[@A861967]

Gosh, 100k for an electric box😂 and even worse a VW 😂

[@LJ-pf8qk]

Pointless car, it’s van that doesn’t have match load it can take. Not much range, too slow and so on. Overpriced by a mile for what it is.

[@Paccekabuddha]

Who could tell now chineses design better retro VWs than VW?

[@gdswghdsCjiirwe]

What a let down. A new Kombi with cutting edge tech? Couldnt wait, but this is straight up disappointing. Slow, expensive, limited range. Who is gonna buy it? Not gen x surfers with that range. Not big families. Not tradies. Not anyone.

[@sunburst1484]

Way too overpriced, hopefully their work van version is cheaper but I highly doubt it. .

[@FilipFJ357]

Cost of prod cca 40k and "asking" price arround 100k 😂 GTFO

[@Леликиболик-щ1л]

😂 oh no 65 k

[@linustw]

100k? Ev is good for environment but its healthy for owners heart and wallet? I rather wait for 30k copy of chinese product.

[@johnnydub1985]

More expensive than a Ram Rev which has 500 miles range. Get real VW.

[@pradeepmagan6951]

To expensive rubbish software no separate aircon

[@PCHUANG-yk9pw]

what a ripoff. no wonder the Chinese are catching up.

[@buncha5651]

Is Blackout Bowen funding your overseas jaunt ? The way you guys keep pushing EV,s that no one will buy, too expensive no spare wheel and we'll have no power to recharge them when Bowen is finished.