2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz | Review & Road Test

[@notsolegitgarage2967]

I’ll be first in line after 3 years of depreciation

[@Molishious]

I think you might be able to do it in one or two. I do like the car though.

[@jeremylaws7010]

The batteries will be shot by then😂😂

[@mqayyum9226]

@@jeremylaws7010 batteries will have a 8 year warranty. perfect vehicle to buy used once hype dies down and reality sets in

[@anthonyc8499]

This is one of Mike's best videos.

[@HealthyCriticism]

230 miles of range should be insulting

[@SSS-mp8th]

Took too long, costs too much with too little range. Really want to see what these are worth in 3 years.

[@yesmikedanger]

If it drops below $45k….. 👀 😅 i think i’ll be a minivan type of guy….

[@digmacdiggydoo]

Cost way to much.

[@utooboobnoob]

Too

[@Tree3133]

This thing had concept pictures in like 2012... what a wait for over $60k.

[@MrLogansimmons]

So a number of these reviews popped up in my feed this morning. Honestly, I clicked on this one because it was the yellow one.

[@Goofarious]

The reason they just popped up this morning is because of an agreement that nobody would release too much information about the VW Buzz until today at 9 AM.

[@classikz]

230 miles of range starting $61k, instant fail.

[@tracygraham5379]

Agree. For its size it seems more powerful batteries could have been installed.

[@jonpetter8921]

People will buy it nonetheless. There is no car like this one and the features like Electro-Chromatic glass roof, heated front, passenger seat, power slide door are standard on the First Edition models. It s not car for everyone in this current model but people will buy it because of the reason mentioned. I forgot: ventilated, heated massaging front seat as standard. Not to mention build quality is on point as well as ride quality, you hear that Tesla ?

[@jamespaul2587]

Much more comfort and value than Cybertruck at even higher prices, and lots of those were sold

[@gyneve]

Imagine if a company other than Volkswagen made this. They could've beat that price and range easily. Probably more reliable, too.

[@DaBuffNerd]

Just like the Ford Lightning. 😂

[@fatbart8551]

Looks great! I’d love to own one but not for $60K!

[@joshchernin]

Great video, and cool-looking vehicle. Too bad its range is poor and it costs so much. Hearing “San Fran” made me chuckle (just an FYI, locals NEVER say that). Good review!

[@yesmikedanger]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 My buddy from up there heard me say “San Fran” and he texted me saying “dude, we don’t say that…” hahaha. Thanks for checking out the video, Josh!

[@David-l6c3w]

Love to rent one for a weekend trip. Looks super fun.

[@bradpennock]

"What's the baby's name gonna be?" 😀 Love Mike's reviews!

[@yesmikedanger]

🤪🤪 thanks Brad!

[@mc.charleymusic]

When pixar Cars 4 comes out, fillmore is gonna look like the I.D. Buzz 😂

[@eFiggidy]

Thanks for another killer review Danger!

[@JDelta87]

That tie dye bit at the end caught me off guard 🤣

[@yesmikedanger]

You’re welcome!

[@andrewz4313]

Probably my favorite review from you so far, Mike!

[@yesmikedanger]

Thanks friend!!

[@Stinger430]

That is one cooool ride. I love it! Maybe I'll get one on the used market in a few years though, as that MSRP is a bit rich for my blood. I could tell Danger was really pumped for this video, haha. Nice timepiece Mike!!!

[@boborambow]

I can’t wait for this. I’ve been dying for an electric mini van. The range is definitely on the lower end. I would think 90 kwh battery could get you at least 270 miles of range since it should be getting 3 mi/kwh. Maybe with the right driving style it will get that. But if it charges 63 kwh in 26 minutes on a dc charger like they say, then this is more than enough range to roadtrip. Should be awesome!

[@Aegisx5]

Not surprised it gets less. My Rivian gets just over 2 miles/kWh

[@KomarBrolan]

You’re pushing a brick through the air. Most EVs are much more aerodynamic.

[@professorh8398]

This guy does a great job. Thanks!

[@mikeowens3739]

You know what, I like it but… what has me still on the fence is, MPG range/charging (because the US isn’t ready for plug in full time) and wish it was a HEV. But very impressive.

[@LichenAndMoss]

Bring knobs for HVAC and i'll consider this for my family. Also, is the roof 100% blackout or does light still come through? I dont like flickering lights overhead because I get migraines.

[@farcinue]

I want the smaller European version. Or an EV beetle.

[@EsenbekAliev_]

Cons: 1. no NACS 2. 230 mile range 3. high price (per spec) 4. Cargo floor is way too high 5. All specs/features are lame Pros: 1 looks amazing Will I buy it? I would love to get one, its a minivan, would've been a nice replacement for my 2007 Odyssey, but specs and price makes it the worst EV purchase on the market. I get it, this is VW sponsored video, but for real minivan owners it sucks.

[@Muffinman9]

If they can reach ~350mi of range for under $60k in 4-5 years, I want this to be my first van ever. Planning to have kids by then.

[@EsenbekAliev_]

@@Muffinman9 honestly, if they had NACS, that would've been great and instant I WANT minivan... even with 350 miles of range, without proper charging infrastructure it won't be great

[@Jack.Strait]

The worst? Nah thats the bz4x (the busyforks)

[@TonyStark-wr7ob]

​@@Muffinman9you don't need a van or minivan for 1 or two kids. 😂

[@EsenbekAliev_]

@@Jack.Strait ooh forgot about that one 🤣

[@kumarv1219]

Brought smiles 😃 ❤

[@vrr6368]

Far Out! Yeah far out of my price range. When will U.S. get some affordable EV's 😥

[@Mamo878]

Very poor range for a 'road trip' kind of vehicle.

[@yesmikedanger]

Agreed

[@blackbelt2000]

this van is dy-no-miiite!

[@jermainec2462]

Why the hell does it cost so much 🤔... And 230miles of range ... Well i be damn ...

[@dobbingo9313]

Price makes this vehicle D.O.A

[@Muffinman9]

Give me an ID Buzz with 300+ miles of range at $50-60k fully loaded, and I'll be sold.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Great video Mike!

[@Jluislive]

Great review, cool vehicle. Will it sell in a crossover obsessed market?

[@yesmikedanger]

I think it will. It’s styled so niche’ly, people don’t give it that “minivan” stigma. Its cool factor overrides that.

[@DeniJasmina]

Anyone remotely familiar with BEVs knows that range isn’t as important as how fast it charges on a DC fast charger. 10-80% in 26 minutes is amazing. Most people will drive that thing around town and charge at home.

[@majorcalvary6515]

If they have a hybrid version of this would be great. $60k is OK, but needs to be hybrid so it can go to places like the national parks.

[@PaulYewchuk-k2l]

This VW van is like a pretty girl. No matter what its flaws are you just can't help but love it. What a charmer!!

[@inclusivelove5165]

How about give the bus 100 miles more range so it can do the bus thing?

[@JohnDoe-xr8dz]

I owned a Type2 microbus in the 60's; not going there again.

[@jminaya90]

Just saying… the kia Ev9 star at $55k and get you 300+ miles and can charge 10% to 80%in 20min 🤔🤔

[@skoprowski]

This is why they need Rivian.

[@ybing]

need the camper van version in US...

[@sivapragasam7763]

When will launch Indian market...

[@yesloow]

I like it but wish the interiors matched the exterior colors. Also better range would be good. Maybe they should find a better battery supplier who can pack more into the available space?

[@concinnus]

The battery is quite high capacity, the car is just inefficient. The EV9 gets much better mi/kW-h despite being boxy.

[@hawkstringfellow]

Way to expensive but I like it

[@ElectroCurmudgeon]

looks great.

[@Muffinman9]

Costs way more than it should tho.

[@Juju-ih3ze]

Where can we go in US with 200 miles?

[@kmwu8702]

Really love it but the MSRP is at least $20k too high and the range is 70 miles too short.

[@Molishious]

I love the looks of this cool minivan and especially in blue and white. Yes, VW bring back knobs and switches. You have to see this vehicle with the 3rd row removed to appreciate it.

[@hereigoagain5050]

"You can come in have a picnic, or you can contemplate on the life choices that you just made. What is the baby name goin' to be? You know what? I'm not hear to judge." LOL! Did I tell you my Dad owned a yellow & white VW bus? Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to make bad decisions in it.

[@yesmikedanger]

Awwww that would have been memorable!

[@FvN-tq9yv]

Europe has the lwb version as well

[@jeffreymorris11]

The next iteration of the Volkswagen ID Bus, for example a hybrid version, or going forward hydrogen powered.

[@RicardoHerrera-wn4gd]

Love it. But expensive for the average American family. Family with that money want Tesla or Mercedes badge

[@fireant202]

The cheapest family sized Tesla is still quite pricey and doesn’t even have a real third row from what I’ve seen. The only real competitor available today I’m aware of is Kia EV9 or maybe a rivian?

[@valentinej2345]

For families who want an electrified minivan, the best option is the Chrysler Pacifica PHEV. It's "near luxury" at the high end and the top of the price point is about where the Buzz starts. It's not a Mercedes or Tesla, but it's the "nicest" thing in this segment, and it's really good at being a minivan. The Buzz is super cool, but is probably 10-15K too expensive for most families, and the range is a little lacking for real road trips.

[@fireant202]

​@@valentinej2345 Definitely! I just don't like the very standard minivan look so the Buzz and EV9 appeal to me more...but that ~200 mile range is really killing my buzz :P

[@DaBuffNerd]

Whats the baby's name gonna be? 😂

[@chezburgersub]

I wanna roll with my homies in this thing

[@shanet7511]

This would make an excellent roadtrip/camping vehicle if it had say 400 miles of range minimum in the real world, unfortunately 230 isn't very useful for this. I wish they would've made a plug-in hybrid with 30-50 miles range instead.

[@fireant202]

400 miles of range on such a large EV seems pretty difficult and would make it that much more expensive. The most I’ve seen on these larger EVs is 300 or so.

[@shanet7511]

@fireant202 as battery technology improves they'll get there, assuming they don't give up on EVs all together due to slow sales.

[@fireant202]

@@shanet7511 I hope so! I was just talking to a Kia dealer and he echoed that the manufacturers are pulling back from EV production. PHEV and, more so, hybrids, are still going to be norm for awhile it feels like. I'll be curious to see if California or other places adjust their zero emission targets accordingly...

[@shanet7511]

@fireant202 plug-in hybrids IMHO is where the development should go, make them more powerful and efficient. This with a plug-in hybrid powertrain would be amazing

[@fireant202]

@@shanet7511 it's a bit of a trade off though. You're getting the best, and worst, of both worlds. Most people most of the time are just going to be using the electric range day in and day out but then you're lugging along all the extra weight (and maintenance cost) of an ICE. The number of times you actually need the ICE are going to really rare and it just adds complexity. An EV is much more appealing to me since, 99% of the time, I'll just be charging at home. Of course for those who can't easily charge at home the equation is completel different.

[@urbanstrencan]

New Icon in the making ❤❤

[@NCTim2]

I had hopes of making it my next EV. Not going to happen! $$$$$$$

[@KurniadiPrathomo-sp5zd]

Should be a 500 miles range van

[@denault3985]

Perfect for a family hauler or Van Pool. Maybe even a cool taxi!

[@David-sc2sq]

A 60K plus starting price, a sub-300 mile range and rear wheel drive are not strong selling points. Why are EV reviews so price blind, the average person isn't buying an EV for all the above reasons.

[@lytatroan]

Definitely overpriced, but i'd take it over a cybertruck as this thing is much more charming and I'd love to actually mess around with these things, I love how it looks

[@tygrallure6895]

I'm in love ❤❤

[@joshpinchuk7061]

Wow so completely overpriced by about $20,000. Amazing!

[@shanet7511]

A loaded prius or Mazda 3 is damn near $40k nowadays

[@joshpinchuk7061]

@@shanet7511 I was thinking of Mach E or Ioniq

[@77devera]

Looks really cool! Why not do a comparison with other minivans like the Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey?

[@Molishious]

I think at this point people cross shopping this will be looking at another EV which is the EV 9 at this point. Not a minivan but a good 3 row vehicle with more range than this but not as cool.

[@kevlipnos]

Can we stop with “tablets looking like they are just glued to dashboard” design?

[@krusec2]

Thing is gonna depreciate quickly

[@krebgurfson5732]

everytime someone says mini bus a baby gains a chromosome

[@willca83]

I feel like this is a vehicle everyone will rave about and say they are going to purchase, but when the times comes they will buy something else. Curious to see how well it actually sells. I think it's ugly and weird. There's nothing like it on the market because there's no significant demand for this type of vehicle.

[@brandonchavez3481]

Im sorry but we need a gas or hybrid version

[@smilealwaysnatasha3423]

Old skool ones are better looking but it’s cool that it got an upgrade

[@tracygraham5379]

230 miles of range is a joke. And that price!

[@Muffinman9]

Agreed. If they can reach ~350mi of range for under $60k in 4-5 years, I want this to be my first van ever. Planning to have kids by then. It looks great, but price per mile of range is awful.

[@Taliesan]

Experienced EV owners look for charging speed, not range.

[@KomarBrolan]

Experienced EV owners in rural America know there are limited charging options and range is very important.

[@frankcoffey]

I wish it looked like the concept and at a reasonable price.

[@1andtwoand]

aint nothing flared about those jeans

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

At least they aren’t tight jeans

[@1andtwoand]

@@josephwhiskeybeale they borderline

[@grmmjhnsn2]

$4500 for AWD? Yikes! The $61k base is already a pretty big number but $4500 for the extra motor seems like a lot. The base trim does seem to be liberally optioned so maybe that's the play.

[@shaunjones3036]

Looks cool, but it’s Dead On Arrival! They will sell to fans at first , but they will be discounted within 6 months. Big Fail

[@chrissetina1107]

Returning after "20 years"?

[@sonnywong1429]

The hippie car takes any one back in time with this modern car.

[@KraziVokalz]

Flared out jeans..🙄 there regular str8 leg bro..

[@juancarlossandoval4761]

Just like Lexus. In the +$60K range with dirt poor range. 🤣

[@michaelclark2872]

61 thousand with destination charges! Where are they delivering it to Antarctica?

[@nathangraham1760]

61K!?? LOL Overpriced much?! Get outta here man, it’s cute! But not that cute, the AWD is literally 3 miles more range please 🙄✌️no this is the VW for the rich Hamptons lol

[@robertwenrenyeh]

Why on why was the charging port not under the giant badge in the front lol…

[@user-ek4nh8oq8f]

No one will pay $61k for this,

[@justaguy6862]

Who can afford this?!

[@ch0ke66]

Great! Somewhere to sleep while you wait your turn to charge.

[@bluebloodp71]

Nah I’m good

[@Shotter]

Something I wonder when you are not riding solo: Is it weird to criticize the vehicle harshly when the handler is sitting right beside you?

[@yesmikedanger]

Naw usually when it’s someone in the driver seat, most likely it’s another journalist from a different outlet. All of my driving impressions were genuine and plenty of other outlets have the same sentiment. Manufacturers actually WANT us to be honest, I’ve never ever had an OEM say “please glaze or glorify the vehicle” because they know that’s not how we get down.

[@Shotter]

@@yesmikedanger Appreciate the reply. Didn't mean for there to be any negative implication. Longtime fan of your reviews, and it's fun to see my local landmarks in a video. Hopefully VW realizes from all the comments/reviews that everyone wants to love this thing, but it's a bit overpriced and the range is too short.

[@yesmikedanger]

@@Shotter awww man nooo negativity was taken from that! I just thought you were genuinely curious about when we drive these press trips are. And trust me, VW and every other OEM has a team who read the comments and report back to base. Some of these comments don’t go unseen!

[@sickheadache9903]

Way Over Priced! Cheapo Dash for the way over priced price tag..Two Extra Large A Pillars that create massive blind spots…dash challenges Cybertruck of useless enormous space wasted..poor mileage for the way over price tag..231 miles on a single charge. Poor entry drivers position..user interface poor workmanship…

[@7415_Gamer]

I want an ICE one. Not a fan of EV at this time.

[@damilolaakanni]

You can always get one of the older ones. They're not as complicated as this one.

[@weirdshibainu]

Needs 4cyl diesel electric setup

[@JimmyDeneus-vi8ib]

🤎🤎🤎

[@hlpcpa]

Far out of reach $$$$

[@kevinbarry71]

It's a German vehicle; any complaints you have are your fault and your problem.

[@azmanabas8425]

Overpriced German junk. No thanks

[@bemplassery]

Too expensive, range is not good enough. Plus EV depreciates quickly. Thumbs down.

[@jeremylaws7010]

That price is beyond bad!! I cant think of the words for how bad it is and why ev’s are failing abysmally

[@Muffinman9]

New Ford Mach-E and Teslas are priced well. You can get a 360mi range Tesla Model 3 for under $40k now. New Chevy has good pricing too I think.

[@dondenis1500]

Hope you didn't get robbed in San Fran.

[@MarkMphonoman]

All electric? Too bad, I wanted one.

[@Heseesme101]

WRONG PRICE SHD BE 40K MAX

[@MarkMphonoman]

Looks cool? I think not.

[@ishmamrahman877]

It's ugly af