A Van for Van People // 2025 VW ID. BUZZ Review

[@BillLaBrie]

Sarah’s the only reviewer who immediately puts the car on a hoist and probes it.

[@bradnail99]

The Car Care Nut always puts cars on a lift and goes over the under-guts similar to how Sarah does.

[@rummimg]

Normal reviewers don't have a shop lift and most don't even bother. That's why I'm watching her.

[@HighlordFrancis]

@@bradnail99not always.

[@DirkOz]

Enjoyed this, although tbh I've never been a fan of any EVs except for Hybrids, purely because of their extended range capability and living in Australia, where huge distances are travelled and a lack of charging infrastructure. Not only that, but the enormous impost upon private companies who would service these vehicles and the regulatory environment surrounding safety, while "conducting" services. (jkjk) I'll stick to my ICE powered vehicles forever. Thank you very much for the attention to small details, unapologetic objective honest opinions inimitable & entertaining style, with a bit of a sting at the end Sarah. 🙏 🐝 Got a real buzz!

[@CyclingAdventuresUK]

Oh to be hoisted up and probed!

[@ALoopyWhale]

Hey Sarah, This is actually one of the vehicles that my team and I prepped in Chattanooga TN. It’s exciting to see you review a car we are responsible for. Awesome Work!

[@I.C.U-c7l]

Dude it is great you have a job and get paid to build GARBAGE........ ROCK ON

[@chkndnts]

It's an awesome looking car that is unfortunately $25K too expensive

[@964cuplove]

@@chkndnts and 1,5 tons too heavy

[@MrMustangrick]

@@chkndntsYes, this thing will sell in small numbers.

[@NK-rm7kc]

@@MrMustangrick Sir, I have to disagree. I think it will sell less than that😉

[@agunther08]

Honestly Sarah is the only reason I would ever watch a VW van review.

[@fredbozo8488]

Right, certainly not to in any way consider buying a VW.

[@bocabec6744]

What a hunk of junk. When you want to impress your not so impressive friends.

[@danielgleaves1330]

As a child of the 60’s, I thought that the mini skirt and gogo boots were perfectly appropriate for the retro theme of the car. The amount of thought, effort, and detail you put into your videos is so amazing. Good job as always Sarah!

[@aloysiusbelisarius9992]

I know, right? I love her fashion sense...especially those boots. They are beauty, eh!

[@JohnMaffa]

You are the FIRST ONE I've seen doing a review on this. I'm glad manufacturers have discovered how good you are!!!!!!!

[@Crotal_Karma]

Doug DeMuro did it first.

[@AquarianNomadic]

I've seen 3 others that could have been first...

[@jedinightstalker]

I appreciate you beeing kind to that little pollinator and not freaking out. We really need them. ❤

[@Primus54]

Loved the “hippie” soundtrack… you never disappoint in the details. 👏 VW always manages to make weird look cool. That range, though. I’m trying to imagine what it would be with a family of four on a frigid night with the climate control on full blast and all the seat heaters on and smart phones or tablets plugged in. 😱 Thank you, Sarah. 👍👍👍

[@KOrnhOliO1]

yeah, range 131 miles!

[@mikedelicus]

Plugged in Smartphones and tablets have no measurable impact on the range of an EV. Even the climate control doesn’t reduce the range significantly. Too much myths circulating around from people, that never had used an electric car.

[@lolotus4borderless]

What another big fail for VW… going into the oblivion model after models

[@2512MaTHias]

Loving it every time to hear the word „Schport“ … best regards from 🇩🇪 … 😅👍

[@BigElCat]

Fabulous outfit, Sarah ! You look great .

[@bobmillerick300]

I'll second that

[@aloysiusbelisarius9992]

And I'll third it.

[@bargey]

I know the channel isn't supposed to be about the outfits but my goodness I have to comment.

[@DeadEyeFoxx]

I might as well fourth it.

[@mrh3085]

Your hair looks great too Sarah. Love the color. 😊

[@brocluno01]

Love it. Not just another cookie cutter SUV EV, but real personality and the interior seems really usable 😅

[@gargoyle7863]

Such vans (BEV or ICE) are way more spacey and practical than SUVs. 👍

[@almuliman]

6:20 Will never be able to not hear "driv-dot-mode" when I see that screen 😊 Another of those unique little Sarah touches that make all your videos so much more entertaining.

[@XY_Dude]

Just love your reviews. Humorous yet fully teched out. Even have a car-outfit coordination!

[@philbarbato]

I have two kids and a woodworking business. Most of our driving is in town. Short trips less than 20 miles. This is the dream replacement for our 15-year-old Odyssey. That price is tough, though. 😬

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Get a used one like 2 years from now at a heck of a deal.

[@Slowlearner200k]

Agree, great option for small families with lots of in town errands!

[@techmage89]

Yeah, this looks like a great vehicle, but it's too expensive for most people. I'd really like a budget version of this, I could do without a lot of these features.

[@christianbuhlmann5755]

Love your review, Sarah. Just FYI, with a cd-Value at 0,29, drag is super low for a high vehicle like this. Also, the warning sound came on because the "ignition" was on while you were not sitting in the driver seat, but in the back seat. Technically the ID. Buzz just warns you about this situation: The car is still ready to roll, no driver can be recognized and you had at least one door open.

[@josephbania4564]

LOVING the bee dance! 🤣🤣🤣

[@kentalanlee]

That should be part of the end clip on all reviews henceforth.

[@bongodave13]

That was funny!

[@dstevens518]

To bee or not to bee...lol

[@hisforhack]

Love your honesty reaction to new features you find. Just another reason watch and love your Videos.

[@tonygiraldes7848]

Wow! I have a 1965 VW Bus 🚎 so I’m looking forward to Sarah taking us into the future 🙂just the greatest! ❤️

[@riaanlouw1874]

We also had one in the 1960's, when I was a kid. Only had a 1300cc engine , but it was fun times (from what I can remember)

[@ocavant]

As the owner of a two '62 a '65, and a '67 I think this is a huge fail by VW. They have bet the farm on this thing and if it does not sell, they as a company are over.

[@tns5044]

We have one of these as a service van at work. Very cool. Your review made me laugh out loud, which made the rest of the bus passengers stare at me.

[@johnmorgan1629]

Those plastic covers on the wheels are reminiscent of the original VW Moonies from years ago on the original bus, plus others.

[@ross7684]

If Sarah is still editing her own video, she has become FIRE at that task because it is professional quality!

[@dohabandit]

Somewhere there is a StarTrek nerd jumping for joy to get one of these. For sure it will get some tubes added to the sides along with covers over the tires to turn it into a NCC-1701 shuttle.

[@lorensims4846]

I knew I could come here for the BEST technical review of this fascinating vehicle.

[@PBandJ25]

How lovely your wardrobe is to match the design of the car! 😍❤💞❣Beautiful video, Sarah!

[@kensmith5694]

That was the most favorable review I have seen for the Buzz. Others have panned it badly over the range. You are correct that a cargo version for city deliveries would make a lot of sense. Loading and unloading things from the side can be a good thing in a city. I think that they should make a version without a lot of the fancy lighting and other stuff like that and make it a lot more utility at a lower price. Your choice of playing Alice Cooper in it was a good one.

[@YourNameMyNameOurNames]

The range is pretty much a killer for anyone who is going to use it for more than getting groceries. It's a fantastic car as long as you never drive more than 80-100 miles in a day. If you do, you better live somewhere warm and flat like Florida and not carry passengers to get anything close to the listed range (esp in the out years once it degrades a bit). I would gladly pay twice this MSRP to get the VW California ICE version in the US. VW makes some *amazing* vans but refuses to sell them in North America.

[@Richard-mz7qu]

Yet another stellar review! While our nest is empty these days, I can only imagine the joyride our three children would have turned it into if they were still living at home. Even though we don’t have a practical need for a vehicle like that anymore, I watched the review anyway-because, I enjoy your style and I just to see what you think of it. See you in the next one.

[@dpaulwilliams309]

Thank you Sarah for your informative review. You are the best.

[@emrico1]

Thanks Sarah, I have the older Multivan and most of the nice seating features have evolved from there. I'm considering this as a future family mover so I really appreciate your review. Being that you're the best car person on the internet.

[@matewansid]

That thing is INSANELY heavy. Nice boots B.T.W.

[@humanbraininrobotbod]

We've gone from wheel covers that are fake alloys to alloys that look like steelies and I'm here for it.

[@mark3863]

Great review as always and might I add, that you are looking fantastic 🤩

[@Lyallthetime]

Great review. I'm glad you took it easy but humorous in the bolstering test. Maybe I'm tired today, but there seem to be so many little innuendos, great fun😁

[@Dakiraun]

Great review! And what a fitting outfit for it too. Gah though - the bee at the end! What a place to have one - glad that ended well.

[@mandolinean3057]

My favorite car review ever! Intelligent, funny, thorough, and creative. Keep them coming! 😸

[@The_Opinion_of_Matt]

I recently learned that the Chicken Tax basically ruined the truck versions for the U.S. market. Yes the Chicken Tax tariff was in response to European countries placing tariffs on U.S. poultry products, but apparantly the U.S. auto industry had been petitioning President Johnson about placing a tariff on the VW trucks that are based on the VW Microbus.

[@mastercricket7626]

I believe it's all import automotive that is subject to that , hence why we don't get the lil kei car/trucks much and they "chicken tax" the f outta them so it makes it not worth them being imported and or not able to get them legal .... I want to say I heard something last year about the possibility of the chicken tax being lifted. But tbh they make to much from it , the only way we will get that is prolto petition for it to change the mandate AR just drop it in general .. but if you know the US government, they all about $ and tax dollars are there rainy day money they refuse to lose 😢.. peace and love fam

[@TheFiremonkeyman]

I'm 99% sure that particular tariff applies to the cargo van version too. Fun fact, that tariff is why the subaru B.R.A.T. had rear seats - it's an "open-air rear passenger area," not a "truck bed" lol

[@Cous1nJack]

Transit connect vans were imported with seats which were binned at port of entry.

[@f500raptor]

The Fat Electrician has a hysterical video about this.

[@The_Opinion_of_Matt]

@@TheFiremonkeyman You would be 100% correct!

[@DB70-tx24]

I owned a Volkswagen Bus (orange & white) in my younger days. It was awesome! fun and pleasurable to drive! very enjoyable! I'm 70 now, and I would love to see Volkswagen bring back the original style 23-window Bus with features and upgrades of today's technology. But again!!! Don't change the old style! sitting over the front wheel was what made it unique! What an experience! I would purchase one as soon as it hit the dealer's lot!!! 😊

[@Streeknine]

I like when Sarah talks about the automatic features, she begins talking like a robot.

[@stevecraig7643]

You look great today Sarah

[@brycestewart3181]

Best review ever. The bus is ok " should all be hybrid " but between that outfit and the bee dance. Priceless lolololool Please never stop being you..... Bless you from Wyoming

[@martinmcintyre7623]

Girl your awesomeness is winning a lot of cool vehicles to your channel. I love what you do and keep doing it.

[@RobotRogue]

I will always appreciate the JDM pointer-finger-doodle.

[@gurugee2112]

Always wanted one in the 70s. Now in my 70s, I want one, but its way out of my price range! Thanks for the review. Clever as always.

[@lexteakmialoki5544]

"Apparently it's face comes off..." I'm still laughing.

[@holycrapchris]

7:46 "beak...let"

[@AnthropoidOne]

😑

[@jamesellsworth9673]

This is a great review: there is so much to talk about!

[@niklaswejedal463]

Oh yes! Was hoping you would get to test the Buzz by now! I liked the EU-version a lot, when I test drove it about 2 years ago. Much nicer than a SUV: MPVs for the win! Thank you for what you do and Stay Awesome!

[@niklaswejedal463]

btw - the cargo-van version outsell the people-carrier version 10-1 or something here in Sweden. They are everywhere!

[@gordonmackenzie4512]

@@niklaswejedal463I’m in Northern Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 All the id Buzz’s I’ve seen have company logos on them.

[@Surfzap63]

I wish we could get the short wheelbase version here. Cheaper and more in line with my needs.

[@ptonpc]

@@gordonmackenzie4512 I've seen one a couple of months ago that didn't but I presume they are good for local deliveries etc.

[@scotmarechaux2706]

Great review. i have been driving vans for 50 years.This is quite the ride. Sarah you are the Bomb. So glad to see your progress with this site .

[@RC1858]

Best outfit ever!

[@JacobFrey]

My favorite part of your car reviews is that you're actually exploring it on camera, instead of just showing us all of the things you already found.

[@coryshook7648]

Your outfit top to bottom was spot on! The van was ok. They need to get better batteries or make it lighter.

[@michaeldelaney7271]

"... better batteries or make it lighter" and cut the price!

[@triedproven9908]

She matched the buzz. Made it look good.

[@richardb.5691]

Or make it a hybrid

[@davidtreichelpppj5304]

I just saw my first one today . And now a GREAT review from Sarah n Tune !!!

[@PK15306]

Interesting and cool vehicle, great review and another spot on outfit.

[@Kevin-p2q9y]

An absolute pleasure to watch you do ANYTHING you do, so BEAUTIFUL and smart, CANNOT WAIT TO SEE THE CELICA RIP!!!!!!!

[@garytate8284]

one of your best reviews! outfit rocks too!

[@AJ-HawksToxicFinger]

Love that you do reviews for car people where most other reviewers just walk around the vehicle and talk about the various features.

[@robcreel4257]

Great review! I'm glad you didn't get stung on the ass, or anywhere else.

[@RickMeyer-v9z]

Thanks for the info on the ID BUZZ, I appreciate all of Your Knowledge on all of the Vehicles that you have done on all videos, and Your Very Pretty!

[@FuhadAhmed]

Very beautiful bee dance, love that, and love your review Sarah.

[@scottsherwood8555]

Thank you for such a great and thorough video about the Buzz. I always enjoy your reviews and the fact that you’re so tall. If you can fit into the Buzz, then I know I can at 6’7” tall too.

[@jrssae]

I have never clicked to watch a review video as fast as this!

[@russellvoth5161]

VW needs a range of 400 plus miles in a van like , will under sell due to cost and short range . Great review as usually Sarah.

[@bobc1631]

Hi Sarah, one of your best looks evah! The van was ok too.

[@aluminumfalcon552]

been waiting for a real world review of this since 2020. Glad it's a Sarah-n-Tuned real world review!

[@johnlawlor-ow3zk]

great review sarah love your outfit and boots x

[@egbun]

Making car reviews funny, isn’t easy. But you’ve done it. Kudos!

[@SurlySteve1]

Spaceship noises. Lol. Always funny and informative.

[@davidness8102]

🐝 Very charming, Miss. I hope the Celica comes out nice! I'm enjoying your clips and belive you're the best mechanic ever! Very fun to watch. Thank you.

[@justsomeguy6474]

That bee was just adding some buzz!

[@pioneervajo]

I dunno how I got here, but yeah, I really like you Sarah, and I sence you do honest no bs reviews of cars and the most important thing is; you look amazing so yes, i'll subscribe to your channel :)

[@davidbratton1107]

Millennial gray, those type of jokes make this channel awesome!

[@morrigansraven61]

Also know as Primer with a clear coat

[@morrigansraven61]

Almost every modern car I've driven makes a horrible noise with the windows down, so bad we might as well not even have window controls, cuz we never roll them down.

[@JN536]

This is the best review of the ID buzz I've seen

[@joshuagies4900]

Hooray for miles of legroom in the back! 🎉

[@ricktrenkler3254]

Sarah, Thanks for the review. The Buzz was a vehicle I was truly looking forward to getting but then seeing the range and price and other reviews, I was not so excited any more. Your review gives a unique perspective and I may still consider purchasing a Buzz. Thank you for not giving the same old, same old reviews as others.

[@thefrenchguard6999]

I actually like this. I dont need it nor do I have enough money for one but I want it anyway.

[@dstevens518]

Exactly. Because it's pricey, it will be in demand as an aspirational vehicle. The cool design is the lure, the high price is the hook...

[@robp3431]

Most-excellent review and silver exterior with tan/brown interior is really nice !

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

Love your videos - and OMG those boots 😍

[@matthewsever]

These are sooo cool! So awesome you reviewed it.

[@user-uj5zc6vx2k]

"Far fig newton" is a pronunciation of the German word Fahrvergnugen, which means "driving pleasure". It's used as a slogan by the car manufacturer Volkswagen.

[@MrMarkOlson]

That foot-rest feature is cool! I would be fine with this range, but I would love a factory camper option.

[@jorgemoll5994]

Weird car, beautiful lady!! Thanks for showing!!

[@AndySnap]

Sarah you really do the best reviews, in depth, knowledgeable, and entertaining. And fab' fashion styling for each car too, looking groovy 🙏👍🙂

[@zzsender1724]

Nice Boots and white socks - very stylish - plus lots of neat van features for van people 👍🐝🚐🐧😘

[@larshamilton40]

23 windows and a stronger motor was all we needed.

[@nickbowker5134]

After reading a selection of comments, you should have reviewed your outfit which was impeccable as always. Personally i dont like ev of any flavour, only watch as i think you have an infectious personality .it also fills gap between your build vids, i realy like them ❤

[@simtalkayak]

"jeee, the largest rear I've ever measured." ... this woman is priceless. XD

[@bob4z]

A great review, this is a VW I was curious about! 👍🏻 The other one is the camper van. I used to love my old bug. VWs are still cool! And Love that you are cool with bees! Even rude ones! 🤣

[@scottlp2323]

Premium foam finger whacking today. 👌 Always appreciated. 😁👍😁

[@stephenmoxley3004]

Great review, Sarah. I was hoping you would get one of these to review. I trust your reviews, because you go over all of the details. I think this would be a cool car to own and drive. I'll be interested to see what demographic of people buy this thing. Keep up the great work.

[@robvelez882]

They should have also made an ICE variant of this van. More people would buy it that way. Very cute outfit and hilarious dance at the end. Lol

[@RYTHMICRIOT]

TDI sounds nice.

[@SarahnTuned]

100% agree, electric only made the cost way too high and it unfortunately has an expiration date now.

[@th232r6]

A solid TDI VW bus would be impossible to keep in stock. Especially if they stayed more true to the classic body style. This EV pos is gonna clog up landfills like all EVs.

[@ralphmcmahan2139]

Hey, I am a people of the world watching Automotive videos. Nice to meet you!

[@jamesgriffin958]

Love the hippie look and the van is ok too.

[@charlesharper7292]

Merry Christmas! 🎄❤️🌹

[@davesmith5092]

If It was a hybrid, I'd be in. But that range is a deal breaker.

[@marting1056]

Ever driven an T2 VW Bus from the 70s? than tell us the Range: 240 to 250 miles

[@grabannon]

​@@marting1056Wonder which would go further in a day? Do think the buzz will make them numbers in the real world with passengers, hills, wind and cold temps, highspeed cruising. Factor in recharging times. They ain't there yet. Niche product currently suited to certain situations.

[@markfresh2000]

@@marting1056 That's better than this.

[@Lavode2]

VW designed the van version first. The range is plenty for an electrician who has turned the back into a mobile tool-shed or a firm doing deliveries around town. Which is why you see the cargo version a *lot* in europe. The people mover? ... less.

[@Volksoner619]

@@marting1056lol if you’re lucky. I have a 1967 kombi powered by a 1914cc with dual carbs. I get about 15mpg😂😂😂 the advantage of my old bus is I can stop at any gas station and fill up in 3 minutes. Also I can seat more passengers and still have a huge amount of luggage space.

[@DZ-cf6sj]

here for the 2025 Beaklet movement. great review. I was unsure of these but I always trust your overviews

[@silo_fx3182]

So many NOPEs for me on that car. But terrific review and terrific outfit to match. Great stuff!

[@terryaichele9265]

Awesome, thorough, entertaining review Sarah!

[@matthewprather7386]

The original bus you wouldn’t want to drive it far but you could.. Versus the modern incarnation which you’d like to drive long distances but it can’t..

[@kentalanlee]

Well, it can tow 3000 lbs. You could probaby figure out how to create a charging trailer with some kind of internal combustion generator on it which would fit within that limitation.

[@matthewprather7386]

@ seems like a lot of complexity and expense. If you want to travel more than 2x the range you should just take another vehicle - ICE or train or bus or plane.

[@kentalanlee]

@@matthewprather7386 It would be lighter and cost less than another whole vehicle.

[@matthewprather7386]

@ sure, but that road trip vehicle can be rented, shared between a lot of different people. Net, net, less total battery capacity, and fewer ICE vehicles.

[@isaacr9893]

😂

[@LaGantoise]

Your clothes are on point 👌 Love love love the look. A VW tuning house should take one of these and swap a R36-motor in it. Supercharger or turbo optional 😃

[@LearnAboutFlow]

Is that a bee in your skirt or is the Buzz happy to see you? Great review as always!

[@morrigansraven61]

As always a great review of a vehicle I know I'll never buy. I only watched it because I love your reviews, your take on vehicles is alway fresh.

[@mariomorin3279]

Très bien cette vidéo aujourd'hui et un joli out fit 🙏

[@quintetour365]

The van is cool but i cant get over your outfit in this video! So cute