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.

[@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!

[@travisowens4383]

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

[@kylenorris9585]

We need an Xl version with 8 or 9 passenger options

[@chkndnts]

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

[@JohnMaffa]

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

[@BigElCat]

Fabulous outfit, Sarah ! You look great .

[@bobmillerick300]

I'll second that

[@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

[@ross7684]

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

[@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

[@jedinightstalker]

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

[@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.

[@2512MaTHias]

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

[@mark3863]

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

[@lexteakmialoki5544]

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

[@holycrapchris]

7:46 "beak...let"

[@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.

[@hisforhack]

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

[@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..

[@creamwobbly]

Ha! Imagine the excuse at the other end. "Sorry about the wait _and_ the weight!"

[@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.

[@dpaulwilliams309]

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

[@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.

[@johnmorgan1629]

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

[@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.

[@stevecraig7643]

You look great today Sarah

[@jamesgriffin958]

Love the hippie look and the van is ok too.

[@RobotRogue]

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

[@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.

[@creamwobbly]

Get ready for a whole bunch of other countries imposing their own "chicken taxes" on exported US goods

[@f500raptor]

The Fat Electrician has a hysterical video about this.

[@XY_Dude]

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

[@MadWilly66]

My youngest daughter would absolutely LOVE this bus/van. She's an old soul / hippy girl!

[@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.

[@matewansid]

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

[@lorensims4846]

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

[@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

[@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😁

[@RC1858]

Best outfit ever!

[@kennethmoore5068]

Six thousand pounds? Wow! The original bus was a little more than a third of that. PS: super-cute outfit today!

[@gerry-p9x]

A LOOOOOOOO. MINUN

[@howardbatty254]

£60k not £6k

[@mastercricket7626]

​@@gerry-p9xI don't think that's breaking down enuf for them fam , 😅 it still a big battery pack on wheels 🤔 😂

​@@howardbatty254 He's talking about the weight not the bloody price 😂

[@williamgechtman9287]

@@howardbatty254 I believe that 6k is the weight of the vehicle, not the price in pounds sterling. The original VW microbus was about 2K pounds.

[@Classicmodeler]

You’re looking hot today! You get a beans score: 9.8!

[@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. 😬

[@jn07513]

I really fell in love with this ev I had a model y and wanted this so bad but with less than 300 miles of range it's a deal breaker for me very disappointed with the cold winters it will be worse but im very happy with your review.

[@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...

[@beachboy0505]

Excellent video 📹 Lovely Sara 😍 Amazing and practical vehicle. Correctly priced. Unfortunately out if the range of most hippies. (Some hippies have lots of money 💰 🤑)

[@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.

[@chrisbailey5055]

First one I have seen in Mono color, it really changes the vibe.

[@leftcoaster67]

I was going to say. VW gave her the most bland colour possible? Bismarck Grey?

[@bilborg]

so, so expensive... The cuteness doesn't out-weigh the cost, IMO. But as usual, your review is on point, and I love the backing music choices...

[@MiaChâuâu-m2j]

Your videos are the epitome of quality and style. I look forward to each new release!⛱🚖🎋

[@Kevin-p2q9y]

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

[@simtalkayak]

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

[@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 ❤

[@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.

[@ygstuff4898]

Very cool and sciencey-modern verhicle. Cool! And love all your vehicle reviews. Most reviews talk about the same things (the engine specs, the descriptions of headlights, etc.), but you talk & show everything else I'm interested in knowing about. Wonderful.

[@joshuagies4900]

Hooray for miles of legroom in the back! 🎉

[@justsomeguy6474]

That bee was just adding some buzz!

[@LearnAboutFlow]

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

[@johnlawlor-ow3zk]

great review sarah love your outfit and boots x

[@PK15306]

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

[@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.

[@jorgemoll5994]

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

[@FuhadAhmed]

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

[@17madracki17]

You looked great. The van ahhh think I'll pass but always enjoy the reviews and what's new in the automotive world.

[@jrssae]

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

[@larshamilton40]

23 windows and a stronger motor was all we needed.

[@NeedSpeedRC]

I saw this over the weekend at the Seattle Auto Show. It was definitely a show favorite. I’d say this is super cool! I couldn’t see myself driving or owning it but I think it’s great! Inside and out.

[@mikedunn1880]

Best car review EVER! "There's a bee walking up my ass!" LOL I died.☠

[@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.

[@joeomalley1969]

nice boots If these were more affordable they would make great taxis

[@matthewsever]

These are sooo cool! So awesome you reviewed it.

[@mariomorin3279]

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

[@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.

[@trails247]

The most beautiful woman on the interwebs doing car reviews... Laaaawd

[@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.

[@2shoes2socks82]

After watching this I want to solve mysteries

[@arnabiitr]

Oh boy you got ID Buzz this , waiting for this to happen for so long

[@PrimaryIgnition]

Iron Giant went to Germany and was recycled into a van.

[@TobyOHara]

So hyped for this! Maybe even more than the Silverado

[@paramtrx9558]

You look amazing !

[@robcreel4257]

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

[@JohnnyChronic18]

Love the channel Sarah. Maybe move to a non hateful place before the purge comes? I pray for you I do.

[@RRr-yl8zr]

🙄🤪

[@markjohnson5081]

Pleased to see you're finally doing PROPER rounding with your measurements on sway bars, exhaust pipes etc. I often wondered if the Air Force had an actual measurements course as part of your training. And yes, those courses do exist.

[@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.

[@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.

[@manifestSD]

aw, Teeter Tot enshrined forever on the rear door button ... Literal bees in a Buzz review, unbeelievable.

[@AndySnap]

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

[@scottlp2323]

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

[@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.

[@EnemyOfMagats]

Cool ass vehicle but the pitiful range 😮

[@aluminumfalcon552]

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

[@matthewcalifana488]

Hello Sarah - love your boots nice lipstick too .

[@andrewharris7868]

You do such a good job making a video about a vehicle I care nothing about interesting.

[@brianmiller6995]

If the vehicle fails, is it a Buzz Kill?

[@MJ-fh8fw]

Awesome review as always, to bad the VW id buzz isn't a camper van, like the Westfalia camper vans from back in the day. It's a ev mini van, still cool, but how cool would it be if it was a camper you could travel anywhere in ev van.

[@archieolmstead6688]

This will BOMB big time.

[@boogboog8097]

Already has in Europe

[@idrisddraig2]

The reason its taken so long to reach the USA is it sold more than they were planning in Europe - so I guess your wrong.

[@KOrnhOliO1]

yup, $70 grand!

[@kmwu8702]

@@idrisddraig2 it might work for Europe, but the price and the range won't work for the U.S. market.

[@loki6626]

I've seen quite a few of them here in the UK. We're little so they probably work out OK.

[@terryaichele9265]

Awesome, thorough, entertaining review Sarah!

[@oldmanhare]

Happy Monday Sarah!

[@joeljohnson5657]

Great review! A small note about the tire sizes; front and back are actually different sizes. My ID4 is the same way. 235 50 r20 front and 265 45 r20 back I am excited to get one! Thanks for the in-depth review!🤙

[@SarahnTuned]

Yeah, too late

[@joeljohnson5657]

@ No worries 🤙 It just came up recently when I purchased studded snow tires for my ID4. It does mean that You can’t rotate them in the conventional way, which is strange. Still, the Buzz looks like a great vehicle. Have an Awesome Day!

[@JasPlun]

Too bad it will be ready for the local dump ground in about 10 years when its battery goes bad and needs to be replaced at a cost more than a new one. That is my main gripe with EV's they are not going to last 20 years so once it is paid for it is time to start new payments all over again. My 2003 GMC Sierra still runs great and I have had many years of no payments which has been nice. Not going to get that from an EV.

[@brocluno01]

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

[@ricksoto8126]

a big chunk of lithium with seats attached

[@mikegeha]

The rich granola eaters in Cali are the target market. Great review. Damn thing is 6000 lbs.

[@paularmstrong4546]

Car Manufacturers are starting to make cars more Hidious than ever.

[@jermainec2462]

Well the 1st vw bus was ugly too

[@Shakerhood69]

I was beside a new Hyundai Santa Fe the other day, it was as revolting as a Cybertruck

[@aaronfox5808]

That thing could be cool with a diesel powerplant and all wheel drive. Cute outfit and make up to go with the test ride.

[@SuperOperator4]

Screw the beans, give it the boots!!!!!!!

[@silo_fx3182]

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