The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro S+ Is A Modern Day People Mover With An Iconic Retro Flair

[@theredline]

Happy Monday guys! The wait is finally over and the US spec ID.Buzz is heading to dealerships next month! Expect us to do a follow-up review of both the RWD and AWD versions once we get them back home for a full week to test!

[@LuisUrbieta]

I love the Volkswagen ID buzz I feel like it looks super cool but even though it's not meant to be a Mercedes competitor or a Genesis competitor I still love it.

[@hollotechpc]

Why did they not put in a bigger battery than the ID4. It's a van not a tiny cuv

[@LuisUrbieta]

@@hollotechpc I don't know man I don't know

[@rgqban6380]

70K with that little range. No Way. What are they smoking ?? 🙄🤔. No good materials and not much padding. Crazy

[@LuisUrbieta]

@@rgqban6380 well true but I'm not sure why they didn't add the bigger battery but I love the interior now yes it's not the most luxurious but it looks cool

[@DF-dd1km]

As someone who sells VW, when we got the order guide for the ID Buzz, I literally said "welp we will now sell zero of these" after seeing the MSRPs. Cheapest MSRP is $59,995 before destination. The Pro S Plus 4Motion before destination is $67,995 and destination fee is $1,550. $70k for a vehicle that only goes 230 miles is absolutely insane.

[@robertwenrenyeh]

What stops you from charging it more frequently? Does a person really lose that much time charging it. At home every other day. Does a person actually travel that many miles in one go daily? I mean with a habit of charging cellphones almost daily, how is this any different? It is more expensive than I thought, but it feels part of the price is vanity and amount of space inside. There really is no performance price or luxurious tech price like Tesla adds. Plus I think it is the responsibility of the people who actually buy it, to tell the company where is flaws of the first model are. People need to buy it and input their opinions for improvement for future gen model and future buyers.

[@Annette_Hons]

Between the price and low range, less than 250 miles, as much as I'd love to commit to purchasing one, its a huge NO for me! Give me an electric Beetle!

[@MrChadder007]

Agreed it’s just plain stupid. They must want this to fail. Give the people what they want. A decently priced “lightning bug”.

[@peanuts.13]

@@robertwenrenyeh for a car designed for families (constant errands & kid activities, road trips, etc.), it's not quite enough. combination of shorter range, longer charge times, and not being able to take charging stations for granted means you have to be much more deliberate each day. not to mention the advertised range is under optimal conditions; take cold weather, traffic conditions, etc into account, and you'll rarely ever get that range. not to mention no one will drive it until it hits 0 miles. also, if you forget to charge one day, having that range anxiety the next day isn't fun. all this for $60-70k? if you just need a daily where you won't really drive outside your neighboring towns, do you really need something so large, expensive, and restrictive? and how is a car similar to a phone? you can take a phone charger or battery pack and you're good to go pretty much anywhere. can you do the same with a car? also, you can go where you need to go without a phone, can you do that with a car? i disagree that it's the responsibility of the people who buy it to tell the company of its flaws. it's the responsibility of the companies to do their due diligence and deliver FINISHED products that meet the needs of their consumers. the responsibility of the customer is simply to do their research BEFORE buying them.

[@robertwenrenyeh]

@@peanuts.13 The product is finished, hence for sell. Your point are valid enough for concern. We are just past the turn of the century so we will be getting much better technology as time moves on. We are just unfortunate that we are living in the early half of the century. I am sure there was range anxiety when gas cars first came out and not too many gas stations were around. Horses, Wagons, and Trains probably look far more appealing back then (this is a poor arguement point from me, apologies ahead of time 😅, just had too). Range anxiety can be mitigated by good habit. If you are a family of say 4 to 5 and you don’t find time to charge your car at night then you just poorly the planned the evening for the car’s needs, regardless of price. Cellphones do have portable charges don’t they, but once upon a time they didn’t. And we are at the once upon a time for EVs right now 🤣. Real feedback can only be obtained after owning a product, hence the customer’s responsibility. I think with most EVs, leasing might be more sound for the people who are more cautious. I ordered mine for purchase, so I’ll just have to save up more for car and spend less elsewhere.

[@rickelliott3277]

Dead drop gorgeous, unfortunately the price tag made me drop dead😂

[@MrBroadcast45]

70k for a Volkswagen? They must be smoking something

[@Fudge_Fantasy]

VW is peak engineering.

[@jngobngo]

That Phaeton strain 😂

[@AndresSalazarAutos]

Remember the Phaeton and the Touareg, those were really expensive, and the W8 Passat, and their EU models are really expensive as well.

[@vikvc]

Executives have worked very hard from their mansion and condos from around the world to earn their bonuses and 250% wage increases 😤 They deserve the money and not the engineers and people on assembly line. Thus, price justified [all sarcasm]

[@instasingingvids3529]

Plus it only goes like 230 miles and will get less with the ac on. Or in cold weather. Definitely needs 350 miles to justify the price. But even then. Still very costly.

[@devongee1776]

That price can't be right. . . Under no circumstances should someone pay $70,000 for this equipment.

[@instasingingvids3529]

Probably get it used in a couple years for 30k 💀

[@TheMadmax0609]

I think that's Canadian.

[@jonwear9791]

NO !

[@TheMadmax0609]

@@jonwear9791 😂

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

The Canadian price is laughable, over $80k. Over $90k with tax (for AWD).

[@KevLEXodus]

If this came in a hybrid, this'd be the best in class

[@Ojisan642]

For $20k cheaper

[@alexandercura1523]

Hard touch plastic for $70k is crazy

[@dennwilliams3342]

This cost more than a atlas 🤯🤯🤯

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

So is 6000lbs and $90k CDN for AWD (with tax).

[@jamieheim8009]

They fucked up on the pricing and they fucked up not having a hybrid option.

[@TheDanishSpaceman]

You clearly do not understand car construction… You do not get the great handling (due to low centre of gravity), the looks and this sort of space inside this footprint in a fossil engined car… get something else or adapt and get a much better driving experience

[@TL-tt5nn]

@@TheDanishSpaceman This is a minivan, not a sports car. Nobody who is buying a vehicle like this cares about handling or driving dynamics. Sure, the extra interior space that an EV can offer is great, but I’d bet that people in the market for a minivan would gladly trade a little bit of interior room for another 300 miles of range or significantly faster refueling times.

[@kcirreb94]

Lmao that guy really thought he had something there trying to argue about sportiness driving for a minivan

[@TheDanishSpaceman]

@@TL-tt5nn Well you haven’t tried it… then yiu can’t say. I have driven the SWB on country roads and it is fun! The extremely long wheel base and low centre of gravity makes it pretty unique. Well, I come from. Model 3 Performance and I think the Buzz is fun. I don’t want to take it to a track… but it is super nice on country roads while having an extreme utility… it re-defines how cars are formed, like the Cybertruck does with the pick-up format

[@TheDanishSpaceman]

@@kcirreb94 You’ll get wiser if you actually tried it

[@jamieheim8009]

These prices are out of hand

[@diydrivenGA]

Agreed....they are also the brand who let their GTI's get to the mid to high 30's and their Golf R's touch $50k so this tracks.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

@@diydrivenGA - In Canada, the Golf R is $60k with tax and it only comes in 2 colours, blue or black. VW has their heads stuck firmly up their asses.

[@benjaminlibertarianscorpio]

great shot with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background

[@jarosawniekrasz5123]

And still GGB is nicer and more practical than 90k$ id.buzz 😂

[@FacuGonz3]

This should have been a plug in hybrid honestly.

[@linodisalvo1427]

100% agree.

[@oommenthms2728]

Diesel PHEV (for those hill climbs and economy) 💫

[@TheDanishSpaceman]

This is the best driving van in the world with a low centre of gravity and a motor hidden away to create all that space. Forget about those features in a fossil engined car… the range is fone for 90% of people, it just takes a bit of adaptation

[@Muffinman9]

​@@TheDanishSpaceman it's not about whether the range is actually fine or not - it's about the fact that people will see "230 miles" and immediately consider something else instead with more range. Range is KING with EVs, and my minimum is 300 miles. It's 2024, not 2020.

[@notchit3542]

👍 agree & 15K cheaper

[@Pauliepsi]

It's an $80k minivan. With only 200 miles of range. 😂

[@CalvinHikes]

Drum brakes and steel wheels.

[@henryhill3778]

EXACTLY! THey're Delusional!

[@billderas3420]

So many specs to remember...and Sofyan rules as usual. Great camera work by Rob too.

[@DRayL_]

IMO, they should have gone with more round looking headlights over this design.

[@DRayL_]

Oh, he mentioned that as well. So yeah, missed opportunity here. Dash design is boring.

[@DRayL_]

$70K, and it has hard touch plastic on the door tops????????????? 🤨

[@DRayL_]

@@Artur-sw8er Yup. It is just a van, when it could have been a retro masterpiece. Oh well.

[@Almighty_cornholio]

Sh1t like this is why electric cars will never be more than expensive toys

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Especially now that we have hybrid SUVs that are cheaper and can get 700 miles out of a full tank this Buzz doesn't even get half that range..

[@pantloaded]

@@truckercowboyed2638 a hybrid is an electric car.

[@tails300]

@@pantloaded a hybrid is not an electric car because it still uses a gas engine.

[@williamstachour4019]

LOL. We’ll see how that comment ages.

[@MrKevinLeis]

I disagree. Some are certainly. But I leased an Ioniq 5 for 300.00 a month with 2 years free charging. That is not an expensive toy IMO

[@MercOne]

The range and price will ensure that after the initial hype, sales will fall off a cliff.

[@vinyfiny]

$70k for a VW Bus with a bunch of hard plastics and cost cutting, and manufacturers wonder why EV sales are slumping. Almost no one is going to pick this over a much cheaper fully loaded Sienna/Pacifica/Odyssey/Carnival. Although I'm sure they'll be available used for $40k in 2-3 years.

[@aa-hd3ih]

fully loaded sienna's are 60k and the plug in pacifica is even more which is wild, the VW has more character for sure though & in europe there are more trims and a shorter wheel base one for less money. Reminds me of a VW eurovan / transporter

[@vinyfiny]

@@aa-hd3ih The range is maybe the biggest issue. The Buzz has half the range of the Pacifica plug-in you mentioned in the MOST ideal conditions; range will typically be even lower (barely over 200 miles). The uniqueness of it just isn't enough to make the price make sense, at least for me, when it's a big people mover than you can barely drive out of town without charging. On top of that, a fully loaded minivan from any of the other manufacturers at least looks/feels like something that costs $60k. The Buzz in this video looks like a mid trim Tiguan on the inside but with more hard plastic.

[@coolandmellow]

40k used how about panic discounts in one month for 40k total flop and loss

[@vinyfiny]

@@coolandmellow Nah, it'll probably sell well initially. There's plenty of people that will buy this just because it's cool like what happened with the CyberTruck. I also see VW not making enough initially which will artificially inflate demand (and dealer markups). In a year or so though these things will be sitting on the lot rotting.

[@aa-hd3ih]

@@vinyfiny very true, its a niche van for sure and not for the masses but I'm sure used these will be cheaper than a used sienna which has crazy resale value. For 70K I agree there's better out there but for a city uber this would be cool to see driving around.

[@michaelstone7514]

The Peoples car starts at 60k? Not this person.

[@ssboxer]

😂😂

[@bernardtruvillion2779]

saw three reviews on the ID BUZZ "lightyear" i call it and your reviews are always the best thanks for what you do.

[@theusefulchannel]

I typed in Vast Depreciation and it brought me here 🤣

[@ColonelPickleswitch]

This'll offer great value in 2027.

[@RobertBoston-n4d]

works for me, i want one!

[@andyleo8418]

This was concieved at the beginning of the EV craze. I wonder if they can pivot it into a hybrid. Hate to see it discontinued due to poor sales. Only rich people in the West Coast will be buying it.

[@michaelbertolone5758]

No way I would never pay 70.000 thousands dollars for a minivan what are they doing crazy 😮😮😮😮

[@jakes5530]

Looks great, but the price for that range is just absurd. Especially since this is supposed to be your family hauler adventure vehicle, not just a commuter you drive 30 miles to work in everyday... Realistically, you’re stopping every 2.5 hours to charge for 30 min on a roadtrip in one of these.

[@Snerdles]

On a road trip you are going to only be charging 10-80 max, so the original 240 miles gets cut by 30% right off the top which means 168 miles rated... But EPA ratings are done at slower than 75mph highway speeds so you will be very lucky if you make 2 hours per 30 minute stop.

[@jakes5530]

@@Snerdles even worse then, lovely

[@TheDanishSpaceman]

It’s a common misunderstanding that Europe doesn’t get the LWB model… the big difference is that Europe ALSO gets the SWB (short) version… in Denmark, customers of the the Long models have started to take delivery

[@jjy1463]

We know you don't mean it "literally broke necks..." It "virtually" broke necks. Good video!

[@logikgr]

Yeah, you didn't get the memo, "literally" doesn't actually just mean "literally" anymore.

[@Johnny-Cage]

@@logikgr literally

[@greentiger9294]

The front looks like Trap Jaw from Masters of the Universe.

[@linodisalvo1427]

A 2025 electric vehicle with a less than 300-mile range is very confusing, especially considering it is being sold as a roadtrip/lifestyle vehicle.

[@yoshi7527]

VW crazy AF. We all keeping our cars for 30 years now and turning into cuba. Auto Zone parts for the win!

[@themechanic4222]

I saw this 🚗 in NYC convention and it looked like from cartoon 😂

[@slopedawg1]

are the VW people high? 70k for a plastic POS that goes 0-60 in 6+ seconds and will be worth half that in two years? you could scoop an audi RS for that price

[@michaelstaruszkiewicz8798]

I Dad had a "Next-Gen" Vanagon in the early-80's; I wasn't overwhelmed by it due to its being underpowered. Like everyone else, the combination of short range & egregious price tag TOTALLY Kills my enthusiasm for this stylish people/cargo mover.

[@deonkaseba2305]

It looks like a cartoon camper. 😅 As always, great reviews Sofyan.

[@stevenj9970]

I especially like the gauge cluster that adjusts with the steering wheel when you lower or raise it so that it's always at an optimal viewing angle.

[@garymiller1977]

VW has brought back cool again with the ID Buzz. Love the modern take on a retro design that makes a statement. Great video as always.

[@wiltonmontan4358]

$70k for a vehicle that has no premium materials or features... 😂 They been tripping for real!

[@2daih4]

$$70kk Cue the outro

[@ssboxer]

😂😂😊

[@aptkeyboard3173]

I kinda wish the short version was available in the US. 195” is a bit too long for my garage 😢

[@KEVIN88GT]

The sad part is that VW Execs have been getting high on crystal meth pricing this at 70k. They are already suffering from very poor sales this year. The average American is riddled with debt and inflation is about 20 since Covid Started ( even more on cars).

[@terencewrennd.1741]

Rear drum brakes!? Do they really need to be cutting cost? Although it's not fun replacing drum shoes and also not being able to dissipate heat will hinder the stopping power for such a heavy vehicle. I'm assuming the regen will prevent using the brakes too much so it may not be too bad to have.

[@chipperxavier1510]

Drum brakes were eliminated in most passenger vehicles due to the performance of disc brakes being vastly superior with regard to fade resistance and stopping power. Most higher end passenger vehicles do not use drum brakes. I am disappointed that VW has made many confusing and nonsensical decisions in the engineering and pricing of this electric vehicle.

[@NomenClature-o8s]

This was interesting when Volkswagen announced it six years ago.

[@F510C]

That cinematic intro with Golden Gate bridge behind was awesome! Range is pretty sad and the price is too much. When there is a -$10k dealer incentive it be better value.

[@dannielz6]

Range isn't that great but I can see people going crazy for this van. It does look pretty cool and the VW van does have a lot of nostalgia behind it.

[@raymondwalden7341]

70k plus for this. That is insane!

[@lash9400]

Sofyan can hardly contain his excitement with the ID Buzz. Fantastic vehicle

[@cbotten106]

He is definitely feeling the Buzz.

[@RussellThomason]

The range is crazy low and the price is crazy high :(

[@mgjmiller1995]

Its price kills it. In a world where loaded Toyota Siennas exceed $50k...this starts even higher than that

[@saq4851]

great video... what is it like looking around the double front pillar... blind spot? distracting?

[@theniceones1613]

*70 Grand is fucking CRAZY*

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Oh, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz! It's such a cool electric van that brings back those classic vibes.

[@noname0858]

VW nailed the 3rd row. They rightly saw no need for a middle 3rd row seat that would only compromise the overall comfort. We've got two commodious seats there rather than three inordinately narrow ones--for good reason.

[@sacatolasmoreira5593]

Disagree

[@jasperordrup]

The low range is actually the most ridiculous with this car.

[@FraserHeightsLiving]

Great setting! Much nicer than the usual parking lot or side of the road.

[@storey13]

Looks like you showed briefly that the 3rd row seats can be moved forward while sitting in them. I would be curious to see how much more cargo space that would provide in the trunk if you do that with both 3rd row seats.

[@Michael-lz3bk]

I don’t know which is worse 6200lbs or $70000

[@angrygreek1985]

I love it but VW has priced this all wrong.

[@user-up1wy3sy8k]

This is a great design. So different from every other van on the market currently. I would love to see Toyota bring back the Previa/Estima.

[@bradcolby3624]

Hi Rob good to see you. I hope he’s paying you well 😂 you need a raise$$$

[@computergames5]

$40-45k would be an awesome deal, but $70k absolutely not, such a shame since it's an awesome looking car.

[@VWkid4life]

I love the ID Buzz. But it needs to be $15,000 cheaper.

[@moyhernandez3677]

It reminds me when the first New Beetle was released 1998 everyone went crazy buying them.

[@tonymcflattie2450]

Best tour of the interior. Thank u

[@vincentwallace7447]

How do they measure legroom space? It can't be from knee to the back of the seat

[@scottwilkins]

I'd need a few things to consider it. 1. NACS and on the other side of the vehicle. 2. shorter version. 3. work on the software a bit, some of the things didn't seem right to me.

[@pralinesbackyardfoundation443]

does the second row come out of the ID buzz?

[@Carl_Baltimore]

6:46 couldn't help but notice Rob's shadow at the bottom left corner. Lol, was he signaling to "wrap it up"?

[@theredline]

Probably. It was a busy AF area and cars and people kept walking by our shot 😔

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video but I'm looking forward to the LA auto show November 22 but the next Tigiuan is supposed to be offered in a phev with 100kms of range

[@angelachanelhuang1651]

you have to reward the loyal consumers of volkswagon.

[@tommyroan298]

That hard touch plastic sound on the door panel hurt my brain and stopped my heart from pumping blood as I read this vehicle costs $70,000.

[@stevenj9970]

Great review, You're looking GREAT, by the way........

[@MeauxFau]

ThunkLevel™️: “really solid sounding”

[@cmcmanu8]

So much for being the people’s car

[@Artur-sw8er]

Oe cool looking like the prototype

[@Snerdles]

Can you fit a 4x8 sheet in the back like a Grand Caravan?

[@RichardPettit-r6p]

Not an EV fan but this one is special. 😍

[@saranrathakrish8468]

Did I hear that right heated ventilated and massaging seats are standard on all trims?

[@theredline]

That is correct! We’re hoping VW will introduce a lower priced and de-contented trim in the future.

[@emorphous2]

50% less range, 1 second slower to 60, 1/2 the charging speed, but more expensive than competing EV SUVs? 2014 model year capabilities with 2024 prices.

[@tjy698]

Hey Sof, I love those shoes you are wearing, what are they and do you like them?

[@Dillingham-]

This or a Mustang 500hp V8 for your $70k? Just a thought exercise.

[@uncleshrek32]

A four door Mustang to boot!

[@NomenClature-o8s]

And the Mustang comes with a free Tap Out sleeveless Tshirt and a fake gold chain.

[@DeadAir21]

Not really a comparison. Both vehicles appeal to different audiences. I’d take the Buzz over the mustang because I muscle cars don’t fit my taste.

[@vinyfiny]

Probably not too many people cross-shopping a minivan and a Mustang Dark Horse😂. I'm sure there's plenty of middle aged dads out there that WISH they were though.

[@Mypronouns-areUSA]

Let’s not act surprised that the price is what it is- it’s 2024 with inflation and it essentially paying homage to an iconic nameplate ( still could’ve made it a little cheaper cuz of its ev specs) - still cool for the standard features it offers and the concept of it tho

[@dmack7265]

@theredline Great review! Where did you get those shoes?

[@craig8638]

Range would have been good a decade ago. Now it makes this dead on arrival. I really wanted to like this vehicle.

[@jeschr3462]

Yep. No way in hell am I getting this vehicle with 200 miles of range on 80% charge. Drop that even lower with the hills, mountains, and AC on lol. No way

yep this VW ev is really cool.. I would consider one for sure..

[@RichardPettit-r6p]

Instant classic. 👌🏻👌🏻

[@Juju-ih3ze]

200 miles range in USA?

[@ohidalgoe]

is that 70000 USD? wow, I just realized I am very poor

[@lovejoy9840]

Will they have it in hybrids?

[@DarkClosetOfTheMind]

Perfect review!

[@ambert.3792]

i oh so wish they woulda done a westfalia or eurovan style edition upon launch.

[@elchevita8717]

I like it a lot. My father had one the old ones( the best ones). I would have loved to buy one, but I am out.

[@dwnrange7812]

Can we just get the regular Eurovan here in the States, a van that you can actually road trip with

[@jugerknott09]

70k? Ain't no way! That thing better be an Autobot.

[@stackchn]

VW has $250 Billion in debt making it the most indebted Corporation in the world YIKES!

[@cbotten106]

Yeah, Toyota is way up there too. Big corporations, big debt, I guess. It does add cost to everything they do though. Ever wonder why your favorite Toyota or VW price is jumping up...check corporate debt.

[@jet_black]

Volkswagen has hit a home run. Wait and see.

[@charlesyoung9980]

The only one with more of an iconic retro flair than the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro S+ is Sofyan!!

[@Ara198826]

it is nice but these buses were popular for long road trips, but the 231-mile range is definitely show with no go !

[@rahimovassagh4569]

I was waiting for the ID buzz for 2 years. I’m very disappointed now with the small range. I wish the made a hybrid version of this

[@ThoughtPoliceChief]

Cool van. Price is why they won't sell

[@evantyler11]

Oh my gosh do I need one??? I just wish it had more range… and such a steep cost…

[@ichinichisan]

5:10 You have to dig pretty deep in the owner's manual to find the Bystander Neck-Breaking Feature. VW should've been more upfront about that.

[@14981fc]

a 70k+, 6200 lbs, 230 mile range mini van? sounds like it needs 40% price reduction, 40% lighter, 40% more range in order to stay relevant

[@Evan_Land]

Still only two driver side window switches. This setup only saves one button 🤦‍♂️