The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro S+ Is An Attention Grabbing Van That Exudes Nostalgia

[@theredline]

Happy New Year everyone! We just wanted to wish everyone best wishes in 2025! Last year was certainly a crazy year for us with so trips and cars to film, but cheers to an even better year and you all can expect even more content in the New Year! We figured this 2025 ID.Buzz would be the perfect car to kick off the new year and this vehicle is probably the one we spent a full week with where it got the MOST attention everywhere we took it! We're hoping to be able to get our hands on the AWD version later this year, but for a "base" powertrain, this van is quick! One of the quickest accelerating vans on the market today.

[@Maxwell1989]

Can you test the Volkswagen travel assist with predictive adaptive cruise control versus the super cruise thank you so much it'll be great to see the difference between both.

[@SFzip]

Happy New Year 🥂

[@darriontunstall3708]

Happy new year! I can’t wait for the next generation ford f-150 to come out

[@Lucky8s]

"Pro S+"? What is this, Apple and Samsung's love child? 😂

[@chuckxu5910]

Nobody wants EV, VW should build hybrid vehicles 🚗

[@Waldo1122]

@@chuckxu5910 Is that why the Tesla Model Y was the best selling vehicle in the world in 2023 and is the 2nd best selling car in the world behind the Toyota Corolla in 2024?

[@TrevorWebb-ck2yv]

VW went woke, now they're broke.

[@cbotten106]

They knew the techies that crave EVs would respond to that nomenclature.

[@Sleepyboiwonder]

@@Waldo1122sick burn

[@re14437]

I just returned to the US from holidays in Copenhagen and Stockholm, and these were ALL OVER THE PLACE there! Very popular and great looking!

[@mowcowbell]

Should sell well in Europe. Won't sell at all in the US. Cheap gas and far better alternatives available. Toyota Sienna and Kia Carnival are much better choices for far less money.

[@sasquachjl1228]

@@mowcowbelland HEAVILY incentivized through both corporate leases (very common in most of Europe) as well as through tax schemes. Ask people to spend largely their own $ like here in the US and this thing is DOA at those prices

[@jonpetter8921]

@@mowcowbell ID BUzz is a far better alternative to the current minivan you have there in term of car features an practicality. The government just need to develop your charging infrastructure.

[@jonpetter8921]

@@sasquachjl1228 So Europe incentivize EV while american incentivize gas. Nothing new....

[@sunburn8640]

@@jonpetter8921whose government? Europes or Americas? America has a legit charging infrastructure, we have Elon musk let’s not forget… Also, as far as the best minivan on the market, anywhere in the world, I would rank them as follows for efficiency 1) Toyota Siena hybrid(KINGPIN) 2) Kia Carnival(super efficient but 2nd rate to the Sienna 3) Chrysler Pacifica (Original Story of the Minivan starts right here made strides with their Stow N Go seat configuration and have remained relevant under a struggling brand in STELANTIS with their hybrid offerings. I contend the VW ID BUZZ PRO does not yet have enough range to be relevant when facing the aforementioned competition. Infrastructure aside, you can travel twice the distance on one fill up/charge with the hybrid offerings over the EV with the range of the VW. The BUZZ looks awesome. I really dig it. I have 5 kids, have had 2 minivans and a Tahoe and I own a Rideshare company with aspirations of going all electric nice done comprehensive case studies on my ROI of this major investment multiple times. My business does not survive with the current range. Wish that weren’t the case but at $60k+. It’s currently a superstar luxury item Only. Total contrast of efficiency

[@KeithHowells]

Looks great. Overpriced and about half the 400+ miles of range needed

[@papapickles5820]

Nope not for $65k wtf

[@TheHummingBirdJaiye]

Right. Can find one significantly cheaper as a fixer-upper. VW is wrong for this 😂

[@nucleargrizzly1776]

Same thing I was thinking. Seems about $25k over priced. Particularly since the Toyota Sienna gets such good mileage.

[@TheMlvswoll]

All the manufacturers are nuts with ev pricing.

[@ae86fiend]

I'd like to see the mark up, market adjusted price and other politically correct way of saying rip off

[@Krobra91]

dont forget the dealership markup another 10-20k

[@Almighty_cornholio]

Imagine how popular this would be if it was ICE and about $30000 cheaper

[@fleuger99]

Amen

[@Zues_007]

Exactly.

[@martinn4186]

Or a hybrid with 40+ mpg

[@Molishious]

VW nailed the look of this. The range is disappointing but it charges well so that will help a lot with longer trips. I love the look on the inside too, but wish VW would give up on the touch sensitive controls and go back to knobs, buttons and switches. We’ll see if it does well in the long run, but I think it will sell well initially. If I needed a 3 row EV I’d go for the EV 9 as it is less expensive, has more range and more conventional controls.

[@sasquachjl1228]

Eh, watching what the boys on TFL went through on a small roadtrip with this was enough to take this off my list. Shame as it’s a great size for my family and looks excellent

[@brettmccoy5900]

This thing is awesome!!! Price I knew would be high as all EVs are. Hopefully a lightly used one will be more attainable in a year or so.

[@ImperialCityNord]

Don't worry In 4 years they'll basically be free

[@MicahB98]

EV’s at this moment are taking HUGE hits in depreciation 30-40% hits. I suspect in the next year or 2 you will find used ones for a lot cheaper

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

They gonna go to the price they were suppose to be since day 1

[@lurcharoni]

if someone actually buys them new.

[@aryehrosenthal2138]

Happy New Year. Thanks so much for sharing this review.

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

I love the color on this electric vehicle anyway and I would love to buy this EV as well Sofyan

[@KevinOpar]

I wish it was a hybrid. They should make a range-extender/generator or something.

[@josefv-y8m]

This called VW Multivan (sometimes called T7), but not sold in US I think...I own an Plugin of this VAN. This VAN is 4.96, like the long Version of Buzz sold in US...and even the short Version with 4.7m has more cargo length due to the EV Platform...short outside, but huge space internally...no waste of length into the space for an ICE.

[@notmethanks816]

I wish it was a diesel.

[@curtsuneson6161]

If this thing had a gas powered powertrain or even a hybrid, I would put myself in crippling debt to buy this. But I can’t get over the extremely limited range for a vehicle that’s designed for long drives and road trips.

[@ImperialCityNord]

Crippling debt + deprecating asset = 😂😂

[@Tonycrossfit]

234 miles? No way.

[@schnellpress7683]

I’m a longtime VW guy, but I have to say the interior color combos available on this don’t go with the exteriors at all, not sure what they were thinking. Not to mention the pricing, even before the dealer weasels get their “market adjustments” added…

[@joseph_M]

Red, blue, black, brown, silver. It all comes together really nicely 😂

[@reggiefurlow1]

reallt think you have a solid review game. keep up the great work

[@preciadoalex123]

He's got a BF bro

[@Waldo1122]

@@preciadoalex123 And?

[@Ryukachoo]

Sister in law really desperately wants one of these and ive been hyping them up for years But that price tag is nonsense and vw is absolutely trying to market this as "premium" to get larger margins Dont do the stellantis thing vw Once these crash in value on the used market to 30k they'll be THE BEST thing

[@GF-cb8rr]

So cool. Got to have it! ...1/2 ton trucks are pushing $100k so many people complaining about price, but a Honda Odyssey. This is not a traditional minivan and attracts a different buyer.

I love this ev and would consider buying one at some point..

[@JqMidwest]

I wished Volkswagen offered this vehicle with an onboard generator with a small fuel tank to charge as you drive. Giving the vehicle a 500+ mile range. It would allow those with range anxiety, peace. Also, those people wanting to take a long trip would have less stops needed

[@adriancooper78]

Or at least a range extending engine that charges the batteries

[@JqMidwest]

@@adriancooper78 I agree but it has to be small. EV’s are already heavy and space is limited.

[@adriancooper78]

@JqMidwest That's the only way this vehicle will work with a small engine (1.2, turbo 4cyl) charging the battery pack, and the battery pack sends powers to the electric motors. Volkswagen should be ashamed of themselves they have mastered the small engine!!!! To offer anyone buying a vehicle at that price point and not give him a guarantee of at least 400 miles is absurd Volkswagen people's car should read Volksraub people's robbery

[@mowcowbell]

And would add a whole layer of complexity and maintenance.

[@adriancooper78]

@mowcowbell Indeed, but the Germans have always had complex, high-maintenance cars. There are several Chinese auto manufacturers that make these, and Volkswagen is partnering with one of them (5) Chinese Auto Manufacturer are making Extended Range Electric Vehicle: BYD (Build Your Dreams) NIO Geely (including Lynk & Co) SAIC Motor (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation- who the Volkswagen Group is partnering with ) and Changan Automobile

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

For sure! The ID. Buzz is all-electric, which is awesome for the environment. It has a spacious interior, so it's great for families or friends. Plus, it has some rad tech features, like a big touchscreen and advanced safety systems. I

[@ImperialCityNord]

Hahahaha this is a bot comment

[@jdmoney1000]

A base model silver one of these (which I test drove and liked) has been sitting out in front of the VW dealership now for nearly a month unsold... It's the only one they have and nobody wants it...

[@Tbcycoji]

Or , more like , can't afford it.

[@frankdeboer1347]

It's clear that Volkswagen didn't have North American users in mind with interior design and cup holders. No one wants to use the center console for rear or mid seat passengers; they want to use it for front seat passengers. It's as if Volkswagen doesn't expect people to use cups or drinks in their cars. Otherwise it's a very stylish vehicle that works well for city driving.

[@frankdeboer1347]

One thing it is not is a great road tripping car.

[@johnrose7212]

Wish it had a Boxer engine in the back..

[@bankerdave888]

IronMan face?

[@Quietmedows02]

The Ironman mobile

[@jpmaza]

The bumper almost looks like a robot jaw similar to Doom Patrol

[@Jorge-Tamacas]

I was thinking it looks like the Boss robot from Mazinger Z

[@thunderbird1100]

This is so cool and unique but gets TOTALLY let down in my opinion by the seriously mediocre range around 230 miles. It's basically a pain to take on most any mid to long range road trip, and a 3 row hauler generally will probably be asked to do that on more than a few occasions. If they only had a longer range option available I feel like that would cover most people's objections. Fact is you can get into a EV9 with 304 miles of range for $60k MSRP and the Ioniq 9 will have well in excess of 300 miles of range (as a cost TBD) and people will just generally be more comfortable with that with a family 3 row hauler. I wonder if we will see a longer range version sooner than later.

[@doziershaw9765]

Range drops to 150 miles in cold weather

[@RobbieFitzgerald]

It maintains a pretty good power level while charging which helps. Not that I disagree. They shouldve used a larger battery.

[@RobbieFitzgerald]

Wow. Ive never seen the brown seats and blue trim on this. Looks pretty good. That rear window issue is on all of the videos Ive seen thus far.

[@84imreplica]

I found one of these for sale online in Canada (Vancouver Island). First Edition, four motion $89,319 Canadian!!

[@RobbieFitzgerald]

Yeah 89k in Canada is the low end of these. Most are closer to 100k.

[@davidstephenson6667]

The front looks like Iron Man’s face…:imagine getting that windshield tinted .. Marvel forever 🫵🏽🙌🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@jeffs6090]

I'd like to see it with all the rear seats out, then reconfigured with other things.

[@jonnycoolg]

Love it, but not for that $$$. Range is a bit low but workable for me.

[@gerry9306]

Sounds like a personal problem, fella

[@jeschr3462]

Personal problem my as s. A toyota sienna gets over 500miles of range. This gets less than half of that.

[@gerry9306]

@@jeschr3462 I'm sorry, you are?

[@infernovideo]

38:40 Any idea when they will fix the range? In the current market I see them as needing a 130kWh usable battery for the price they are asking.

[@whitelotus_zero]

Yea it’s not all that people wished for, but it’s a good start and being both cute and sexy the design will stand strong for many iterations to come. Yes VAG officially shot themselves in the foot with the infotainment/touch button mania, but a major overhaul is announced already with next gen ID3 / new ID2 etc

[@Annette_Hons]

$70k+ base price plus $5k to $25k dealer mark ups right now (YES dealers are tacking of insane markups!!! VW needs to stop this practice!), just barely 200 miles of range and infamous lack luster software/tech .... it's a NO for me. I love the look and the idea of it but needs to be well over 300 miles of range. It also doesn't have Tesla supercharger availability and not so great charging for roadtrips, this is mainly an around town vehicle which is super over priced. Good review as always.

[@lilypark8735]

Price goes down to around 35k, then I'm in

[@re14437]

It sounds like you might not be the target market for this vehicle

[@acoustibass]

Great idea, I love it… (I’ve owned a dodge gran caravan in the past) full electric ok for the city but with gas range extender to make it a real car for vacation , otherwise just a few of us will buy it, vw needs to think about it

[@UhhhhhnooOOo00oO]

If Volkswagen paid me (let's say a realistic number) a thousand dollars a week to drive this...I would not. [Awful]

[@NthngMn1]

The windshield reminds me of the 90’s Chevy Lumina APV.

[@esaireyna899]

7:25 what??? Why does it have drum brakes in the rear in 2025?? That’s so old but just want to wonder why VW did that

[@DreamerByDay95]

A lot of companies started using drums along side regenerative braking since they typically use the front wheels for most of the braking power. I know some EVs incorporated their drums to help recharge the battery, not sure if that's the case for this particular car.

[@josefv-y8m]

If you would have ever driven an EV or a plugin, you would love it. Due to regen you almost never use the rear brakes...and the discs will be killed by rust within 2 years, due to this less usage. Since all those MEB Cars have excellent braking distance from 100km/h to 0...I could not even care less, about the technology for the brakes.

[@yiyangcheng]

It’s not just the buzz, the MEB platform all uses drum brakes

[@esaireyna899]

@@yiyangcheng I know I went blank and now I know all EV models that use MEB have drum brakes in the back

[@yiyangcheng]

@ unfortunate but it has its good and bad

[@tyclute1454]

Saw one at local dealer. Gotta admit that it is really cool. 72k is a bit much in my opinion. But that's pricing now.

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

It's basically as tall as a Escalade or f150. Good car if you wanna sit up really high. Most movies are about 6in shorter in height

[@jamesh1641]

Here’s why it will be a flop in the good ole USA: 1. It’s a minivan at a time when they are gracefully exiting the market due to slow sales; 2. It’s expensive at a time when the $70k+ price point is under immense pressure; 3.It’s an EV at a time when the USA is not ready at home or on the road; 4. It has a real world range well under 300 at a time when that is considered bare minimum; and 5. It’s a retro at a time when those have fallen from style preferences. Notice I haven’t bashed any sacred cow. It’s just a product which has come a decade too late with too little.

[@davidcamacho3513]

Headlights are a major miss. Starts at over $60k. Weak range. Still very cool & it’s going to flop miserably. Give me a decked out AWD Sienna. I’ll have $10k+ in my account & a 600 mi range. Keep the gimmicky ambient lighting & give us second row cup holders. Give us a gas version & it’ll be great success.

[@theniceones1613]

*70K for an electric plastic tub van. with short range and cheap brakes*

[@Vini-Pizza]

A very cool retro design.

[@ttinnovations3310]

buzz buzz, the VW, front dash, with the warning lights, mmmmmmm vw quality... $75K no thank you

[@davidhoesly]

Great review, as always! With such a long wheelbase and wide vehicle, what is the turning radius, and how is it maneuvering in a crowded parking lot, and tight parking spaces?

[@mumwifeteacher]

The lack of cup holders alone have doomed this in the us market.

[@josefv-y8m]

Indeed a US thing...in Europe we make breaks in restaurant and do not hurry through live. When I made vacation in US, the only persons enjoying a coffee and sitting down...were Europeans. I hate this buy and run away with the coffee like hell...unfortunately the BS comes more and more to europe, too.

[@esaireyna899]

0:15 Peace & Love!!!! I hope the hippie trend comes back soon and have 2 VW ID Buzz limited editions like the peace and love edition and The Fluffy edition in conjunction with Gabriel Iglesias

[@AcuraChannel]

Ironically, I did a quick review on one today I seen in the parking lot earlier today.

[@joemoe05]

What did you think?

[@AcuraChannel]

@joemoe05 I like the vintage retro style with the futuristic design.

[@travisbruce5096]

Those seats remind me of my old 2012 q7

[@timmee6937]

Looks like cleaning the inside of that windshield is going to require some serious flexibility and maybe even a pole.

[@Rioichi4]

Okay, I'm a smaller person and 95% of vehicles, I cant actually use the "arm rests" AS arm rests, while also being able to reach the pedals and see over the dash to drive. Those arm rests on the seat seem very strange but also... I might actually use them lol

[@sirishkumar-m5z]

The Toyota bZ4X offers a luxurious driving experience, complete with heated and ventilated SofTex®-trimmed seats that perfectly balance premium comfort and advanced functionality, keeping everyone on board cozy and relaxed regardless of the season.

[@Jrjrjrjrjrjrj]

They should have made this about 6 inches longer to give it usable cargo space behind the 3rd row. Also wish the 3rd row was a 3-seat bench.

[@blackvq3759]

Love it❤‍🔥the price big no for me!

[@dpr5105]

WAY too much time spent on 0-60 times. The demographic who will buy this isn't that interested.

[@wydryfly]

At least VW doesn’t make buyers have any interior color option they want as long as it’s black. Chevy is guilty of that one big time in their EV’s. Nothing but black interiors is such a downer.

[@kareembarr8690]

Making a touring vehicle with less than 300miles of range is ridiculous. 65-70k for a glorified uber. There is no cargo space and you lack cup holders in the rear. This definitely just seems like a ride-share kind if vehicle or taxi. If VW addresses the cargo room and the mileage range then i can see this becoming a competitor for other vehicles in the segment.

[@majed6956]

These automakers will have to learn the hard way. People don't want overpriced ev junk. It's happening to Stellantis. It's happening to Ford... This would've been a hit with a hybrid setup, topping out around $48,000.

[@RobbieFitzgerald]

Stellantis is making EVs in Europe that are doing just fine (Peugot and Renault for example). Theyre only ruining the Dodge family.

[@naveenthemachine]

I’m digging the exterior. Not so much the wheels though

[@XX-166]

Easy change

[@mumwifeteacher]

The back window is weird and crappy because it was tacked on when they forgot to add one in the first place.

[@RobbieFitzgerald]

I actually like it.

[@MauriceBln1]

Cool car!

[@michaelfrancis-vb7tp]

looks like they may be on their way back

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Love your car video

[@ZekeBriarcliff]

I'm rooting for this one, but I doubt I'm their market. As battery tech improves, and we return to buttons, I may be more apt to open my wallet...

[@cbotten106]

VW ought to put some round headlights on to complete the retro styling. Dropping the price a bit might sell a few more too.

[@marcusbell8001]

I love it, but they should bring back the Eurovan.

[@darriontunstall3708]

It’s very nice! I really like it!! Let me know if you hear anything about the all electric next generation f-150, I can’t wait to see it

[@DavidWolfer]

Ummm can we just call it BUS…..wtf is buzz lol. It makes me not want to say the name 😂

[@GautamAtri]

Why is this not a Hybrid ? With 200 miles of range? WTF? They ruined the actual purpose of this.

[@yadavdhakal2656]

Wow so good 👍👍👍

[@JSTYLES2007]

Hold on folks to your gasoline vehicles. Everything is becoming EV these days. Ill pass on buying a radiation vehicle.

[@threemileallan]

I want to love this Van but ultimately the Odyssey wins on interior tbh. And I have had 3 GTIs in a row

[@adriancooper78]

Volkswagen really needs to give the people what they want. What happened to all those companies in China who they are partnering with? This is a letdown!!! They need to give us a extened range electric vehicle!! Give us a small engine powering 2 elecric motor on each axle. They want to sell cars, give the people what the want, otherwise this is just another hunk of metel they won't be able to sell. Volksraub - Shaking my head

[@neurocosm]

Nice! Should have been a hybrid though.

[@shinkuflame]

Literally the reason why most folks buy Van is for the space to fit people AND cargo. No deep trunk storage or 3rd row that folds down flat? That is a huge factor and makes the van class what it is. Not only is it more expensive, but less space and this one is RWD lol. Whaaaaaaat?

[@josefv-y8m]

Less space? I own a VW Multivan (called sometimes T7) with ICE...I think not sold in US...with 4,96m length. The short Version of Buzz...not sold in US, too...is only 4.7m...AND has a longer distance from Back to front seats (It is even 2 cm wider anyway)!!! You get only the long Versions with same length as Multivan with ICE...way more cargo length in this case. NO, the Buzz has not less space, but much more compared to ICE Vans, since they have to waste Length for the Engine in the front...this is the big advantage of a pure EV Platform...shorter, while bigger inside the same time. First inform about the inner values...then judge!!!

[@texpadre5466]

Just 6 charges to get out of Texas 😂

[@harsha1284]

What is the use of a 65k family van with just 240 miles range? The real world range wuth family would be 160 and you end up stopping every 2 hours. Not worthy

[@martinliden8453]

I can’t imagine a more perfect car for a larger family to do daily arrends.

[@arevee9429]

This will bomb as soon as the "retro" novelty wears off.

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Just like bronco

[@Numberone292]

Omg the color combination?! Yicks Keep it simple..one color. 234 miles range? With only 80% recommended charge? I’m sure it will sell but it’s not for me.

[@kjsmith847]

VW, much like the Premium Brands they also own, push heavy on the leasing side of ownership. So, that price tag is not really an issue. the lease will probably go for about $450 a month, and you also will not have to worry about VW long term issues.

[@kennethtisdale260]

Too expensive and the range is poor

[@NovaResource]

23:15 “You also get power sliding doors on both the driver and passenger side. So that’s really nice.” Can anyone name me a van that only has a power sliding door on one side? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@rohitmalik2071]

Reminds me of the pontiac Aztek.

[@carguyeyedoc]

OSU Buckeye’s spec

[@Pajaa37]

I still can’t get over it that THIS is VW’s HALO vehicle….

[@fireant202]

Ha the one we tested had the same issue with the rear windows and I think I saw it in another test video. Seems like it’s a pretty consistent problem. I do find it funny how much people in here are complaining about the price even with the video clearly laying out the competition pricing. You’re paying a $5-10k premium for one of the most unique looking cars on the road. Whether that’s worth it is up to you but to act as if similar cars aren’t within $10k in price is silly. I do acknowledge that the EV market is in a weird spot now since they’re more expensive and depreciating fast. I’ll be curious to see what happens, especially with the new administration, but on the other hand I don’t know if I can wait to buy a new family car and we want something we can plug in…it’s a rough spot with only this or the EV9 to really choose from in this price bracket and style.

[@mikeisaacs2314]

Like this spec better then the Buzz TFL has

[@hongchan1202]

Why stop there, put daisy rims on it. GTFO, $66k, this will fail in the U.S.

[@s9779]

to bad we dont get the small one. I dont want 3 rows no kids just animals.

[@Jonathan-bk3dq]

For its price, you'd think VW would give it nicer materials, way more range and actual real cupholders in the back seats. This isn't the 80's VW.

[@Michael-lz3bk]

66k and it’s 6000lbs with drum brakes

[@frankdeboer1347]

Don't forget about the regenerative braking provided by the rear motor. I suspect that you really don't need rear disk brakes.

[@NovaResource]

Drum brakes actually are lighter and have less rotational resistance compared to disc brakes. This is why they are favored on electric vehicles. And like Frank said above, with regen braking, drums are perfectly satisfactory.

[@borninhk1]

Please Toyota, release an EV Previa to do battle with this!

[@matthewlowry3726]

Great review as always. You really covered that well. but you said $66,000+ as the price…LOL….LOL……LMAO…..LOL……..LOL….LOL…..someone get me a tissue…LOL……LOL…. VW needs to drop about $20,000 just so people will consider it…

[@h3e44]

This lowered on some rotiform disc would be 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵 in silver on black

[@supra4lif3]

65k! For the typical vw rattling noises

[@Wyde_Boi]

it should make a good 1-2 year old used purchase for 40% off MSRP :)

[@coreygarcia952]

Why?! Why do you give us the BS range #’s? No one is charging it to 100%. What is it at 80%? If I’m wrong and you did then dang. 60k and that’s barely further than what my Bolt does. Crazy.