VW ID. Buzz 7-seater LWB Long Range EV MPV - FIRST LOOK

Volkswagen VW ID. Buzz 7-seater LWB Long Range EV MPV - FIRST LOOK. Jonny Smith heads to California for the US launch of the LWB Buzz - which has a longer body, is a 7 seater as standard with a bigger battery (more range) and bigger boot.
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With a 250mm longer wheelbase (and overall length) the 4962mm Buzz electric MPV has been launched with a larger 86kWh useable (91kWh gross) battery pack, promising 460+km of range (that's 285 miles) from its revised 210kW (286ps) rwd single motor. Choose between a 5, 6 or 7 seater arrangement inside, plus the huge 1.7-metre long pano glass roof that is electrically charged liquid crystal and can change from clear to opaque with the touch of a switch. The Buzz also promises a revised infotainment software... which it needed.
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Jonny Smith
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:13 Driving the concept
1:30 2001 concept Microbus
1:50 LONGER WHEELBASE DETAILS
2:28 INTERIOR
3:17 2nd ROW
3:35 HUGE GLASS ROOF
4:33 3rd ROW
5:12 Funky hubcaps
5:56 BOOT SPACE
6:32 BOOT CAPACITIES
7:29 False floor
7:42 Motor spec
8:40 FRONT CABIN
10:13 Illuminating nose badge!
11:13 VW Samba Microbus
11:34 Verdict
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[@dcallan812]

It looks great. Fantastic to get 7 seats and two tone paint. cheers Jonny. 2x👍 I wonder if you could buy a front seat from the van and install it yourself.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Thank you for watching. Yeah, Jonny reckons the Cargo triple front seat will fit...

[@dcallan812]

@@TheLateBrakeShow Thats really handy.👍👍

[@jwvandegronden]

My thoughts exactly. Once they are readily available, this thing screams _customizations!_

[@dcallan812]

@@jwvandegronden yep, just like the old ones. 👌

[@Mike.W.Dasher]

So long as the front airbags are the same units across the range. It would be a shame if the center passenger just has to pray in the event of an accident.

[@BilalHussain-mt8yg]

a bit off topic but...i really like he uses a on hand notebook to refer to key numbers etc. makes it feel the dialogue isnt 'scripted' and gives a cool casual vibe to the review. good work dude

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Bilal, thank you for the comment. Glad you enjoy Jonny's signature CarPervert note book.

[@thehomelessbagel]

I’m obsessed with this van, i can only pray to ever get my hands on one in this lifetime though. Doesn’t hurt to dream

[@bludragonproject9677]

When I was younger my Dad looked at a Samba Bus as a traveling vehicle, though it didn't have the power he wanted/needed to get into the mountains! Both my wife and I are entertaining the idea of buying a Buzz.

[@MiniMotoAlliance]

VW rushing this van to market. It's only taken 23 years

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Yeah, right?!

[@Mike.W.Dasher]

If there is one thing VW Buses are known for... it is speed. lol

[@deltajohnny]

I liked the 2001 version too, even more 👍👍 Even today it looks modern 😍😍

[@adamlytle2615]

Honestly even the 6-7 year gap between the concept Jonny drove on the other channel and this version of the buzz is frustrating.

[@ChrisVideo33]

not for VW people anymore... this is Tesla crowd pricing no doubt ($$$$$$$$$$)

[@raymondpritchard]

This! Is the review of the iD Buzz LWB I’ve been waiting for. Nobody does it better than Jonny 👌🏽

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

That is exceptionally kind. Thank you Raymond.

[@michaelschneider-]

@raymondpritchard ... +1.. Agreed. . I pass up half a dozen others. .. The late Brake Show with Jonny Smith is the one to watch. .. Cheers, Colorado

[@JB-mn2gu]

Absolutely better than Fully Discharged. That show just sounds like a paid sales pitch

[@MumrikDK]

You were waiting for a review with no road testing?

[@jasonbaldwin5875]

Jonny must be my one of my favourite car journalists! So easy to listen to and makes everything interesting.

[@bachstreetboi]

First time watching this channel! And I learned more about this car than on other channels. I'm sure people complain about the notebook you carry, but I think it's great that you took notes and are providing something that doesn't feel scripted.

[@bodrulm1]

Watch more videos of Jonny. He's a professional car journalist and used to be on TV in the UK. He knows his cars.

[@chrisd924]

This is how the pro's do a review... best in class Jonny - as always... keep them coming.

[@timwood7808]

Fabulous, wonderful thing ❤️ Guy in our car club has one and following it on a run and watching the suspension working is a joy.

[@JTK24efr]

the amount of research you do is bloody spectacular 👍

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Well thank you. This one we had 20 mins to film, so it was a bit bloody frantic!

[@ScenesThroughTravels]

I agree , 👍

[@DrRogB]

I had a Grand Espace for several years, it was the 3.0V6 so decently fast and capable of swallowing huge loads and still able to stop. This reminds me of that. Wonderously useful and ideal for long journeys with several people.

[@jtothew4201]

Not dissimilar to a people carrier its very similar to the last incarnation of the VW Sharan just slightly bigger.

[@harrymills2770]

3.0 V6 is way better than this.

[@ragetobe]

I was on my motorbike the other day behind one of these in the south west uk, it looks very nice.

[@koshfu]

I was so disappointed that they took away the bonnet badge illumination with the regular wheelbase version after we saw it in Jonny’s buzz concept video 6 years back, glad to see it’s back in this form, overall it seems like they’ve created the ultimate buzz with this LWB North American specced out version, interested to see what the GTX will be like.

[@ScenesThroughTravels]

Love the LWB , it's so much better . Take care on that platform Circle though Jonny. We almost lost Thomas from Autogefühl !! 😂😂

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

That's true. Poor Thomas took a tumble!

[@nordmannordmann]

Beautiful color combo for the ID Buzz!

[@sethland]

Seems perfect for my family of 5 in San Francisco. I have a Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid now, but this saves 9 inches of length. Crucial for parallel parking and small garages.

[@neverleftthe80s29]

Hey Jonny, must correct you on the USA being the 'last' place to be able to get a iD BUZZ. Sorry that is Australia, we still do not have ANY iD cars for sale here. iD3, iD4, iD5, none of them are here yet, let alone the iD BUZZ. Looking forward to finally seeing one of these in the flesh sometime in 2026 or 2027 or 2028 when VW eventually bring them here. Cheers.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

That's rotten. Sorry to hear man. The Kombi was big news in Oz too.

[@neverleftthe80s29]

@@TheLateBrakeShow VW Australia have been pushing for them, but VW headquarters have just been delaying & delaying. Cupra Born just released here, but that is it from VW group for 'affordable' EV's. In the meantime Tesla are selling at least 4000 cars every month now in Australia. This LWB iD BUZZ is PERFECT for Australia, should be fast tracked here, but it wont be.

[@more.power.]

Thanks Jonny a greatlook around the Buzz. Cheers

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Cheers for watching Tim

[@michaelschneider-]

+1 ... What a bus .... We Joined & support The Late Brake Show .... Remember... braking late, wins the day. .. Cheers, Vail, Colorado

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Michael, cheers v much sir

[@luisfabriciogarbato9656]

Amazing review mate! Kudos from Austin, Texas - US.

[@smellylettuce]

I Canada we will apparently be getting the 5 seats as standard with the 2 additional seats as add on options. I like the design, but seems to only really make sense as a commuter or local family transporter. I can't imagine relying on this for any real recreational use for long distances.

[@jimmyh6601]

A great airport run vehicle though

[@grumpyz0mbie]

"In the US, cooled seats come as standard, for the UK, you get a rusty spike as standard".

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

😐

[@MrAdopado]

We love a rusty spike in the front seats.

[@jimmyh6601]

But we don't complain, we are used to hardship😊

[@ramblerandy2397]

One word - CAMPER..! 😊 As regards you Jonny, I really miss you on that other channel.

[@franleck]

The larger the EV vehicle the more electricity it will consume. California can't supply enough electricity currently. Add in a heatwave and you are asked not to charge between 4-9pm.

[@MrAdopado]

... seems obvious that people shouldn't charge then! In the UK they were literally paying people not to use electricity during such peak periods this past winter. This doesn't necessarily mean there isn't enough electricity generation, it just means spreading the load.

[@rampanttwattery4844]

Desirability is off the chart for this, but I’m expecting it to be £75k in the spec that I’d want and that’s a LOT of cash (i.e. I can’t afford it)

[@loadbear]

Looks fantastic though I wish they went with individual rail style seating like the T7 Multivan we have. The flexibility to take all the seats out and turn it into the Buzz cargo would have been awesome.

[@CharlesLL]

Strongly agree with you. If Individual removable seats added, This would be 100% satisfied to me, now only 70%. I am driving T6.1, waiting for T7 4motion, now I changed my mind and waiting for ID buzz LWB 6 seater to NZ.

[@c04427041]

Finally! Been waiting to see this model come out

[@JohnsonBuck]

Missed opportunities on not having it look more like the original....inside and out. It is really cool regardless. Needs round headlights with that two-tone paint job at the very least. Really looks nothing like a splittie or bay even without my glasses on. Much closer to an evolved T4/5/6/7 but those arent what most people think of when VW Bus is mentioned.

[@tiemji]

Thanks for this comprehensive review of the car

[@aston-martin-internationalist]

I absolutely LOVE these and really want to get one (the available one) to replace my current daily hack. I saw one boarding the ferry to France a few weeks ago and it looked epic. I did try to arrange a test drive with my local VW dealership who messed me around something rotten! Still love 'em though.

[@Banyan314]

Got a test drive of the SWB version and loved it, but it was too small in the SWB format. The LWB 99kW is going to be the one to buy, especially if it comes with LFP batteries. Just need to sell the children and the house to afford it, if the price of the SWB version is anything to go by ! 😂😂😂

[@aston-martin-internationalist]

​@@Banyan314I have no kids, so for me, 5 seater is probably fine. I like the idea of doubling up as a sort of 'day van'.

[@stevenwileman2443]

Miles per KW is super crap. No way near the manufacturer stated.

[@christaylor4946]

Vw have absolutely nailed the exterior styling on the buzz 👌

[@nathanorchard201]

Just a cool vehicle, the roof is amazing… how much do I want one…. I’d bet I’d smile every day driving it!

[@BenMillen]

Got a T4 and seen so many people being snotty about this but I love it, got great ideas to personalise one, love the long wheelbase, can't wait to see the campers and a pop top

[@phuketexplorer]

Sure would hurt taking a grinder to that sunroof!

[@aaronharris5275]

Similar dimensions to the T4 no?

[@Kulbulia]

It's got a bigger footprint than a T4, but not as spacious inside.

[@mariuspetrea5360]

Sir amazing job you did. Thank you! subbed

[@ScottBergerMN]

In the US, apparently orders are going to be exclusively through dealers instead of the ID.4 model of basically being exclusively through the website. I was able to get a down payment on the books to hold a place in line, which is good because US allocations are supposed to be VERY tight for at least 2024. I will almost certainly buy an early model with modest battery pack and specs, and upgrade later to a pop-top camper version, which I believe will also be equipped with a ~100-110kWh battery pack. Oh, and these are not going to be cheap in any US spec.

[@JohnnyZenith]

So yet again the US doesn't get a HUD?

[@rotoehu9266]

Not cheap in US at MRP, and then those dealers are going to add $20000, maybe $50000 market adjustments until demand starts to wane. And VW obviously support this approach by making it exclusively dealer sold….

[@patreekotime4578]

Is the camper version even going to be available in the US?

[@ChrisVideo33]

never buy a first year model of something this different unless you like recalls

[@cujoyyc4453]

VW Canada did their research and concluded that the logical standard configuration in Canada will be the 2+3 5 seater. The back seats will be optional but, according to their research, they don't think too many Canadians will opt for the extra two seats.

[@serlegar]

Makes sense, the typical family has 2 kids in Canada.

[@rpjwhite]

The want for the Buzz remains strong. Got an Enyaq but for the space I need a roofbox. No roofbox if I had one of these.

[@andycanon1]

It’s just a shame VW can’t sort out their software. My ID´s update to v2.4 took 10 days, and currently the car is bricked at the dealership going through the v3.2 update. 3.2 has also reintroduced some bugs that 3.0 resolved.

[@alanwllms5172]

And that's the future of motoring. "Sorry I'm late boss, car was updating" "Fine, Charlie but three days late??

[@dxutube]

Potentially if they offered 3-a-breast at the front, it could have been a 6-seater with loads of luggage space, potentailly being a major USP

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

EXACTLY!

[@HelloMyFriend_]

​@@mikegolfwhiskey71and what about airbags ie. safety?

[@paul5683]

What about us fat Americans? Get real! 😅

[@aemrico]

I want one so bad 😎🙌🏾 here in Lithuania I’ve seen it in person ,the short one . same color though

[@neildolan7177]

Fantastic video. I have a type 2 bay. Would give my right arm to have one of these, even if the range is limited.

[@christopherhume8896]

Love the back seats. Roger, roger. 😁

[@jencook203]

Calling us in the US patient is a bit generous. ;) Thank you for that.

[@theonetruekirk]

Recently got to see and play around in a pre production version from Europe at my local dealer here in California. It's pretty nice.

[@ivankuljis1780]

G'Day Jonny, this reminded me of my '63 23 Window Samba with the white on surf green livery! Young Talent Time hired the Bus and had me drive it along Kerford Road Beach with the whole team on board singing 'I come from a land DownUnder' Tina Arena was 9 when she was dancing over the rear seats to the song. Lots of fun to have with this new generation Buzz!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

What a story. Love the 23 windows!

[@gkcgary2534]

I have a buzz, waiting for the lwb to come to the UK I love it!!

[@davidhewitt3070]

Great video, as always! The luggage space looks quite small compared to a 7 seat t5/t6 or a v-class.

[@mipmipmipmipmip]

It's more a supersized Sharan, but sadly less smart seat folding due to the battery pack. Happy a minivan EV exists though.

[@Fester_]

Absolutely perfect for me. Thanks for that.

[@h12st_d63]

I really like it, bold design with clear nostalgic nods to the type 2

[@cyphre]

Really hope to see these things succeed! Hopefully will see a comparison with a Canoo, whenever all of these concepts finally ship to customers.

[@CT37BN]

Think this will do very well in the U.S. Two tone paint a real eye-catcher and good on VW for the top variety of colour choice available. Am 100% sure some or a number of customer will go to a tuning shop and get their ID Buzz converted to a classic Samba.

[@deansmits006]

Still looks great. In glad they were able to upgrade the motor in time for the US release. The false floor is simple and looks durable, easy to remove. There's going to be so many accessories for this, it will be crazy. Also would like to see a full length integrated solar panel instead of the sunroof as an option. In California, could add 10 miles a day with that acreage

[@DMulabiTalejan]

I like the well organised presentation with a note book. I think you should make the notebook style standard... looks more authentically well researched and not too rehearsed... including the 'oh, let me check that...' 👌

[@2stroke-outboard-FRL]

If this came as a three/three seat so 6 seats plus the extra trunk/boot space I would buy it as our family car. I love the looks an vibe it has

[@ambert.3792]

im SOOO excited!!! i want one STAT, but am really looking forward to the westfalia edition im hoping for. 😅

[@MattJohnson75]

Had mine since March. Everyone stops to chat and a lot of people give you a wave whilst driving.

[@aficio698]

Cool vehicle I love the look. Prices will be epic in any specification.

[@paulturner2911]

Yet another very interesting and informative review Jonny, these indoor reviews suit me best I think, the speech is just so much clearer imo. I was thinking about EV's in general the other day, and more specifically, servicing. It occurred to me that when we service an ICE vehicle, things like plugs, oil & filters, air filters etc etc etc are all on the list to be changed, and thus charged for. When an EV goes in to be serviced, what gets done? And more importantly, what does the customer get charged for? How much is it to service an EV? Might be a good idea for some investigative journalism....would you agree?

[@reddcocker64]

My understanding of the "big" selling point of EVs is that there is basically no regular servicing required. You replace tires and wiper blades when they wear out and that's it. Everything "mechanical" is controlled by computer and can be upgraded by the manufacturer via software downloads.

[@caseyfairy]

Yep, got my name on the list at my local dealership. Quite excited for one.

[@outsidethepyramid]

nice work Jonny boy. Love the retro design of this, reminds me of when VW did it to the Beetle. Not so sure about the white interior, it will get filthy !

[@alko_xo]

11:05 personality I just love it

[@MrMarkusmulder]

Thanks for the video and stay safe ✌️.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

And you! 👍🏽

[@markarnold8160]

Looking forward to seeing these on the road. Doubt that I'll own one but who knows.....

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

Me too. I am not rich enough for that vehicle. I can only afford some Teslas.

[@NK19218]

You Sir, are a great reviewer!

[@jonhoneyball194]

Most excellent review -- when is it coming to UK? (maybe I missed that bit)

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Mid 2024

[@LuftdroneDk]

Just ordered the current SWB, as a leased vehicle as I will wait to buy until the LWB with the improvements arrived sometime in 2024 ;)

[@TundeEszlari]

I love your videos, you are a very good KZbinr. ❤

[@GONAVYCHIEF]

I'm looking for EV Vans to transport personnel back and forth to the power plant I manage. It looks like 4 seven seater would suit us well. A great option worth considering. Great video. Thank you

[@dutmala]

I'm waiting for someone to do a proper camper version of this with a higher roof

[@olik136]

yeah for some reason there are only pop-up roof-conversions at the moment.. but it also doesn't matter since it will be above the 100k price range

[@UTube-gs1yf]

Higher roof will kill the range to something that's impractical for a camper I think.

[@Crucioj]

@@UTube-gs1yf You just have to drive a bit slower in a bulky campervan

[@dfpguitar]

Combustion engine VW campers are outrageously priced, this EV will be obscenely priced as a camper.

[@TheASM196]

This looks great and seems really fun. I would love it if the front seats could rotate to be able to face the middle and back seats.

[@farhorizons3901]

Agree. Could be simply a weight/cost issue, however VW could offer it as an option given that many Asian minivans already offer this captains chair feature.

[@Kulbulia]

Allready a Company in UK that makes a turning plate for the front seats

[@deltajohnny]

Awesome video, as always 👏👏👏

[@danielegstedt4223]

Is the long wheelbase coming as a normal van as well ? What would the cargo length be then ? Thank you for always great content !😊

[@darrenasquith1170]

Not much mate. They're tiny. It's only 25cm longer externally

[@djstraylight]

Can't wait for some camper conversions of this van in the US.

[@yasi4877]

VW will have it's own California version. But the range issue is a serious problem even with the upcoming 111 kwh battery pack and bi-motor. 300 miles at best is not good enough. You would need to lug around a petrol powered generator and that would get you no more than 300 miles anyway, I'm talking about remote driving in Australia.

[@grahamcoffer1720]

Another great review!

[@kababowie]

i am still patiently waiting for the camper variant.. but that roof is really marvelous.

[@Antroid1]

Flawless use of SI units!

[@mrmawson2438]

Looks very nice inside

[@URBONED]

I have to say, after years of looking at this thing since those early concepts... I wish they made them look more retro instead of generic sci-fi/futuristic car. If they took the approach that Fiat does with their 500's, which still look very retro to todays standards, and very similar to how they originally looked - this would be some much cooler if it looked like a classic Kombi. Give it round headlights, pastel colours and some nice chrome trim and adjust some of the shapes and curves a little bit I think this could be a winner.

[@ramblerandy2397]

For the retro look, yes perhaps VW could have made the Buzz look more so, but they had to provide crash protection. The front occupants knees don't really do the best of jobs in that way. And it does look really nice anyway.

[@paul5683]

Good thinking! Maybe they should have put halogen headlights and bulb marker lights all around. That would give it a more retro look. 😢

[@mjcooperfly]

Great review as always on this channel. One question - are the middle row of seats removable?

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

I don't believe so, but they move on a rail. Watch our T7 Multivan PHEV review for removable seats.

[@Kulbulia]

They're not removable and there are recesses in the floor where the seat frame rails are bolted😢

[@johnharvey1786]

They should offer removable middle row seats like the T7 multi van so it can be used as a day camper or for larger bulky loads. This combined with the four wheel drive option would be great, for occasional moderate off road use, such as camping where sliding around on wet grass fields with only a very slight slope can be a pain in rear wheel drive only cars and vans.

[@BrilliantBenGaming]

Excited to see these on the road - it makes me wonder when we'll see Honda release an EV Odyssey

[@brianiswrong]

The most impressive feature is more usb outlets than seats👍

[@pdterre5496]

A ID Buzz exploded during charging in Finland last weekend. It was in a underground parking garage . Id did not burn but generated a lot of smoke.Blew out windows and body was bent to a state of write-off. UPDATE, after moved to the local VAG-garage it caught fire and was submerged in water by the local Rescue Service.

[@GrandTheftChris]

"exlopoded" I had to google that.

[@ChrisVideo33]

@@GrandTheftChris 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pdterre5496]

@@GrandTheftChris Didn´t you know that Ev´s exlopode, IC-cars explode.😜

[@GrandTheftChris]

@@pdterre5496 now it all makes sense. 🙂

[@jimmyh6601]

Might be one I can afford😊

[@TomSedgman]

I really want this in the 5 seat format for putting all my camping gear in. I would love to cover the roof in solar panels so I rarely have to charge it, it seems a shame with that massive sunroof though. A final thought, that towbar release looks really dirty.

[@martinspurway22]

Holding out for the Cali version!

[@AliWade1971]

Great detailed review, of course. I don’t need a Buzz, but do like them. Wonder if they would ever make a compact version?

[@MrAdopado]

The compact version is already on sale ... just not in North America.

[@AliWade1971]

@@MrAdopado I mean a super-compact. Smaller than the model on sale

[@KurtI2525]

@@AliWade1971 Buy a Beetle.

[@MrAdopado]

@@AliWade1971 Then you are down to the size of a VW ID3 (or the recently announced ID2).

[@RemaL-2023]

My wife's less of a fan of EV's than me but she likes this. And me

[@HermannKerr]

I like the long wheel base though there seems to be no mention of the cargo version. As I live in the land of ice and snow, sometimes call the Great White North I am looking at the AWD option. The sun roof is a cool option but I have a sun roof on my '05 TDI Golf and I haven't opened it it about a year let alone pulled the cover back and I view it as a vent which the buzz is not capable. I will be putting my order down as soon as ordering becomes available. They say that there will be some minor differences between the US and Canadian versions. I really do like those passenger side windows as possible vents.

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Not a huge VW fan even if i do own a VAG Group Skoda but i do like the ID Buzz and this one looks look good in the green and white, shame its so expensive because it looks fantastic.

[@frogfoot6218]

seen on today in cottingham , yellow and white it looked cool

[@simonalexandercritchley439]

Looks great Jonny,what i'd like to know is have they fixed the buggy software from the ID4 that is also in the Buzz.

[@MrAdopado]

According to what Jonny said in the video they have changed it ... but since nobody has tried it yet ... who knows.

[@danwarter7553]

great video! Do you know if you can remove the second row seats?

[@oris247]

always a joy to visit this channel but what's the notebook all about- in 2023?

[@getoffamylan6844]

I love how he is describing the car for the American market, so he helpfully converts milimeters, to centimeters.

[@GrooveTasticThang]

The LWB suits the Buzz perfectly and gives it the space it needs for its USP

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Light and cheerful color scheme.

[@stevie007]

Great review 👍👍👍👍

[@c04427041]

It really looks great. Emjoyed watching it. But one thing that really pisses me off about all 7 seaters is how crap the boot is with with 3 rows up. 310 litres in this one is pretty crap. I have 5 kids under 10 years old.And can barely fit a pushchair in the boot behind the 3rd row, then when groceries etc need to go in its a game of tetris, split between the remainder of the boot and the footwells behind the front seats.. surely the fact the buyer needs 7 seats should also signal they may have greater need of a large boot too if its aimed as a family vehicle.

[@iketola]

Great review, thanks! It’d be great to see a comparison review Buzz vs Sharan. As a guy with a big family of 5 kids,it unfortunately seems the Buzz does not quite deliver what I need and was hoping for. I was looking forward to the VW Buzz and the 7/8 seater version. The Buzz being in van form, I expected it to be an upgrade from Sharan/Alhambra when it comes to interior space. Unfortunately it might be the opposite. Instead of the full sized seats of Sharan, the middle row in particular appears to have less space and narrow middle seat. The first impression on cargo space is that it at least matches the Sharan in 7-seater mode, though might not be as practical when you need to lower the seats and carry more cargo. I will definitely give one a test drive. I hope it proves my impressions wrong. ☺️

[@NeilBlanchard]

Are the rear tires wider / lower profile than the front? That's been the pattern on the larger MEB vehicles.