VW ID Buzz driving impressions & summary

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[@tesla-spectre]

This is way better than the rest of the ID family. And it is also really different from all these SUV clones

[@ramblerandy2397]

Indeed. I run an ID3 and although it is a good car, it doesn't stand out in its sector. VW always had the knack of making their Transporters/Kombis comfortable. I sense from Bjorn that VW have done it again. I've also seen one up close at the FC Live, and I can't wait to see a Camper.

[@mrtobylund]

I would definitely prefer this with 18” wheels. I’m so tired of everyone constantly adding to big rims causing noise levels and vibrations in the car to go up.

[@aliendroneservices6621]

18" is still pretty big. I'm rolling on 15".

[@kingphiltheill]

@@aliendroneservices6621 depends on the car. 18 inch on a Renault Clio 2 is impossibly large. 18 inch on a model y is the minimum size that may fit on the brakes.

[@larsmenken2679]

I always think that if you spend money on extras spend it on the inside

[@RobbieFitzgerald]

I think EVs are getting larger tires to deal with the extra weight of the battery.

[@kingphiltheill]

@Stefan D. The ID Buzz is less than 9 cm longer than a Model Y. Calling the Y a small car is just wrong.

[@nTubeVideoChannel]

I looked up in the configurator and it is actually possible to have 12 Volt and 230 Volt outlet in the front. It's just additional equipment and not in the base model.

[@RickardEB]

1000kg on the hook in Sweden, and the long version will have 1600kg when it comes.

[@cannygrowabeard]

I love the idea of this van, I simply cannot afford it, and it’s not ever an aspirational “in a few years I’ll be able to afford one of those” type of thing. One lease I saw was an eye watering £600pm with £7.5k initial rental. Nearly £30k over three years. Oh how I miss when manufacturers seemed to have no control over the demand, and the market was so flooded with stock, that lease deals were a feckin’ steal.

[@chryschrysostomou5392]

Thanks for all the presentations for the ID Buzz. On first seeing it presented, I decided that this is for me and your videos have further confirmed that it is top choice for a 'car' for me! By the time it will be available to purchase in my parr of the world, many more options that I hope will be offered will become available that will make the total package even better! Thank you for this series of videos!

[@Badgerpat83]

I currently own an ID.4. I commute 230 miles between my home and my cabin. We are always hauling, "stuff" between the two residences. VW...TAKE MY MONEY NOW!!!

[@testi2025]

You can dim those lights by holding your finger to it.

[@mglmouser]

Its sad they cheaped out on the interior flexibility. The original prototype was perfect in regards to configurability with seats, central console all mounted on sliding rail. Even a slide-in table was available. That would have been the perfect van.

[@Dom21221]

On my Bucket List: drive around in Norway, Denmark etc looking at those great Landscapes and sleeping in this Buzz :)

[@JW-mx3qg]

Indeed! I would join in that trip!

[@richardbatschmann1901]

The Bully (VW Bus was the iconic ride of the Hippie crowd.

[@artel6225]

Originally a Campervan now ID Buzz. As a 60s child they were great fun cheap way of a weekend away. Think it may need a longer wheel base & kitted out with amenities. This is a great review😊

[@Xomiphotography]

I am so digging for EVs..but that pricings make them just a dream to me 😢

[@djwarren5081]

After watching Bjorn's review, I would certainly consider one.

[@axelpoeschmann2886]

Excellent overview with the different tests and the summary, Bjorn. 👏😊

[@cez8017]

You should take the Buzz and your family and go to Europe this summer. I recommend Austria.

[@stefanschulthess5397]

Schuko is available but only 200W. I heard they are working on a more powerful outlet like in the korean cars.

[@Idbuzzpro]

I love my buzz. Much space and very comfortable.

[@erickessler6094]

Great wrap-up. Makes me want to give the new "Micro-Bus" a test drive. Cheers, Eric

[@rattymcclelland]

VW need a more power single motor version. The dual motor setup adds 125kg so it would make sense to do a 250bhp/190-200kw single motor version with alot more torque and keep weight down.

[@yinszeilam]

I frankly hope that the basic European trim can be made available in US in the future. Not everyone here want to pay premium for the full specs of a AWD and longer range. Maybe some day if it proves popular in the US, it can be manufactured here locally and then the cargo version is also an option too.

[@cez8017]

Regarding 12v outlet... also not available in ID4, but I don't need it. Thanks for the good work!

[@bertushd]

Thanks for all your nice vids of the ID.Buzz. It is a great overview of this car ehhh ‘van’. Indeed a great and very versatile car with lots of capabilities. I am curious who’s next with this kind of car’s. Have a nice sunday!

[@MrSnejkaj]

There is a schuko outlet as an option.

[@ivankuljis1780]

_'Buzz Is The Word '_

[@koomaj]

It was called Kleinbus in the 60's. Klein = small.

[@highlanderes]

Thanks! Seems one major disadvantage is the lack of battery preconditioning in winter, if you don’t have home charging, or delay charging for cheap electricity hours when home charging.

[@xondeez757]

taxi drivers in oslo are probably gonna love this car.

[@jor_R]

The ID Buzz is an awesome car but these 3 things keeps me away from ordering one. 1st Air vents on the 2nd row seats, 2nd Physical buttons on the steering wheel instead of touch-sensitive buttons which provide haptic feedback and 3rd heat pump instead of PTC heater for better energy consumption especially during cold winter season. Software? It improves overtime through OTA updates, so its fine. If VW will come up with ID Buzz version 2 with all of these corrected then I would probably without a doubt order one. Thank you Bjørn for an awesome review as always :-)

[@timmurphy5541]

If the overall proposition is not enough to make you overlook such small issues then it probably really isn't for you.

[@jor_R]

@@timmurphy5541 No, not at this time at least. Unless they will improve the car which will mean better car sales for VW. It might be small issues for you but for others like myself, these are major ones, things that can be improved for better overall riding comfort and driving pleasure.

[@lubder]

There are already rumors that VW will return to physical buttons on the steering wheel with the facelift of the ID.3 in 2023. If that is the case, then I expect them to change all the other MEB models as well, because it is more cost effective to use the same parts for all of them.

[@robdc4829]

@@timmurphy5541 The lack of a heat pump in colder climates is not small thing for an EV.

[@robdc4829]

From the estimates I've seen, you can add price that list.

[@chrishyde1216]

I'm guessing this will be very popular as an alternative to high range EV cars, especially for families and people going camping, as its not that much more expensive and yet offers so much more space.

[@theseb1979]

Petrol nv200 is like driving a tin can full of marbles. It’s super noisy, so not surprised the electric one is the same. I’ve had one as a courtesy car a few times when my pickup went in for a service.

[@LifeofnotBrian]

I really appreciate your approach to the ID Buzz and your quite thorough tests and reviews. I watch everything regarding the Buzz, as we ordered one in late May. At the time being our order has yet to receive a confirmed production date. However, it has been pushed back from week 45 to 51...(!) because of the two-tone paint. Ours will be White over Bay Leaf Green with white and Jade Style interior. We are really anxious to get it! (We have test-driven one, and we absolutely loved it. Or I did, at least. My wife thinks it's a bit big :P. Size isn't everything, I guess :P) Coming from a '18 Hyundai Ioniq, which was a fantastic car, but lacked range and space. Throw in a dying Mazda 5 MPV, the ID Buzz was the perfect blend of both those cars. And I happen to love the design. Both retro and futuristic at the same time. Brilliant :D

[@PloxGeek]

I would like to see a review of the cargo buzz as well! I wonder if the 3 seater configuration is practical.

[@mateuszbalon3762]

Env 200 was delivered with 15 inch tires 😀

[@grewdpastor]

Maybe nice to know: the VW-bus came mostly in production because of the dutch ¨VW-representative" Pon. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Type_2

[@highlanderes]

Thanks! Is there a good climate control setting for sleeping overnight?

[@spikoism]

Awesome videos based on the I'd buzz. Thank you.

[@willinwoods]

If I had the need and means for getting a vehicle, this would absolutely be among the top choices. Regarding the suspension, I wonder how it performs at max or 50% load.

[@kumarraj2012]

My dear. That UI.. 🤦‍♂️😅

[@CaryInVictoria]

Towing capacity is 1,000 kg / 2,200 pounds. I'm surprised it's not more. I have a question for you, Bjørn: which Buzz models do you think will lead the sales parade: the people-movers or the ones for commercial use?

[@olaflanfermann7343]

Maybe with the GTX version, which will be coming soon.

[@Knnnkncht]

Of the 13k+ preorders, most are commercial

[@zerma6]

Hey mate. Super vidéo as usual. But I feel you should talk more about lane assist or “auto pilot” as Tesla would call it. Myself and a few friends are Tesla driver for about 2-3 years now and many of us want to change and it’s a function that we MUST HAVE . I feel you should emphasize it a bit more. I saw at the very beginning you tried it but not sure how good it is.

[@Webin88]

The lack of armrest on the second row seat is one of the reasons Herbert Diess got fired, and you did not mention the armrest Bjorn.

[@johannesknaup5463]

The interior lights actually are dimmable when you push and hold them. 👍

[@johnnysmile01]

I love this iD Buzz it's so cute and Nice in so many ways it's awesome 😍😍the bad news are i can't afford it damnnn😩😭this thing puts a smile in my face always 😀. Thanks for the Nice vídeos Bjorn 👍👍

[@gregchristie2763]

Clearly the Buzz is a very good car/van .. I think it's very beautiful styling prettier than any other VW bus ever made, is great especially if you have a lot of banana boxes to carry around 😂.. but how is the software its still laggy yes.. which was always the problem, but this seems it's only drawback apart from price ..then as you say not any car is perfect yet. Unfortunately the bus is here in the UK.. lease today is £550/month factory order .. model Y £435 ex-stock ..Ioniq5 £430. Id4 only £336 low spec only 109kW/52kWh which would you buy ? Model y for me every time I don't have so many 🍌 boxes .. yet clearly the buzz is the best thing on the market at the mo the most refined van-shaped car thingy.

[@SirCutzalot]

Schuko outlet 230V is under the passenger seat in the front.

[@Ravindratech7598]

@Bjorn nyland 5:44 *EQV

[@markwebster243]

Brilliant review i have been waiting for this after the disaster of a EV that VW put out on the transporter where that i thought would have been the perfect one for the job but a 90miles range unloaded was a joke.

[@archibaldhaddock7450]

Björn - I know you are a city slicker but please add ground clearance and bumpy gravel road test to your videos! In a fossil car you might need to change oil pan etc if you misjudge ground clearance but in an electro auto it is a very costly mistake since the battery is the lowest point. A BEV is also heavier so how it reacts to a bumpy gravel road would be interesting to see.

[@moestrei]

8 year old Model S RWD inland Australia: Very good traction, no probs on dirt roads (air suspension) and it skids over obstacles just leaving some scratches on the very thick battery plate. I always get surprised looks of 4WD owners when arriving at remote locations 😆. 22kW AC charging at any small country town. Done 340000km by now still first battery (12.3% degradation only). Love it, best car I ever had.

[@kj_H65f]

Bev has LESS problem with clearance, even if you hit something theres less to contact due to less parts, and while the battery is low theres always shielding to prevent any kind of punctures from hitting a pothole or driving on washboard. You're right about overall weight and suspension, but I wouldn't worry about the difference in cost for driving mistakes between ice/ev.

[@derekl9702]

I like these impressions videos keep doing then please.

[@arnekvinge6073]

Me want it! I am gona testdrive first

[@toyotasuppra]

When will you test the bZ4X?

[@canoeinginthewild]

This van would be my new tour toy. I like it I have id.3 pro s with big battery I like it i the future i want more road trip Is there Heating at night if you sleep in it? Camping mode...

[@evkx]

Nice review. It is possible VW uses a different cell in this compared to the ID4/ID5. They write they will use pouch and prismatic cells. Maybe this has prismatic

[@LucaDellOca]

Toyota ProAce comes in 5-seater version indeed, but it uses the same eCMP platform of every damn model Stellantis does. 136CV and 50kWh for a city car may be good, but not if you put the same platform on a van. I was looking at the eRifter for example, way cheaper than the Buzz and totally useful for my needs, but with that front shape and that tiny battery, range will be horrible. MEB modularity is a winner here. I will be happy anyway to see a full test of the eRifter, to compare it to this one.

[@olaflanfermann7343]

Improvements in software only with new cars. They have still lots of issues updating existing cars. I'll get Version 3.0 by buying a new ID3 next Month. But I Still love the car.

[@furzekoenigin]

Please compare this to Citroen Berlingo, Peugeot Partner, Vauxhall/Opel Combo Stellantis cars. Those should offer a lot of practicality if you only need a short to medium range tripper. And they are much cheaper.

[@nickieredshaw7835]

Great video thanks looks great !

[@tommays56]

I put MANY miles on TWO 80s vintage liquid cooled manual transmission VANOGONs

[@criticulmuzical9120]

Can you test the AEB system?

[@irawanprajogo3122]

What’s the largest wheel that it can swallow? 24”?

[@kimmohamalainen3390]

Loud is the noise inside.

[@niki123489]

In Japan there are what they called "KEI cars" . Which is a small version of a van or SUV. Do you think these small cars could be popular in Europe if they have and electric version?

[@lesbendo6363]

Does the ID Buzz use LG chem batteries?

[@Helloworldhello663]

The only thing that would make it 10/10 for me is to have the option of extra 3 row seats. But definitely feeling the buzz…

[@benjaminschneider4555]

a longer version is yet to come

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

Just wish it looked more like the concept and less like a ev transporter van

[@gzcwnk]

I'd love one but not in NZ.

[@ischju]

maybe I can afford it in 3 years. need to work more. sleep less. give up my life.

[@javieraparicio3811]

Hi Borjn, Thanks for the great review. Any plans for vw to increase the power of the rwd engine to cope with 2600 kg? Thanks

[@PlanetFrosty]

Bjorn got Buzz’d

[@konradandreenordvik9829]

What does your family think do they like ?

[@bjornnyland]

Yes

[@youxkio]

Is the windshield cracked?

[@Jrfeimst2]

Does it have an ac outlet anywhere like the ioniq 5 or ev6

[@benjaminschneider4555]

yes, but as an extra

[@bosse220]

Hi. Does it have Camping mode??

[@bjornnyland]

No

[@bosse220]

@@bjornnyland Thanks.

[@timaustin2000]

Still digging that sweet, sweet ASMR, Bjorn 😊😊

[@pareriksson3711]

I need at least 1400kg for towing 😢

[@moestrei]

LWB : 1600kg.

[@Marco_Dubbleyou]

Haptic buttons still on the steering wheel?

[@bjornnyland]

Yes

[@Marco_Dubbleyou]

@@bjornnyland sheeet

[@u.wunschel7311]

😘ID BUZZ

[@florinmsff6138]

👍

[@doublespresso]

You have broken windshield on top right corner.

[@bjornnyland]

Nope

[@usmankhalid9438]

Range is too low

[@usmankhalid9438]

Too much road noise

[@erebostd]

With estimated energy prices hitting 65 cents the kwh next year in many countries a bus like this is even less feasible. Best thing would be to get an old i-miev or so, but even those things are expensive like heck today. (I bought an electric car a year ago, and if I’d sell it today i easily could make 8-10k plus over the price i payed, because there are none available except those already sold. Waiting times are 12-18 months. Everything’s batsh@t insane atm…)

[@rzvqvb]

ID Buzz, a chick magnet? 🧲 🐥

[@benjaminschneider4555]

you shouldn't drive in that lane, that's not a buss, that's a buzz!

[@Samsson83]

This is sad. I actually like the feel of a van with the steering wheel angle. It’s part of the experience and relaxing.

[@moestrei]

Is because of airbag.

[@Samsson83]

@@moestrei Might bei a more ideal angle but vans have functioning airbags too.

[@mozuzeng6121]

The design and style looks outdated.it should not be like this in EV time.

[@CulinarySpy]

It's a shame they don't have a longer wheelbase, seems smaller than the original.

[@AsekiBekovy]

it's 1 cm shorter, not a big deal... car looks smaller than it is

[@arthemis1039]

There will be a longer wheel based offered, with more towing capacity. I am guessing it will be available with three row seating, too. I also believe it will be the standard Buzz for the US market

[@benjaminschneider4555]

a longer version is yet to come

[@b4804514]

VW as a company completely missed the minivan craze. They had the first minivan and did not advance the awful VWBus to anything appealing. Again this is not appealing. It is cute like the MIni but there are so many better designed and useful minivans. Sorry VW again you missed the boat.