North American VW ID. Buzz first look // 10 things you need to know
Vložit
- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- This is a Motormouth first look at the all-new 2025 North American Volkswagen ID. Buzz coming later next year.
1. The North American ID. Buzz is quite different from the European model. This is a 3-row vehicle where the European model is only 2 rows.
The North American ID. Buzz offers a longer wheelbase, a larger battery and more power than the European model. It provides more space for people and cargo as well.
2. The ID. Buzz will have RWD and AWD models available.
All models come with a 1-speed transmission, the standard RWD model has a 91 kWh battery and 282 horsepower. An available AWD model with dual motors has 330 horsepower and a maximum torque number of 406 lb-ft. The new electric motor of the ID. Buzz increases the top speed to an electronically limited 99 mph up from the European model of 90 mph.
3. The exterior of the ID. Buzz retains its traditionally boxy shape with short overhangs but has a more modern look now.
It is 192.4” in length, nearly 10” longer than the two-row ID.Buzz in Europe. All that additional length comes from a 127.5” wheelbase vs 117.6” for the two-row. It is 77.9” wide and 74.6” tall making it roughly as wide as an Atlas but 5” taller. That’s a lot bigger than the original bus which was about as long as the 2019 Beetle. It has a drag co-efficient of 0.29 which is pretty good considering its boxy design.
4. There are some vintage features and bright and fun exterior colour options for the
ID. Buzz, most are bright and fun.
The futuristic ID. Buzz has some retro cues like the iconic large VW logo which is illuminated with a light line that extends to either side connecting the LED headlights. Bold and fun exterior colours are available like Energetic Orange, Pomelo Yellow, Mahi Green and Cabana Blue. More toned down colour options are available like silver and grey and there’s also an available two-tone colour palette. The Buzz comes standard with 20” wheels, power folding and heated exterior mirrors and a power tailgate with a kick sensor.
5. The interior is spacious, modern and has a bit of a retro feel just like the exterior with a removable centre console for flexibility.
The centre console includes flexible storage on top with two dividers that double as a bottle opener and ice scraper as well as two additional storage compartments below.
The Buzz offers a high seating position with standard 12-way power driver and passenger seats with dual armrests, ventilation, massage and memory functions, a heated steering wheel and heated front seats as well as heated outboard second row seats. All three-rows have dedicated air vents and second and third row windows are tinted.
Second row seats can be folded down in a 60:40 split and the seatbacks can be raked by 16 degrees. The bench can also be moved fore and aft by up to 7.9” and can be moved forward by 4” with the touch of a handle for easy access into the third row.
Seating for 7 is standard and captain’s chairs are available with seating for 6. The second and third rows fold flat and the third row can be removed completely. An available flex board with two fabric storage bins creates a flat floor with the seats folded.
6. There are plenty of interior colour options to choose from for your ID.Buzz
The Buzz has leatherette upholstery with three colour options, a dark brown and black combination with white piping, light grey and clay combination with clay coloured piping and light brown with yellow piping. Ambient lighting with 30 colours is standard and allows drivers to select from 5 pre-set moods or choose different areas individually.
7. There is an available panoramic sunroof that changes from clear to opaque with the swipe of a finger.
This sunroof is 67.4” long and 40.8” wide making this the largest of any sunroof in the Volkswagen Group. Coating in the glass helps to reflect sunlight to help reduce the heat that could enter the vehicle on those hot days.
8. The ID.Buzz gets all the latest technology with an updated infotainment system just like the ID.7
The touch sliders for volume and temperature have been illuminated and the infotainment screen has the climate functions at the bottom of the display allowing easy access when needed. The top bar has a new direct access function on the left which opens the main menu.
9. IQ. Drive, VW’s Driver Assist Technology is standard on the Buzz.
It includes features like lane centering and a capacitive steering wheel to help make driving easier on the highway. In the city, IQ. Drive helps alert you to obstacles in front of you, road sign display is standard as well as blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. Available features include, a head-up display, park assist with remote parking and a 360 area view.
10. When can you get a 3-row ID.Buzz? - Auta a dopravní prostředky
The commitment to matching or complimenting a vehicles paint to Andrea’s outfits is absolute perfection. No other channel does this and it’s a small but professional detail that we all ❤️ you guys are the best in the biz keep it up!!!
Oh wow, thank you so much!!!
@@andreaspencer9813 You did nail that! Good job, Andrea!
@@Kindness808 Thank you!
Autogefuhl does it too actually
I love you both xo!!!!!!❤🎉
The memories I have of driving in and using the old VW vans was that they had a camper set-up in the rear, a sink, small fridge, bench that turns into a bed, and a pop-top so you could stand up inside when cooking and doing camping stuff. For me... no camper model, no deal.
Your editing has reached a new level. This is your best yet.
Thank you so much!
So glad to finally hear what we get in Canada. Oh, and VW, just take my money. :)
That's a really cool-looking vehicle and it pays homage to its former inspiration.
It's the coolest, VW did such a great job with the Buzz.
Fabulous review and great editing/camera work. You guys just get better every single time. Gladiator we salute you!
Thank you we really appreciate the kind words.
Can’t wait to see this driving around ✨
You all be interested about cars but here’s me drooling at ma girl Andrea’s wardrobe choices! I’m mindblown you have wardrobe to cover every color and style combination 🤯
Probably the only van I would consider buying for myself lol AWD, spacious and so cool!
I love the idea of this vehicle... just makes me smile every time I look at that front grill
Andrea's outfit and the Buzz...lol.
Perfect match!
@@andreaspencer9813 Andrea you are a great addition to the auto reviews team. Your style and the outfits are always onpoint great attention to detail. Zack is a very lucky man indeed. 💯
Thank you very much! 😊
I’m pretty sure it’s not by accident
Looks like she could not find blue pants.
Love the look. Lots of questions about range, typical battery life, price, etc.
I watched a number of these reviews on the Buzz, yours is the best- nice work!
Amazing review and video editing. You guys are one of the best auto reviewers on CZcams!!!
Wow! I was watching this on my TV and had to come to my phone to comment, what a great review! The camera work and layout of the video is really impressive. And as always, Andrea is the fashion icon of the automotive industry! Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much, we appreciate the kind words.
This is the only EV I'd consider. Thanks for the very well done video, guys.
Nice review, very amazing retro look and modern look at same time; nice work vW.
It could be nostalgic but it looks awesome! Will wait for it!
I love this North American ID. Buzz. It's already on my wish list :)
So excited to see this ID Buzz coming to Canada!!!
Thx for another great review / introduction, and great matching outfit Andrea!! 😉
Love this design! You guys have the best channel!
Thank you very much, we appreciate that!
I am watching from Europe to see your review - great Job. Love the Buzz, if I am looking for an excuse to buy one...I really don't need one...but the design is really great.
I REALLY REALLY love this vehicle! The options are fantastic. Charging ports everywhere? Sign me up. Bet this one will be expensive.
Slick van. I'd only want to turn that "sunroof" into a solar panel.
Wow, the North American VW ID. Buzz is a game-changer
Very cute and quirky. I am in the never-again Volkswagen camp after once owning a nightmare Jetta, but VW does have their appeal. I love how Andrea always matches the car - they must have told you in advance of your trip which color you would get to see? One of these days we need a closet tour for Andrea (and maybe combined with a watch tour for Zack). As a woman of a similar age but zero fashion sense, I am always in awe of Andrea! :)
Thank you so much!
It's funny but every VW owner I personally know says the same thing. Never again. But that is generally true for most German makes once they get bills for things like brakes that are 10 times more expensive and last half as long as the Japanese cars. This van looks great and hopefully, they learned a lesson from the terrible "New Beatle" where VW had such a great opportunity to build a cute car and make it reliable. Why is it so hard to make a reliable car? If Toyota can do it then why doesn't VW buy one and reverse-engineer them. This van with Toyota reliability would be great - I mean when it comes to looks the Sienna LOL - uggh. Maybe they should team up - VW for the Style and Toyota for the substance.
Hadn’t seen talk about #9. Thanks for specifying that
Great review, as always. Looking forward to learning the range &, of course, the Canadian price.
Nice review.Very informative also.
Beautiful vehicle and really shows its roots. As someone who has purchased several VW's over the years, be prepared for extremely high dealer mark-ups.
very cool … thanks also for the great video
I have owned numerous vw models over the last so years including an old 65 cargo van in Europe during my hippie travels. Never have we ever had ANY major issues with any of them.. cant same the same with our 2018 Toyota Highlander. We’re in line for an iD 4.
Good summary and introduction to the ID. I've clicked on other videos that are way too long and technical. Please keep up the good work.
Glad it was helpful!
I love that you somehow matched your outfit to the car! Also love your reviews!
Andrea looks amazing! Zack look just ok. Zack needs to fully join light side of the Force . Cameras love the light colors. That Blue exterior and white/clay interior POPS.
Excellent report!
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it!
I would love it camper-ized with a pop up top. Just like the old days.
Cool looking... reminds me of what future cars looks like in an 80's future syfi movies.
Here in Europe a long version has just been announced with 282Hp and 85 kwh battery. Available in 5, 6 and 7 seats.
I wonder if the back sits are complete removable. Can you tell us? Thank you
Love it dude. It’s like far out man. Cool breeze man.
lol!
I’d be buzzed for a hybrid version.
Vw multivan t7
Nice Review, sure is taking a long time to get this to market
I currently have a 2021.5 VW Atlas, I have been seriously considering trading it in for this whenever it comes out. Can't wait to see it in person!
It's pretty cool!
Good review! I wish it would be available in both sizes (lengths) in Canada!
This is cute, love it, looks a lot better than other mini vans. I'll get a Mazda CX-90 PHEV for 3-4 years then switch to this one.
I'm in love with the ID Buzz
I have driven and loved many vans over the years. I am hoping this starts a new trend to bring them back. I do wish the shorter van would be available in the USA. I haven't done much research on new VW reliability. But, our 1970 VW is currently sitting in the garage not running. 😂
We haven’t had a mini van in 10 years, but this makes me want to get another 😊.
Love it. But now I have to got on the 7 years waiting list to get one😢
I think you guys do an amazing job. Love watching your car reviews. I.d buzz sounds exciting! But! How's it gonna perform in real life thats something we are going to have to see. Nevertheless..keep up with good work!
Looks cool. Like it
I love it. Big windows lots of space. Retaining it’s retro style. Just waiting to see how much kilometres on a charge will it give.
Similar to Ford's Bronco, VW really nailed the retro vibe with this, oh so "cool"! This will be a great, non frumpy option for those who need or want a minivan or a 3 row EV. I think I hear the CA VW dealers phones ringing non-stop!
Wonderful concept - great for us old hippies and flower children. If only it were a hybrid. Just finished a 10 day, 5500km roadrip to N. California. There were many places it would have been very hard to find a place to charge it in an expeditious manner. A roadtrip vehicle, this is NOT. A city runabout or short distance highway car - maybe. I've always said, "You can't supply me a car like this with a long enough extension cord." I stand by that to this day. You didn't mention price. Wait for it and hold onto your wigs!!! This is going to be a VERY expensive golf cart (pun intended, VW).
Electric cars are best for city use right now. I wouldn't even dream of trying a lengthy road trip in one unless I had a long range Tesla.
Nice truck 💯💯
Great presentation...
Thank you so much, really glad you enjoyed it!
Stylish and Classy… and the VW is nice too!
Fun rig!
Looking forward to the camper version ... my only complaint is that they seem to have dropped the glass openness of the original. The original felt completely airy and open. The new model has smaller windows, and all the high seatbacks that make it look much more claustrophobic
The window pillars has to be much bigger than the original version because of rollover protection and now with the side curtains air bags you have to leave room on the top of the windows and the high back seats is the same it’s for rear crash protection
They mentioned the camper version and i am so excited for it. My dream car is a modern camper micro bus 🚎
I'm scared of what the base price is going to be on this. Dream car but likely out of reach
This is so cute as a camper 😊
Great video, you guys! Another job well done. I know this vehicle has been a long time coming with many set backs on the release year. Looking at the ID Buzz compared to the original, I wish they had been able to better adapt the striking look of the original front with that iconic V-shape. I know there is a huge fan base and love for the original and many will be glad to have this as a futuristic version. While I think the inside looks good, the outside doesn't do it for me. I know it's hard to make a mini-van look good but this just looks so frumpy. It's very blocky. I know today's vehicles have more room and a wider wheel base and the original pillars of the VW Bus would not be adequate for today's safety standards but Volkswagen could have incorporated some of the other original design elements like the V-shape in the front, rounded headlights, and possible even some of the chrome elements. It seems like a missed opportunity not to lean into those nostalgic design cues in the same way they did when they created the New Beetle. If it better captured the VW Bus I think it could be given a pass on it's frump. I know some will love it as is and the fact that they are both vans with the VW logo will be all the commonality to the original some buyers will need. Those small similarities won't be enough to get me overlook the likely high price in 2023 or the fact that I can probably do better for reliability.
any details on rear entertainment system?
Damn! Volkswagen is trying to resurrect the ‘minivan’ industry with style! All whilst taking it to a new level. Unfortunately that new level isn’t just the latest innovations, the coolest tech and this evolutionary radical… ‘retro’ design… it involves attracting a new level of client… rich. Which sadly isn’t me. The Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth minivans established the minivan market because they provided an any size family vehicle that gave them space/fuel economy/size and all the creature comforts or more (T&C)… and most importantly at a respectably affordable price. This new Volkswagen minivan is basically a ‘Fashion Statement’. All that being said… I do think it looks Super Cool! Thanks for the video.
Smartest outfit to date Andrea! Very well thought out. (I suppose Zach missed the memo).
Zack and Andrea, loved the review as always! Do you think VW will ever introduce an electric Westfalia?
Thank you! They are considering it.
Can't wait! Gotta get it
Great video guys, Andrea looks great! That large top window that does not cover up would be a deal breaker for me, too hot in summer & cold in winter, I heard lots of complaints about the Tesla's overhead window.
Will this be for the Atlas driving families or the Sienna drivers? Or do we think more as a fun car
i think you guyz did a great job and all in one take! As a pensioner I like electric but I need a little runabout
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the first look video. We both can't wait to drive it!
Interesting presentation but is VW going to fix the OTA updates that, based on other youtube reports, has baan a real issue?
This is a fantastic looking vehicle, real futuristic looking and I guess space to be in.
Volkswagen did such a great job bridging the old with the new.
@@andreaspencer9813 They sure did Andrea, will be waiting for when you get to drive it too.
I personally love it and want one.
I'm thinking the only thing that will hold it back is pricing. Can't see a decently equipped Canadian trim level being less than $60K which would be a non starter for most, limiting this to upper middle class on up families looking to meet the cool one-upping the Jones quotient.
Great camera work!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed our First Look!
It seems like about 10 years since i first saw the "VW Bulli," which was the **NEW** gen Bus that VW promised. Fast forward to today, and they are STILL saying they need 2 more years. Positives: interior styling; exterior not bad, but could have been a lot more futuristic. Negatives: will be priced way too high for most folks; expected VW (lack of) reliability; BEV gremlins. I think it's smart to offer the 5-pasenger model in Canada; don't know why they didn't want to market that in the US. I predict lots of "fun" interest when it finally appears... but few sales compared to the investment in time and money for this thing.
The short one would be great for me, driving to Florida. Just requires good planning to recharge...
I absolutely love it!!!! ❤
I hope the AWD has good ground clearance. I am very interested. Cool vehicle 😎
Very cool looking retro style mini van !!! Good Job VW !
Just such a cool looking vehicle and so much history!
@@andreaspencer9813 Yes exactly Andrea
Wish they could sprinkle a little more retro source to this reboot but overall a nice job.
I think it look awesome
Id absolutely drive that.
I'm super interested to learn more about the Canadian 5 seater option! Any more insights on this as to whether or not this will be on the NA LWB platform with bigger battery or just be the EU model... This is my dream road tripping and every day vehicle as long as it has the range and still comes in at a price that still gets the British Columbia and Federal rebate!
It's the same as the seven passenger model that sold in North America with two less seats
will this be made in Chattanooga ?
* * C'mon Andrea...same color...??? Oh boy ! * *
I will add this beauty one to my stable soon...!
If the short wheelbase Euro version was going to be avail in Canada I'd be very interested.
How about an onboard 120V socket powered by an inverter.
Will there be a camper model which is what most really want?
They're certainly doing a fine job of building anticipation for this model. Dare I say it? The advance buzz about this VW.
Love the features and design, but everyone is hanging on those range numbers.
I like it. It's way nicer than your average frumpy mini-van. But, I bet it ain't gonna be cheap.
I bet it’s the most expensive VW ever offered…..if you can get one…..
Does it have one window switch to control all of the windows and what the hell, even the power doors?
I’ve been waiting for years… issues for me will be estimated distance/ full charge and ultimately cost.
Finally VW puts out a great hauler
Wow, Huntington Beach. That's where I am.
Gorgeous spot!
How about auto pilot / self driving capability? VW never mentioned it
Looks good! Did I miss the pricing part or is it not available?
The pricing hasn't been announced yet, I suspect closer to the on sale date.
VW likes to be very secretive. Remember Dieselgate?
Need more information before getting too excited. I wonder if they also gonna bring Westfalia camper based off the id buzz.
Why can't VW disclose range and pricing? I'm sure they have some idea. I like it but I will probably have to win the lottery before ordering. Good job on the preview.
Love all the colors. Why aren't all cars available in fun colors?
Because vast majority of buyers won't actually buy a fun color on a mainstream car.