From Transport Evolved.
When we got a chance to drive the Volkswagen ID. Buzz at its North American press launch last year, we were admittedly a little bothered by its pretty high price tag, despite its excellent driving road manners.
But after a week with it, we think our initial verdict was a little harsh. The Volkswagen ID. Buzz manages to embody a lot of what made the original Volkswagen microbus great – albeit fat a price point that’s still very difficult to swallow in a world of ending EV tax incentives and import tariffs.
Despite that though, we think this minivan is one you should certainly spend some time with. Here’s why.
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00:00:00 – Introduction – (Music: Space Doves – Cosmic Shore)
00:01:34 – Opening Montage – (Music: The Hunts – Along The Way)
00:04:40 – Kate’s Masking – Here’s Why
00:05:49 – Big shoes to fill.
00:08:24 – Echos of its ancestor
00:10:02 – Impressive handling despite its size
00:12:35 – Why we’re only JUST reviewing it
00:14:00 – North American market choices
00:17:40 – It’s not ostentatious
00:19:17 – Attention to detail
00:20:56 – Incredible versatility
00:22:24 – A quick note on how we film our reviews
00:23:36 – Towing
00:24:05 – Road Tripping Potential
00:25:07 – Control surfaces
00:26:20 – Questionable voice-mapping
00:27:39 – A note about all those recall campaigns – (Music Skipp Whitman – Awkward – Instrumental Version)
00:29:22 – Physical controls – and a lack of single-pedal
00:30:52 – Impressive suspension
00:31:49 – Both variants are great
00:33:45 – Features we appreciate
00:36:02 – Incredible visibility
00:37:24 – ID. Light Bar
00:38:27 – Seats
00:39:07 – Audio System
00:40:02 – Making it into a camper
00:41:15 – A vehicle we’d like to keep
00:42:19 – Will it survive in North America?
00:43:40 – It makes EVERYONE smile
00:45:10 – Conclusion – Music – Randy Sharp Affogato
00:58:46 – End Montage – (Music – Southern Call – Cactus Flower)
00:59:57 – Thanks, and Goodbye!
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Presenters: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield, Kate Walton-Elliott
Editor, Colorist: Vi Horton
Art and Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
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© Transport Evolved LLC, 2025
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