The VW ID. Buzz Is The Antidote To POINTLESS SUVs

Jack heads to Denmark to test the production version of VW's long-awaited electric Bulli: the ID. Buzz. To the untrained eye, it may just look like a funky van but the Buzz is much more than that: it's the most versatile EV you can buy right now and, more importantly, the cure for the sea of bloated, poorly packaged SUV that clog up our streets. Check out the video to find out why!

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00:00 The cure!
1:28 A big happy face
3:49 Das boot
4:43 A very orange interior
7:11 Out on the road
11:52 Back seat Jack test
13:29 A FREAKY feature
16:42 The less good stuff...
17:51 The price...
20:10 Final thoughts?

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[AlRoderick]

Removable console is because removing it lets you get in the front seat from the back without exiting, which is nice if your tiny van is a tiny camper.

[arunramachandran]

I think the reason you can remove the storage unit between the two front seats is so you can flatten down all the other seats and store really long oversized things like surfboards or pipes or wood boards or lumber and such. Or as someone else pointed out, it allows the passenger seat person to go to the back of the van in case it gets converted to a camper or if you're sleeping in the van or if you have kids in the back seats.

[JazonHart]

This is off topic for sure… but man, this video just looks incredible. The shots, the cuts, the grading. Wow.

[OnEdEcKhk]

The combo of the top host and video production really makes this a joy to watch. Better than anything on tv.

[Zeem]

This seems to have all the things I like about my Renault Grand Scénic. Then again, I paid £500 for that, so I think this one is a bit out of my price range.

[SiqueScarface]

3:40 I am a reverse-parker. I always reverse into parking lots, because it makes it much easier to get in. No rear getting close to the neighboring car. And it makes it even more easy to get out later - no long blind reverse out of tight spaces. For me, a badge covered charger is the worst possible placement.

[janosadelsberger]

For roadtripping and outdoor usage a solar roof would be a nice addition. I don't want to own a car but having more and more options that eventually end up in car-sharing programs is just great!

[doktordok]

Fully agree, phisical buttons are a must! Especially on the stirring wheel.

[lbamusic]

I had 2 of the original air-cooled VW vans in the 1960-70s. Loved them despite the noisy lo-torque engines that took forever to climb a hilly street, and forever to heat up in the winter. But its charm and roominess outweighed all the quirks! Thrilled they are returning in an EV mode. If im still here, will get one again!

[VampiricHoshi]

As has been said, the centre console can be removed so you access the rear from the front. Incredibly useful when parking in tight spaces, which are oh so common in the UK, allowing the driver to take advantage of the rear sliding door. Honestly if I had a buzz I'd never have that centre console installed.

[mrlintonious]

The Removable console should have some batteries in them and a Speaker. Can have two uses. While traveling/riding, it should be a Cooller Box, keeping ones favorite beverage nice and cold. When parked up, take the console with you to the beach, picnic park, to have as a Cooler box still, and then act as a Bluetooth Speaker. Once done, place back into car, it will recharge, and then be added to the exisitng audio as additional speaker as you head on home.

[masonkanterbury]

Testing an automated parking system next to a body of water exhibits sheer courage. Nice job.

[Marx]

Having the charge point on the rear right side would actually work perfectly for my driveway and parking point. Means I can reverse in, unload the boot and plug in the charger. Or just get out of the driver's seat and plug in whilst I walk into my house. And I can set off forward without the risks involved in reversing onto the road

[AeromatterYT]

Hoping this sets a design "standard" for EV minibuses that trickles down to the cheaper brands, same as the original

[alaneddy]

On the subject of efficiency, it would be great to see that big flat roof covered in lightweight solar panels.

[cafned]

"Stop me if you think you've ever seen a more cheerful looking face on a car"

Me <looks out the window at the Mazda 2 parked outside and stops the video>

[turbogeek.]

The rear windows not opening at all is a massive own goal by VW in my opinion.

[billyray]

It's a rear charging connection because it's safer in a parking area, to reverse in & then your able to see more when you exit the space !
Absolutely crazy price, what are they thinking ?

[bref]

As an ex kombi owner I love the look. HATE HATE HATE the price. Will never be able to afford one.

[trueriver]

Channeling the spirit of the original VW transporter, even down to the representing vents behind the rear windows that would feed air to the flat four engine in the original. So yes, I have seen a vehicle that is as happy looking, it was the 1970's Transporter.