Volkswagen ID. Buzz 2024 review – Is it worth the hype? | batchreviews (James Batchelor)

It's been a VERY long time coming. In fact, Volkswagen has been teasing us with a modern version of its iconic Type 2 van for over 20 years, with different concepts and previews showing what could be. But now, eventually, VW has made good on its promise.

Meet the ID. Buzz. It uses a lot of what you'll find in VW's other ID models, such as the ID.3 and ID.4, but wraps all of this up in a retro body. There's going to be a range of Buzzes too – coming along later in 2024 will be a performance GTX and a seven-seater long-wheelbase model.

Here I get behind the wheel of the standard wheelbase Buzz in top-spec trim to see if it's better than an electric SUV and whether they hype surrounding it is really justified.

Let me know what you think in the comments box below

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If I look a bit familiar then you might have seen me on Carbuyer and Auto Express YouTube channels in the past.

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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - History
00:53 - Design
01:52 - Back seats
02:55 - LWB 7-seater
03:09 - Boot and practicality
03:39 - Interior
06:15 - Things I don't like
06:21 - Build quality
06:56 - Infotainment system
08:13 - Driving
10:26 - Battery and motor
10:41 - Electric range
13:01 - People love it
15:32 - Verdict

[CarSoul]

Love that you matched the trousers with the car 😂
Great review, makes me want to buy one!

[dikdebruijn]

I was on a wait list for the VW New Beetle in 1998, finally got one: 5-speed manual transmission, diesel. Still have it, still drives great, still gets 50+ mpg diesel. AND people are once again excited to see it!

[nintendoatarikiller]

We've been waiting for the ID Buzz to cross the pond for what seems like ages.

[dredzone]

I'm picking up my 2024 1st Edition this weekend. Can't wait!

[HenryPalfrey]

Really enjoyed your honest and informative review.

[ndg]

I miss my 03 VW Eurovan MV with a VR6 201 hp. I had the suicide jumper seats in the 2nd row. It was a so practical 4 x 8 ft drywall would fit and also put 1500 lbs. skid in it. Back also had a jack knife bench/ bed. Miss that!

[sharonec]

I agree totally with you about not buying the ID Buzz and the Multivan being better in most ways.

[aarongranger]

I love that he's coordinated his outfit to match the car... orange on the bottom, mostly black on top with horizontal stripes in small places. 16:11

[hunterfaith]

For the record, I LOVE the VW Bugs ❤️

[muds]

Nice detailed review Batch, if you are over a year late to the party! At least you now have a vehicle with colour-ways to match your wardrobe!!

[EPeltzer]

This has more staying power than the new Beetle. I think the appeal of the VW van is not just style; it's probably the very most practical vehicle on the road and that's been a large part of its appeal through the years. The best part about it is it's incredibly spacious but it's not an SUV! The Beatle never had that kind of intense space efficient practicality. I had a 2001 Eurovan, truly hated to sell it but it just had very high miles and was becoming a maintenance problem. It had vastly more space than even the largest SUV and yet it was about 3 ft shorter and fit in my garage perfectly, parked easily, was actually kind of fun to drive. It had an enormous fold-out bed. You could get a full sheet of plywood in it and shut the hatch. You could put three fully assembled mountain bikes in the middle section, seat five people, and put a ton of stuff in the boot as well, at the same time! Or put in the jump seats and seat 7. The LWB model would be the one to get. I sure do wish all the seats were fully removable on this though. It would be a warehouse in there.

[beatmeierbm]

have done 12k in half a year and i love it

❤

[nettcologne]

14:40 Volkswagen was one of the first manufacturers to bring a vehicle with a so-called retro design (New Beetle) onto the market. After all, it was built from 1997 to 2019, which is a long time considering that we live in an "ever-faster moving world" and constantly expect something new.

[smellysam]

Got one as a company car, the obligatory "business" interior trim makes the Dark Ages look fun.

[fumoffu_l]

Bug Bus has been my dream car for as long as I can remember. I was so excited when I heard they were releasing a new run... and then I saw them. Heart Broken. Guess I just need to stay on the lookout for a classic one.

[Rixster_]

Failed to mention if you put the heating on full . You go from 225miles to 148miles . How I know I have one for work :(

[MegaRetr]

Incredible BUS 😊 thanks a lot for this video

[randomname]

That's a great point about the beetle. It just left us again with a whimper.

[nottmfunguy]

I am assuming it is close to a C1 requirement on peoples driving licences? it's a grey area with alternative fuels. I know some insurers may take issue, even though they changed the B in 2018 for alternative fuels.

[skinwalker_]

There is one of the blue white ones on my road and I have to say it’s the best looking car on the street.
It’s a good looking car up close.
I wouldn’t buy one but I like it.