What Does a Truck Guy Think of the New VW ID.BUZZ? 

The longer TFL is on RU-vid, the more the camaraderie between all of you comes out. I don’t think it’s too much of a stretch to compare you guys to the top gear crew. Information is great, but the interaction between the hosts and their personalities is really what makes the show. Great job guys! 👍

I don't have kids of my own, only grown step kids, and would have no reason to need a mini-van but I would still drive the heck out of this! Its so good looking, retro/modern style, and what seems like a really nice and useful interior. Thanks guys for sharing this!

This is the only minivan I would accept in my house. Too cool and would likely be a vehicle that really could shift perception of electric vehicles given it's style and functionality compared to current EVs.

I never seen Andre so excited about reviewing a van! Hope yall can aquire one when there available love to see a gauntlet towing test!

Am I the only one who thinks that this is the perfect size? We need the short wheelbase! It's not like there's a shortage of huge vehicles available... It looks awesome in this size, and not everyone needs a 7-seat vehicle. Volkswagen Canada and Volkswagen of America need to listen. :)

Andre is so wholesome. I love his positivity. 👍

Look Roman .. Andre broke the center console like you did at the show.🤣🤣

I hope VW is prepared to crank these out of their factories. Demand is going to be sky high. Like many others have said, it’s actually a minivan I want. I’m not saying that about any other brand.

I absolutely love the design (being a child of the early 70's). It's the epitome of "retro cool". I just hope that whenever it makes it here all the bugs have been worked out. Something that VW is not known for........

Take my money!!! I am not a huge Volkswagen fan, but this looks cool! Good job guys, cant wait to see the American version. Hope you guys get one for the channel. Maybe another EV run?

This is one of the few VWs that’s ever caught my eye. I like 98% of its overall design. And I love how useful it seems! Idk if I’m one of the few that feels we need more 2 row SUVs with massive rear compartments and less 3rd rows for amputees.

There will be a longer wheel based version available in the USA with 6 or 7 seats. It will also have a bigger battery option. It is initially a rear wheel drive unit, and will have a dual motor 4 wheel drive option too. The towing limit is 1,000kg. The second level rear floor is an option, and it is removable, without tools.

I really like that offering... I would not be interested in the 3 row offering, unless the 3rd row seats come out. With a long range update, and, reasonable price, that would be a nice addition. I like it better for every day use over most suv's.

The charging curve is pretty stable on 170kw for a long time - look at Tesla Bjørn who test it in Norway.

I really like the flip out trailer hitch. Unfortunately we have so many lawyers in the US that it would probably never come here. I had a Passat 4Motion wagen which was built in Germany, but sold in the US and Europe and the European version could tow 4,000 pounds, where the American one was limited to 500 pounds. It was the identical car off the same assembly line, but the US version was full of lawyers.

Every review of this vehicle makes me smile, and that’s how I know they nailed it.

Should have had round headlights. That would have really made it look good.

Rear-wheel drive (like the ID3/4)

For aesthetics I would have placed the charginging port underneath the VW badge. The badge could be hinged to open, this would eliminate the need to have the UGLY charging port door on the rear passenger side of the vehicle. Otherwise nice vehicle.

I love this. I hope the US version has 300+ EPA range and AWD.

Love you Guys! Thanks Andre for your first impressions lol can’t wait for a mountain pass towing review lol ..😂

That 'extra A-pillar' would bug the CRAP out of me! 😬

As a father of four kids who drives an expedition. I love the idea of this van, but it would happen to have the roominess that I currently have! Looking forward to seeing one our version.

I'm lucky enough to be taking one for a test drive this Saturday as I'm in the UK but I have already been told by the dealership 9 to 12 months from ordering. And it is rated to tow 1000kg in the UK. Really enjoy the stuff you do and stop moaning you only have 3 EV pickups for sale in the States we have NONE yet😁

I have that very same hide-away hitch on my US spec 2022 Volvo XC60 T8. It is so cool and quite surprised my local U-Haul dealer when I needed to rent a utility trailer. It is an expensive option but works great. It never drags going over a curb cut. The only difference it does not have a fixed ball. I guess in Europe they pretty much standardize ball size. Mine has a standard 1" receiver so I can add any ball size or bicycle rack if I like.

Would really love to own one of these. VW has been teasing it for years, but it's been just vaporware. Hopefully, it'll make it to the U.S. sooner than later, and not be overpriced to the point only the 1% can afford the thing.

Great review.

It’s Expensive here in the UK from £60,000!

Nice video, just 1 correction. The VW MEB platform is actually Rear Wheel Drive. So this ID Buzz is 201hp RWD, and the AWD models have a 2nd motor up front

Every time you show this van I just cant get enough of it.

Would love to get a VW BUZZ Cargo… Andrei loves it because it looks a bit like his Buhanka…

The european CCS supports 3 phase which is really useful as it can triple the type 2 charging rate and most destination chargers are 11/22 kW AC. (though I think it is limited to 11kW in VW cars).

My father-in-law had one of the mini windowed original DW buses. If it weren’t in yellow, this would be absolutely perfect.

Good review! How much ground clearance?

I love how VW puts the binnacle on the steering column. That's a much better solution for visibility that swapping the steering wheel for a friggin' yoke.

That underdash cubbie is exactly like the classic vans and beetles! i love it.

Keep the third row as an option. Love it just the way it is. Great video folks.

What are the guesses, $20 to 30k mark ups? Won’t be under $100k?

Wagons and MPVs to me are the most practical and stylish things on the road; Love it !!!

The proportions of this Euro version look perfect. I hope the 3 row US version doesn’t ruin that.

Matrix headlights are another good part of this car!

Those "shelves" in the back are meant for sleeping bed inside the vehicle during camping.

Isn't the Buzz RWD like the ID.4?

We had a 1992 Lumina APV van and it has similar front windows. Couldn't reach the bottom of window shield and had similar windows in front of A pillars.

I really love the Euro Buzz for America from seeing online. I do believe they could sell the Euro version in America and just drop the regular VERY uninspiring ID4. If priced decently this would sell well with its cool looks and large internal usable volume. They do need to sell this perfect sized model in America. Please do a full driving and living with review on it when you can.

So I’ve driven an old bus given to us as new parents. Lots of fun. Bought used Vanagon, drove it everyday for work and schools/kids games. Bought the last model Eurovan with Westfalia in 2001, that was brand new, we still have it. It was my commuter car + Los of memories in it with kids, camping, long drives, games, etc… My husband bought another used Vanagon, he missed the first one. Now I have the ID4, coming on 2 years now and my husband told me to trade it in for this. Our kids are all grown up, youngest is 21. No grandkids but we’ll see what happens next year😂 I still commute to work and I’d be very happy with the European version of this, I don’t need the 3 row version. And yes, we still have the Eurovan and a Vanagon, my husband and I each have our Audi’s, me plus the ID4😅

This looks like a step in the right direction for VW. I wish them much success with this offering, I think it will sell both as a soccer mom vehicle and a mid-size cargo van.

I like the concept. You indicated that it was FWD but when I looked at Wikipedia it indicated RWD.

I'm American and I would love that size as a plug in hybrid. Not personally ready to go full EV. I live in an apartment . No charging nearby.

They need to make left and right hubcaps ,love the colour and style

I have zero interest in an electric minivan. … but if they finally brought the Volkswagen pop up camper van back to America in an electric version, now that I’d be interested in.

I have never wanted a minivan until now 🤣

Would definitely consider this Euro 2 row version with the shelving system in the back! But since 'Merica has to have a barely useable/barely used 3rd row stuffed into everything, this great looking mini-van is off my list. My smaller family doesn't need a 3rd row, we do need more cargo capacity.

In Europe 2.204 lbs (1 ton) allowed towing on the Buzz hitch 9:17 -Btw love your vids

I can definitely see that as a viable Chevrolet Astro van reiteration. Too bad… a missed opportunity by GM. Pretty cool van and features.

Not sure why they wouldn't also bring the shorter 2 row here.

Building it in the US would also bypass the Chicken Tax so they can sell a cargo version.

I owned a 64 and a 71 bug, a 74 Sirocco and a 78 Rabbit diesel. The reliability was great on them all although the latter two were serious rust buckets. I paid $1200 for the Sirocco and that was the most expensive one.

We can't get a hitch like that in the US because someone would try to haul a 26' camper with it.

Cool bus, brings back memories

I love this! 🎉❤

Sorry for you guys over there but I orderet the first one first.🙂 You have to be patient. It is made in Hanover and is rear weel driven.They all are. They toows 1000 kg only. Good luck, see you one day.

It's rear wheel drive, just like the others ID cars, Andre says it's front wheel. In USA you will probably have a 100kWh battery in the long wheelbase. IQ light is for the models with led matrix. Ergo thing in the seats it's because they have massage in both front seats

I would be interested to see how they do the 3rd row. Roof rack probably needed if you actually filled it up with people. Spare tire on roof also would be interesting for the look.

Anyone else think that the rear wiper looks a bit short? Really like this thing too.

Where in FL is this?

Nice looking van for sure.

For anyone that missed the past 50 episodes, Andre is 6'3" 😅

There will be a 1 feet longer version with optional AWD in 2024. Some say that this version will get the largest possible battery of 111kWh of the MEB platform. But this is not official.

TFL is definitely buying one of these!!!

In the 1950s and 60s, the VW bus introduced the idea of a vehicle that was shorter than many cars, yet still able to hold 7 or even 8 passengers. My only hope is that Volkswagen gets a grasp over the buggy infotainment interface, and yet is able to sell it for an affordable price.

With the windshield so far away and the center screen poking up from the console, cleaning the interior side of the windshield glass will be fun.

i have the id buzz cargo white since 20122022!! drives well!

My Partner and I are watching this very closely. This will make a great trip and convention vehicle. We would be easily served with the short wheelbase model, but that may be a limiting factor for what they intend to offer the U.S. I theorize the added wheelbase may be needed to have space to house the battery they will be needing to spec the 350ish mile range that was being dangled when they initially announced production and sale in the US was going to happen.

Pretty cool 🤗

I wonder if they'll have a Westie conversion for those who love the outdoors?

I can't wait for these to arrive in America... Im working on a gasoline conversion... Making them practical

I would fill with my bikes surfboards and beer and head for the beach😄🤘🏼

Would be cool that after they have been on the Market for a while, if VW made a limited edition Samba bus with the extra windows up top, as a nod to the original.

I prefer the receiver over that pop out ball. I use the receiver for cargo carriers.

Did you find any rear passenger ventilation? I believe VW forgot to do this.

Very impressive I'm hoping to see a cargo van version

Paint it blue it looks like the van from the movie Vacation. It is a weird design for front window.

Like it. Upset we dont get it till maybe next year upset the only model they are showing is the non US version. I do prefer the euro smaller versions.

This is gonna be a big hit!

Lost me at three rows for U.S. market. The proportions for the euro spec are perfect.

Do any of these buzz models come with vents in the rear? For me with family it's a deal breaker if not

Why is the charging port not behind that front VW badge? Nose into a parking spot and it is reachable from left, or right.

Great looking vehicle. The rear windows (at least the second row) should open and have their own separate switches on the driver door as well as in back. The center console being removable is neat, but should by default easily snap back into place by just setting it down near where it was. The infotainment system and capacitive "buttons" on the steering wheel (and hopefully elsewhere) will be changed but how in the world did VW not do any usability testing which would have clearly shown that those features are bad before they released them on the ID.4?

Don’t you just love the rear drum brakes 🤣

This thing looks great. Surprised this configuration didn't have a third row standard. Unsure that I would want a five seater van, even though I mentioned it looks great. If they give me a third row with a decent moonroof option and are able to come in under $55k (I know I'm asking a lot), this will be in my driveway next to the model Y. Extra bonus if it comes in a lime green or even orange (orrery sure I've seen orange). As far as the cup holders, part of me agrees, but if this thing sells well you'll have a billion and a half third party options. I think this will prove to be very popular. All the pluses of a van but you don't feel like a loser van driver lol.

Cool that VW is finally bringing back the bus after years of teasing. They've just got to scrap and redo all the controls and get the rear windows to go down and it'll be ready for customers.

I wish they would have went more retro with the styling 😮‍💨

wish they would sell the 2 row version in america... we don't need a large version... sheesh

I am leasing one ID Buzz Style in full black colour. Looooooove it.

Looks great! I wish they made a hybrid version .. 😭

As I am a VW Gal, I must have one of these! Come on, lottery!

As an old VW fan whose first car was a ‘67 Beetle I think this is the cat’s pajamas cool. Not a fan of the color but hey, a minor point.

Heat pump optional or standard? Great video!

Nice video. VW needs to stop showing this off and actually getting them on dealer lots for sale. As you guys said, this has been a show car for about 4 years. Time to get them on lots, that's the only way VW can make money is to SELL them. It's disappointing this is projected as a 2024 car....