Volkswagen ID Buzz 2023 Review
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- Опубліковано 17 тра 2024
- Introducing the all-new Volkswagen ID Buzz!
It’s a family-friendly people carrier that’s out to buck the trend of MPVs being ugly and uncool. The question is, has it been successful?
Well for starters, let’s check out the design, where it’s clear to see that the ID Buzz easily stands out among the crowd! Not only does it look great in this two-tone paint job, but there are a number of exterior features that help enhance its look and feel even more. Around the back, you’ve got wrap-around tail lights and a full-length light bar along with a mini spoiler. There are big creases all along the side, and the wrap-around headlights up top mirror what you see around the back. There’s also a super cool grille design, coupled with the largest VW badge in its entire range!
The good looks continue on the inside, too. There’s the option to have the same two-tone design as found outside, and there are a number of cool little features on the dash and in the door pockets that really lift the look and feel. The dash has a big infotainment screen, although the system isn’t that great. On the flip side, though, the interior is packed full with loads of different storage areas.
When it comes to performance, the ID Buzz comes with a single electric motor driving the rear wheels to deliver 204hp. It comes with a 77kWh battery pack which is good for a claimed range of 258 miles. A dual-motor edition is on the way, too, which will be good for 299hp.
All-in-all the ID Buzz will start from £57,000. But what do you think - is it worth it? Or does it just look a bit too weird for your liking? Let us know in the comments!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:37 Design
02:01 Interior
04:50 Back Seats
06:22 Boot
08:22 5 Annoying Things
10:22 5 Cool Things
12:34 Motors
13:22 Town Driving
14:46 Motorway Driving
15:56 Country Road Driving
16:55 0-60mph
17:31 Verdict - Авто та транспорт
01:06 What do you think of these graphics - are they cool? VOTE BELOW!
VOTE: Love them!
VOTE: They suck!
Love them
@@carwow plz new civic type r and Toyota Prius reviews
Love them
8 months ago, I watched this ID Buzz on Doug DeMuro and supercar Blondie's channel but I've forgotten some of its features , Mat will take us into details...
Respect to Mat .
Mat never disappoints with his reviews, always spot on.
Mat always nailed every single carwow reviews.
nah , he's reviews are not like it used to, and he never did once do a comparison that it's not about drag race or some stupid shit anymore
Why is it necessary to see this type of comment everywhere I go to see a car review 💀💀
@@purwantiallan5089 i bet so. Thats Mat Wow.
@@ezrapardede1921 get this car for $87k?
Mat has to be the happiest man alive right now. It shows in his work. The level of humor he puts into these nowadays is on another level. It almost feels like am watching one of those Netflix comedy specials and totally forget its a car review. We called these 'combi' buses back in the 90s. I've vague memories of that rubber thingy and this video brought them right back! Cool car though
Nice ball licking!
What comedy specials? Apart from Cunk on Earth O don't know any. 🤷🏾
Christ. Unfortunately it's people like you who encourage UA-camrs to include cringey, unfunny nonsense into otherwise competent content. Ever heard of The Vicar of Dibley or Mrs Brown's Boys? I'm sure you'd love them.
The price is INSANE. When they announced it, I thought it would be under 40k
Just leave the thinking part over to people with brains.
The announcement was Pre-New World Order pricing.
@@pinut187 Looking at you're profile picture you have nothing to say.
@@pinut187 cars with funky, boxy designs typically hit the market with lower price tags i.e. Kia Soul, Suzuki Jimny
With the Model 3 also coming in below 40k, it’s understandable that a reasonable person might expect a price tag around that
@@NateBee the ID 4 cost more than £40k so I don't think it is reasonable to expect this to he priced at that level. Also isn't the Tesla over £40k and that is a sedan so not directly comparable.
As someone who is a car salesman in a VW dealership, I love the ID Buzz so much.
As a former flat rate mechanic at VW & MB dealers and independent shops, my $0.02 worth is that VW should make it into a hybrid to solve the range issue and sell it as the VW SuperBus. And maybe make a high margin version with crazy power and call it the VW SuperBus Plus. (Complete with a multi sport roof rack. Surf City USA lol.)
This is cool but doesn’t go far enough.
-Matt’s dad
Wanted to be an automotive engineer; ended up becoming a computer engineer. But still a gearhead.
As someone that buys VW's. From £56,244 is far too expensive.
@@captricharddee3634 vans are expensive. EVs are expensive. This is an EV van it’s going to be expensive.
@@captricharddee3634 I'm sure there're cheaper VW's.
@@WaveManMike At least the price doesn't show in the build quality re: rubber seals, welding seams, offset colors, ...
The ID Buzz should have 3 individual seats in the back and 3 iSO fix points.
One of the reasons you would buy this type of vehicle could be because you have more than 2 kids. The Sharan had these features...
It needs a longer range too.
A nice looking car otherwise.
Great review Mat!
I agree, but maybe that'll be reserved for the 7 seat version? There's been a lot of cost cutting on the ID range.
400km is more than enough range for someone with more than 2 kids no?
@@egocd alot of cost cutting in *the whole vw range
True, I agree with everything, but it does not need more range
Sad thing that they discontinued the sharan and touran
I say this every video, but never change Mat 😂 you have me in stitches every review.
Thanks Matt, things like the door seal jamming out when closing the back door is the things i want to know when buying a vehicle at this price!! And you are the only person that would show things like that 👍
The shenanigans never get old with Matt
Agree
I swear😂😭
Mat will find ways and means to get 5 annoying things and 5 cool things about everything He reviews...
I ❤️love that part soo much 🤣
60k for a plastic van with low quality issues? what a time to be alive
Pretty cool! I’d love to see a duel motor version with adjustable air suspension for camping trips 🤤
It is a bit of shame that the Japanese manufactures don't introduce their MPVs from Japan. They are really very practical. Even though the ID Buzz has some features which exists in Japanese MPVs, it is still a long way to be as practical as them, but tbh the ID Buzz really looks sooooo cool!
A good few Japanese imports in my area but they are a good few years old from what I can see
We get them. And as you said, they are a million times better and practical than the ID. Plus their Hybrid & PHEV are soooo darn easy on fuel. A fully loaded one with all luggage & passengers in the hybrid one will give you around 15 kmpl in city
which Japanese ones are best?
@@jlove24 vellfire?
@@sayyedameerarkhisro1464 the problem is people in the West generally don't like MPVs. They simply wouldn't sell in large numbers. That isn't what Western consumers want.
I dont know why, but watching Mat is like meditation for me. Love it 🙏
😅😊😊😊😊😊😅
Love the look of the ID Buzz.
It looks future and retro at the same time.
The GTI Golf I bought in Germany when I lived there, had an ash tray. I took it out and gave it to my friend who used it. It was good for him because it would fit in almost any car cup holder.
I love the ID buzz, but for that amount of money I would expect some more premium features, specially the infotainment and some of the trimming.
The trunk is huge, but the double floor solution is kind of a DIY looking one. No vents in the back??? And there should be a powerful 220V outlet, ao you can power stuff directly from the car battery.
I really like it, but it's overpriced and short on quality in bits and pieces here and there. I will definitely wait longer, so that batteries get to another level of longevity and range, and some of this trims are improved.
Great review Mat, as always!!
Vents in back will come with the refresh to bring in more buyers....or it may just be reserved for the camper or long wheelbase version.
I absolutely love the ID Buzz and I reckon its a future classic!
That being said, for a fully electric vehicle that is VW's latest creation, I would have like to see more options - bigger driver display, bigger & better infotainment system, the option to add screens in the rear, more interior and exterior colour options, opening rear windows, a big moon roof, 180 degree rotating seats and maybe even a split tailgate too.
Just think they missed some tricks there really.
The ID Buzz may cost $88k.
The infotainment system and drivers display are shocking for a 2023 car and ESPECIALLY a German brand. They look so tiny and cheap like they're from an entry level Japanese car
@Ant El
Agreed.
With not a huge amount of thought this could have been outstanding, but it's small flaws will be extremely annoying.
That sliding door seal will be a mess after repeated use.
It's very unlike the concept which is disappointing. An ID4 is a lot less and does more or less the same. I am sure they will be popular with people who wear fat face and crew clothing
TBH none of these electric cars will be future classics.
Finally! Someone who can review a car from a USING point of view instead of a "show off to the boys" point of view. Not all of us spend our time commuting to the golf course. Some of us have jobs and families and volunteer work which means the vehicle needs to keep up with speed of our lives, not the other way around. Thank you for an excellent review.
Lack of windows and vents in the back is a deal breaker... Thanks Matt
I have those USB fans for cooling behind a pc. They work on the USB charging ports! So everyone gets their own USB fan!
@@tpillertotally agree that many problems can be solved with accessories 3rd party, but for that price point you’d hope things like AC vents wouldn’t be something you have to fix.
Coming from a VW T4 owner and being a part of the Camper fan base, I know there are a lot of purists that hate on this, however, I'd happily see myself in one of these in the years down the line, it ticks all the boxes of what it's bloodline great grandad did from the beginning. Can't wait to see how the custom campers will look, let alone what the in house version will be like.
Very much has grown on me a lot, saw one at BusFest in Malvern a few months back, and adored it!
Really, so you would be happy to pay around £100,000 for the camper version of this.
@Foxxster yeah if money was no object, people pay over 60k - 70k for certain spec or camper modified T6s! Christ I know t4s that still sell for around 20k in good nick
Mat that’s the first EV I’ve seen a review of that I’ve liked and been impressed with.
Always making my day Mat, keep it up😂
The old Volswagen Kombi/T2/Bus was produced in Brazil until 2014 and was an absolute success. It only went out of production when airbags and ABS became mandatory. I would love to see the VW Buzz around here, but I imagine it will be very expensive being electric.
Why no continue with T2 with air bags and ABS on Brazil?
@@DavidSuares10 Because Brazil is not a 3rd world country anymore and their market expects more...
really like the look of it, but that door sealing is a deal breaker 😂
Absolutely, £62k and the door doesn’t close properly!
I remember when people went crazy over Tesla panel gaps, even though they were a new company. There is no excuse for VW
Carwow all day, everyday... Love from Nigeria 🇳🇬
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funny as always. Well done Mat . It is a good looking car. Sad in my area not so many places to charge to can count on making a long trip in a decent time. Anyway nice review 👏
First time watcher of your reviews.
Perfect presentation, made me laugh all the way through 😎
If this car, at top spec, cost 30K, I'd buy it.... MAYBE. But that range.... horrible. And the price :") ridiculous.
Other than that; I love the vehicle. It looks so nice 😍
Thanks for the amazing review! ❤️
Try and buy any large ICE car with good spec for 30k ffs. At least be realistic. No medium to large cars cost 25k anymore. Stop cappin.
You are awesome at explaining cars and describing them
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@@mr.onlooker i bet it is definitely a cool car.
Those graphics in the back are supposed to represent the vents from the old bus from back then.
I love how all the materials are recycled. To improve its virtues, there should be recycling badges all over the car too, in addition to the little ID Buzzes. I wouldn't mind talking about all the recycling badges when I transport people.
As a t6.1 camper owner. Love this, can’t wait to see the camper version!
Wish we also see the twin turbo version.
Hold on tight to your T6.1 Camper, I doubt VW will/can produce something as good as that on an electric base
I wasn`t sure about the design but I have seen them around now a few times and they are quite funky looking. Maybe I´ll upgrade my Arteon SB to this
Matt was making me laugh more than usual during this review 🤣
the boxy design in the back is really beautiful
I enjoyed watching the Video Review. Yes definitely one of the coolest cars ☺️
Wish Matt also review FK/Massimo Cerumo Supra. That car was previously driven by Hikari Kagura on Driving Emotion Type-S.
Would have been nice to have a sunroof to both let some light in and some air, including for the rear passengers who can’t open their windows. And for that price, should be included. But love the exterior styling.
Saw one of these in the dealership for the first time today, they look gorgeous.
Matt has just become a little Menace I Love it.
love ur reviews very informative and entertaining :)
Matt done this over and over again, Kyski.
The light coloured hard plastic is lovely
Pause and play for gas and break lever is brilliant!
I want that in my car, now.
Just would like to add a big thanks to make these videos kid friendly to the point that my 4 Year old loves to watch them as they are so full of "kid-like" gestures and reactions. Funny enough to also make me giggle ! (not a boring road test !)
As for the car (haha), total coolness indeed, this is in my opinion, like many below, the highlight of this vehicle, super practical and simple. Pricy ?! Yes, I guess Japanese will make their own cheaper version with all the bells and whistles, but it is a Wolks afterall, they are always in between the cheap and the luxurious but closer to the luxurious "feel".
Congrats again to allow me to watch a "guy" show with my little ones. Keep it up.
the price is just insanity...but the review by Mat was very entertaining.
I miss how in the early 2000's i feel like most cars had those picnic tables and when my family had the VW Sharan, i miss particularly those times when we ate McDonalds with my sisters whilst our parents fed themselves on our way tothe winter vacation we used to go to every winter
3:17 my favourite place. Been there 3 times over the weekend. 😂😂
I love that blue VW, when are they being released?
Not sure I could EVER afford one of these. According to Harry's Garage, this one is over £61k!! Insane.
Only realised how big it is at the last part when Matt standing next to it.😳
Matt doesn’t ever leave us 😂❤
If I had enough money to mess around, I would buy this as my daily lmfao
17:40 Damn you can really see how big it is in this last shot!
damn, i thought it was small and cute like the original VW
This is possibly the best car wow edition yet, cool car and a crazy review
Maybe someone pointed this out already, but here goes: the three "graphics" on the back column are referencing the air intakes of the original VW Bus, which had an air cooled rear engine
Hi Mat, great video as always. There’s one thing I take issue with, not only with you but with the brands and other reviewers also: you get the most expensive and fully loaded cars that manufactures give you, yet always state the base version price of that model. In reality, especially with the German brands, it’s often time 10-20k more for a comparable car.
I love mats reviews, never fails to put a smile on my face, about the ID buzz, it does look somewhat cool but it’s overpriced and VW is becoming a budget brand with its recent build quality
VW always have been a budget brand.
Almost every company's build quality is shite anymore. My new benz feels cheap. Seats are crap. Keyless entry works less than half the time while my previous two E classes felt bank vault solid. Ditto for bmw.
True Volks Wagen = Peoples Car, cheap cars for the masses.@@justme-uw2hc
At 6:42, missed you flinging the rear boot cover thingamajig! 🤣🤣It's mandatory for Matt.
Despite some of the build issues I love this vehicle, it reminds me of the 1966 VW van I owned when I was a student. Unfortunately this modern version is priced like the Porsche I could only dream about back then.
Love this van
Looks gorgeous and looks to have almost all useful features
I wonder what would Hitler think about VW now
What a beautiful car. I want one. I love it!
I would have liked to see a test on that battery capacity under load from people and cargo.. Also, how will this perform in snow? RWD will be, interesting.
I did 475 miles in Yorkshrie this weekend and practically everywhere outside town I had to do 75 to keep place in traffic!
It is really one of the coolest cars. Maybe one off my favorite electric cars ⚡️🚐
Yep. Along with XR PHEV.
I agree, saw one yesterday and immediately smiled...I think its cool.
I can't wait to get one. This is briliant
I love this little bus. Just a shame it is unaffordable though.
There's unaffordable then there's 57k.
@@lewiscannon8213 I bet you can get a whole VW california for 57k 5 years back.
So a bone stock eBus which (in Germany) starts at 62k€ even, is pretty not worth it.
Especially since you can get many other slightly less practical BEV's for similar money which perform better.
Pretty cool design 😎👌
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Yep 🔥❤️
Has some nice touches from VW Scirocco also.
I really didn't expect it to be that big when is saw Matt standing next to it in the end
Best ID Buzz review I have seen.
I love how he can never disappoints us with his content ❤️
Imagine if Mat review the Prost JS45 next.
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@@geckopubg Definitely not copypasta
Dead channel
That's truly the best car
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Yep. But mm-R also better.
! agree , leave the fake vents off. With that 'Wheel on each corner' design a 4WD with air lift and shorter skirts would be good!
What’s that body warmer jacket? Love it!
Already got my hands on one, fantastic vehicle.
This car graded A for amazingness.
Such cool looking❤️
*Nice car* 🔥❤️
Speed King, VW ID BUZZ is a 8.9/10 car.
The tree climbing is so relatable like we always climb on trees for fun 🤭
Does it have the delay in the accelerator pedal like the ID.4 does?
Mat thank you so much for this insane video!
Review Ayumu Uehara's Mazda LM55 and Shioriko Mifune's Mazda 787B please, Carwow!
Insane... why? how? 🤔
Love from India mat ❤🇮🇳
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@@carwow2349 fuck no😊
I really like the looks of this funky thing !!
3:18 love the place names on the sat nav 🤣🤣
This new VW ID Buzz looks so cool, futuristic and electric!
VW ID Buzz graded A anyway.
electric is bad thing
Seems like someone can’t accept the future.
Design suits the character of vehicle... definitely the saving grace in the ID range...
Should have done a diesel version of this buzz too.. that would sell bucket loads..
I'd definitely buy one of these if I had the money! Also, this is a really great vehicle for being a campervan and I hope it comes soon! Still, the price is too high, and now the government wants to tax electric vehicles from 2025!
No rear opening windows doesn't make for a great camper
@@absrecovery maybe VW will do some changes to the van for a camper.
Can it fit a queen size mattress flush, when the seats are all down?
Ah yes, white interior, that will surely look good and clean in a couple years…
The interior has some amazing touch. Like MX5 2005.
This new VW ID Buzz is good for carrying people and cargo!
No shit Sherlock..
Its a vehicle.... you need reprogramming.. stupid bot
Hey. Who says trainspotters are not cool?? Being as passionate and excited as that trainspotter-guy is pretty darn cool IMHO!
Great video Mat!
Imagine having the ID BUZZ with vintage T1-inspired wheels and paint scheme. SOOOOO GOOOD
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Hey Mat, I want to see it also with the Camper version. Can you please do another review when it's available? Thank you so much.
Mat presenting genuine consumer advice on the best storage locations for your class A's 😂
Pardon my ignorance. What is a class A?
@@johnhunter378 medicine with terrible side effects thats not currently available on prescription :)
I’m reminded of the ‘new’ Beetle and there is a real danger that this will go the same way. Apart from range issues and it’s ‘retro cool’ (doubtful). The price tag alone will put people off and no doubt there will be a shortage and a queue of customers - for a short time. Also a pity VW don’t put some of this creativity into some of their other products. I’d like to try it, but not buy it.
One of the coolest looking thing I've ever seen!
Your programmed to say that
This VW ID BUZZ is amazing to drive desu.
@@purwantiallan5089 I'll bet you've never driven one. In which case you don't know what your talking about.
I love your review and I love you humour. I want the Buzz for my next and probably last vehicle. I guess when the introduce the next Buzz some of those weird things will disappear (like real buttons). Ya the graphics are kind of dumb but I love the huge VW badges. I have owned two VWs (57 Bug and '05 Golf TDI (current with 470k km) and would not hesitate to buy this BUZZ (with extended range and dual motors camper version).
I'l never be able to afford one, and I never even expected to like this, but wow, I love it.
Paying around $65,000 dollars for a range barely above 200 miles is very hard to justify on nostalgia! I suspect by the time this arrives in California, there will be more alternatives from BYD and other OEMs. Heck, when Hyundai Custo goes electric, it will easily kill ID Buzz for the masses.
The doors aren’t meant to be slammed. They’re electronically closed via a button function. There’s also a middle storage that has been removed from this vehicle
Electric closing is an option not default.
@@BanditEssex it will break the electric mechanism.
@adam_p99 no no you don't understand, the car does not come with electric sliding doors as default, the electric bit is an optional extra. I know, I just ordered one.
@@BanditEssex I thought you meant if you had one with the electric closing function. Ok, my bad. I hope you enjoy it