Volkswagen ID Buzz 2023 Review
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Published 2022-11-18
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
All Comments (21)
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01:06 What do you think of these graphics - are they cool? VOTE BELOW!
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Mat never disappoints with his reviews, always spot on.
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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 .
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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
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The price is INSANE. When they announced it, I thought it would be under 40k
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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!
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The shenanigans never get old with Matt
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I say this every video, but never change Mat 😂 you have me in stitches every review.
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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 👍
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As someone who is a car salesman in a VW dealership, I love the ID Buzz so much.
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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 🤣
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Lack of windows and vents in the back is a deal breaker... Thanks Matt
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Pretty cool! I’d love to see a duel motor version with adjustable air suspension for camping trips 🤤
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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!
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I dont know why, but watching Mat is like meditation for me. Love it 🙏
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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.
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Love the look of the ID Buzz. It looks future and retro at the same time.
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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!!
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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.
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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.
