This is the coolest EV in my opinion.

I miss the open floor, almost modular style of the van/mini-bus that they were showing off when it first was shown off. Now the interior reminds me of standard SUVs- I’m still happy we’re getting it though, a great big roomy EV is definitely needed in the market

Watching this makes me want (event more) for Canoo to succeed. I feel like they’ve got the actual, spiritual feel for the original VW Microbus.

Your enthusiasm for the Buzz is infectious. Can’t wait for US spec. If I’m doing my math right, that’s over 240 miles on a full charge with the efficiency you got. That’s impressive give the results last time!

Fun video, side note, Amelia Island is a great slice of Florida. Nearby is Cumberland Island National Seashore, unspoiled. (But gotta go to St. Marys, GA, for the boat to the island.)

Nicely done! Short and to the point… thanks!!

I'm so tired of the Euro-spec reviews, I wish VW would put out a North American prototype.

It would be great if we could have the cargo version here in the US. I would love to have an open floor plan to be able to outfit my work gear any way I want. I really don’t care about pallet format because I’m not working with pallets. I just want space. Hopefully pricing for a utilitarian configuration would be attractive. VW/Audi always seems to be toward the upper end of the price pain scale for their cars.

Lol that guy with the orange shirt in the background! He’s like “I’mma go this way lol”.

Depending on the price, I'd buy a cargo version if they brought it in. I don't think the pallet size thing is as big a deal breaker as they think, that' thinking of it as only a freight vehicle, and I do less than pallet deliveries as well as flipping storage units, so I just need a vehicle with decent range and lots of space, shelves would be nice, but lack of isn't a deal breaker. I'm currently watching Canoo as they seem to be the only small cargo vehicle planned by anyone

I really hope they offer the short wheelbase as an option in the US. So many people don't need a massively long van.

Can’t wait for the US version. Love the styling in two-tone paint.

I've been eyeing the Chevy Bolt as my 1st ev. but I'm really liking the look of the ID. Buzz.

No one has been able to answer my question - can you remove the back seats. I would like to be able to use the van as a van, not a van shaped SUV

the photobomb guy tho at 4:30 lol

This has plenty of space for my family. I rather have this version in the US with more range and a 3rd row LWB as an option.

The buzz is my favorite EV by far but it’s simply too expensive for what it is. I also would never want the extended version. I’d want short wheelbase, bigger battery, rear windows that open, higher ground clearance, and I’m also wondering about the noise inside that seems a bit high in some videos. I feel like it will be 2040 before I can find an EV replacement for my vehicle without compromises. I’m even picky when it comes to ICE vehicles. I guess I just feel that when spending that kind of money compromise shouldn’t be in the vocabulary.

The ID. Buzz reminds me a little bit of a 1969 Chevy G10 delivery spec van I owned which was a super practical vehicle. The G10 was very nimble in tight urban spaces given its short wheel base. I parked toe to toe with my roommate’s Mustang II, and the G10 was a couple of inches shorter. I’d be quite happy with a short wheelbase cargo ID. Buzz if the price were right.

My spirit animal at 4:30

Can't wait for US version and the day we can buy it... I'll be camping outside the dealership 😂

I reallly cannot wait for the US spec to drop, I just hope the price isnt going to be super high

I feel like I saw sketches of this as a concept in magazines over 15 years ago

4:28 Shout out to the situationally aware dude in the orange shirt.

5:55 a drive with an experience

i just hope this is not overpriced. But i have a feeling they will all be overpriced and then dealer markups will make them expensive.

I wanted one of these for so long, now I am no longer interested since I will never know when it will come out or how much it will cost.

The NAV is blank because you're not in Germany, that's hilarious. Typical VW software competency for you. I'm still shocked that this van doesn't have a CD player.

This is more romantic then every bollywood movies combine❤️💕

Man, I remember seeing a futuristic version a year ago. What happens to that? This looks like an ID.4.

That radar unit looks very accessible. Lots are getting stolen on golfs etc. and are around £1000 to replace.

Love a VW bus :)

After lo these many years of waiting we still don't have a US version. VW better start shipping before someone else eats their lunch (thinking EV9 here).

I test drove the ID4 a few years ago, the Infotainment system was horrifically bad I hope they improve it

@Kyle great job mate! What happened to the FreeWire Charger trips you planned during CES ? waiting for you to cover Canada and US using FreeWire chargers.. 😎

I am still missing the small overlap crash test! Why?

I bought a Pacifica Hybrid plug-In 2 years ago in 2021. The Buzz was supposed to arrive soon thereafter. Still waiting….maybe someday.

Why bother driving a Euro-spec version in the U.S.?

Kyle, when will you go to the UK and review the Maxus t90 electric pickup? I can't wait to see what you think.

I like it but when can we buy in the US?

VW vans are near and dear to my heart. Used to love to ride in them as a kid! So question about the CCS2 socket.. isn’t that compatible with our CCS1 charging cables here in NA? I didn’t know about CCS1 vs 2 until I asked Branden a dumb question. I think i remember reading that the CCS2 socket has 2 additional sockets for 3 phase on the AC part of the connector - but the type 2 socket still lines up with the single phase ccs1 AC portion???

Would love to hear your take on the current ID4 recall that affects a lot of your viewers, myself included.

I wonder what types of accessories will be available when it is sold in the US. Where is Alyssa? I bet this would be a great dog transport.

the buzz looks cool, I was wanting to get a VW wagon and convert it to an EV I guess that project isn't as cool now with the Buzz being a thing.

When you first opened the rear door, it looked to me like it had white upholstery with HUGE pee stains.

Love the Buzz, but I would not call it a "classless" vehicle. It will probably cost around $60k (similar as in Europe) and hence, als pretty much all new electric cars, be out of financial reach for most people.

I love the buzz, just not sure i can get past the passenger windows not able to roll down.

I would love to get an ID buzz short wheelbase for the US, but what keeps killing the idea for me is the rear windows now being able to roll down. Don't know why that is a hang-up for me, but I feel like that is a big miss for a family hauler around town.

Will there be a 3 row version? Sucks to have a van with only 2 rows

Minivan EV! Who would of thought? Thx for the vid. I enjoyed watching.

i dont think many people in eu will pay 3 times the price of other electric vans for it.. they need to drop the price more then tesla did to get those on the marked for real a id 4 that is 1/3 cheaper then the buzz, i doubt the buzz cost 1/3 more then the id4 to build.. it is not worth the cost, kyle need to test more vans before going nuts like that

Is there a Porsche meet up going on in the area?

It's crazy that, for a vehicle supposed to release in 2024, VW is so hesitant to say ANYTHING about the US spec.

The problem with all these Volkswagens is just the price. When they started, their cars were affordable and for everyone, just average people - hence the name of the company. Nowadays, it's just a joke. The car I learned to drive in was a Golf 7 and while it was pretty specced out, the price tag of over 50000 € - hard to swallow, in my opinion. And it didn't even feel super high quality. Yes, it was sturdy, nothing rattled but at the end, the interior is full of obvious plastic and you immediately notice, how they wanted to save money in production but keep the price for consumers high. I know that this is the case with probably all other car manufacturers out there, in today's world things aren't build to last anymore, but I'm just disappointed. See, our Skoda is essentially a Passat and from the same company, it was used but nearly brand new and cost less than 19000 €. And it almost feels the same as the Golf I mentioned. Oh, and regarding the Buzz' interior: I think it looks way to cheap and plasticky.

Is the US version going to have a third row?

!NB! They getting hot

Truly look forward to the US version. But... no camper, no deal.

The problem with E van life is that most campgrounds won’t let EVs charge there. And if you can charge while camping, it limits your trips significantly.

7:51 Sounds great, but that group of people goes by bus, not buzz ;)

where is alyssa? Did they break up?

Are they ever going to ship this?

Whoever VW manager gave this car for review in usa should be fired on the spot. Giving a vehicle with teasing options that won't ever be present on the us version. A vehicle with an old software version. A vehicle with maps not updated for usa. In fact, the idea that cars nowadays don't have full maps already installed and FREE updates, is appalling and beyond scummy. All cars should have full maps imported from google and each manufacturer, if they want to apply a different skin, is their own deal, but not to offer full maps coverage, JUST WOW.

One of the things I like most about it is that it is a EV that doesn't really feel or look like an EV. This is something my 70 year old mom would enjoy driving. My mom was very impr3ssed wnd I think may look at one when the US version is availible.

Wondering why we are still talking about being soooo excited about fast charging?! No talk about how hard that is on the battery!? I think a lot of people are going to be sorry in 3 years when they can’t get resale value out of their car because their battery packs won’t charge to 100% anymore!!

Greetings from central Europe! I really envy US, you will get bigger battery(around 110kwh netto) and longer version :-)

Vw copied the Chevy lumina van which was out in the 80s. Thanks

How many Porsches was in this video😂

The interior looks small

I really need this, think my wife would notice if one appeared on the driveway?

EV JESUS BACK ON THE THUNBNAIL

I noticed you never mentioned the price. For many that is important.

Why wouldn't the trailer hitch come to the US? It's neat and practical. Is it a US law thing?

I sure hope the US versionb has a longer wheelbase and a shirt row of seating. That's one of the main appeals of a van is how many people you can have. Otherwise you might as a well get an SUV if you dont have a third row of seats

No short wheel version in U.S. is truly a buzzkill.

Next up the VW Beavle...

Leave it unattended at a charger for half an hour and 5 homeless people will have moved in.

It make happy moment for me.

You can't open the sliding doors while it's on? Should be OK if the car is in park at least. Say uber and dropping or picking up kids.

Whats max miles? 300 miles?

Ignoring the price being its biggest sin, VW did let down on the BUZZ, because of all its hype and buzz. I could understand why the US Buzz is gonna need a long wheel base version. But it's really unacceptable that in Europe or the US, to have just 7 seats you'd need the LWB when there's clearly enough room for a 3rd bench in the short wheel base. When Captain chairs are also your only option, that speaks volumes that VW values exclusivity more than accessibility which should not be the case with electrification. There should be no excuse to not have 3 row benches like the Citroen e-Spacetourer

Biggest tailgate”?? Bet the Honda or Toyota minivans have a larger one..

Cooler than a minivan I guess. Pretty disappointed bc the prototype was awesome. Why does VW over-promise & under-deliver every time? Just show the underwhelming vehicle you will actually deliver from the start.

I’m just a lowly potential customer in the US, not a marketing expert. But I think VW is playing to the “bigger is better stereotype” that many Euros have of us. The short version is a big vehicle. Only bringing the long version into the US takes me off the interested list.

Kyle when you coming to Cali ? Would love to meet up .

VWoA and their "vaporware", which is how it works with them most of time when it comes to interesting products and models we will NEVER get in the USA* I bet dollars to donuts this thing will never arrive in the USA in any quantity, and if it does, it won't be anywhere near as good or interesting as it will be in European spec. Of course one thing we do get that is an "extra" in USA spec models is the ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE dealer service. But the biggest fail if it arrives here will be the outrageous price!

Bro I’m selling my rivian to get this

the concept looked better.

whats the point if you've already been over this Euro spec model? Free vacation?

Nice for the wealthy Nostalgia folks but probably won't be a good value. It won't have the same mission as the original.

Do you not have CCS in the USA?

$?

Software is very laggy

Those type of speed bumps are really the worst in the whole universe.

Ok! Thanks for the same video basically that you've already done but in the U.S.. I watched hoping for something anything on the lwb U.S. spec like are we going to get windows that roll down are we going to get more cupholders for the backseat passengers and not those flimsy tray tables that looks like an accident waiting to happen. It would be nice to add a moonroof as a bonus. I don't think this van is ready yet for the U.S. market maybe 2025/26 or at least there's an embargo on information other than the picture floating around of the tester lwb that's not enough to sell it for me I need more info.

Please fully load this car (weight) and then do a range test. Empty is useless....thanks.

VW needs to add “Camp” or “Dog” mode when the Buzz is released in the US. It is a must have if you want to sleep in the back at a campground!

Any idea if VW has plans to sell this vehicle with a sunroof?

Too bad you can't get short wheelbase and bigger battery

Splits up a Porsche caravan in his Buzz...

VW are morons for not offering the short wheelbase version in the US. For this reason I will not be buying one.

Let me guess $80K vw...