Thanks for the video Chris. I am not sure where you are getting your information from. The Long Wheel Base variant is 248mm longer at 4960mm. I don’t believe there is going to be a 6 seater (2 - 2 - 2) short wheel base as there would be no leg room in the 4712mm length. Can you provide any further comments on your source for these measurements and seat configurations? Thanks again for all the great videos.
@@CaliforniaChris many thanks Chris, the 248mm will make a big difference, particularly to those using it to camp in etc. looking forward to seeing more videos when you have more information.
I would like to see a 3-3 seating arrangement (or 3-3-2). We have four kids and this would allow us to go on holiday and retain the boot space for luggage. It must be possible as the Buzz Cargo comes with a three-up-front option, so we'd really like to see VW offer that as an option for the LWB. I'm really interested in this vehicle, but it's a no-go without a seating option that works for us.
286 miles range really killed this for me. Was really excited to buy one but regularly travel ~250 miles in one day, and that is too close to call. I was really excited for this too .. 😢
I placed a deposit on an ID BUZZ almost five years ago. In the meantime, I purchased a ‘21 Toyota Sienna Hybrid that averages approx 600 miles per tankful of gas. Our hope was to sell the Sienna and purchase the ID BUZZ as our long hauler to complement our Tesla, but I’m worried that realistic range for this Van is simply too pathetic for the purpose most people want in a minivan, and - at a premium price. What a shame. VW absolutely nailed the look of this van, but they really missed the mark here in terms of range, which BTW, VW states is 234 miles. While I’m still contemplating buying one, it’s extremely hard to justify giving up an extremely efficient and reliable hybrid minivan for what is essentially, until they sort out their range and efficiency issue, a novelty short haul minivan. And a heat pump as an OPTION??? Wow. Imagine the overhead required to make two different versions of a heater rather than settle on the much more efficient option which is STANDARD on many other EV’s? Ridiculous. If Chinese EV manufacturers ever decide to make a retro looking “VW” van with much higher range at a reasonable price, the ID BUZZ’s time in the spotlight could be a short one.
Thanks for the update Chris
Thanks for the video Chris. I am not sure where you are getting your information from. The Long Wheel Base variant is 248mm longer at 4960mm. I don’t believe there is going to be a 6 seater (2 - 2 - 2) short wheel base as there would be no leg room in the 4712mm length. Can you provide any further comments on your source for these measurements and seat configurations? Thanks again for all the great videos.
Presale information provided to dealerships. But, as always, I may be wrong and will double check.
@@CaliforniaChris many thanks Chris, the 248mm will make a big difference, particularly to those using it to camp in etc. looking forward to seeing more videos when you have more information.
Coming soon!
Yes, it'll be 25 cm longer.
I would like to see a 3-3 seating arrangement (or 3-3-2). We have four kids and this would allow us to go on holiday and retain the boot space for luggage. It must be possible as the Buzz Cargo comes with a three-up-front option, so we'd really like to see VW offer that as an option for the LWB. I'm really interested in this vehicle, but it's a no-go without a seating option that works for us.
A three-seat bench at the front would be amazing!
Any news on a VW made ID Buzz camper?
Yep! Coming next year (reveal likely late 2024, early 2025). It's already been announced, but no firm details yet.
@@CaliforniaChris Thanks. That is exciting.
Bigger battery and seating rail system and this may have been a contender.
My only question is why cant i have AWD and 7 seats?
You can . It’s called the GTX
286 miles range really killed this for me. Was really excited to buy one but regularly travel ~250 miles in one day, and that is too close to call. I was really excited for this too .. 😢
I would say 270-290 mile range is pretty standard for electric cars. Only a few expensive ones go above 300. Frustrating!
I placed a deposit on an ID BUZZ almost five years ago. In the meantime, I purchased a ‘21 Toyota Sienna Hybrid that averages approx 600 miles per tankful of gas. Our hope was to sell the Sienna and purchase the ID BUZZ as our long hauler to complement our Tesla, but I’m worried that realistic range for this Van is simply too pathetic for the purpose most people want in a minivan, and - at a premium price. What a shame. VW absolutely nailed the look of this van, but they really missed the mark here in terms of range, which BTW, VW states is 234 miles. While I’m still contemplating buying one, it’s extremely hard to justify giving up an extremely efficient and reliable hybrid minivan for what is essentially, until they sort out their range and efficiency issue, a novelty short haul minivan. And a heat pump as an OPTION??? Wow. Imagine the overhead required to make two different versions of a heater rather than settle on the much more efficient option which is STANDARD on many other EV’s? Ridiculous.
If Chinese EV manufacturers ever decide to make a retro looking “VW” van with much higher range at a reasonable price, the ID BUZZ’s time in the spotlight could be a short one.
Are these coming to America?
Unsure, sorry. I'm from a UK dealership.
Yes. But VW is being very quiet about it.
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NACS is IMPORTANT! ++ if they want US sales
not in Europe
It is! Didn't discuss this as we're a UK dealership group.
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Looks good shame its electric. I will stick with my t6.1 California