It looks great. Fantastic to get 7 seats and two tone paint. cheers Jonny. 2x👍 I wonder if you could buy a front seat from the van and install it yourself.
So long as the front airbags are the same units across the range. It would be a shame if the center passenger just has to pray in the event of an accident.
a bit off topic but...i really like he uses a on hand notebook to refer to key numbers etc. makes it feel the dialogue isnt 'scripted' and gives a cool casual vibe to the review. good work dude
When I was younger my Dad looked at a Samba Bus as a traveling vehicle, though it didn't have the power he wanted/needed to get into the mountains! Both my wife and I are entertaining the idea of buying a Buzz.
First time watching this channel! And I learned more about this car than on other channels. I'm sure people complain about the notebook you carry, but I think it's great that you took notes and are providing something that doesn't feel scripted.
I had a Grand Espace for several years, it was the 3.0V6 so decently fast and capable of swallowing huge loads and still able to stop. This reminds me of that. Wonderously useful and ideal for long journeys with several people.
In the US, apparently orders are going to be exclusively through dealers instead of the ID.4 model of basically being exclusively through the website. I was able to get a down payment on the books to hold a place in line, which is good because US allocations are supposed to be VERY tight for at least 2024. I will almost certainly buy an early model with modest battery pack and specs, and upgrade later to a pop-top camper version, which I believe will also be equipped with a ~100-110kWh battery pack. Oh, and these are not going to be cheap in any US spec.
Not cheap in US at MRP, and then those dealers are going to add $20000, maybe $50000 market adjustments until demand starts to wane. And VW obviously support this approach by making it exclusively dealer sold….
Still looks great. In glad they were able to upgrade the motor in time for the US release. The false floor is simple and looks durable, easy to remove. There's going to be so many accessories for this, it will be crazy. Also would like to see a full length integrated solar panel instead of the sunroof as an option. In California, could add 10 miles a day with that acreage
I was so disappointed that they took away the bonnet badge illumination with the regular wheelbase version after we saw it in Jonny’s buzz concept video 6 years back, glad to see it’s back in this form, overall it seems like they’ve created the ultimate buzz with this LWB North American specced out version, interested to see what the GTX will be like.
Seems perfect for my family of 5 in San Francisco. I have a Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid now, but this saves 9 inches of length. Crucial for parallel parking and small garages.
I Canada we will apparently be getting the 5 seats as standard with the 2 additional seats as add on options. I like the design, but seems to only really make sense as a commuter or local family transporter. I can't imagine relying on this for any real recreational use for long distances.
I absolutely LOVE these and really want to get one (the available one) to replace my current daily hack. I saw one boarding the ferry to France a few weeks ago and it looked epic. I did try to arrange a test drive with my local VW dealership who messed me around something rotten! Still love 'em though.
Got a test drive of the SWB version and loved it, but it was too small in the SWB format. The LWB 99kW is going to be the one to buy, especially if it comes with LFP batteries. Just need to sell the children and the house to afford it, if the price of the SWB version is anything to go by ! 😂😂😂
Got a T4 and seen so many people being snotty about this but I love it, got great ideas to personalise one, love the long wheelbase, can't wait to see the campers and a pop top
Looks fantastic though I wish they went with individual rail style seating like the T7 Multivan we have. The flexibility to take all the seats out and turn it into the Buzz cargo would have been awesome.
Strongly agree with you. If Individual removable seats added, This would be 100% satisfied to me, now only 70%. I am driving T6.1, waiting for T7 4motion, now I changed my mind and waiting for ID buzz LWB 6 seater to NZ.
Missed opportunities on not having it look more like the original....inside and out. It is really cool regardless. Needs round headlights with that two-tone paint job at the very least. Really looks nothing like a splittie or bay even without my glasses on. Much closer to an evolved T4/5/6/7 but those arent what most people think of when VW Bus is mentioned.
The larger the EV vehicle the more electricity it will consume. California can't supply enough electricity currently. Add in a heatwave and you are asked not to charge between 4-9pm.
... seems obvious that people shouldn't charge then! In the UK they were literally paying people not to use electricity during such peak periods this past winter. This doesn't necessarily mean there isn't enough electricity generation, it just means spreading the load.
I have to say, after years of looking at this thing since those early concepts... I wish they made them look more retro instead of generic sci-fi/futuristic car. If they took the approach that Fiat does with their 500's, which still look very retro to todays standards, and very similar to how they originally looked - this would be some much cooler if it looked like a classic Kombi. Give it round headlights, pastel colours and some nice chrome trim and adjust some of the shapes and curves a little bit I think this could be a winner.
For the retro look, yes perhaps VW could have made the Buzz look more so, but they had to provide crash protection. The front occupants knees don't really do the best of jobs in that way. And it does look really nice anyway.
It’s just a shame VW can’t sort out their software. My ID´s update to v2.4 took 10 days, and currently the car is bricked at the dealership going through the v3.2 update. 3.2 has also reintroduced some bugs that 3.0 resolved.
Think this will do very well in the U.S. Two tone paint a real eye-catcher and good on VW for the top variety of colour choice available. Am 100% sure some or a number of customer will go to a tuning shop and get their ID Buzz converted to a classic Samba.
Hey Jonny, must correct you on the USA being the 'last' place to be able to get a iD BUZZ. Sorry that is Australia, we still do not have ANY iD cars for sale here. iD3, iD4, iD5, none of them are here yet, let alone the iD BUZZ. Looking forward to finally seeing one of these in the flesh sometime in 2026 or 2027 or 2028 when VW eventually bring them here. Cheers.
@@TheLateBrakeShow VW Australia have been pushing for them, but VW headquarters have just been delaying & delaying. Cupra Born just released here, but that is it from VW group for 'affordable' EV's. In the meantime Tesla are selling at least 4000 cars every month now in Australia. This LWB iD BUZZ is PERFECT for Australia, should be fast tracked here, but it wont be.
VW Canada did their research and concluded that the logical standard configuration in Canada will be the 2+3 5 seater. The back seats will be optional but, according to their research, they don't think too many Canadians will opt for the extra two seats.
A ID Buzz exploded during charging in Finland last weekend. It was in a underground parking garage . Id did not burn but generated a lot of smoke.Blew out windows and body was bent to a state of write-off. UPDATE, after moved to the local VAG-garage it caught fire and was submerged in water by the local Rescue Service.
by virtue of where campsites and even caravan sites are - it will be a long time before any significant charging is available. Just one car charging would consume the power for 5-10 camp spots
@@Hasdac Im wondering would well off people though purchase a Buzz Camper if it came out. Camper Vans are so expesnive at present, your better off buying something like A Tesla Model Y and add a Tentsla to the Back and set it in Camp mode. Lot cheaper and lot more flexibility for a small family, that does ocasional camping during the summer. They could sell these though in huge numbers at the right prices, but doesnt look like their after that market.
VW will have it's own California version. But the range issue is a serious problem even with the upcoming 111 kwh battery pack and bi-motor. 300 miles at best is not good enough. You would need to lug around a petrol powered generator and that would get you no more than 300 miles anyway, I'm talking about remote driving in Australia.
Leaving aside the danger from spontaneous combustion like a Roman candle, you are in danger from the EMG field emitted from the huge battery especially if you sleep in one.
it's mad that they needed to extend it when the original was pretty much the same length as others that have heaps of room in all 3 seat rows.. the front seats are so far back
G'Day Jonny, this reminded me of my '63 23 Window Samba with the white on surf green livery! Young Talent Time hired the Bus and had me drive it along Kerford Road Beach with the whole team on board singing 'I come from a land DownUnder' Tina Arena was 9 when she was dancing over the rear seats to the song. Lots of fun to have with this new generation Buzz!
I'm looking for EV Vans to transport personnel back and forth to the power plant I manage. It looks like 4 seven seater would suit us well. A great option worth considering. Great video. Thank you
Americans: EVs are too expensive. OEMs: heres a cheap one. It goes 120 miles. Americans: EVs dont have enough range. OEMs: heres one that goes 300 miles. It's $70k. Americans: EVs are too expensive. And on and on forever.
nice work Jonny boy. Love the retro design of this, reminds me of when VW did it to the Beetle. Not so sure about the white interior, it will get filthy !
It really looks great. Emjoyed watching it. But one thing that really pisses me off about all 7 seaters is how crap the boot is with with 3 rows up. 310 litres in this one is pretty crap. I have 5 kids under 10 years old.And can barely fit a pushchair in the boot behind the 3rd row, then when groceries etc need to go in its a game of tetris, split between the remainder of the boot and the footwells behind the front seats.. surely the fact the buyer needs 7 seats should also signal they may have greater need of a large boot too if its aimed as a family vehicle.
It would have been nice for it to be 7 seat with the captains chairs in the second row 2-2-3, that is. The sienna and the Pacifica vans accomplish this and the back row is still comfortable enough.
I like the well organised presentation with a note book. I think you should make the notebook style standard... looks more authentically well researched and not too rehearsed... including the 'oh, let me check that...' 👌
I really want this in the 5 seat format for putting all my camping gear in. I would love to cover the roof in solar panels so I rarely have to charge it, it seems a shame with that massive sunroof though. A final thought, that towbar release looks really dirty.
Agree. Could be simply a weight/cost issue, however VW could offer it as an option given that many Asian minivans already offer this captains chair feature.
I've never been a VW fan. The classic ones are death traps and slow. The newer ones have all the expense of a European car, with the wrong wheel drive of a Japanese car and the unreliability of an American car. But I like minivans and I like RWD, and I like beautiful vehicles so this is a very compelling vehicle! Something nobody else has!
Hey now, my 2wd T3 has done just fine in Colorado for the last 30+ years. Seems like a missed opportunity to call the dual motor version the Syncro, but I doubt people will be leaving the pavement with these.
I would have an LWB in a heartbeat.... but I fear the cost will be eye-watering given the SWB prices in the UK. I also don't like the "white" interior as it seems it would get dirty too quickly. Presumably, there are other interior options?
Nice review. Not a car for my needs but it does look very appealing visually. I know it's part of the business with marketing and influencing reviewers, but why they don't have these launches in multiple locations instead of having to fly a bunch of people over to California is really a bit over the top in my mind.
You showed designs from 2001, that's 22 years back ,and highlights how things do take time to get to the finish line ,imagine in 22years from now what will be presented ,what designs and concepts are out now ?
I like the long wheel base though there seems to be no mention of the cargo version. As I live in the land of ice and snow, sometimes call the Great White North I am looking at the AWD option. The sun roof is a cool option but I have a sun roof on my '05 TDI Golf and I haven't opened it it about a year let alone pulled the cover back and I view it as a vent which the buzz is not capable. I will be putting my order down as soon as ordering becomes available. They say that there will be some minor differences between the US and Canadian versions. I really do like those passenger side windows as possible vents.
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It looks great. Fantastic to get 7 seats and two tone paint. cheers Jonny. 2x👍
I wonder if you could buy a front seat from the van and install it yourself.
Thank you for watching. Yeah, Jonny reckons the Cargo triple front seat will fit...
@@TheLateBrakeShow Thats really handy.👍👍
My thoughts exactly. Once they are readily available, this thing screams _customizations!_
@@jwvandegronden yep, just like the old ones. 👌
So long as the front airbags are the same units across the range. It would be a shame if the center passenger just has to pray in the event of an accident.
a bit off topic but...i really like he uses a on hand notebook to refer to key numbers etc. makes it feel the dialogue isnt 'scripted' and gives a cool casual vibe to the review. good work dude
Bilal, thank you for the comment. Glad you enjoy Jonny's signature CarPervert note book.
I’m obsessed with this van, i can only pray to ever get my hands on one in this lifetime though. Doesn’t hurt to dream
VW rushing this van to market. It's only taken 23 years
Yeah, right?!
If there is one thing VW Buses are known for... it is speed. lol
I liked the 2001 version too, even more 👍👍 Even today it looks modern 😍😍
Honestly even the 6-7 year gap between the concept Jonny drove on the other channel and this version of the buzz is frustrating.
not for VW people anymore... this is Tesla crowd pricing no doubt ($$$$$$$$$$)
This! Is the review of the iD Buzz LWB I’ve been waiting for. Nobody does it better than Jonny 👌🏽
That is exceptionally kind. Thank you Raymond.
@raymondpritchard ... +1.. Agreed. . I pass up half a dozen others. .. The late Brake Show with Jonny Smith is the one to watch. .. Cheers, Colorado
You were waiting for a review with no road testing?
When I was younger my Dad looked at a Samba Bus as a traveling vehicle, though it didn't have the power he wanted/needed to get into the mountains! Both my wife and I are entertaining the idea of buying a Buzz.
First time watching this channel! And I learned more about this car than on other channels. I'm sure people complain about the notebook you carry, but I think it's great that you took notes and are providing something that doesn't feel scripted.
Watch more videos of Jonny. He's a professional car journalist and used to be on TV in the UK. He knows his cars.
I had a Grand Espace for several years, it was the 3.0V6 so decently fast and capable of swallowing huge loads and still able to stop. This reminds me of that. Wonderously useful and ideal for long journeys with several people.
Not dissimilar to a people carrier its very similar to the last incarnation of the VW Sharan just slightly bigger.
3.0 V6 is way better than this.
the amount of research you do is bloody spectacular 👍
Well thank you. This one we had 20 mins to film, so it was a bit bloody frantic!
I agree , 👍
"In the US, cooled seats come as standard, for the UK, you get a rusty spike as standard".
😐
We love a rusty spike in the front seats.
But we don't complain, we are used to hardship😊
In the US, apparently orders are going to be exclusively through dealers instead of the ID.4 model of basically being exclusively through the website. I was able to get a down payment on the books to hold a place in line, which is good because US allocations are supposed to be VERY tight for at least 2024. I will almost certainly buy an early model with modest battery pack and specs, and upgrade later to a pop-top camper version, which I believe will also be equipped with a ~100-110kWh battery pack. Oh, and these are not going to be cheap in any US spec.
So yet again the US doesn't get a HUD?
Not cheap in US at MRP, and then those dealers are going to add $20000, maybe $50000 market adjustments until demand starts to wane. And VW obviously support this approach by making it exclusively dealer sold….
Is the camper version even going to be available in the US?
never buy a first year model of something this different unless you like recalls
Still looks great. In glad they were able to upgrade the motor in time for the US release. The false floor is simple and looks durable, easy to remove. There's going to be so many accessories for this, it will be crazy. Also would like to see a full length integrated solar panel instead of the sunroof as an option. In California, could add 10 miles a day with that acreage
I was so disappointed that they took away the bonnet badge illumination with the regular wheelbase version after we saw it in Jonny’s buzz concept video 6 years back, glad to see it’s back in this form, overall it seems like they’ve created the ultimate buzz with this LWB North American specced out version, interested to see what the GTX will be like.
Seems perfect for my family of 5 in San Francisco. I have a Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid now, but this saves 9 inches of length. Crucial for parallel parking and small garages.
I Canada we will apparently be getting the 5 seats as standard with the 2 additional seats as add on options. I like the design, but seems to only really make sense as a commuter or local family transporter. I can't imagine relying on this for any real recreational use for long distances.
A great airport run vehicle though
Jonny must be my one of my favourite car journalists! So easy to listen to and makes everything interesting.
I absolutely LOVE these and really want to get one (the available one) to replace my current daily hack. I saw one boarding the ferry to France a few weeks ago and it looked epic. I did try to arrange a test drive with my local VW dealership who messed me around something rotten! Still love 'em though.
Got a test drive of the SWB version and loved it, but it was too small in the SWB format. The LWB 99kW is going to be the one to buy, especially if it comes with LFP batteries.
Just need to sell the children and the house to afford it, if the price of the SWB version is anything to go by ! 😂😂😂
@@Banyan314I have no kids, so for me, 5 seater is probably fine. I like the idea of doubling up as a sort of 'day van'.
Miles per KW is super crap. No way near the manufacturer stated.
Desirability is off the chart for this, but I’m expecting it to be £75k in the spec that I’d want and that’s a LOT of cash (i.e. I can’t afford it)
+1 ... What a bus .... We Joined & support The Late Brake Show .... Remember... braking late, wins the day. .. Cheers, Vail, Colorado
Michael, cheers v much sir
Got a T4 and seen so many people being snotty about this but I love it, got great ideas to personalise one, love the long wheelbase, can't wait to see the campers and a pop top
Sure would hurt taking a grinder to that sunroof!
Similar dimensions to the T4 no?
It's got a bigger footprint than a T4, but not as spacious inside.
Looks fantastic though I wish they went with individual rail style seating like the T7 Multivan we have. The flexibility to take all the seats out and turn it into the Buzz cargo would have been awesome.
Strongly agree with you. If Individual removable seats added, This would be 100% satisfied to me, now only 70%. I am driving T6.1, waiting for T7 4motion, now I changed my mind and waiting for ID buzz LWB 6 seater to NZ.
I'm waiting for someone to do a proper camper version of this with a higher roof
yeah for some reason there are only pop-up roof-conversions at the moment.. but it also doesn't matter since it will be above the 100k price range
Higher roof will kill the range to something that's impractical for a camper I think.
@@UTube-gs1yf You just have to drive a bit slower in a bulky campervan
Combustion engine VW campers are outrageously priced, this EV will be obscenely priced as a camper.
The want for the Buzz remains strong. Got an Enyaq but for the space I need a roofbox. No roofbox if I had one of these.
This is how the pro's do a review... best in class Jonny - as always... keep them coming.
Love the LWB , it's so much better .
Take care on that platform Circle though Jonny. We almost lost Thomas from Autogefühl !! 😂😂
That's true. Poor Thomas took a tumble!
Potentially if they offered 3-a-breast at the front, it could have been a 6-seater with loads of luggage space, potentailly being a major USP
EXACTLY!
@@mikegolfwhiskey71and what about airbags ie. safety?
What about us fat Americans? Get real! 😅
Looking forward to seeing these on the road. Doubt that I'll own one but who knows.....
Me too. I am not rich enough for that vehicle. I can only afford some Teslas.
One word - CAMPER..! 😊
As regards you Jonny, I really miss you on that other channel.
Missed opportunities on not having it look more like the original....inside and out. It is really cool regardless.
Needs round headlights with that two-tone paint job at the very least. Really looks nothing like a splittie or bay even without my glasses on. Much closer to an evolved T4/5/6/7 but those arent what most people think of when VW Bus is mentioned.
Beautiful color combo for the ID Buzz!
Fabulous, wonderful thing ❤️
Guy in our car club has one and following it on a run and watching the suspension working is a joy.
The larger the EV vehicle the more electricity it will consume. California can't supply enough electricity currently. Add in a heatwave and you are asked not to charge between 4-9pm.
... seems obvious that people shouldn't charge then! In the UK they were literally paying people not to use electricity during such peak periods this past winter. This doesn't necessarily mean there isn't enough electricity generation, it just means spreading the load.
I have to say, after years of looking at this thing since those early concepts... I wish they made them look more retro instead of generic sci-fi/futuristic car. If they took the approach that Fiat does with their 500's, which still look very retro to todays standards, and very similar to how they originally looked - this would be some much cooler if it looked like a classic Kombi. Give it round headlights, pastel colours and some nice chrome trim and adjust some of the shapes and curves a little bit I think this could be a winner.
For the retro look, yes perhaps VW could have made the Buzz look more so, but they had to provide crash protection. The front occupants knees don't really do the best of jobs in that way. And it does look really nice anyway.
Good thinking! Maybe they should have put halogen headlights and bulb marker lights all around. That would give it a more retro look. 😢
It’s just a shame VW can’t sort out their software. My ID´s update to v2.4 took 10 days, and currently the car is bricked at the dealership going through the v3.2 update. 3.2 has also reintroduced some bugs that 3.0 resolved.
And that's the future of motoring. "Sorry I'm late boss, car was updating"
"Fine, Charlie but three days late??
Think this will do very well in the U.S. Two tone paint a real eye-catcher and good on VW for the top variety of colour choice available.
Am 100% sure some or a number of customer will go to a tuning shop and get their ID Buzz converted to a classic Samba.
Hey Jonny, must correct you on the USA being the 'last' place to be able to get a iD BUZZ. Sorry that is Australia, we still do not have ANY iD cars for sale here. iD3, iD4, iD5, none of them are here yet, let alone the iD BUZZ. Looking forward to finally seeing one of these in the flesh sometime in 2026 or 2027 or 2028 when VW eventually bring them here. Cheers.
That's rotten. Sorry to hear man. The Kombi was big news in Oz too.
@@TheLateBrakeShow VW Australia have been pushing for them, but VW headquarters have just been delaying & delaying. Cupra Born just released here, but that is it from VW group for 'affordable' EV's. In the meantime Tesla are selling at least 4000 cars every month now in Australia. This LWB iD BUZZ is PERFECT for Australia, should be fast tracked here, but it wont be.
VW Canada did their research and concluded that the logical standard configuration in Canada will be the 2+3 5 seater. The back seats will be optional but, according to their research, they don't think too many Canadians will opt for the extra two seats.
Makes sense, the typical family has 2 kids in Canada.
I was on my motorbike the other day behind one of these in the south west uk, it looks very nice.
A ID Buzz exploded during charging in Finland last weekend. It was in a underground parking garage . Id did not burn but generated a lot of smoke.Blew out windows and body was bent to a state of write-off. UPDATE, after moved to the local VAG-garage it caught fire and was submerged in water by the local Rescue Service.
"exlopoded" I had to google that.
@@GrandTheftChris 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@GrandTheftChris Didn´t you know that Ev´s exlopode, IC-cars explode.😜
@@pdterre5496 now it all makes sense. 🙂
Might be one I can afford😊
The most impressive feature is more usb outlets than seats👍
The camper version of this will sell like hotcakes. When campsite upgrade the charging facilities.
It will be too expensive to be a popular camper
Only the well off will be able to afford one.
by virtue of where campsites and even caravan sites are - it will be a long time before any significant charging is available. Just one car charging would consume the power for 5-10 camp spots
@@eliotmansfield True
@@Hasdac Im wondering would well off people though purchase a Buzz Camper if it came out. Camper Vans are so expesnive at present, your better off buying something like A Tesla Model Y and add a Tentsla to the Back and set it in Camp mode. Lot cheaper and lot more flexibility for a small family, that does ocasional camping during the summer. They could sell these though in huge numbers at the right prices, but doesnt look like their after that market.
Can't wait for some camper conversions of this van in the US.
VW will have it's own California version. But the range issue is a serious problem even with the upcoming 111 kwh battery pack and bi-motor. 300 miles at best is not good enough. You would need to lug around a petrol powered generator and that would get you no more than 300 miles anyway, I'm talking about remote driving in Australia.
Leaving aside the danger from spontaneous combustion like a Roman candle, you are in danger from the EMG field emitted from the huge battery especially if you sleep in one.
Had mine since March. Everyone stops to chat and a lot of people give you a wave whilst driving.
Just me or are we actually really just admiring Jonny's jacket?
Just a cool vehicle, the roof is amazing… how much do I want one…. I’d bet I’d smile every day driving it!
Im sticking to my T6.1 Highline Caravelle als long as i can.
Finally! Been waiting to see this model come out
I love how he is describing the car for the American market, so he helpfully converts milimeters, to centimeters.
Calling us in the US patient is a bit generous. ;) Thank you for that.
My wife's less of a fan of EV's than me but she likes this. And me
Great video, as always! The luggage space looks quite small compared to a 7 seat t5/t6 or a v-class.
i am still patiently waiting for the camper variant.. but that roof is really marvelous.
If this came as a three/three seat so 6 seats plus the extra trunk/boot space I would buy it as our family car. I love the looks an vibe it has
It's nice but the cost is going to be insane with all the decent options I would think.
11:05 personality I just love it
it's mad that they needed to extend it when the original was pretty much the same length as others that have heaps of room in all 3 seat rows.. the front seats are so far back
Americans people are bigger 🙂
Vw have absolutely nailed the exterior styling on the buzz 👌
Thanks Jonny a greatlook around the Buzz. Cheers
Cheers for watching Tim
Yep, got my name on the list at my local dealership. Quite excited for one.
I want one so bad 😎🙌🏾 here in Lithuania I’ve seen it in person ,the short one . same color though
G'Day Jonny, this reminded me of my '63 23 Window Samba with the white on surf green livery! Young Talent Time hired the Bus and had me drive it along Kerford Road Beach with the whole team on board singing 'I come from a land DownUnder'
Tina Arena was 9 when she was dancing over the rear seats to the song. Lots of fun to have with this new generation Buzz!
What a story. Love the 23 windows!
Just ordered the current SWB, as a leased vehicle as I will wait to buy until the LWB with the improvements arrived sometime in 2024 ;)
285 mile range, max, not loaded with 7 people. Range is probably 150 miles, then 8 hours to charge.
No Buzz here.
Not into the electric scam.
Good Review of a static vehicle as always.
What scam?... xD
Please enlighten me? I thought it was the oil producing scam we were trying to escape from, but maybe I'm wrong.
I'm looking for EV Vans to transport personnel back and forth to the power plant I manage. It looks like 4 seven seater would suit us well. A great option worth considering. Great video. Thank you
Fantastic video. I have a type 2 bay. Would give my right arm to have one of these, even if the range is limited.
Americans: EVs are too expensive.
OEMs: heres a cheap one. It goes 120 miles.
Americans: EVs dont have enough range.
OEMs: heres one that goes 300 miles. It's $70k.
Americans: EVs are too expensive.
And on and on forever.
Americans: buy a $70K gas SUV.
nice work Jonny boy. Love the retro design of this, reminds me of when VW did it to the Beetle.
Not so sure about the white interior, it will get filthy !
I so wish I’d ordered a Buzz, but the budget doesn’t stretch that far 😂
It really looks great. Emjoyed watching it. But one thing that really pisses me off about all 7 seaters is how crap the boot is with with 3 rows up. 310 litres in this one is pretty crap. I have 5 kids under 10 years old.And can barely fit a pushchair in the boot behind the 3rd row, then when groceries etc need to go in its a game of tetris, split between the remainder of the boot and the footwells behind the front seats.. surely the fact the buyer needs 7 seats should also signal they may have greater need of a large boot too if its aimed as a family vehicle.
Recently got to see and play around in a pre production version from Europe at my local dealer here in California. It's pretty nice.
Excited to see these on the road - it makes me wonder when we'll see Honda release an EV Odyssey
I have a buzz, waiting for the lwb to come to the UK
I love it!!
£70k for a van with seats. You're quite mad even entertaining it. A proper journalist would call it it out as such. (*remembers JC with the Vectra*)
It is expensive, but it is at least ground up new (that drives like a car, not a Cv) and is priced similar to a stupidly luxurious T6
It would have been nice for it to be 7 seat with the captains chairs in the second row 2-2-3, that is. The sienna and the Pacifica vans accomplish this and the back row is still comfortable enough.
I like the well organised presentation with a note book. I think you should make the notebook style standard... looks more authentically well researched and not too rehearsed... including the 'oh, let me check that...' 👌
The LWB suits the Buzz perfectly and gives it the space it needs for its USP
Couldn’t that central panel be further to the bonnet increasing interior space?
Huge lost space between the wheel and the windshield
Thank god I invested in vw ev stock, I want one of these gonna put in forgiato’s on it customize the inside out😮💨
I really want this in the 5 seat format for putting all my camping gear in. I would love to cover the roof in solar panels so I rarely have to charge it, it seems a shame with that massive sunroof though.
A final thought, that towbar release looks really dirty.
This looks great and seems really fun. I would love it if the front seats could rotate to be able to face the middle and back seats.
Agree. Could be simply a weight/cost issue, however VW could offer it as an option given that many Asian minivans already offer this captains chair feature.
Allready a Company in UK that makes a turning plate for the front seats
I've never been a VW fan. The classic ones are death traps and slow. The newer ones have all the expense of a European car, with the wrong wheel drive of a Japanese car and the unreliability of an American car. But I like minivans and I like RWD, and I like beautiful vehicles so this is a very compelling vehicle! Something nobody else has!
im SOOO excited!!! i want one STAT, but am really looking forward to the westfalia edition im hoping for. 😅
Hey now, my 2wd T3 has done just fine in Colorado for the last 30+ years.
Seems like a missed opportunity to call the dual motor version the Syncro, but I doubt people will be leaving the pavement with these.
does synchro even have any cachet among americans who aren't vw nerds
@@ShaiyanHossain mostly just among the T3 nerds. Even the awd Golf Sportwagon we got here, they called it Alltrack.
If the engineering behind the looks is in the same category this will be a big succes.
I hope they've thought of future disassemble and recycling to.
Love the back seats. Roger, roger. 😁
Totally R a d Mahn!🛺🛶🧳
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Nice that they will have an AWD option, and great that you can completly remove the rear row seat.
Cool vehicle I love the look. Prices will be epic in any specification.
I really like it, bold design with clear nostalgic nods to the type 2
Thanks for this comprehensive review of the car
The gap between the front seats- a walk-through......for a cuppa or a sanger (or a kip) especially in winter/during rain/when it's very dark etc
seen on today in cottingham , yellow and white it looked cool
I would have an LWB in a heartbeat.... but I fear the cost will be eye-watering given the SWB prices in the UK. I also don't like the "white" interior as it seems it would get dirty too quickly. Presumably, there are other interior options?
The LWB is the one, as it hasn't interrupted the design at all. As you say, pricing might be spicy.
Heavier bodywork & battery, 7 seats & occupants ...
Any news on empty and max gross weight, as the commercial van was already weight-challenged ?
Nice review. Not a car for my needs but it does look very appealing visually.
I know it's part of the business with marketing and influencing reviewers, but why they don't have these launches in multiple locations instead of having to fly a bunch of people over to California is really a bit over the top in my mind.
You showed designs from 2001, that's 22 years back ,and highlights how things do take time to get to the finish line ,imagine in 22years from now what will be presented ,what designs and concepts are out now ?
I like the long wheel base though there seems to be no mention of the cargo version. As I live in the land of ice and snow, sometimes call the Great White North I am looking at the AWD option. The sun roof is a cool option but I have a sun roof on my '05 TDI Golf and I haven't opened it it about a year let alone pulled the cover back and I view it as a vent which the buzz is not capable. I will be putting my order down as soon as ordering becomes available. They say that there will be some minor differences between the US and Canadian versions. I really do like those passenger side windows as possible vents.
It’s nice to see Jonny is away on Buzznuss……🙈