2025 VW ID BUZZ TECH CHECK

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Jill Ciminillo provides a comprehensive tech check of the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz, highlighting both its innovative features and a few quirks. She praises the intuitive key fob operation, the passive entry system, and the column shifter's functionality, including the distinct 'D' and 'B' modes for regenerative braking. The integrated Apple CarPlay and native system are noted as a strong point, offering customizable tiles and easy navigation. The reviewer also appreciates the manual controls for mirrors and steering wheel adjustments, as well as the clever 'smart climate' features and the unique movable second-row console. However, she points out an issue with the vehicle shutting off if the driver shifts weight off the seat while stopped, and notes that the backup camera is clearer than the front camera, with both being slightly fuzzy at night. The park assist function is demonstrated to work well for both parking and exiting spaces, though it requires manual intervention. Despite concerns about the $60,000 base price and a maximum range of 234 miles, Ciminillo concludes that the ID. Buzz is a clever, unique, and comfortable family vehicle for city driving, offering ample space for passengers of all sizes.