REVIEW: 2025 VOLKSWAGEN ID BUZZ - A BUZZ-WORTHY HOMERUN!

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The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz is hailed as a "homerun" and the best thing VW has done in years, exuding joy and charm. Its retro-futuristic styling, available in vibrant colors and two-tone options, is a major highlight, earning it universal praise. The interior is spacious and intelligently designed, featuring comfortable 12-way heated, ventilated, and massaging seats as standard, even on the base model. While the infotainment system has a learning curve, recent software updates and backlit sliders improve usability. The reviewer particularly appreciates the standard driver-focused digital cluster and the optional head-up display. Practicality shines with ample second and third-row space, though the bench seat in rear-wheel-drive models lacks a center console. The reviewer notes a peculiar brake pedal behavior where it pushes back when stopped for extended periods, but otherwise praises the quiet, smooth ride and surprisingly capable handling for a van. Real-world range is cited at 234 miles for RWD (231 for AWD) with 2.0 miles/kWh efficiency in cold weather, and charging peaks at 200 kW. Despite a starting price around $61,500 (this Pro S Plus tester is $66,000), the ID. Buzz is considered a compelling, fun, and unique alternative to conventional minivans and electric crossovers like the Kia EV9, offering significant emotional appeal and a distinct driving experience.