We've been teased for more than 20 years, but the modern take on Volkswagen’s iconic Microbus is finally here!
With an overall length of 185.5 inches, the standard-wheelbase ID Buzz is the biggest vehicle yet of VW's MEB electric vehicle architecture. Yet it feels surprisingly wieldy to drive around town. The 229 lb-ft of torque available from the rear-mounted motor starting at 0 rpm ensures quick acceleration away from traffic lights. The low-speed ride is compliant—the best of the MEB vehicles we've driven so far—and the steering is light and accurate.
The regular Buzz will tote a maximum payload of 1,166 pounds, while the Buzz Commercial will carry 1,428 pounds. Maximum towing capacity for each is 2,200 pounds. It's out of the city, at higher speeds on the freeway and on the back roads, that you become aware the Buzz's single 204-hp motor has its work cut out humping around a 5,448-pound brick on wheels. VW claims a 0-60-mph time of just over 10 seconds, which makes it significantly slower than any ICE or hybrid minivan currently on sale in America. Freeway merging thus requires some planning and forethought.
It all superficially makes sense. The problem is in the execution. The ID Buzz's brake-pedal travel is long, and worse, the feel is inconsistent. There's a noticeable step-change in retardation, presumably at the hand-off point between regen and mechanical braking that occurs when the rate of deceleration exceeds 0.30 g.The ID Buzz is thus unquestionably best driven in a relaxed frame of mind. Then you can enjoy the ride, the good seats, and the impressive all-round visibility.
The sliding rear doors are power operated, and each contains a USB-C port, as does the passenger-side front door. Two more USB-C ports are in the dash, just to the right of the steering column. The windows in the rear doors are fixed for now, but power windows are planned and could be available when the U.S.-spec extended-wheelbase model goes on sale in 2024.Although it shares a lot of hardware with the ID.4 SUV, most notably the digital instrument panel, the 10.
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