Could the minivan become cool again? At least one media powerhouse predicts that Volkswagen is going to make it so! With the 2025 VW ID. Buzz.
According to J.D. Power, the automaker’s latest electric vehicle (EV) – the 2025 VW ID. Buzz – will make minivans a huge trend in the United States once again.
But much cooler this time around.
“Thanks to retro vibes that remix the long-gone VW Microbus with modern technology, the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz will be the first desirable example of the breed since the VR6-powered EuroVan MV Weekender,” according to a J.D. Power blog.
The second miracle of ID. buzz is that it will make EVs insanely popular among the American public.
“(The) new VW ID. Buzz might be the first electric vehicle that proves (super) popular. In other words, people would likely line up to buy a 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz, even if it ran solely on peace, love, happiness, and CBD oil. That the Buzz is electric is secondary to the decision.”
Who doesn’t miss the iconic VW microbus?
“Thanks to ‘Outer Banks’ and The Twinkie, a younger generation now reveres the classic Bus almost as much as they do John B. Finally, after decades of concept vehicles and years of promises, the fantasy of owning a new, modern Microbus is going to be a reality.”
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In North American the ID. Buzz will be offered as a long-wheelbase three-row model. It has a larger battery and a more powerful rear electric motor than European versions. And, best of all a dual-motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) system will be available.
Be prepared: It’s coming soon! The 2025 VW ID. Buzz goes on sale in 2024.
The long wheelbase version of the ID. Buzz is about 10 inches longer than the European 2-row ID. Buzz. That makes it about as long and wide as the Atlas Cross Sport crossover SUV. But the Buzz is a full four inches taller than the Atlas by Volkswagen.
The world’s leading businesses across major industries rely on J.D. Power to guide their customer-facing strategies. And Christian Wardlaw of J.D. Power recently highlighted the following long list of ID. Buzz features as noteworthy:
- Large VW emblems decorate the van’s face and tailgate, and Volkswagen illuminates the one in front.
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz paint colors include, but are not limited to, Metro Silver, Indium Gray, Cabana Blue, Mahi Green, Pomelo Yellow, and Energetic Orange. Black and white will also be available. Two-tone paint is optional.
- Standard features include 20-inch aerodynamically designed alloy wheels, heated washer jet nozzles, and power-folding heated side mirrors. In addition, a heated windshield will be available as an option and more.
- The 2025 VW ID. Buzz also has a hands-free open-and-close power tailgate and power-sliding side doors. “In a nod to the classic Microbus, the side doors will include power-sliding second-row windows.”
- The modern dashboard includes digital instrumentation, a large touchscreen infotainment system, “and numerous storage locations.”
- Retro-style wood optic trim and a 30-color ambient lighting system with five pre-configured ‘moods’ are standard, and the pedals have Play (accelerator) and Pause (brake) symbols on them.
- The ID. Buzz has excellent forward visibility with a windshield that is relatively vertical and far away. “However, the windshield pillars are split and contain windows, creating a relatively unobstructed 180-degree view forward and to the sides.”
- Volkswagen’s ID.Light system is standard. It’s a lighting strip “running along the base of the windshield to provide visual cues related to vehicle status, safety feature activation, navigation directions, incoming calls, recognition of issued voice commands, and more.”
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With the North American version, the interior of the 2025 ID. Buzz presents the pinnacle of comfort, innovation, and luxury.
ID. Buzz accommodates three rows of seats. “The standard configuration is a 2+3+2 layout, with an option for second-row captain’s chairs.” It includes standard 12-way power-adjustable seats with heating, ventilation, massage, and adjustable armrests.
A removable center console separates them, containing storage dividers that double as an ice scraper and bottle opener.
Second-row passengers enjoy as much comfort as those in front. “The outboard second-row seats have standard heating, and occupants can adjust them through 16 degrees of backrest angle to improve support and satisfaction. The second row also slides fore and aft up to 7.9 inches to add third-row legroom or to maximize cargo room.”
Both rear rows fold flat to expand cargo space, and there’s a Flexboard with two storage compartments to ensure a level load floor. “Alternatively, you can remove the third-row seats and store them in the garage, giving the 2025 VW ID. Buzz a sizable cargo area and 4- or 5-passenger seating capacity.”
Expect automatic climate control, air vents for all three rows, and a standard heated steering wheel. An optional panoramic sunroof has an electrochromic tint that changes from opaque to clear with the swipe of a finger.
Additionally, perforated leatherette upholstery is standard and comes in three two-tone color combinations.
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A new Car Control Center offers quick access to critical vehicle functions, making it easier for drivers to change settings and preferences.
These functions are available without first exiting the active app, and VW says it simplifies system operation.
Illuminated touch-sensing slider controls are for stereo volume and cabin temperature. VW also added the climate system settings to the bottom of the infotainment display for quick reference and access.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are offered as well as wireless smartphone charging, eight USB-C ports “scattered throughout the interior, and a 110-volt power outlet under the passenger seat. A 9-speaker stereo is standard, with a 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system available.”
VW’s Car-Net connected services are also set to be standard, with features bundled into several subscription plans. “Highlights will likely include automatic collision notification, an SOS emergency assistance function, Family Guardian alerts related to vehicle use by younger drivers, remote engine starting and cabin pre-conditioning, access to a Wi-Fi hotspot, and more.”
Other options include a head-up display, a Park Assist system with remote parking capability, and an Area View surround-view camera.
Other features worth noting about the 2025 VW ID. Buzz according to J.D. Power:
- The ID. Buzz is built on a skateboard-style EV platform. So the battery is flat and sits between the wheels on the van’s floor. “That approach centers the battery weight and provides a low center of gravity for improved handling and stability.”
- The North American version has a larger 91-kWh battery than the European version of the van. “It juices a new rear-mounted electric motor making 282 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque, which drives the rear wheels through a single-speed transmission.” A dual-motor AWD setup is available, creating an estimated 330 horsepower.
- According to Volkswagen, the Buzz’s top speed is limited to 99 mph. The ID. Buzz has a maximum driving range of 280 miles.
- The ID. Buzz will include IQ. Drive as standard. This is VW’s mix of advanced driver assistance systems, with a long list of safety features.
- VW confirms the Buzz will have a Level 2 hands-on driving-assistance system. “That refers to Travel Assist, which combines an adaptive cruise control system with lane-centering assistance to provide semi-autonomous driving assistance.
- IQ. Drive’s Emergency Assist is active when using Travel Assist. It can detect an unresponsive driver, issue several alerts, and, if those go unheeded, bring the vehicle to a safe stop.
- The ID. Buzz includes ID. Cockpit, a system that pairs a small 5.3-inch digital instrumentation panel with a large 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment display.
The 2025 VW ID. Buzz marks the return of the iconic Volkswagen bus.
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