VW ID. Buzz: WORLD EXCLUSIVE FIRST DRIVE! - Why It’s Our Electric Car of the Year | Top Gear
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 พ.ค. 2024
- There’s a real cough buzz around VW’s EV comeback kid. We’re the first to drive a production-ready version, so we thought why not stage our very own BugJam and show it to people who really know their vans. Time to introduce it to the ancestors and ask the real camper fans what they think...
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An electric car review that was not about 0-100 km/h in a straight line. Excellent!!
But it should still have competitive 0-100, range, and infotainment features.
@@Tazman55x it's a van and a cruiser, nobody cares about 0-100 on that thing.
@@Tazman55x Of course, I understand that acceleration is a big selling point for electric - there is just really few empty airfields on my way to work.
Well 200 hp for a van in today’s market is terrible so I’m not surprised they didn’t bring it up. And this was a paid ad not a review to be clear. TopGear has no integrity just like most corporate automotive journalist and they never have.
@@dustinstorey6779 they will be offering a two motor-AWD version as well. Keep in mind, torque is equally as important and like most low HP diesel engines, you don’t need allot of HP to get these moving. All in all, it’s a good start and will sell very well in Canada.
Can’t wait to see them everywhere - airport shuttles, taxis, school and church vans, national park service vehicles, etc. Big respect to VW for taking the leap!
... and my garage 😁
I can - there are some elements of these (and SUVs) that make them an absolute pain to share the road with. One is that it’s almost impossible to see what’s going on in front or to the side of them (at junctions), the second is that many owners of these sorts of cars seem to develop an assurance that their cars are bullet proof and indestructible and every one else should just get out of their way. Having said that, having something like this to explore in would be lovely.
Taxi for 65000€ ? 😂😂😂
@@MrWilhelm76 Black cabs come in at that price. I been in Tesla s uber in London.
@@MrWilhelm76 is there anything cheaper currently? corporate leasing makes it affordable. The only issue I see is an ability to produce a lot of them
Hope this is the beginning of the modern equivalent of coachbuilding; customising your car spec over a common electric platform.
Depending on your definition, coachbuilding still exist, it's just VERY expensive
@@akilh340 In the Philippines, coach builders are really common, mostly on public busses (or coaches in other countries) we dont buy a Man Lions Bus or a Setra, we buy chassis and engines only, then slap on a body from the locals
@@flapflapflapflap Interesting, the more you know
Yes. Can I have a formal touring saloon with coachwork by Thrupp & Mebeley please?
Which is fine for vans and crossovers. But I'm not excited for every car having the same driving experience.
it's almost perfect. the size shape and modern without being cluttered
I'm glad that they brought it real van owners for their opinion. The original van is basically sacred at this point. It's great to have those who are faithful to that share their views.
This is not about the power and sportyness, it's about the feeling of driving an old style van in a modern makeover...
And it's 👍
Its in white and slow. Not efficient for a cuiser. Won't get anywhere
@@smartgorilla Plus it's surprising narrow on the inside (thick doors etc.), so there's no extra space. Not van-like like I'd hoped...
@@larsfrederiksen3005 so a square Duke then. The boot and car suprised me lots. Not sure why it's so thick.
Almost everything he says about the way it drives is exactly how I feel driving my ID.4 around! 🥰
I imagine they are very similar. Would not surprise me if they are essentially the same just different body's. The ID.4 is a brilliant car, I hope you're enjoying it.
Haven't seen a regular family vehicle that has got so much character as this bus in a very long time. Absolutely love the look of it! Definitely a head-turner on the road.
Great looking vehicle. The longer wheelbase version will do well in the states I imagine
Im looking forward for the longer wheelbase here kn Germany and I’m interested in buying this cute, pretty and iconic car :)
Starting price is 80,000 Doll hairs :D that is a lot of Doll hairs :D A Mitt Romney can afford this, not anyone that I know and hang out with :D
Love it. I know folk with T2s and up, and this gives me the same happy vibe as those, with the added knowledge that it won't overheat struggling up hills... 😁
Still haven’t seen the LWB version that we’re getting.
This SWB wouldn’t cut it here so much.
Most folks want a little bigger for sports and weekend gear.
I’d consider one for sure!
I learned to drive a stick shift in a 20-year-old VW Vanagon in the 90s. That van/bus firm factor brings back sweet memories... It is now time to march into the electric age and create another icon.
P.S. I trust the front crumble zone has improved in the design since... always felt a little nervous sitting right on top of the front wheels in those days.
I'm gonna call mine the ID.Bus in honour of the Minibus.
Appreciate the input from the professional van converters, one basically shrugged the other said maybe. Reminds me of the time old Top Gear tried making a hybrid van with a diesel generator at the back (might be wrong), only to 'unalive' the Stig again from carbon monoxide poisoning
I like the design a lot but i feel like the connecting LEDs between the headlights is a tad much. If they removed that, i feel like it would make the front look cleaner. I also wouldve preferred that they kept circular headlights but made them modern with LED halos, but thats just me. Either way, i'd buy one!
Very very beautiful! Excellent design and comfort, as it seems for this test drive! ❤
The only miss is non-removeable back seats. Sure, they fold nicely, but the thing about minivans is that by removing the middle row, you can pretty much also use it as a pickup truck. Did this fairly often with my Sienna and picking up lumber. I'd still trade my Model 3 for it though.
Love the Bus but I'm pretty sure that price tag will be beyond affordable for most
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I've already saved $10,000 in the past 6 months and have no idea what I should do with that money
Loving the new model, hoping it becomes cheaper and is available with up to 7 seats.
We still use a 1963 T2 as a van. Not for daily chores, but mostly a weekly affair for carrying bulky items and our motorcycles.
they will build a long wheel base version. just a matter of time.
regarding the price, i am sure that they will get cheaper and cheaper. but that takes time. the battery development goes in the right direction with LFP batteries. but prices of raw materials like lithium, nickel, cobalt etc. shot up sky high which means, that it will take a long time before supply is higher than demand.
They are coming out with a 7 seater/longer model for the US market
If it’s half as good as my current ID4 then it’ll be pretty epic. Can’t wait to get mine!
Is the Id4 that good?
I also wished it looked like the concept car with a flatter front and a rail system to move around the seats and the console (with a fold out table) and ability to sleep in it right away without doing conversions.
I’ve always loved combi vans. Great work VW. I’d like to know more about its range and charging times though. Not sure it’d be up for a lap of australia just yet if it was fitted out as a camper. Everything’s a long way apart here!
I'd buy it and love to drive it. Great size for my camping, and hauling bicycles and XC ski gear out in the forests and mountains. Love that it is just a normal 2WD, not converted to another 4WD SUV. More spacious and nicer to drive as a result.
You're the first car reviewer whom i saw who got to drive that beauty van!!! Wow!!! Lucky you!!! 😊
Good job mate! Straight up fair and just comments! Cheers VW
Definitely feels like a totally different show this new top gear. Antique roadshow meets 5th gear.
So true.. Couldn't have said it better..
Step 1: Start with presenters who actually know something about cars.
Love 5th gear
Good god how I miss Hamster, Captain Slow and even the anti-EV grunt Jezza.
This isn't the from the TV show... It's top gear magazine
Love it. Only downsides I see is it has the horrid version screen for everything including heating. And if only that rear bench was 3 individual seats that move back and forwards can recline and even removed. Be interesting to see future versions
This will be the most in demand EV from Volkswagen I think.
I'm very much sure a lot would request for the DeLuxe Samba package.
I just hope vw use this design as a way to bring back the variety we had in the t2, would love to see a panel van version
VW is on track to adapting to change. Congratulations VW! I'll be buying one.
Me 2
Yeah, China #1!
A glass roof and 3rd row seats are a must!
I like it but just wished they went a touch more retro with the front end.
yes, but developing new round headlights instead of taking them from the ID.4/5 shelf is much more expensive. probably 1k€ more while having the same fuction.
This is correct. Those power/torque figures are plentiful in a family car... that is a MK2 Escort. My family agrees.
I think that it needs a third row of seats as an option for larger families
I still have a scion xb (second version, not square) and this is a modern electric version. Definitely similar style (spacious). Can’t wait to see it in the states.
The van meetup was a great idea!
I hope this is the beginning of the glorious comeback for the MPV as the go-to vehicle of choice for everyone that today buy SUVs - Do you need a big car, or is it enough if it is spacious? Love it!
I just hope they add the option to remove the back seats for when you want to fit something bigger, say you buy a small sofa or something. Apart from that, I love it!
In addition to the third row with the long wheelbase version, they ought to make the seats removable to allow hauling stuff. Can’t imagine why that would be hard.
The video made a really good point about how people who now buy SUVs are actually going to have their priorities satisfied much better by a van like this. I really hope it catches on, and that that Tesla also moves into this vehicle category.
Agreed! SUVs are only satisfying one need: looking "sporty". But space or practicality is nowhere to be found. I'm sure this van will be a big hit among Europeans driving stationwagons (still fairly popular here) as well as drivers who are tired of unpractical and inefficient SUVs.
Did a preorder year ago, Can't wait to start cruizing :)
You dont even imagine, how I want this one. Its awesome!
🇺🇦 Now using T3 Caravlle foodtrack edition)
Not exclusive, Henry Catchpole drove it first some weeks ago :p
That being said, adding the opinion of the owners of previous models was lovely.
VW has stated there is a longer version coming in 2023 which will seat 7 and support a camper version.
Have you got confirmation if the LWB is coming to europe? I'd be interested in a LWB for a home camper conversion. (Also I'm waiting to see what the transit custom electric will be like)
A massive like for Ollie taking his shoes off, Kidding a big fan of the show! Kudos guys
It’s taken long enough! This concept has been around since the 90’s! Looking forward to seeing them in the flesh.
I could drive that. If Citroën had their new one too, I'd probably go for that though, but both look great.
Now we just have to wait till this masterpiece appear in a ton of music videos and indie movies.
6:47 Thats a split screen in the front of that old Bus. Split screen means T1... but they said on this meeting was every bus from T2-T6
Saw one of these in a showroom in Vienna last week. Looks great- quite small
Awesome awesome passionate review..well done..Great work 👏
I want this soooo bad. Been following it for years! Saving up for when it comes to America!
imagine having two layers of solar panels on the roof where you can shift one layer to the side of the buzz to use it as a roof too. you could generate some nice electricity to drive your utilities and charge your battery a bit too. 2kWp peak could be possible easy.
for now the 77kWh battery is a bit small for long trips, because realistically you get close to 30kWh per 100km at 130km/h.
but with the bigger battery in the area of 95kWh that comes 2023, 300km range is not an issue. if you are easy on the pedal, 350km should be no problem.
however, all the MEB batteries now - up to 77kWh - can be replaced by LFP batteries in the next years with makes them much cheaper. but so far, the new 95kWh battery cannot be replaced by LFP soon because LFP does not have the higher energy density of the NMC cells so far. that will result in a significant high markup for the bigger battery. but who knows what the future holds. CATL is known for their 160Wh/kg LFP battery but Gotion pushed it to 230Wh/kg already. If they could push the density to 260Wh/kg, then they could even replace the 2023 NMC 95kWh cells.
Btw. VW holds the majority of Gotion. But their battery factory in Salzgitter will start production in 2026, that is very late!!!
You are right, it is not all about sportiness and how fast it goes, but about the so called carbon footprint to manufacture them and where the electricity is going to come from to charge them. BTW, it does look like an ice cream van and I get the same feeling in my Vito with a 2.2 turbo diesel in it. Goes a lot further too.
My wife’s son works for Volkswagen so I’m hoping that this vehicle is a smashing success. Volkswagen needs a hit right now and this is going to be the one to bring VW into the electric age. Maybe even in America.
A solar top tent would be a great accessory.
a roll up solar pull out awning could be a realistic option
What size TV I can put in there? Does a L full suspension MTB fit in it? Does it come in more power?
Even though I'm rather high up on the Cybertruck waiting list, I'd be lying if I didn't admit that I'm rather looking forward to the ID.Buzz Cargo long wheelbase version with max battery. Despite not being a rust free stainless steel cyberpunk dream truck, it would be a LOT more useful as a work truck in the real world where it rains and snows and door handles don't need to have electric motors that break every three years. I don't generally like VAG products at all but this one really hits the spot.
They need to be cranking these out by the millions, pair it with home solar. We’ve been putting off the gradual affordable steps, time for drastic action.
If I could afford it I would absolutely buy one. This is my new favourite vehicle 😍😍💜💜💜
The EV version of the iconic Volkswagen Buzz is fantastic! I can wait for this modernized EV van to be on the market!!
This looks amazing and of course you could turn it into a camper. It’ll probably be the best camper that’s ever happened.
With it being electric, you could just fill it with induction hob cooker, washing, etc (not full size stuff but good enough. you’d need water but not necessarily plug into any mains on the fly. You’d obviously need to recharge but it’d last a fair while before you need to do that.
I know the EV infrastructure isn’t amazing right now but it is improving, as are EVs. With solid state batteries and future battery tech being even better. The future for this would be so good.
Agreed it has the potential to be great BUT I think I’ll wait for the official camper version from VW coming in a couple of years.
@@intothemultiverse1033 yeah, it’s going to be interesting to see what they do with that. I believe it’s going to be called the Buzz California although that might change before it gets to production.
@@dbonk6264 yeah I think I saw that somewhere recently, I can’t imagine it being cheap!
I thought so too when I first heard of the Buzz but the interior height looks...well...modest compared to the original. I had a -68 which I lived in for 5 months and the free height was the biggest concern.
I’d rather have a vintage one with an electric motor and update suspension. Great review as always!
they said it's designed for families but the only people who liked these VW bus and vans are hippies and druggies. very niche since i have never once seen a normal family man drive one.
Vintage one looks cute and iconic, way too many sharp edges with the new one that doesn’t fit and an overused trend in modern designs
What is the range? Does it come in AWD? Can it do mild offroading (ie dirt roads)? or is it only an urban on-road vehicule?
I want this! When the 3rd row seating comes out.
Disappointed with the changes to the rear passenger stuff. We went from turning seats and tables concept to just another generic van. This was meant to be a camper van. Feells bugger all like one and at £60k starting price is simply not worth it. I've been keeping an eye on this for 4 years and if that's the final product (unless there are other more camper like models being made) forget it
It can’t meet safety regulations. The cool seating arrangements don’t seem to be that important to dead people
Thx 🙏🏼 for this amazing video 🍄
Love the reviews from the van owners
Our in house team is already pressing on with designing a pull out camping pod for our 1st edition Buzz arriving in Portugal in October. Can't wait to share the progress.
I love it! Finally an electric car that is practical. I couldn’t care less for 0-60 in 3sec lol. I want confort and practicality. Design is beautiful, my favorite from VW so far! I’d go for blue i think… Not crazy about the yellow.
This is how I see my Scion xB with 1.5L engine. I can get 50mpg if I try hard enough. And fit a small dirt bike or large rocking chair inside of it. Practical and slow which is perfect.
Honestly I am looking forward to seeing a Wesphalia campmobile version.
Yes!
VW have said there'll be an official California variant coming in a year or two
So how many seats does it have? And can the last row be taken out for more space?
Its the First Electric Car i Like the Design. Now the only Problem i have is the price :D
will take a few years for the price to come down. the battery development still makes big steps in the right direction. but demand is so crazy high that this year the prices got up because of insane price rises on raw materials like lithium, nickel, cobalt.
Not true. You also have a serious problem with capitalization.
Touran is the best do-it-all small family car with a 5+2 seat configuration. I can clearly see arm rests at the back of this car. If they make the +2 version in this shot wheel base model, I’d be putting my deposit down right now!
I think you'll have to wait for the LWB version to get a 7-seater
The rear design is great, if only the front design could hark back more to the original camper van.
Yeah, i dont know why they didnt make the headlights rounder instead of giving it the ugly id4 face
Very nice video Mr Magoo.
How many years do the batteries last, and how long does it take to charge it? Lastly, how long does a full charge last?
Great review, thank you
The camera angle making the A pillar look oversized? Or it’s really that big?
I'd like to drive this rather than an SUV for sure.
But they're also correct when they say it's a tad small for a convert.
But I am a little curious about the seat/rail system. Is it compatible with the multivan accessories? And wouldn't it be cool if the converts could use it, so it'll just be a days work to go from camper to luxury minibus?
Anyway, as some of the converters also mention, it would be amazing if you could tap into the large battery.
But it would need a powerstop, so you can at least go 30-50 km or so, driving gently. So you don't get stuck in the middle of nowhere, just because you enjoy the aircon a bit too much.
I'll certainly be keeping an eye on the buzz.
Edit: it will be in competition with ElectricBrands little bus. 600 km with the largest battery will be difficult. But better when it comes to top speed and comfort.
Really excited for the long wheelbase version
Not only is it a superb family car, it's also a good car to start a family, just like the original hippie van - if you see what I mean.
The price doesn't make it accessible to most families, which is a shame.
I'd like to see how many miles per kwh it can get in normal, highway driving in good weather, etc. The efficiency would matter a lot in my decision. If that thing can average at least 2.9+ miles per kwh on the highway I'd say its a winner
Carwow’s review did this. They gave it an actual range of 207miles (sorry I can’t remember the miles per kWh number)
If VW get the price right this could be a game changer.
I think people forget most charging will be done at home not out and about, and the charging infrastructure is actually quite good, i've drove from Edinburgh to Colchester on numerous occasions with my electric car and also from Edinburgh to Bath and all the way down to Cornwall with no charging issues. And no it doesn't take three days to charge it it takes 30 minutes on a rapid charger and only nine hours or through the night when you're sleeping at home.
Absolutely love it. Shame about the very high current price tag.
Nice group review...well done
Fun and practical , looking forward for more designs and applications , bravo VW , I think it’s a winner for many yrs to come.
My 20 year old t4 has double arm rests lol come on, and with the bilstein b6s it drives like a dream .. old skool forever 🤙
They have cracked it with this one...what a stunning vehicle
A VW reinventou a Kombi, saiu na frente! Muito bom!
Ford C-Max driver with 3 kids here. I am grateful MPVs are making a comeback. Never had a SUV. Never wanted one. Let's hope Toyota, Citroen et.al. bring back new versions of the Verso, Picasso etc. As long as there are families with several younger children there should be a choice of decent, well priced MPVs.
3 kids? Then the id.buzz is not for you then. Only 2.5 seats in the second row, and only the outer ones have isofix.
@@luc_libv_verhaegen i understand there will be a version with three rows. Might be an option.
"it's not for me, I'm a dinosaur, I like the sound of engines"
You can never satisfy everyone,for years we heard people complaining about cars getting more and more complicated and hard to repair if anything goes wrong and now electric cars are here with a very simple and small engine with no maintenance,no gearbox, no DPF,you can charge them at home and so on and people are complaining about other things. I know that electric cars are not perfect,the infrastructure is still lacking but like all things more EV's on the road,more charging places will follow
Very true. No car is intended for "everyone" though. I like this van and, if they make a version I can actually afford, I will buy one. The thing non EV people should keep in mind is that the extra expense up front is offset by the 70-90% savings on fuel costs each year. That matters. And the more you drive them, the more you save.
It's not necessary to satisfy everyone. The world is changing no matter how some people cry about it, cars are going electric, ICE is a zombie tech and how unsatisfied some people are is irrelevant.
@@seybertooth9282 where I live 70+% of the people don't have a place where to charge. Plublic charging places are very few and the fast ones are more expensive than petrol. If you want to be for everyone you have to make it accessible for everyone
I'm sure this thing will have good features in the future update of the vehicle, right now it's just okay to have this thing while waiting for the infrastructure is spreading around the world
we loved the time we got to spend with the new ID. Buzz!
loved your review.
@@9200COTOS well thanks Chris!!! they let us amateurs do a review so we did our best :)
I LIKE THE VAN SO MUCH THAT I'M VERY HAPPY WITH THE ELECTRIC VERSION
That’s good because there isn’t a non-electric version! And stop SHOUTING!
@@AtheistOrphan I'm not shouting u fool and there is non electric version
I wonder if the batteries are down low in the vehicle? I really wish he’d mentioned that...
Yes. He was not funny and kept saying the batteries are low over and over. Surely there was more to say?
Looks like Forza 4
But dam the van is so cool! It would be so much to zip around Hawai’i in that thing !
Anyone have an idea if it could be converted to a wheelchair accessible van? I am looking for a new vehicle and the minvan conversions are lacking to say the least.
This really caught my eye and I saw myself driving one, then I saw the price
Absolutely magnificent "I LOVE IT" 🔥🔥😎😎❤️❤️💪💪👍👍
Are topgear late to the party I swear this car has been everywhere for ages now 😲