Volkswagen ID. Buzz Units File & Wins Massive “Prime Minivan in 2025” Award

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Final Up to date on: fifteenth August 2025, 01:41 am

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz continues to be be a distinct segment automobile in the USA — and should stay that ceaselessly — however the Buzz is doing fairly nicely in Europe, and I nonetheless maintain out hope that it may grow to be an iconic, maybe even mass-market mannequin down the road. Profitable awards from the likes of J.D. Energy may actually assist with that, and that’s what the ID. Buzz simply did.

The 2025 VW ID. Buzz truly set a brand new document in J.D. Energy’s U.S. Automotive Efficiency, Execution and Format (APEAL) Research. It set a brand new excessive rating within the Minivan class because the system was redesigned in 2020. Although, word that this isn’t about technical issues. That is mainly about client enthusiasm. “The J.D. Energy APEAL Research measures homeowners’ emotional attachment and stage of pleasure throughout 10 expertise areas. The 2025 examine relies on responses from over 84,000 homeowners of latest 2025 model-year automobiles,” Volkswagen writes.

“With an APEAL Index rating of 882, the ID. Buzz considerably outperformed the phase common, incomes reward for its exterior styling, easy and highly effective electrical drivetrain, and user-friendly inside. It achieved the very best Powertrain Index rating within the Mass Market class, bucking the pattern of underwhelming new mannequin launches trade large.” Sure, clients love the ID. Buzz and are tremendous keen about it.

“The ID. Buzz connects the legacy of the Volkswagen model with the innovation of electrical mobility, and clients are clearly responding to that,” mentioned Kjell Gruner, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America. “This recognition is a sign that emotional design, considerate expertise, and electrical efficiency can come collectively in a means that actually resonates with fashionable drivers.”

Certainly. Now … if solely many extra Individuals will purchase the minibus, and Volkswagen will produce, ship, and promote it strongly sufficient to transform and intrigued customers into outright Buzz patrons.

Volkswagen offers a bit extra data on the electrical “minivan” that tries to elucidate the enchantment to anybody not totally within the know: “The ID. Buzz showcases retro-inspired styling, full with a daring VW brand and vibrant two-tone exterior choices that complement its spacious inside. Three out there inside shade themes—Moonlight, Dune, and Copper—add to its allure. Commonplace options embody a 12.9-inch infotainment show, a 30-color ambient lighting system, IQ.DRIVE® driver help expertise, and Park Help Plus with Reminiscence Parking.

“The Professional S Plus and 1st Version trims elevate the expertise with options comparable to Straightforward Open for the sliding doorways and tailgate, Harmon Kardon™ premium audio, and an electrochromic panoramic glass roof. With seating configurations for as much as seven passengers, together with bench and captain’s seat choices, the ID. Buzz is an impressive household automobile that mixes performance with eye-catching design. MSRP begins at $59,995.”

I nonetheless assume that price ticket is a bit too excessive to make the Buzz a mass-market automobile, even whether it is justified in sure methods. If Volkswagen may deliver that worth down $10,000 in coming years, that would make an unlimited distinction and result in ten occasions extra gross sales. We’ll see what occurs.