One of the most beloved vehicles of the 20th century returns as an electric family fun machine. The high price and the low range might raise some eyebrows, but this van delivers.

A day with the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz is, well, a whole vibe. Our preview test drive showed us lots to love — and a few problem areas.

We go for a spin on the streets of San Francisco to see if the addition of a second motor driving the front wheels adds anything to the driving experience.

Pricing for the 1st Edition is surprisingly reasonable — in rear- and all-wheel drive forms, it's only slightly pricier than equivalent Pro S Plus versions, starting at $67,045 for the RWD model and $71,545 for the AWD version.

It’s even more fun to drive than the original. Volkswagen first unveiled the concept for the ID Buzz, the all-electric version of the classic hippie Microbus, in early 2017. Seven years later, it will finally be available this November in the U.

I joined the fanfare in San Francisco for the national press drive of the 2025 VW ID. Buzz and was delighted by the melting pot of vibrant colors and configurations as we took over iconic Lombard Street,

VW's iconic Bus revival revives the groovy and far-out vibes of the original and ushers them into the new age of electrification and veggieism.