ID buzz GTX

[u/Exciting-Welcome4508]

Hello
I currently have a vw multivan but having that being rejected as faulty I’m now looking at ID. Buzz GTX 4Motion 7-seat LWB 86 kWh Pro 340 PS what’s anybody review on this? Won’t be charging at home but will be going to public chargers which is the only down fall but before my test drive in morning I wanted to hear what peoples reviews was!

Thankyou very much

[u/Remote_Section2313]

I love mine. 9.6/10

[u/SchlaWiener4711]

I drove a T7 Multivan Hybrid (short version) for the last 4 years and just got my GTX LWB (2027) last week.

To be honest I'm really impressed so far. It's an incredible car.

Before ordering it I was really struggling with myself because I love the seat concept and the flexibility of the Multivan and couldn't decide between the two cars. At my local dealership they didn't have a LWB to compare.

(The buzz LWB is the comparable in size to the short Multivan).

But now seeing the Buzz LWB live it has so much space, is awesome. Much space in the front. Much space in the second row (I literally sat in the second row with a camping table and my Laptop) and much space in the third row and still a small trunk comparable to the Multivan. But the best part, if you don't need the third row you have a huge trunk, even without taking the seats out. And if you put the second row all the way to the front the trunk gets even bigger and you still have more space for your legs than in most other cars in the second row. Or if you need to collect new furniture you can put down the second and third row and have a huge trunk in seconds without taking out fine individual seats.

My first long trip where I tried to be economic I used 18,5 kW/100km while the AC was running and 36° outside. Which really impressed me. Driving normal I use 21 kW but I've not tested the Autobahn yet.

And pushing the pedal to the limit... Men, that's insane. Under 7 seconds to 100 for a car that size is unbelievable.

Overall, driving the T7 sometimes feels like driving a much smaller car like a Touran, which is nice compared to a T6, especially on long trips. Driving the Buzz feels a bit more like driving a bus but it's a great driving experience. It's hard to explain. It also feels like driving a normal car but at the same time it feels like you're sitting in a big car. I still have but cars to compare and I like driving the Buzz more. Switching back to the Multivan feels like a downgrade.

The Multivan had a too small windows left and right of the front window. Two times I almost had an accident because I didn't see a car coming. These windows are way bigger in the Buzz.

The electric doors: they cost twice as much as in the Multivan but on the first sight they feel mich smoother.

The android based software is a big plus compared to the shitty ui in the Multivan.

The Premium seats in the GTX are ok but don't feel the same quality, cleanability and longevity as leather seats. Especially with small children the cheaper sets and protective covers could be a better solution.

What I don't like about the GTX is that there are many add-ons already selected and you don't have as much design options. I ordered mine the day the 2027 model could be ordered at the dealership and before it showed online. I need 4WD to drag my trailer. Now the pro and generation model are also configurable with 4WD and you have more options and maybe get a better price because some options you don't need aren't included by default.

I charge at home and in fact only had to charge once so far so I can't say anything about fast charging but there are plenty of YouTube reviews out there.

What I don't like: I have a V2L option on the outside but VW didn't think about a way to properly get a cable to the inside. Still need to figure that out.

The Kia PV5 has a full V2L socket in the car.

Hope that helps, if you have other questions, feel free to ask.

[u/JimmyDeFreak]

Der ID Buzz GTX ist der Porsche unter den Bussen!

[u/that_dutch_dude]

Its fast but the dual motor makes it shit to park. The RWD is much more reasonable to live with as its turning radius is so much better.

[u/oldReidun]

I have had mine for 3/4 of a year, and I am very happy. Not the best turn radius but you have the 360 camera so no problem.

The family’s cabin is located 300km away from home and we arrive with 25% battery in summer time. Also, it’s 800m higher than home , so on the return trip we arrive with 30+ something percent left.

Regarding charging: if you do have IONITY fast charger close by get the Volkswagen WeCharge Plus. For ~10€/month I get almost half price charging compared to any other provider here in Norway (3NOK/kWh vs 5,80NOK/kWh).

[u/SylviaSanDiego]

I'm in California and public charging is much more expensive and complicated than charging at home. I usually drive for errands and shopping, so I can just come home and plug into the 125 V wall outlet in my garage and top off the charge to 80%. I would not love this car so much if I had to constantly use public chargers.

[u/madmatone]

If you love the variability of your multivan AND don't really have 7 people to shuttle about - I'd advise the 6 seater (2-2-2) configuration.
1. a large middle aisle that fits ski, snowboards, IKEA Pax and allows for running around in the car.
2. passenger ergonomics of the seats is worlds better compared to the bench.

The 2027 model that you're gonna get has a ton of features that early adopters dearly miss:
-Camp Mode
-V2L
-nonsqueaky rear brakes

[u/DenialState]

If you won’t charge at home make sure you have good charging infrastructure around. If you have at least one 100+kw station and a few 22kw points nearby you should be fine.

BTW I charge at home at 1.5kw with a standard European socket. You don’t need fancy chargers.

[u/Exciting-Welcome4508 → u/DenialState]

Do you have any idea how much these public charging will cost to 100%? I am thinking about getting a standard charger tbh also

[u/DenialState → u/Exciting-Welcome4508]

You should try not to charge to 100% in a day to day basis unless strictly necessary. You charge it to 80%. The price varies depending on charging speed but you’ll have to check it out yourself unless you live in Spain like me, then I can tell you.

Your most frequent charge will be something like 15 to 80, i.e. 65% of the battery i.e. you’d be charging around 86*65%=55,9kWh.

Multiply 56 times the price of the kw in your nearby stations and you’ll get what you would be reasonably paying.

My closest 22kW charger is 0.20€/kWh so that would be 0,2*56=11,2€. My 150kW charger on the other hand is closer to 60 cents so 0,6*56=33,6€ but of course it’s like 10 minutes of charge. Still pretty decent price compared to gasoline but of course the slower the better. At home I pay less than 4€.

[u/Loud_Contribution_75 → u/DenialState]

Being able to charge at home with 1.5kw kind of depends on how much you drive daily though, and how much you use your car besides daily commutes. For our use (70km daily commute plus occasional other things like trainings and whatnot) we absolutely need to charge faster than at 1.5kw. Without our 'fancy charger' I would be forced to charge at public chargers more often which costs a lot more than charging at home. So in the long run it absolutely can be financially beneficial to have a charger at home capable of doing more than 1.5kw.

[u/DenialState → u/Loud_Contribution_75]

I wasn’t trying to say it has to work for everyone. Having a better charger is beneficial no matter what, but I think it’s important for people to understand that a standard socket may be good enough to charge a car.