2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz
1st Edition AWD
What the 1st Edition adds over the Pro S (+$5,500)
| Spec | Pro S | 1st Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 282 hp | 335 hp |
| Engine type (full description) | Permanent magnet synchronous electric motor (APP550), rear-mounted | Dual motor: APP550 rear PMS + AKA150 front ASM, 4Motion AWD |
| MPG (city) | 90 mpg | 87 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 83 MPGe | 80 MPGe |
| MPG (highway) | 75 mpg | 74 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $59,995 | $65,495 |
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | 6 |
| Transmission type | single-speed gearbox | single-speed gearbox per axle |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.4 ft | 42.7 ft |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 1st Edition badging, 4Motion® all-wheel drive, 700-watt Harman Kardon™ premium audio system with 14 speakers including subwoofer, Area View (Overhead View Camera), Electrochromic smart glass roof (PDLC, 60.6 in x 36.6 in, 15.4 sq ft), Flexboard (flat floor with seats folded) with two fabric storage bins, Head-up display (digital speed, navigation information, driver assistance system info and warnings), Heritage-inspired floor mats (1st Edition), Manually-retractable tow hitch, Roof rail cross bars (1st Edition), Second-row captain's chair package (seating for six) — available on Pro S Plus RWD, standard on all 4Motion models
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 381 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 330 mm |
| Rear brake type | drum |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 145.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 75.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 18.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 163.7 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Volkswagen Car-Net |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 36 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 60 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 76.2 in |
| Overall length | 195.4 in |
| Overall width | 78.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 127.5 in |
Engine Basics
| Engine type (full description) | Dual motor: APP550 rear PMS + AKA150 front ASM, 4Motion AWD |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 335 hp |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 87 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 80 MPGe |
| MPG (highway) | 74 mpg |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 37.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.9 in |
| Third-row legroom | 42.4 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $65,495 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 6 |
Steering
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 42.7 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | strut with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension type | multi-link with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/50 R20 front, 265/45 R20 rear |
Transmission
| Transmission speeds | 1 |
| Transmission type | single-speed gearbox per axle |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety23 std · 0 opt
- Active Side Assist (Blind Spot Monitor)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Stop and Go
- Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring)
- Area View (Overhead View Camera)
- Forward Collision Warning
- Rear Traffic Alert
- Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
- Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System)
- Rearview camera
- Side curtain airbags for outboard seating positions
- Six airbags standard (front and side airbags for front passengers and side curtain airbags for outboard seating positions)
- LATCH anchors and tethers on all second and third row seats
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Automatic Post-Collision Braking System
- Dynamic Road Sign Display
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Emergency Assist (semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency)
- Exit Warning system
- Intelligent Crash Response System (unlocks doors and activates hazard lights in certain collisions)
- Light Assist (High Beam Control for headlights)
- Park Assist Plus with Memory Parking (auto parallel and perpendicular parking; up to 5 learned maneuvers)
- Park Distance Control (front and rear ultrasonic sensors, with Maneuver Braking)
- Travel Assist (semi-automated driving assistance, 0–95 mph)
Infotainment17 std · 0 opt
- Automatic Crash Notification
- SOS Emergency Assistance button
- Head-up display (digital speed, navigation information, driver assistance system info and warnings)
- Remote climate controls via myVW app
- Plus Nav EV (online map updates, traffic reports, charging information, parking information)
- Remote lock and unlock via myVW app
- Wi-Fi Hotspot (4G LTE, up to 4 devices)
- 12.9-inch central infotainment touchscreen display
- 15W ventilated Qi wireless charging
- 2025 ID. Buzz Charging Plan: 500 kWh at Electrify America + 3 years Pass+ membership
- 700-watt Harman Kardon™ premium audio system with 14 speakers including subwoofer
- Eight USB-C ports throughout the vehicle (two in dashboard 45W shared, one 15W in rearview mirror housing, one 45W in passenger door, two 45W in second row, two 45W in third row)
- SiriusXM with 360L (three-month trial subscription included)
- Volkswagen Car-Net® Plus Speech with AI (3 years included) — natural language voice assistant with ChatGPT functionality
- Volkswagen Car-Net® Remote Access EV (5 years at no additional charge) - remote battery stop/start charging, remote lock/unlock, remote climate controls, charging station search
- Volkswagen Car-Net® Safe & Secure EV (5 years at no additional charge) - Emergency Assistance, Automatic Crash Notifications, Information Assistance
- Wireless App-Connect (Apple CarPlay / Android Auto wireless)
Convenience3 std · 0 opt
- Easy Open & Close (foot movement activation for tailgate or sliding doors)
- 110V/150W outlet under the passenger seat
- KESSY® advanced keyless access with proximity lock and unlock and power tailgate
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Three-zone Climatronic® automatic climate control
Seating7 std · 0 opt
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats (12-way power driver and passenger seats with ventilation)
- Heated second-row outboard seats
- 12-way power driver and passenger seats with dual armrests, thigh extensions, ventilation, massage, and memory functions
- Full perforated leatherette seating
- Second-row bench seat (60:40 split, 16-degree rake, 7.9-inch fore/aft adjustment, 4.7-inch one-touch forward for third-row egress) — standard on all RWD models
- Second-row captain's chair package (seating for six) — available on Pro S Plus RWD, standard on all 4Motion models
Interior7 std · 0 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- 30-color ambient lighting system
- Buzz Box removable configurable center console
- Heritage-inspired floor mats (1st Edition)
- ID. Cockpit 5.3-inch digital instrument cluster (steering column-mounted)
- ID. Light system (light strip below windshield for intuitive driver feedback)
Exterior10 std · 0 opt
- Premium LED projector headlights
- 1st Edition badging
- 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels in retro-inspired disc design
- Dual power-sliding rear doors with powered sliding windows
- Electrochromic smart glass roof (PDLC, 60.6 in x 36.6 in, 15.4 sq ft)
- Heated windshield washer nozzles
- LED taillights with horizontal light strip
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Roof rail cross bars (1st Edition)
- Signature LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with Volkswagen's Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
- 4Motion® all-wheel drive
- 91-kWh battery with up to 200 kW DC fast charging (10–80% in ~26 minutes)
- APP550 rear-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor, 282 hp / 413 lb-ft torque (RWD)
- Battery preconditioning for DC fast charging (automatic via navigation or manual)
- Driving Mode Selection: Eco, Comfort, Sport, Custom (plus Traction on 4Motion models)
Cargo2 std · 0 opt
- Manually-retractable tow hitch
- Flexboard (flat floor with seats folded) with two fabric storage bins
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 ID. Buzz. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the 1st Edition
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz 1st Edition?
The manufacturer lists $65,495 for the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz 1st Edition. That is $5,500 above the Pro S, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz 1st Edition add over the Pro S?
Against the Pro S, 11 features become standard that the Pro S does not and 9 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.