Green Car Reports’ Best Car to Buy 2025: VW ID. Buzz

Volkswagen is thrilled to announce that the all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz, the modern-day tribute to the iconic Microbus, has been awarded Green Car Reports’ prestigious Best Car to Buy 2025 title.

“Like the Microbus, the ID. Buzz is simply iconic,” said Andrew Savvas, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Volkswagen of America. “The ID. Buzz is supercharging excitement for the Volkswagen brand, and I’m humbled to see the thumbs up and waves you get whenever you’re behind the wheel. It’s more than just a vehicle—it’s an experience that delivers more smiles per mile.”

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Available in three trims—VW ID. Buzz Pro S, VW ID. Buzz Pro S Plus, and the launch-exclusive VW ID. Buzz 1st Edition—the ID. Buzz offers versatility with rear-wheel-drive and 4Motion® all-wheel-drive configurations. Rear-wheel-drive models deliver 282 horsepower and an EPA-estimated range of 234 miles, while 4Motion® versions boast 335 horsepower and an EPA-estimated range of 231 miles. With three rows of seating for up to seven passengers and generous cargo capacity, the ID. Buzz merges practicality with electrifying performance.

Green Car Reports evaluates vehicles based on environmental impact, efficiency, and market influence. According to the publication, the ID. Buzz excelled across all these categories, reflecting Volkswagen’s commitment to blending sustainability with standout design and functionality.

“The ID. Buzz carries more people, more efficiently, than anything in its class,” said Martin Padgett, Editorial Director at Green Car Reports. “The bonus? It looks and feels like the reincarnation of the Microbus—just better in every way.”