Big adventures await in the award-winning VW ID. Buzz 7-seat

The appeal of an MPV is obvious: they can get a lot of people – and stuff – to somewhere fun as comfortably and efficiently as possible. Of course, if you’re the one doing the driving, you could be forgiven for not exactly relishing the idea of sluggish acceleration and a turning circle the size of a small planet. 

But that’s partly why the refreshing VW ID. Buzz 7-seat scooped MPV of the Year in the BBC TopGear.com Awards 2024. Yes, it is more spacious than the ID. Buzz 5-seat, yes it has better range, but above all, it genuinely makes you look forward to being behind the wheel. 

The latest model comes suitably jam-packed with an array of clever, user-friendly features that make it the perfect companion for adventure. So, read on to discover how it could soup up your staycations and level up your road trips in 2025. 

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Space for days

The ID. Buzz 7-seat offers the practicality and capacity of a minivan with the performance and appearance of a family SUV. At almost five metres long, the ID. Buzz 7-seat maximises both space and flexibility.

There’s plenty of legroom and headroom for all seven passengers, but if there’s only five of you, you then have the option to fold the rear seats down to fit even more cargo than the already cavernous 1,121-litre boot can hold.

Enjoy the ride

This MPV is a real pleasure to drive, with plenty of grunt to haul a family-sized payload. Its 282bhp motor can manage 0-60 in a solid 7.9 seconds, with a top speed of up to 90mph. It also corners impressively smoothly and boasts a remarkably tight turning circle of just 11 metres. 

You know the way you feel at the wheel is just as important as the physics though, and the good news is, thanks to an upright windscreen flanked by tall quarterlights, you can expect a blissfully panoramic experience. The low driving position and armrests on either side add to the cosy vibe, while the 12.9-inch infotainment is easily visible without feeling obtrusive. 

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Charge onwards

Life with the ID. Buzz 7-seat will likely involve long journeys to all manner of interesting destinations, so a healthy electric range is a must. The good news is that the 86 kWh battery is capable of up to 291 miles.

If you’re using a home charger, an overnight session can easily achieve a full charge ready for the morning**, while a 200 kW fast charger can see you go from 5% to 80% in just 35 minutes.

What’s inside counts

You and your passengers will find a wealth of thoughtful design touches to make every journey feel lighter and brighter – none more so than the optional Smart Glass electric panoramic sunroof. This can flood the cabin with light and provide a generous view of aerial scenery, but thanks to a switchable liquid crystal film, you can easily change it to privacy mode. 

Elsewhere, you can tell every piece of in-car tech has been designed with ultimate comfort in mind, whether that’s the cabin-encompassing sound system or optional features such as matrix LED lights, 30-colour mood lighting and – get this – electric massage seats. 

Planning a seven-strong odyssey to somewhere exciting? Discover everything else you need to know about the ID. Buzz 7-seat here

^{Official WLTP figures for ID. Buzz 7-seat Style}

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^{* Test data obtained under standardised conditions after the battery had been fully charged (to 100%). The ID. Buzz 7-seat Style is a battery electric vehicle requiring mains electricity for charging. Figures shown are for comparability purposes and may vary by trim. Only compare fuel consumption, CO2 and electric range figures with other vehicles tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect real life driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the starting charge of the battery, accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles, route conditions, speed, vehicle and battery age and vehicle load. Zero emissions while driving.}

^{Data correct at 28/02/2025.}

^{**Based on 20%-80% charge on a 7kW home charger.}