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2027 Volkswagen ID. Buzz
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz returns for 2027 after a hiatus for 2026, adding a midlevel Pro S 4Motion and a Tourer 4Motion with camping gear, plus a standard NACS adapter and updated Travel Assist with automated lane changes. It has a single-motor RWD setup making 282 hp and 406 lb-ft, or dual-motor AWD, and is the only all-electric minivan.
Configurations2
Model/option labels2
Combined efficiency82–87 MPG/MPGe
Electric range229–245 mi
Decision answers5
What changed for 2027
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the ID Buzz gets a new lease on life for 2027 as Volkswagen opts to resurrect its charismatic electric van after a hiatus for the 2026 model year, adding a new Tourer trim level with camping gear plus a midlevel Pro S 4Motion trim, updated Travel Assist semi-automated driving with automated lane changes, Emergency Assist that can move the vehicle to the shoulder with no driver input, and a standard NACS adapter.
Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) confirms the ID.Buzz returns after a one-year hiatus with two new trims, a NACS adapter, and only two-tone paint schemes; the new trims offer a more affordable entry point to the 4Motion all-wheel-drive system, previously limited to the priciest trims, and the Tourer package includes a window shade, a fold-out mattress, and overnight air circulation for sleeping.
Pricing and powertrain for 2027
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the ID Buzz returns with a choice of two powertrains: a single-motor RWD setup making 282 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque (6.6 seconds to 60 mph in testing), or a dual-motor AWD option.
How it compares to its closest rivals
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the ID Buzz stands out as the only all-electric model in the minivan segment, listing top-ranked competitors as the Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Pacifica, and Kia Carnival.
Questions buyers ask
What's new for the 2027 Volkswagen ID.Buzz?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says it returns after a 2026 hiatus with two new trims, including a camping-ready Tourer, plus a standard NACS adapter.
Is the 2027 Volkswagen ID.Buzz all-electric?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says it's the only all-electric model in the minivan segment.
Complete certification table
2 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50871ID. Buzz | Electric motor / not listedEV | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 96 | 78 | 87 | 245 mi |
| 50872ID. Buzz 4motion | Electric motor / not listedEV | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 89 | 74 | 82 | 229 mi |
Model-specific answer center
7 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2027 Volkswagen ID. Buzz versus the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz?
Model year
Against the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz: Midpoint combined efficiency moved from 81.5 to 84.5 MPG/MPGe. Midpoint electric range moved from 233 to 237 miles.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02Which current models share the 2027 Volkswagen ID. Buzz's EPA class?
Comparison
Class peers of the 2027 Volkswagen ID. Buzz in the current EPA data include 2027 Chrysler Pacifica, 2026 Chrysler Voyager, 2027 Honda Odyssey, 2027 Kia Carnival, 2026 Toyota Sienna.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov current vehicle table
Q03How much horsepower and torque does each 2027 Volkswagen ID. Buzz engine make?
Specifications
Sisbarro VW lists 282 horsepower for the single rear motor and 335 horsepower for the dual-motor AWD.
Source: Sisbarro VW model-year specification page
Q04What is the MSRP of the 2027 Volkswagen Id Buzz?
Specifications
MotorTrend lists the 2027 Volkswagen Id Buzz at an MSRP of $61,545.
Source: MotorTrend model-year specification page
Q05How quickly does the 2027 Volkswagen Id Buzz accelerate from 0 to 60 mph?
Specifications
The most recent instrumented 0 to 60 mph tests of this model that 0-60Specs.com lists are of earlier model years than the 2027 Volkswagen Id Buzz: 5.3 seconds for the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro S Plus 4MOTION (6-pass) (MotorWeek), 5.4 seconds for the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro S Plus 4MOTION (6-pass) (Motor Trend), 5.5 seconds for the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro S Plus 4MOTION (6-pass) (Car and Driver), 6.6 seconds for the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro S Plus (7-pass) (Motor Trend) and 6.7 seconds for the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro S Plus (7-pass) (Car and Driver).
Source: 0-60Specs.com model-year specification page
Live NHTSA evidence
Current federal safety records for 2027 Volkswagen ID. Buzz.
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