2027 Volkswagen ID.Buzz Returns, Now with a Version for Campers
Key takeaways
- VW's modern-day Microbus is back for the 2027 model year, and the lineup now includes a Tourer model.
- However, for myriad reasons, all that excitement didn't translate to sales success during its first year of production.
- The VW ID.Buzz returns for the 2027 model year with a variety of updates.
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VW's modern-day Microbus is back for the 2027 model year, and the lineup now includes a Tourer model.
Michael Simari|Car and Driver After a brief hiatus, the Volkswagen ID.Buzz will officially return for the 2027 model year.VW's electric van will introduce a Tourer model, which includes camping-oriented features like window shades and a fold-out bed. We're still waiting for Volkswagen to announce 2027 prices; for reference, the 2025 ID.Buzz was priced ranging from $61,545 to $72,540.The Volkswagen ID.Buzz generated a lot of, er, buzz in the lead-up to its launch for the 2025 model year. However, for myriad reasons, all that excitement didn't translate to sales success during its first year of production. So when VW decided to hit the pause button and skip the 2026 model year, some worried that the modern-day Microbus might not return, at least in the U.S. market. At the time, Volkswagen promised the retro-styled minivan would be back, and the company has stayed true to its word.
The VW ID.Buzz returns for the 2027 model year with a variety of updates. Every version inherits the brand's newest infotainment software, dubbed ID.S 6, which includes a new navigation interface on the home screen that's said to be more responsive. The Android-based system also now makes it easier to adjust interior settings through the touchscreen. Plus, there's a new app store that lets you install third-party apps like Spotify and YouTube. Notably, every ID.Buzz will now have a NACS charge port, providing access to Tesla's vast Supercharger network.