The 2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz may look a bit like a flower child’s midlife crisis on wheels, but the new electric minivan is a lot more than a Grateful Dead tribute act. The Buzz isn’t rehashing somebody else’s hits,

I joined the fanfare in San Francisco for the national press drive of the 2025 VW ID. Buzz and was delighted by the melting pot of vibrant colors and configurations as we took over iconic Lombard Street,

The ID Buzz is more than a play for nostalgia. It helps VW expand into another, though, shrinking segment. VW expects the vehicle to draw buyers from minivans, crossovers and SUVs.