Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo

Ciaran

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The wife needs a van for her business and I've been holding off buying something as the prices are mental. Thinking of leasing one of these instead!

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ID. Buzz Cargo | Electric Cargo Van | Volkswagen Vans UK

Explore the new 2022 Volkswagen ID. Buzz, equipped with advanced technology & a flexible interior for intelligent seating. Explore specs, dimensions & more.
www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk

Anyone else looking at them?
 

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Craggus said:
Another option, aka Amazon van...

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New eSprinter Panel Large Electric Van | Mercedes-Benz Vans UK

Power your business towards a sustainable future with the new Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Electric Panel Van, an electric version of our legendary large panel van.
www.mercedes-benz.co.uk www.mercedes-benz.co.uk
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That's too big unfortunately.
Rocko said:
Missed the VAT 8o|

Checked the price list, it's £45750 including. With zero extras mind you.
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Up to £5k off with a govt grant.
 

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It's a decent size for a smallish van and does look well. They claim 250 miles ? so real world that's likely to be what 150-200 ? Decent volume, but oddly no mention of actual payload ability.

I'd love to see the forklift that loaded this pallet though ( or the state of the rear door after )

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Out in the work buzz again today and a few more observations

1. Range seems to be about 220 or maybe more depending on driving style. I can get around 2.6mi/kwh
2. The cruise control buttons on the wheel are not defined enough and you end up changing the set distance instead of the speed.
3. No wheel buttons to answer the phone /end a call
4. The “buttons” under the screen are not lit up at night - these control the vol and temp. Crap design.
5. Heated seat controls - should be a button and not on the touch screen
6. The touchscreen - especially when in CarPlay, the touch points are very small - very hard to use on the move imo.
7. In general, the UI/screen is poor - bring back buttons
8. The brake regen mode is not strong enough for 1 pedal driving
9. Other than that, it’s nice to drive, quiet and comfy. Could have been awesome if they just done a decent UI.
 

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The screen and dash are very similar - if not identical - to those in the ID4, which my wife has. I agree with all the points above, it's the one area that VW are falling down in with their ID range (and maybe other non-EV vehicles, I don't know if they use a similar setup) - there is a total over-reliance on the touchscreen and haptic sensors for all major controls and these can be a real pain to use, especially on the move. I find I am often activating/disactivating something by accident, or actually struggling to do it when I want to during driving.
 

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swansty said:
Out in the work buzz again today and a few more observations

1. Range seems to be about 220 or maybe more depending on driving style. I can get around 2.6mi/kwh
2. The cruise control buttons on the wheel are not defined enough and you end up changing the set distance instead of the speed.
3. No wheel buttons to answer the phone /end a call
4. The “buttons” under the screen are not lit up at night - these control the vol and temp. Crap design.
5. Heated seat controls - should be a button and not on the touch screen
6. The touchscreen - especially when in CarPlay, the touch points are very small - very hard to use on the move imo.
7. In general, the UI/screen is poor - bring back buttons
8. The brake regen mode is not strong enough for 1 pedal driving
9. Other than that, it’s nice to drive, quiet and comfy. Could have been awesome if they just done a decent UI.
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How is the heated wheel turned on?
 

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It’s on the screen for the ID.3 so imagine it’s the same.
Press the climate button which is a real button and that brings the options on the screen. Simple enough
 

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davyk31 said:
It’s on the screen for the ID.3 so imagine it’s the same.
Press the climate button which is a real button and that brings the options on the screen. Simple enough
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Old Touareg was the same, always thought that was stupid.
 

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davyk31 said:
It’s on the screen for the ID.3 so imagine it’s the same.
Press the climate button which is a real button and that brings the options on the screen. Simple enough
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Will check in the morning. Have been on that screen but never noticed the option
 

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On the cayenne it came on automatically if it was below 5 degrees outside.

We’ve a Q4 etron which I guess runs similar UI to the VWs and I find it very frustrating. Even the volume for the radio doesn’t have a proper dial which annoys me far more than it probably should.
 

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Glad to hear it’s not just me being old fashioned then. I’m surprised tbh the EU with all its supposed safety focus hasn’t looked at the use of screens for controls. It’s more dangerous than using a phone while driving. At least with a phone you have the choice to use it or not.
 

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In the new facelift Mk8 Golf alot the functions have gone back to proper buttons apparently too.
 

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davyk31 said:
It’s on the screen for the ID.3 so imagine it’s the same.
Press the climate button which is a real button and that brings the options on the screen. Simple enough
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No control for heated wheel on the climate screen. Presume it’s not fitted in ours
 

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Unless the Buzz controls it in a different way but no it sounds like you don’t have it fitted.
 
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