2027 Volkswagen ID Buzz First Look: Now You Can Catch Some Z’s

From the start, the now legendary Volkswagen Bus exuded a charm that few vehicles in history have been able to match. Its rear-engine layout and roomy interior helped turn it into a rolling symbol of surf trips, camping adventures, and carefree road travel. Now, the 2027 Volkswagen ID Buzz is tapping into that history with a new Tourer trim that borrows some camper-van spirit from the European model.

Make It a Camper

The ID Buzz Tourer is the big story for the 2027 lineup (a 2025 model is pictured above). Inspired by the European-market “Good Night Package,” the new trim adds a fold-out mattress, window blinds, ventilation panels, outdoor chairs, and a table, plus an Overnight Mode designed to make sleeping in the van a little easier. The ID Buzz Tourer also comes equipped with a retractable tow hitch, captain’s chairs, an electrochromic smart roof, and 20-inch dark graphite wheels with black accents.

Volkswagen says the fold-out mattress is large enough to sleep two people, and thanks to the Buzz’s tall roofline, the cabin shouldn’t feel overly cramped once the bed is set up. The window blinds work more like blackout shades, covering the side windows and both windshields to help create a more private sleeping space. Volkswagen even includes pillows and bed linens with the Tourer, giving the interior a little extra character.

We wouldn’t be surprised if the Tourer ends up becoming one of the ID Buzz’s most popular trims. While the Buzz hasn’t exactly been a runaway sales success, leaning further into the charm and personality of the classic Volkswagen Bus could help attract a new wave of buyers.

More AWD

Volkswagen has also reshuffled the ID Buzz lineup for 2027. The range now consists of four trims: Pro S RWD, Pro S 4Motion, Tourer 4Motion, and Pro S Plus 4Motion. The Pro S 4Motion and Tourer 4Motion are both new additions, and more importantly, Volkswagen is finally expanding all-wheel-drive availability across most of the lineup, something the previous ID Buzz range noticeably lacked.

We’ve long criticized Volkswagen’s infotainment systems, but the 2027 ID Buzz gets the brand’s latest ID.S 6 software, which VW says improves the overall user experience. We’ve already seen meaningful improvements in the updated Golf GTI and Golf R systems, so there’s reason to be optimistic here as well. Volkswagen also says ID Buzz models will include a one-year trial of its In-Vehicle Premium service, which adds a new App Store capability with access to apps like YouTube and Spotify.

Volkswagen skipped the 2026 model year for the U.S. market entirely. Considering how long North American buyers had to wait for the ID Buzz in the first place, the decision was a surprising one, even as EV sales have cooled across the industry. Still, we’re glad to see the Buzz return with a little more personality this time around. The 2027 model also adds a North American Charging System adapter for easier access to Tesla Superchargers, along with one-pedal driving, two features the 2025 model didn’t offer.

Volkswagen is also simplifying the color palette for 2027, with the ID Buzz now offered exclusively in two-tone paint schemes. The newest addition is a Candy White over Cherry Red combination that looks like a direct nod to the classic Volkswagen Bus.

Pricing hasn’t been announced, but don’t expect base prices to change drastically over the $60,000-plus sticker, despite the huge dealer discounts now available for the 2025 models. Expect the 2027 Volkswagen ID Buzz to begin arriving at dealerships sometime between August and the end of the year.