The modern take on Volkswagen’s flower child is still a lot of fun, writes David Thomson. It may have taken three years for Volkswagen’s ID. Buzz to make it to our shores since it launched in Europe, but that hasn’t stopped it turning heads and drawing all manner of comments since landing here midway through 2025. In many respects, the delay has been no bad thing, since the version we see takes what, for Europe, is an updated specification with a new drivetrain that delivers more power, longer range and faster charging. The update also provides greater flexibility in how the vehicle is configured. While seeking to capture the iconic spirit of the original Kombi, the ID. Buzz is a thoroughly modern, fully electric machine. It’s designed around the MEB passenger vehicle platform, which underpins multiple all-electric models across the Volkswagen Group (Audi, Cupra, Skoda and VW), as well as being licensed to Ford. For a model that was always expected to sell in relatively low volumes, the ID.…