Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz Canceled in the US for 2026

Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz promised a quirky, electric twist on the classic microbus, sparking excitement among EV fans and nostalgic drivers alike. But for 2026, VW has canceled its US release, leaving enthusiasts disappointed. Here’s why the ID.Buzz was special, what made it stand out, and why its absence leaves a gap in the American EV market.

Volkswagen ID. Buzz

Man, I’m actually kinda bummed about this one. Like… we waited years, right? The hype was unreal. That little retro box thing with the smiling front end, it looked like it came from some happier alternate reality. And now? Canceled. Boom. Done. 2026, no Buzz for us. You ever get that feeling when someone promises a road trip and then cancels last second? That’s this. And I get it, it was gonna cost what, maybe $55K-ish? Still, I would’ve loved to just see one parked by the beach, doors open, someone awkwardly trying to charge it near a random diner.

Honda Civic

The Civic’s one of those cars where you just know you’ve been in one. It’s like a rite of passage, right? My cousin had one, smelled faintly of Axe and fries. He thought he was cool revving it in neutral. (He wasn’t.) But damn, it kept going. Like a little $25K cockroach that survives everything. I actually kinda miss that vibe, simple, low-key, unbothered.

Subaru Outback

This thing reminds me of hiking boots. Just… that smell of wet leaves and thermos coffee. If you’ve got, I dunno, forty grand lying around and wanna look like you camp even when you don’t, it’s perfect. But also, I swear every Outback driver’s got a dog named something like “Luna” or “Scout.” And they all wave. It’s like a weird cult, honestly.

Ford Bronco

Man, when this came back, everyone lost their minds. I mean, the old ones were like, mythic, you saw them on dusty roads in movies. The new one’s… eh, aggressive. Beautifully dumb in the best way. Huge tires, big ego. Probably needs fifty grand and a forgiving gas budget. I drove one once and felt like I should’ve grown a beard immediately.

Tesla Model 3

Okay, this one’s gonna be controversial but— I don’t get it anymore. Cool tech, sure, yes, it’s fast. But it’s kinda soulless? Every ride feels like a demo video. Maybe that’s just me. Costs what, thirty-something grand if you don’t pick the fun stuff? It’s fine. Efficient. But I miss buttons. And silence doesn’t always mean emotion, you know?

Toyota Tacoma

Oh man, the Tacoma. If trucks could have personalities, this one would be that loyal friend who helps you move furniture without complaining. Not fancy, just durable. The inside smells like dust and nostalgia. Maybe around $40K new? But it’ll look the same in 2040, probably still kicking, probably still with that one dent on the side you never fix.

Mazda Miata

You can’t not smile in this thing. Even if you’re having a bad day. Tiny, impractical, adorable. Feels like driving a go-kart through traffic, in a good way. Midlife crisis car, maybe, but like… a wholesome one. You can get one around $30K, give or take, but it gives you joy at like ten times that value. I don’t even fit comfortably in it, but who cares.

Jeep Wrangler

Okay, confession, I love and hate this one. The looks, the noise, the attitude. It feels alive but also like it wants to punish you for not living somewhere with rocks and mud. Seventy grand for the Rubicon thing and it still rides like a shopping cart sometimes. But then you catch the sunset with the top off and it all makes sense again. For five minutes.

Hyundai Ioniq 5

Honestly, this thing’s kinda dope. Like retro-futurist but practical. It looks like someone took the ‘80s and made it clean. Around fifty grand if you’re not being fancy. I sat in one once and it had those stupidly comfy seats that make you forget you’re in a Hyundai. Wild times. I respect it.

Chevrolet Malibu

Why is this still around? I mean that with all the affection in the world. It’s… fine. Like the beige couch of cars. Cheap, maybe twenty-five grand? You lose it in a parking lot because it looks like every other blob out there. But it’s dependable, quiet, and somehow always rented out at airports. You need people like that, or cars like that, I guess.