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Steet Ponte Volkswagen Brings the VW ID. Buzz to the New Hartford Farmers Market

Kyle Kahler at New Hartford Farmer's Market with Steet Ponte VW's VW ID.Buzz

The Steet Ponte Volkswagen team recently had a fantastic time connecting with the community at the New Hartford Farmers Market, where we showcased one of the most exciting vehicles in the Volkswagen lineup—the all-electric VW ID. Buzz!

The market was filled with local vendors, families, and community members enjoying a beautiful day, making it the perfect place to introduce the iconic ID. Buzz to drivers throughout the Mohawk Valley.

Fun for the Whole Family

Representing Steet Ponte Volkswagen at the event was our Business Development Representative, Kyle Kahler, who welcomed visitors to our booth throughout the day.

Families stopped by to test their skills on our Hot Wheels race track, where kids raced cars head-to-head for bragging rights and plenty of fun. We also handed out a variety of Volkswagen-themed giveaways, including:

  • Volkswagen notebooks
  • Coloring books
  • VW keychains
  • Peace sign necklaces
  • Flower headbands
  • And plenty of fun prizes for kids

It was wonderful meeting so many local families, answering questions about Volkswagen vehicles, and sharing the excitement surrounding the return of one of the most recognizable vehicles in automotive history.

Meet the VW ID. Buzz

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz takes inspiration from the legendary VW Microbus while bringing it into the future with an all-electric powertrain, cutting-edge technology, and modern comfort.

Designed for today's families, the ID. Buzz perfectly blends nostalgic styling with innovative features that make every drive enjoyable.

Some of our favorite highlights include:

  • Fully electric performance with instant acceleration and zero tailpipe emissions.
  • Spacious seating with room for the whole family and flexible seating configurations.
  • Generous cargo space for groceries, sports equipment, luggage, camping gear, or weekend adventures.
  • AWD for added confidence during Upstate New York's changing seasons.
  • Advanced driver-assist technology, including available IQ.DRIVE® safety features designed to help keep your family protected.
  • Large digital displays and intuitive infotainment features that make every trip more connected and convenient.
  • Panoramic glass roof that creates an open, airy cabin everyone will enjoy.

Whether you're taking the kids to school, heading to soccer practice, planning a road trip, or visiting one of the many parks and attractions around Central New York, the ID. Buzz was designed to make every journey more enjoyable.

Steet Ponte VW VW ID.Buzz

Why Families Love the ID. Buzz

The ID. Buzz isn't just another electric vehicle, it's built around family life.

Parents appreciate the roomy interior, easy access for passengers, flexible cargo space, and advanced safety features, while kids love its fun personality, colorful design, and unique appearance. It's a vehicle that turns everyday errands into memorable adventures.

With its combination of practicality, efficiency, comfort, and unmistakable style, it's easy to see why the ID. Buzz has quickly become one of the most talked-about electric vehicles on the road.

VW ID.Buzz at New Hartford Farmer's Market with Steet Ponte VW display and games

Thank You, New Hartford!

We'd like to thank everyone who stopped by our booth at the New Hartford Farmers Market to say hello, race a Hot Wheels car, pick up some Volkswagen swag, or learn more about the exciting new ID. Buzz.

Community events like these give us the opportunity to meet our neighbors outside the dealership and share our passion for Volkswagen with drivers of all ages.

If you weren't able to see the ID. Buzz at the market, we invite you to visit Steet Ponte Volkswagen to experience it for yourself. Take a seat behind the wheel, explore its innovative features, and discover why it's becoming one of the most exciting family vehicles available today.

We proudly serve drivers from Yorkville, Utica, New Hartford, Rome, Whitesboro, Clinton, Oneida, and communities throughout the Mohawk Valley, offering a great selection of new Volkswagen models, quality used vehicles, expert Volkswagen service, and genuine VW parts.

We hope to see you at our next community event—and if you see the ID. Buzz around town, don't forget to wave! It's hard not to smile when this modern icon rolls by.

Steet Ponte VW VW Id.Buzz outside of Dealership

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