2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Overview

Introduction

The Volkswagen New Beetle is smart, stylish, and refined. It combines German engineering and performance with exceptional fit and finish, and it represents a good value.

The Volkswagen New Beetle is a front-wheel drive car based off of the MK4 generation Golf/Jetta platform. Four passengers can be seated in this unmistakably classic vehicle, now available in two trim levels: S and SE. It is powered by a 150 hp 2.5-liter inline-five cylinder that is mated to a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic with manual gear selection. Safety features include front and side-impact airbags, antilock brakes, tire pressure monitoring system, and daytime running lights.

For 2008, the Volkswagen New Beetle gets minor equipment changes, primarily deleting some standard luxury features to make the vehicle more competitive for its price range.

The Volkswagen New Beetle is smart, stylish, and refined. It combines German engineering and performance with exceptional fit and finish. The New Beetle and New Beetle convertible continue to be an automotive icon.

The Volkswagen New Beetle is a front-wheel drive car based off of the MK4 generation Golf/Jetta platform. Four passengers can be seated in this unmistakably classic vehicle. It is powered by a 150-hp 2.5-liter inline-five cylinder that is mated to a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic with manual gear selection. Safety features include front and side-impact airbags, anti-lock brakes, tire pressure monitoring system, and daytime running lights.

For 2009, the Volkswagen New Beetle benefits from a Carefree Maintenance Program, standard equipment upgrades, and simplified trims. Also, the convertible is only available with a six-speed automatic transmission.

The Volkswagen New Beetle is practical, trendy, and refined. It combines German engineering and performance with exceptional fit and finish. Offered as a two door hatchback, or a two door convertible, with seating for four passengers, this is a modern interpretation of an unmistakable icon.

The Volkswagen New Beetle is a front-wheel drive car based off of the MK4 generation Golf/Jetta platform. The new standard engine is a 150-hp 2.5-liter inline-five cylinder. An improved 100-hp 1.9-liter four-cylinder TDI diesel engine is optional. Buyers can also choose between three different transmission types; five-speed manual, six-speed automatic with Tiptronic, and the new six-speed automatic Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) with Tiptronic. Air-conditioning, cruise control, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, keyless entry, power windows and door locks, and 16? alloy wheels are all standard conveniences on the Beetle. Safety features include six airbags, anti-lock brakes, traction control, electronic stability program, and anti-intrusion side door beams.

Redesigned for 2006, the Beetle gets an improved exterior design, and interior appearance. Also, traction control, and electronic stability program are now standard equipment.

The Volkswagen New Beetle is a front-wheel drive car based off of the MK4 generation Golf/Jetta platform. The standard engine is a 150-hp 2.5-liter inline-five cylinder. Buyers can also choose between two different transmission types; five-speed manual, or six-speed automatic with Tiptronic. Air-conditioning, cruise control, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, keyless entry, power windows and door locks, and heated exterior mirrors with turn signal indicators, are all standard conveniences on the Beetle. Safety features include six airbags, anti-lock brakes, traction control, electronic stability program, and anti-intrusion side door beams.

For 2007, the 1.9-liter TDI engine has been removed from the options list.

For 2010 little has changed on the Beetle. A new exterior color and white leatherette interior are available.