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2009 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible

2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible

At a Glance

Pricing$25,590
Drive TypesFWD
EnginesI5 (150-bhp)
TransmissionsA6
Fuel Economy20 (city), 28 (highway)

Our Ratings

Velocity Index43
Quality4 stars out of 5
Style4 stars out of 5
Utility1 stars out of 5
Livability3 stars out of 5
Value3 stars out of 5
Fun4 stars out of 5

A car most men really don't want to be seen driving.

Overview Information

It's hard to approach the status of the Beetle. Only a couple of cars on the road have similar lifetime sales numbers and few have the instantly recognizable shape of the Beetle. The New Beetle arrived in 1998 as a modern car based on the Golf platform with modern technology and a fairly high price. In 2003, the convertible version appeared offering a power-operated soft top that retained the classic styling while down. Like the fixed-roof Beetle, the convertible is only available with the 2.5L inline 5-cylinder engine. A six-speed automatic is relatively rare in this class of car. Priced at about $26,000, the New Beetle convertible is one of a kind.

Model/Trim Eng. Trans. Velocity Index Base Price
New Beetle Convertible 2.5l I5 (150-bhp) A6 FWD 43 $25,590

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