#28

in Affordable Small Cars

Based on analysis of 41 New-Beetle reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $18,690 - $26,390
Invoice: $17,747 - $25,060
MPG: 20 City / 28 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores

Overall:7.0
Performance:7.4
Exterior:7.9
Interior:6.5
Safety:8.0
Reliability:5.0
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Exterior - What the Auto Press Says

Most call the New Beetle's style retro and cool. A convertible model is available and comes with a semi-automatic power-operated cloth top -- but it adds $8,000 to the VW’s base price. The VW’s fun exterior colors include Sunflower Yellow, Salsa Red and Green Gecko Metallic among others.

  • "Build quality is excellent. Gaps between doors, fenders and other body panels are tight. Fenders and bumpers are made from a special dent-resistant plastic. Outside door handles are easy to grab, feel good, and don't require inverting your hand to operate them." -- New Car Test Drive
  • "If retro cuteness works for the coupe, it works overtime for the droptop version of the not-really-so-New Beetle. The well-padded top is power operated and folds itself neatly behind the rear seats." -- Car and Driver
Review Last Updated: 12/2/09