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  The 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
The New Beetle uses front-wheel-drive and is equipped with a long list of standard items, including CFC-free air conditioning, four-wheel disc ABS brakes; a pollen and odor filter; a six-speaker stereo with CD-control capability; beverage holders; an anti-theft alarm system; clear lens halogen projector headlamps; and a central locking system with remote.
The New Beetle 1.8 T is a technically advanced small car, employing Volkswagen's revolutionary five-valve per cylinder engine technology.
Providing a substantial, six-cylinder-like power delivery and performance, the New Beetle's 1.8 T is remarkably efficient, using a turbocharger and an intercooler for cool, high-density intake air --a basic ingredient of power.
www.hispanianews.com /archive/2000/January07/04.htm   (898 words)

  
 Volkswagen New Beetle, VW Convertible
When Volkswagen shown pictures and introduced the New Beetle back in 1998, everyone exclaimed how cute it was; smiling at it, fawning over it and plunking down money over sticker price to show the world how hip it was to be adorable.
The New VW Beetle convertible was comfortable during the 200-mile round-trip, and felt poised at late-morning freeway speeds.
The New Volkswagen Beetle convertible has greater torsional stiffness than the old VW Cabrio, and pop-up rollover supports that work with the rear headrests are ready to spring into life in the event of a rollover crash.
www.fastautosales.com /cars/reviews/volkswagen_new_beetle   (1065 words)

  
 Review: 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
And at speed, the roof-mounted spoiler is raised. COMFORT: The Turbo S sits at the top of the New Beetle lineup, and boasts a comfort and equipment level that is at the top of the affordable small sports coupe class.
The interior design is the same as in other New Beetles, but with unique seats and white, not blue lighting for the instruments at night.
As with other Beetles, the tachometer is small and hard to see, but the engine's power characteristics (and a rev-limiter) make that less of a problem than one might suspect. Also like all Beetles, the body styling reduces rear seat headroom and trunk space versus those of its close cousin, the VW GTI.
www.theautochannel.com /news/2002/05/03/139833.html   (871 words)

  
 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible - GermanCarFans.com
The common denominator of the Beetle and New Beetle sedans is the form, while the Beetle Convertible and the New Beetle Convertible have the same function and community of fans in common, as well as the form.
The new Volkswagen convertible withstands these tendencies with its high torsional rigidity, an engine-transmission unit designed as a dynamic vibration absorber, an aluminum reinforcement capusle under the engine and diagonal supports in the rear axle area.
The four-cylinder turbo diesel for the New Beetle Convertible is as economical as it is torquey.
www.germancarfans.com /print_preview.cfm/ID/2021016.001/lang/eng   (4238 words)

  
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The Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S is a terrible car for hauling sheets of plywood back from Home Depot or taking a family of five and their gear on a cross-country camping trip.
The New Beetle Turbo S is definitely a contender for people who want a zippy, individualistic car and don't have to worry about carrying lots of passengers or big loads.
Interestingly, while the New Beetle is assembled in Mexico, nearly half of the components (40%) come from Germany.
www.lycos.com /info/volkswagen-new-beetle.html   (326 words)

  
 Volkswagen New Beetle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Volkswagen New Beetle is a compact car introduced by Volkswagen in 1998, drawing heavily on the design cues of the original Beetle.
The big contrast between the New Beetle and the Classic Beetle is that, like most cars, the New Beetle has the engine in the front and storage in the back.
The base of the Ragster (a ragster is the cross between a ragtop and a speedster) was a regular New Beetle Convertible.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Volkswagen_New_Beetle   (1101 words)

  
 Volkswagen New Beetle information, specifications, history, and images. High Resolution, Wallpapers, Destop Images.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
The interior of the 2003 models offer new fabrics ('Mini' design in fl, flannel grey, cream, red uni, sunflower and ravenna blue), new cupholders, and a convenient centre armrest, which is being used for the first time in the New Beetle.
The New Beetle Cabriolet additionally reflects, in a refreshingly new and progressive manner, the positive radiance of the historic Beetle Cabriolet, which wrote history as the first status-neutral Volkswagen.
Special exterior paints developed specifically for the New Beetle Cabriolet add a dash of colour to everyday life: aquarius blue, mellow yellow and harvest moon, to name just a few; their very names make it clear that emphasis is placed on this vehicle's positive and pleasant radiance.
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 VW Mediaroom: 2004 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE: DELIVERING EVEN MORE SAFETY AND FUN
The Volkswagen New Beetle convertible is among the first in its small car segment to offer side-impact airbags that extend protection to the head and thorax area of the driver and front passenger.
As it was in late 2003, the New Beetle convertible is available in GL and GLS models with the sturdy Volkswagen 2.0L in-line four-cylinder engine with 115 horsepower.
On the outside, the New Beetle convertible is distinguished by chrome accent surround, side mirrors with integrated turn signals and redesigned rear trunk lid with integrated third brake light.
media.vw.com /article_display.cfm?article_id=9183   (1234 words)

  
 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible - Road Test & Review - Automobile Magazine
The radically curvilinear roofline of Volkswagen's New Beetle didn't make any particular sense when it was introduced in 1998, and it still doesn't, beyond the fact that, stylistically, it tracks the original Beetle while providing all the front-seat headroom a couple of pituitary giants partial to top hats could ever ask for.
Surprisingly, given the anticipation awaiting the New Beetle convertible, VW only ever sold 331,000 of its original Beetle convertibles between 1949 and 1980, a minute fraction of total old Beetle production (closing in on 22 million) and half as many as the lately departed Golf Cabrio notched in fewer years.
And speaking of dashes, one is reminded that the New Beetle has one of the deepest ones going, with a large windshield almost impossibly distant from the driver.
www.automobilemag.com /reviews/convertibles/0301_vw_new_beetle   (704 words)

  
 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Volkswagen's stylists brought to the Beetle's interior the look and feel of high-tech German industrial design, with liberal applications of brushed aluminum, faux carbon-fiber and tactile rubber-coated metal.
Beetle's trim series for 2002 encompasses six models: the 2.0L GL and 2.0L GLS, a GLS TDI, GLS 1.8T and GLX 1.8T, along with the line-capping new Turbo S. For power, the standard gasoline-powered 2.0-liter in-line-four achieves 115 hp.
The 1.8T rolls on new 16-inch alloy wheels, and new 16-inch six-spoke wheels in a luxury package for the 2.0 plant and TDI are optional this year in GLS trim.
www.cartrackers.com /am/showarticle.php?id=7408   (950 words)

  
 Carpages.ca - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Preview
While it may not be drastic, the updates to the New Beetle should be enough to keep it fresh for at least a few years.
Currently, VW has no planned replacement for the New Beetle, although a decision will be made soon on whether or not to commence with a replacement based on the new A5 small car platform.
The revised New Beetle was unveiled at VW's North American 50th anniversary celebration, a fitting debut for a car whose parents helped usher VW into one of the world's most important markets.
www.carpages.ca /go/roadtest/2006_volkswagen_new_beetle_preview.aspx   (895 words)

  
 Volkswagen New Beetle - Wikicars
The Volkswagen New Beetle is a car that was introduced by Volkswagen in 1998, drawing heavily on the design cues of the original Beetle.
All of the New Beetle models are available in the same choice of colors, and a full list is viewable at CarsDirect.com.
According to Kelley Blue Book, "the New Beetle is expected to retain an excellent five-year resale value, holding 64 percent of its price at 24 months and 48 percent at 48 months.
wikicars.org /en/Volkswagen_New_Beetle   (1240 words)

  
 Volkswagen New Beetle Cabriolet | Roadtests | The Australian
The Beetle Cabriolet is based on the 2.0-litre version of the New Beetle that's been here since 2000.
Leaving out the important distinctions that the new car's engine is at the other end and has a radiator, there is a connection – sort of.
The original Beetle's air-cooled rear engine meant there was nowhere to store the folded roof – instead it sat behind the rear seats like a folded pram lid.
www.theaustralian.news.com.au /story/0,20867,6762354-13232,00.html   (1162 words)

  
 VW Mediaroom: VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE STARTS ITS SECOND SUNNY SEASON
The New Beetle Convertible is considered the non-mainstream model.
In the case of the New Beetle Convertible this is a high-torque 1.9 TDI which makes you enjoy saving on fuel even at only 1,800 rpm with 240 Newton meter torque.
In addition, for the New Beetle Convertible a number of further useful and luxurious details are available as optional features.
media.vw.com /article_display.cfm?article_id=9338   (1054 words)

  
 1998-2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Prices & Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
The New Beetle, then, revived the general profile and character of the famous original VW Bug in a modern, better-equipped automobile.
New Beetles added antitheft-coded ignition keys and a dashboard light that illuminated when the brakes might need servicing.
The 1998-2005 Volkswagen New Beetle photo gallery includes both exterior and interior photographs the vehicle.
auto.consumerguide.com /auto/used/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/2321   (1058 words)

  
 Volkswagen Beetle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Although the names "Beetle" and "Bug" were quickly adopted by the public, it was not until August of 1967 that VW themselves began using the name Beetle in marketing materials.
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The final batch of 3,000 Beetles were sold as 2004 models and badged as the Última Edición, with whitewall tires, a host of previously-discontinued chrome trim, and the choice of two special paint colors taken from the New Beetle.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/VW_Beetle   (3954 words)

  
 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle - Volkswagen - Ratings & Reviews | J.D. Power   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
In 1998, VW introduced the New Beetle, which put the Bug’s classic round styling cues on the front-engine, front-drive Golf-based platform (original Beetles had rear-mounted and air-cooled engines).
Volkswagen's New Beetle's continuing popularity has proven its unique, retro shape to be more than just a passing fad.
Since the New Beetle's introduction a few years ago, VW has added a popular convertible model to round out the line and keep sales moving, and the New Beetle remains as one of the most easily recognizable cars on the road today.
www.jdpower.com /autos/volkswagen/new-beetle/2006/hatchback   (518 words)

  
 First Drive: 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
As is typically the case, Volkswagen has taken into account where most vehicle owners spend most of their time, and outfitted the interior accordingly.
Volkswagen officials told us both items are already being looked at, with improvements likely in the near future.
Volkswagen officials think the emotional market for the Beetle is tapped, and has focused recent advertising efforts on the car's logical traits, including its roomy interior and excellent crash test scores.
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 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
I do not recall hearing anyone criticize the New Beetle concept at the ’94 auto show and, although it merely hints at the original, it has turned out to be a universally popular design.
The new one has virtually none of the quirkiness that we loved in the old one.
The New Beetle has four-wheel disc brakes, stability control, lots of air bags front and side, and active front head restraints – a very safe vehicle for its class.
www.theautochannel.com /news/2006/01/22/208076.html   (1004 words)

  
 new volkswagen beetle : Drivers Wanted: Volkswagen
The New Volkswagen Beetle V8 is a 2-door, 4-passenger family coupe, or sports coupe, available in 8 trims, ranging from the GL 2.0L to
The New Volkswagen Beetle GL 2.0L is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 115-horsepower engine that achieves 24-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway.
The New Volkswagen Beetle is safe with it's 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System With 4 Channels and 4 Sensors Front Power 288-mm X 25-mm Dual Circuit Vented Disc and Rear Power 232-mm X 9-mm Solid Disc Brakes.
volkswagen-car-for-sale.com /New-volkswagen-beetle.htm   (387 words)

  
 Volkswagen New Beetle News
Volkswagen officials said the German automaker might not be profitable in North America until 2009 because of a softer U.S. economy and an unfavorable currency-exchange rate between the United States and...
Volkswagen Canada is pleased to announce that the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada has presented Volkswagen with two awards at their 2007 AJAC Car of the Year award ceremony.
Volkswagen of America should get credit for coming up with one of the best incentives to lure customers into showrooms as the 2007 model year gets rolling.
www.topix.net /autos/volkswagen-new-beetle   (663 words)

  
 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Everyone knows the Beetle is designed in the shape of a dome, but you may not know the new Beetle is built on the same platform as the Volkswagen Golf.
Without a doubt, one of the most useful features of the new Beetle is the rear seat access the front bucket seats provide.
All new Volkswagen’s come standard with a 4 year/80,000 kilometer bumper-to-bumper warranty, including roadside assistance for the same amount of time.
www.cartrackers.com /am/showarticle.php?id=7439   (1178 words)

  
 Volkswagen New Beetle rebates available at CarsDirect.com
Volkswagen New Beetle rebates and incentives differ based on the region.
In addition to Volkswagen New Beetle rebates, CarsDirect has a host of other data that is helpful to the new car shopper.
The availability of Volkswagen New Beetle rebates may all depend upon the eagerness of the manufacturer to move their vehicles.
www.carsdirect.com /volkswagen/new_beetle/rebates   (495 words)

  
 New Volkswagen Beetle to emerge in September - May. 23, 2005
NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Seven years after its introduction, the Volkswagen New Beetle will get an updated look and a bigger engine under the hood.
The new version of the New Beetle is slated for release in September.
The New Beetle, an updated version of the classic round-topped Beetle, was introduced in 1998.
money.cnn.com /2005/05/23/Autos/volkswagen_beetle/index.htm   (291 words)

  
 Volkswagen UK > Models > Beetle
We kept the spirit of the old Beetle - the unique shape, the large smile and the loveable character.
The subtle restyle of the classic New Beetle shape coincides with the arrival of the new Luna models extra value entry level trims available with a 1.4 or 1.6 engine.
In addition, a new range of vibrant exterior paint colours, stylish alloy wheels, new upholstery fabrics and chrome finished interior air vents and instruments are available for an even greater feeling of quality inside.
www.volkswagen.co.uk /new_cars/beetle   (170 words)

  
 Volkswagen New Beetle News - Page 2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Volkswagen is turning its cars into mobile sound systems by giving away a customized electric guitar to people who lease a Rabbit, Jetta or New Beetle by...
The most interesting bit of news at the launch of the heavily-facelifted Kia Amanti this week didn't actually have to do with the car, but with a German superstar designer who will stay in Germany and work for...
Talks to end a strike at the Volkswagen AG plant in Mexico that builds the popular New Beetle were suspended indefinitely yesterday, quashing hopes of restarting production by the start of this week.
www.topix.net /autos/volkswagen-new-beetle/page2   (1010 words)

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