“The sharply sloping roofline curtails [rear] headroom.” — Automobile
“Awkwardly placed [seat] recliner knob.” — Road Test Online
“With...the Chrysler PT Cruiser, Ford Thunderbird, and Mini Cooper stealing headlines, der Beetle no longer basks alone in the retro-fad limelight.” — New Car Test Drive
“Large doors and forward-flipping bucket seats make rear ingress/egress quite manageable.” — Motor Trend
“Steering response is excellent.” — The Car Connection
“Cup holders, glove box, and sun visors are for Stuart Little.” — Car and Driver
“The New Beetle 1.8T [turbo] never feels underpowered or overworked.” — Edmunds.com
“Wheezy 2.0-liter [base engine].” — AutoWeek
“Flower power + good ergonomics = New Beetle interior.” — The Car Connection
“Front seats are comfortable and supportive.” — Consumer Guide
“Rear windows do not open; so rear-seat passengers might feel a little claustrophobic on summer days.” — New Car Test Drive
“It isn't a family car like the Volkswagen Golf or Jetta.” — Chicago Sun-Times
