Professional Reviews

• “Now that the New one is gone, we're just going to say it: It was a chick car. Was. ” — Car and Driver
• “With the rear seat folded it's nearly 30 cubic feet, and the high-swinging hatchback enables giant things to fit inside, making the Beetle handy for hauling. ” — New Car Test Drive
• “We were not wowed by the automatic transmission, whose side-to-side shifting with the lever at the floor was better than nothing, but won't inspire boy racers.” — New Car Test Drive
• “The design might not be as retro as the Mini Cooper, but then neither are its interior controls, and this is definitely a good thing.” — Edmunds.com
• “Select Sport mode, however, and it's as if someone mixed some Red Bull with the gasoline.” — Edmunds.com
• “The Beetle Turbo is the performer of the group, slicing to 60 mph in under 7.5 seconds with its 200-horsepower 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine. ” — The Car Connection
• “Steering feel is good, but not all that natural, a common fault for electric power steering systems. ” — The Car Connection
• “...compared to other high-fashion compacts like the Fiat 500 and Mini Cooper, it's no contest, as the Beetle boasts a backseat and trunk that are actually usable.” — Edmunds.com
• “Top up, the Beetle is still low and cool; top down, it's just beautiful.” — Forbes