Overview & Reviews

For 2004, the New Beetle is no longer available in GLX trim. There's an improved TDI engine and restyled 16- and 17-inch wheels. Turbo S models get uniquely styled 17-inch wheels as a late-year addition. New safety features include head curtain airbags and upgraded head restraints. The Monsoon audio system is now standard on the GLS and new GDL headlights are optional. Later in the model year a fixed rear spoiler will replace the power-operated unit and a CD player with MP3 capability will be added. Convertibles get new exterior colors and color combinations. All Beetles get a new fuel cap warning light this year. TDI models can be equipped with a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), which is a six-speed manual transmission with electronic control of the clutch and gearshifting. It can be operated in full automatic mode, like a traditional automatic, or shifted manually like a Tiptronic.

• Cute yet classic styling, range of engine choices, long list of standard features, good crash test scores.

• Tight rear-seat accommodations, limited cargo room, high price of Turbo S model.

User Reviews:

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  Loads of fun - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Merrily - December 10 - 10:00 am

  Takes ten years off your age. You feel life again...Happy 50th birthday to me!

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  Love my 03 buggy - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Caitlyn - November 15 - 2:00 am

  Love the car. A little slow without the turbo.

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  I Love my BUG!! - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By TXMoose - November 4 - 10:00 am

  The 04 bug conv. is very smooth and quiet. I do wish the conv. were available in the diesel model...I have a diesel bug and love it as well... The conv. trunk is still roomy considering it needs to share space with the top...

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  Mellow Yellow - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By rttinc - November 4 - 10:00 am

  This vehicle is so fun to drive and gets lots of attention. Its a happy car and makes people smile. I especially like that you can lock everything so if you want to leave the top down to run in the store, you can have security. It is as fun a car with the top up as down.

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  My Orange Bug - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Doug in a VW Bug - September 27 - 2:00 am

  I have a Snap Orange Beetle. All I get is people staring at me. No major problems. Rear hatch lock would not unlatch and a non-heating passenger mirror. Cant complain though. Dealer fixxed me right up.

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  Nice bug baby! - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By donnawnc - August 10 - 2:00 am

  Great fun to drive. Sunflower yellow is the best color. I am wondering why there are no ashtrays as a standard feature.

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  Classic VW - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By grantp - August 10 - 2:00 am

  VW has done it again,,, the return of the retro VW convertable is better then the old and still finds its style rooted in the past classic..... all the mordern convience that technology has brought to autos in a retro package,,,,, great job VW

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  Absolute top fuel economy - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Ernie Rogers - August 10 - 2:00 am

  Dont believe "experts," EPA on fuel economy. The TDI outperforms any other on the highway. My mileage: 52.5 winter, 57.1 summer, at 65 mph. Nobody can touch that, even a 5-pas. hybrid. (Except VW Beetle, Jetta, Golf manual TDIs) I drive 800 miles on one tank, any day of the year, any place. I drove Provo, UT to Fresno, CA and refilled in CA for $25. Eat your heart out, Prius. These TDIs have power. Handling is very smooth. You want something that needs improvement? Okay, the body style is just not as good as the old bug, but not bad for German engineers. (The original peoples car was designed by Penin Farina, Italian, the best that ever lived.)

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  turbo 5 speed fast and great MPG... - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By cali guy - August 4 - 1:58 am

  Its was my sister car at 79k miles on it. It look and drove great. I was impress with MPG and Yes at 30 plus plus mpg!! Now at 100k and moved to the horrible south Texas! With humility and very Hot I noticed the door panels are pulling back-off like, there leather and its anoing! It has cute looks thats what girls and women like but really its a nice car. With the 1.8L turbo and 5speed manuel...its a Fast little sleeper...hehe I love it at stop lights with big trucks or mustang even the 320z it just leaves all of them at the light! And the drivers look as they only see my tail lights!! Ha!! But as the car it has one of the Best n World engine top 10... But with the window regulator(drivers side was out!) and door trim pulling out...and headlights work great but fade to fast... It has problems....Sad cuz its actually a good little Fast great MPG...car. I drove PCH highway for those that dont know that the twisty road on the west coast...and with the top down..it was a fun fun little car to drive...and I drive spiritly quick to I may add. So for a safe and good MPG and a Fast car with manuel n turbocharger its great. But some quality built materials would be appreciated.

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  I love this car! - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By kimwk - June 27 - 2:00 am

  This is my second Beetle. Got rid of a 2000 because of 3rd child on the way and hubby insisted "I" needed something bigger. I have a 2004 BMW 325i wagon that he now drives. I dont miss it a bit (well, maybe a little). I LOVE this car! So do the 3 kids!