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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  Best Fun Value All Around - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By EddyB - December 29 - 2:00 am

  This bug is amazingly quiet with the top up and has minimal wind turbulence with the top down. Where this car departs from the rest of the herd is its amazingly smooth triptronic 6-speed automatic coupled to the quick/quiet turbo engine. The instrumentation is also one of the best, really like the blue/red lighting and the touch/feel of the controls are just the right size and everything is easily within reach. The editor knocked the car for rear- seat tightness, but who cares. . . my two wire-haired fox terriers love it! Fuel economy is fantastic and I have a heavy foot.

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  very good - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Lorrah - December 29 - 2:00 am

  I like it, it is funny looking and works well, plus its all convertible-y- ish

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  Fun, Sexy and Sassy - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Daga,Utah - December 6 - 5:10 pm

  My 2004 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible was my dream car, and it still is. Since the day I bought it I didnt have to do anything but oil changes. Nothing is breaking, everything works just like its designed to. The only one thing I could compalin about its the gas mileage.

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  How can you NOT love it? - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By JuneBug - November 16 - 2:00 am

  Its the best car Ive ever owned...next to my 1974 VW Thing! :O)

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  love bug - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By shirin - October 15 - 12:56 pm

  I love my beetle, and would keep it for the rest of my life. It has never given me any problems. I can rely on it to be my best freind and never has let me down. I did not have to spend a Penny on it so far... Never had any problems specially with Windows or airbag or others mentioned by other reviews.

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  A luxury car! - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By David Hargett - October 4 - 2:00 am

  I love my car! It is so well built. I feel very safe while driving it. It is one of the few cars on the market that has gone through a positive evolution. My dad had one when I was as child, and Im now 43! I consider my Beetle to be a luxury car despite its reasonable price! I have never received so much attention while driving a car. It gets many second looks, and positive compliments. Little kids often wave to me out their back windows while riding with their parents. Everybody seems to have a story about a Beetle they once owned or rode in. It is a car with allot of history behind it.

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  THE BEST CAR IVE EVER OWNED - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By ooooo - July 6 - 10:00 am

  I LOVE MY BUG CONV.ONCE I SAW IT THAT WAS IT.IM A FEMALE SENIOR AND I HAVE MORE FUN DRIVING THAT THEN ANY CAR I HAVE EVER DRIVEN. MY GRANDSONS THINK THEY HAVE THE ,

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  Im still a man... - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By efesese - June 30 - 10:00 am

  I thought it was too cute for me. But its just plain cool man! Its a classic and I cant believe I own it! I cant stop looking back after I park it. My budget was between a full eq. Corolla and the simplest Beetle... Corolla or Beetle?... Ordinary or Extra- ordinary? The decission was easy.

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  2004 New Beetle Convertible - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By theecal - May 24 - 10:00 am

  Everything you are looking for in a fun, sporty, car can be found in this little gem. Volkswagen has definetly improved the quality of their cars and the Beetle by putting all the bells and whistles in this little roadster. Fun as a convertible or driving with the top up, you definetly are the eyecandy of the road no matter whom you pass. People will do "double-takes", take pictures, and just simply smile and wish it were "they" behind the wheel of your new car.

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  Excellent - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By noiuu - April 5 - 10:00 am

  I love my new easter egg blue beetle. I love it~~~~~~