Overview & Reviews

The Volkswagen Beetle enters 2009 relatively unchanged. Most significantly, both the coupe and convertible are now available only in a single well-equipped trim level, which includes some features that were previously optional.

• Classic retro styling, plenty of standard equipment.

• Stale design, so-so power, cramped rear-seat space, limited cargo room, subpar side-impact crash test results.

User Reviews:

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  Umm..Wanted to Buy - 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By qpogger18 - March 9 - 10:00 am

  It has the "sporty" feel I didnt expect, and handles like a dream, floating over bumps and turning with a touch to the steering wheel. Its tiny on the outside and HUGE on the inside. It feels safe and is somewhat comfortable, but the comfort just doesnt get close to the comfort of my 2002 Monte Carlo. It also doesnt have power seats, or steering wheel radio control. But the heated seat gets HOT, and the automatic with triptronic is FUN. I have to admit that I think Volkswagen New Beetles are ugly, and if I have to drive this one, I have to have tinted windows. But this car is so fast...I want to buy a million of them!

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  GR8 Bug Convertible - 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Robert Preston - November 11 - 7:56 pm

  I hesitated to buy a new beetle for a two reasons - first because it was not Germany made. Then I learned that Hondas are from Ohio, so that was silly. Second, what would the resale value be (now who cares, I love it). I have the Harvest Moon Beige with a Beige Top and Tan interior, in my opinion the most sophisticated looking. One issue I have is keeping it showroom perfect. The first big wind in a parking lot allowed the door to hit a car parked next to it, not unusually hard, but enough to ding my door (the other car had no damage). This made me feel the metal/paint finish was inferior to other cars I have owned. I may get a daily driver and try to keep it for weekend fun!

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  Good car with a few problems - 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By JIm Goekler - October 22 - 6:00 am

  My wife and I purchased our 2009 VW beetle with anticipation of giving this car to our granddaughter when she turnes 16 in 2012. However a few problems changed our mind of giving this car to a begining driver. Changing Headlamp is very involved and not recommened for car owner. The procedure for this process is 8 pages long. Ground clearance is so close to the ground that 3 inches of snow ripped front skid plate from the car. The skid plate is made from very thin plastic and is not much use. I also struck a small wooden object approx. 3 inches tall while moving less than 2 mph. while parking the car along side of the road. this knocked a hole in my transmition.