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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  Awsome car - 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By lisa spano - November 24 - 1:46 am

  I have wanted a Beetle bug since I was 10 years old. I am now 40 and I bought one finally. And I love everything about it. The best car I have ever owned!

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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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  Love my bug! - 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Susan - May 24 - 4:56 am

  I owned 2 bugs back in the 70s in California. Wow, has the bug changed! This car is a joy to drive. I dont feel like I am sitting lower than other cars. I also have a truck and thought that the change to a bug would leave me feeling "low!" Not the case. I put the top down and my 100 pound mutt and my 150 pound St. Bernard go for a drive. Plenty of room for us all.

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  Great car!! - 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Gail - November 12 - 11:10 am

  Awesome car with lots of standard goodies. Its extremely quiet and smooth..Lots of storage with the back seats folded down. Super comfortable seats. Heated seats come standard.

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  LUV THE BUG! - 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Millie Noonan - May 22 - 11:53 pm

  I have wanted the convertible bug for 6 years. Never had a better opportunity than now to have one. Its fun to drive and I feel like a kid again. The new heavenly blue color is beautiful. Much better than the years past. Cream/Beige interior needs to be offered on all exterior colors. Thats my only gripe....other than that, I LUV THIS BUG!

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  New Beetle Convertible - 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Dennis Souza - October 23 - 2:16 pm

  Bought this 2009 in 2010. Great price. 30 miles on it. Fast enough in a retro sort of way. Good gas mileage. Nice smooth auto with triptronic shifting. This is my 3rd new beetle. My first was a 2001 new beetle turbo and the other was a 2003 new beetle turbo s. Loved every one of them. This being the best as a drop top. Smooth, fun, and easy handling. Certainly this is not a sports car but never claims to be.

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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.

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  2nd New Beetle - 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Wayne Scott - September 29 - 6:40 am

  We had thee first NB in Mississippi early in 1998. It STOPPED traffic and emptied restaurants as we passed by! The car had some interior finish problems-finish material on door handles $ top of door below window wore off and chipped, the power windows failed a few times & some of the clearcoat actually peeled off the exterior. The 2009 model is much improved with more power, heated seats and all. Edmunds reviewer here does NOT understand why VW lovers buy these, as he called it-stale design with small back seat. Thats what a beetle is all about! How could they really change the design? He also stated the car lacks power. I dont agree at all..150 is far better than the 98 model!

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  Great Beetle at Mcdonalds - 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Anthony Herring - June 22 - 11:00 am

  Beetle review This is not just the same beetle of the nineties it has all the retro style of other models, round and economic but the factory options have changed to meet the luster of a modern day Cadillac. I used my brother car to travel to Boston last year and I thought it exceeded the power and comfort of any beetle before its time. My brother has own beetles since the very beginning and I have shared the excitement with permission. AJH