Overview & Reviews
The New Beetle gets a styling refresh for 2006. New front and rear bumpers, headlights and taillamps highlight the exterior changes. Inside, the cabin receives a new console, redesigned instrument cluster, revised sun visors and additional chrome trim. Under hood, last year's gasoline engine choices are dropped in favor of the 150-horsepower, 2.5-liter, five-cylinder engine first seen in the redesigned Jetta. Stability control is now standard.
- Cute yet classic styling, long list of standard features, diesel engine option.
- Aged design, tight rear-seat accommodations, limited cargo room.
User Reviews:
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A Good Deal? - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
By Joe - March 19 - 6:33 pmI stole this Beetle for $18,000 new! But...the trunk doesnt work and the gas mileage is 14 mpg! Docs right about the wind tunnel and Meyer about the lack of lumbar support. It has no power seats, no power top, no power mirrors, a bad stereo, plenty of spacious blind spots both in the front and rear, starter problems, noisy brakes, and sloppy shifting. I love its looks and it is fun to drive when it runs. Heck, the $18,000 would make a good down payment on a better car, you know?
