Overview & Reviews

Volkswagen's New Beetle compact carries over into 2008 with just minor changes to trim level names and optional feature lists.

• Cute yet classic styling, lengthy standard equipment list.

• Aged design, so-so power, lack of rear-seat space and cargo room, subpar side-impact crash test results.

User Reviews:

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  Love my Beetle! - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By karmagirl7 - July 13 - 2:51 pm

  I absolutely LOVE this car! The only weird thing is the crayon smell in the car, but everything else is awesome! I love the entertainment package and the MP3 option, when I am bored wtih everything else. This car handles like a champ - I feel like I am in a true high performance vehicle.

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  Great Commuter - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Robert Alyea - May 27 - 8:36 pm

  My first beetle was purchased in 1966 that was a great car but this one is even better. I drive 150 miles a day back and forth from work. The comfort and ride are exceptional and the car actually has a passing gear. The car has excellent pick up and I am experiencing a little over 30 mpg. I get a lot of looks and have referred many to the dealership. Thanks for providing such a wonderful vehicle it is what I need and also fun.

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  2008 VW New Beetle COnvertible - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By JonF - September 23 - 5:16 am

  This is a fun, stylish car that is a "blast from the past"! It has the classic Beetle lines with the luxury of a Mercedes. This car is fun to drive, inexpensive to operate - I have been getting 33 - 35 MPG - but the AC kills the mileage - down to about 24 MPG with the AC running). It has lots of "get up and go" with acceleration onto highways rapid and sure. Interior space is great - I am 61" and fit quite comfortably in the back seat. I had two Mazda MX-5s prior to this VW and the VW wins hands down - for value, for comfort, with comparable handling and VERY much better when the roads are slippery. This is a delightful car - My wife liked it so much, she bought one for herself!

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  realy is fun to drive! - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By dave - May 18 - 4:46 pm

  nice looking really fun to drive! great acceleration fantastic breaking wonderful power top quietest convertible i have ever been in roomy and not cramped even for a 62" man not much room in back seat for adult (but who cares!)

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  Great Time Travel - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By OBX NC - July 30 - 5:03 pm

  Love the car, brings back super memories, makes the day fun and exciting. . My fuel mileage averages 25-29 mpg without pampering. Have owned a Miata, will take the Beetle any day,anytime.

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  cyn in florida - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By beetle girl - June 2 - 3:16 pm

  I love this car; but triple with the white arm rest is whacked. Could get a little better gas mileage.

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  LUV BUG :) - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Beach Girl - July 12 - 9:46 pm

  I purchased my brand new 2008 Convertible Beetle and love it ! (so far )I just traded my 07 Sebring in for it (never get a Sebring) I live @ the beach so its great to take the top down and just cruise in, very comfortable, great stereo Love the SRadio that it comes with, leather heated seats this car has it all my fav car out of all the cars i have had , I would def recommend it to anyone my husband didnt like the beetles @ 1st he said it was to much of a girl car but after he drove it he loves it too , gas is av.

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  2008 Convertible - Fun fun fun - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Belaircarguy - June 3 - 11:06 am

  Bought a beautiful black with cream interior SE model a few weeks ago. Purchased this mainly for my daughters to drive, although I have to admit the old man likes it too! Havent had a VW for a number of years, but they were always a fun car to drive, and this convertible is no exception. The SE comes with a power top, so makes it much easier for raising and lowering the roof. The car has plenty of pep and the Tiptronic 6 speed manual / automatic transmission is a pleasure. I also like being able to set it to "sport mode", where the transmission holds the shift pattern to higher RPM setting. Good handling as a touring vehicle and sure stopping brakes. Great little car!

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  Fun Car - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Catherine - March 3 - 6:53 pm

  Nice fun car - gas mileage could be somewhat better. The triple white model is really fun. I like the solid feel of the way it drives - tight. I especially like the blinker system where the blinker is also on the outside mirrors. Outside lighting of the car is well done as well.

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  2008 New Beetle Conv - 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By airbornediver - May 8 - 5:10 am

  I traded a 2004 VW Touareg for this conv. I love my new Beetle. I got the triple black model. It gets attention everywhere I go. The 150 HP engine has enough juice to move. It would be nice if they had a turbo. Maybe they will come out with a sport model. I miss all the comfort features that the Touareg had. Power seats and lumbar would be nice. Also a nav system. I ride hard all the time so fuel economy is not the best. No this car is lots of fun to drive. It beats my Touareg in that department. Having a rag top is awesome. That is the main reason why I got my new convertible. It needs some nicer wheels. Ill be investing in some chrome wheels soon to bring out the bold looks on this bug!