Overview & Reviews
A Turbo S model debuts, motivated by a 180-horsepower version of VW's1.8-liter turbo engine teamed with a six-speed manual gearbox. Other exclusives for the Turbo S include Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP), a slightly stiffer suspension, 17-inch "Delta X" alloy wheels, revised turn signals and foglights, a front spoiler, a redesigned rear bumper with Turbo S badging and brushed alloy interior accents. Additionally, a rear spoiler will deploy from the hatch when these special Bugs reach 45 mph. Exterior paint for the S is limited to Reflex Silver, Black, Red and Platinum Gray. Later in the year, a Sport model debuts -- it's essentially a GLS 1.8T with a five-speed manual, 17-inch wheels, leather interior and a Sport badge on the deck lid. Changes for the rest of the lineup are minor: New colors such as limited-edition Snap Orange and Riviera Blue further enhance the Beetle's eye-candy appeal, and 16-inch wheels with 205/55 tires are now standard across the board. For 2002, all-new Volkswagen vehicles come standard with an improved four-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, up from two years/24,000 miles. In addition, Volkswagen offers a fully transferable limited powertrain warranty that covers five years or 60,000 miles.
- Cute yet classic styling, excellent crash-test scores, affordably priced, turbo models are fun to drive, available six-speed manual and stability control with Turbo S model.
- Compromised rear seat/cargo capacity compared to Golf.
User Reviews:
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Retro Bug is a Home Run - 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle
By DAVEA - May 22 - 6:36 pmLots of looks, fun to drive with the turbo and ageless styling.
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New Beetles ROCK! - 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle
By Mindy Dawn - May 6 - 3:43 pmOk. So, when I first saw the New Beetle design on the market a few years back... I was first in line kvetching. It is NOTHING like the OLD Beetle. I thought it looked like a Techron car. But, it is not only cute... but a luxury vehicle in disguise. It drives smoothly... has every feature I wanted in a car... and is safe to boot.
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VW 2002 - 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle
By mistyautumn - April 6 - 2:00 amLove the car, however had a problem with both automatic windows...the clips had to be replaced.
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Round 4 a reason - 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle
By TEE - March 22 - 9:46 amThis is my 2nd turbo Beetle, but my 1st turbo S. I love the beetles period!!! My lil car is fun to drive, fun to look at! It draws attention like no other car on the road!!! Owning and driving a new beetle is like having a love affair . . . with a car ! lol
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Our yellow nightmare - 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle
By themrfreeze - February 23 - 2:06 pmBought this car brand new. It was okay at first, but the thing started falling apart after a few years. Numerous electrical problems, gauge cluster failure, constant problems with rear brakes seizing. Paint failed in places, and running boards underneath doors get dented easily. Stuff was coming loose and dangling underneath car. Due to its design, this car is very difficult to work on, and some parts are poorly designed due to the cars shape. We unloaded it before it hit 50k miles.
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Great car. Fund to drive. - 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle
By fredric - November 28 - 10:00 amI have not had any problems with this car, and mine is actually a 2000 beetle and I have 30,000 miles on it. There was one recall for a feul sensor, but they fixed this within 24 hours. The only thing that would make me change cars is hybrid technology. Great, responsible, fun car.
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Worlds greatest car - 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle
By Helga - November 28 - 10:00 amI do lots of highway driving and wanted an fun car to drive thats economical. I found the PERPECT CAR! The New Beetle TDI is fuel efficient (42 MPG highway), rides like a big car (smooth), and is a blast to drive. You wouldnt believe what I can stuff in this car too!
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Stuff - 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle
By kittykim727890 - October 16 - 10:00 amTHe car is perfect for me.
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Piece of Junk!! - 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle
By Karen Cole - September 14 - 2:40 amLemon!Threw a rod yesterday Always kept up with oilchanges. From the day we bought this car NEW we have had trouble with it ranging from front axles,water pump,seat belt sensors, transmission sensors, etc. Have been towed 4 times. Thousands spent on repairs.Now we have o replace the motor. Call customer care all they ever give is a canned answer Sorry you feel that way. They dont care about their consumers. Their no corrosion warranty means nothing unless it actually rust through. That makes no sense!!!
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what the helllllll - 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle
By dencee - June 12 - 11:03 pmWell I own the car and now seeing that it is hard as hell to get fixed the brain to the car is bad and to top it off it will not pass admissions and the airbag light is on VW boo to you these cars are full of problems.
