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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Mellow yellow - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
By Missy - February 17 - 4:49 amI love my bug, I have one constant problem the head liner pops out from the back window every time I put the top down .Has been to the shop numerous times
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A Responsible Mode of Transport - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
By W Benson - February 6 - 11:23 amThis is a "poor mans Porsche." It is really fun to drive. It accelerates uphill like a scared rabbit (pardon the unintended reference to another VW model). Plus it is VERY economical on fuel.
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2006 Beetle Convertible - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
By jennel - January 3 - 11:16 amMy Beetle Convertible is adorable, fun, and a perky drive. It has more pick-up than youd expect, and is built more solidly than expected. It has a great sound system. I love its creative tidbits. It gets lots of smiles from strangers. I feel like a kid adrift in cotton candy...and guilty too! Its too nice. Negatives: teeny trunk; no storage. If you need storage, this has to be your second car or simply skip it. The front seating is fairly comfortable - the seat moves 7 directions so you can sit up, like in a chair, or down more as if in a sporty car. The 2006 model has the armrest farther back and its too far back for me. I really dislike it and find it uncomfortable. The convertible top is too hard for me to shut.
