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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  Just love it. - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Cathy - October 21 - 2:20 am

  I just bought my 2006 VW convertible and I absolutely love it. Its so comfortable, the leather seats are soft and feel great. The stereo sounds wonderful and I love all the new safety features in this little package. I have wanted this car for years but never sat in one. I drove a minivan for the past seven years and just love the hight of the seating so I was concerned that this would cramp me in. Being a very short woman this was the most perfect car for me. I LOVE IT, more then I thought I would. Even the back seats are comfy to ride in. I know, I checked it out myself. I love driving with the top down and I have no problems working it. Sure the trunk is small, but its a small car.

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  Most fun to drive car - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By L. Phillips - October 5 - 10:50 pm

  This car has brought us more complimentary comments than any car we have ever owned before. It actually seems to smile at you when you are looking at it head on. The seats are very comfortable, wonderfully heated in the winter months, and are suitable for long drives with many hours of sitting. It is very easy to handle and takes to the highway like a pro. We are never nervous about driving it on the highway because it has a wonderfully fast pick up to it that is valuable if one should ever get into a "sticky" situation and makes us confident in our driving. We like the view from the windshield. I heartily recommend this beautiful little car for its reliability, fun and comfort.

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  Style AND Substance - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Darin - September 22 - 6:43 pm

  After considering a number of convertibles including the Ford Mustang and Mini Cooper, I decided to go with the VW New Beetle. The Mini was just too small and the Mustangs interior had a cheap look to it that really turned me off. I hadnt considered the VW until riding in one last fall. I thought that is was too much a chick car. Well, I was amazed with the amount of headroom and legroom it had. The interior also seemed very well assembled with high quality materials. I also was intrigued by the new, more powerful 2.5 engine. Although I had read about VW reliability, it seemed the best choice for a convertible priced at less than $30,000. Five months into owning it, I have not had any problems.

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  Fun on the road! - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By WinsletRose - July 8 - 1:26 pm

  Wow! As a Ford driver for many years, I was really hesitant to purchase a VW. But my husbands encouragement and only one test drive, I fell in love with the 2006 VW Beetle. It handles like a true sports car, with very zippy driving (5 cyl. automatic) curve hugging turns, and overall just fun to drive. I thought that it would be very whimpy after only driving 6- & 8-cylinder vehicles, but I was wrong! Its a true sports car! The tiptronic transmission is awesome too, you can feel the car shifting, which is a trip if you are not used to driving stick shift. Its a true stick feel, but with all the ease of an automatic. We have two kids and the whole family is comfortable in this car as well. Overall this is a fun vehicle!

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  What a great little car - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Ms. Shawn - June 3 - 4:36 am

  This car is fun to drive, gets great gas mileage, and is easy to park. People should take a closer look at this little shuttle, they would fall in love with them also.

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  Even An Old Guy Must Have FUN! - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Craig - March 16 - 9:23 pm

  You will absolutly enjoy the ride, German engineering, convertible, and its quick and responsive engine. Spend the extra $1,500 dollars for package 2, you need great wheels/rims to go with a great car.

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  Luv My Bug - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Jennifer B - March 15 - 3:00 am

  This is the car I have always wanted! Its fun to drive and the new Gecko Green for 2006 is so pretty! I got the manual transmission with package one and satellite radio.

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  2006 Bug Convertible - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Bill F - January 21 - 6:30 pm

  Had a few problems with tail lights not working, burning out and a dashboard recall. My wife loves it but now we have a teenage daughter driving so will have to trade it off for safety reasons. I honestly dont think the quality is up to what they sell these things for. Interior is cheaply done, floor mat holders break off in the first couple months. Get the XM radio, ours did not have it. They are cute though and fun to drive and easy to park. There are some blind spots. Also in Houston with large pickup trucks, the bug is sometimes not seen. I would own this car as a 3rd car.

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  Loving It - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Mary Kilburn - November 4 - 9:03 pm

  We enjoy the maneuverability of this car. Its spaciousness is surprising, as it will even accommodate two [7 and 11 y.o.] grandchildren in the back seat. It is a diesel and that gas is expensive and not always easily available. My husband insists it is VERY safe with the steel cage construction and side airbags. I still worry a bit and in bad weather [especially at night] and prefer to drive one of our more conventional, obviously heavier, autos.

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  Two in the garage - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Bob Lykins - August 24 - 1:50 am

  My wife and I can afford any type of car made, but we both bought new VW Beetle convertibles late last year, and we absolutely love them. I have a 2005 turbo, whereas my wife picked a 2006 2.5. The car is solid! It is amazingly quiet with the top up, and is extremely comfortable (Im 63 and have more head and legroom than I did in my Toyota 4Runner!). We both get excellent gas mileage and we feel very safe on the interstates. I havent had this much fun in a car since high school and college!