Overview & Reviews

For 2004, the New Beetle is no longer available in GLX trim. There's an improved TDI engine and restyled 16- and 17-inch wheels. Turbo S models get uniquely styled 17-inch wheels as a late-year addition. New safety features include head curtain airbags and upgraded head restraints. The Monsoon audio system is now standard on the GLS and new GDL headlights are optional. Later in the model year a fixed rear spoiler will replace the power-operated unit and a CD player with MP3 capability will be added. Convertibles get new exterior colors and color combinations. All Beetles get a new fuel cap warning light this year. TDI models can be equipped with a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), which is a six-speed manual transmission with electronic control of the clutch and gearshifting. It can be operated in full automatic mode, like a traditional automatic, or shifted manually like a Tiptronic.

• Cute yet classic styling, range of engine choices, long list of standard features, good crash test scores.

• Tight rear-seat accommodations, limited cargo room, high price of Turbo S model.

User Reviews:

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  Fun to drive - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Terry Comstock - January 30 - 10:00 am

  Weve had no problems!

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  Beatle Review - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Robin Tauchert - January 30 - 10:00 am

  Good looking, fund to drive, rides almost as good as my Passat. Feels like a much bigger car. Love the ease of putting the top up and down. Like the higher bucket seats instead of your legs straight out in front on you with the low bucket seats in most sport cars.

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  Fun for me! - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By suzzyq - January 30 - 10:00 am

  This is the most fun car I own. Also have a convertible Mercedes SLK and a Mercedes M Class. Would not have as my only car. But as a fun second car you cant beat it. I get more compliments, waves, grins and conversations than any car I have ever had and I have had a lot.

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  my darling beetle! - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By margetz@aol.com - January 4 - 2:00 am

  I will never own anything but Beetles!

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  Turbo S named MAX - 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By wldwsel - January 4 - 2:00 am

  Great car. Fun to drive - lots of features. My first new car was a 68 VW Bug, so I can can compare and say this one has all the things you would have wanted if you could have afforded to modify it, plus its much larger inside.