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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  Better than the Last... - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Justin - July 14 - 12:43 am

  I used to own a 2001 Beertle. This one, a 2006 model, is much nicer all the way around. Plus it doesnt have the disappearing oil, where I would find myself a half a quart low after a couple of months.

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  My Dream Car - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Wendy - June 1 - 9:53 am

  I have wanted a Beetle for as long as I can remember. I have little die-cast Beetles all over my living room. I absolutely love my Beetle. It is very comfortable and good on gas.

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  Ugly is only skin deep - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Sue - May 13 - 11:30 am

  This is our fourth VW and third diesel VW. We wanted a new Golf TDI but couldnt find one with the feathures we needed. The Jetta was bigger than we needed and we werent attracted to the New Beetle. On a whim we test drove the Beetle and we were hooked. It handles very well, is comfortable for the driver and passenger (we rarely have more than two of us), and started off getting 43 mpg. Although we bought this to commute the 1 1/2 hours to work, we find ourselves using this car for trips and general driving around. We love it.

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  Great car! - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Thomas - September 10 - 3:53 pm

  We have had the car for about a month now and love it! We have had a Buick Rendezvous for five years, so we really did not know how we would like being in a little car and riding down low to the ground - but we really like how it feels on the road. It is surprisingly smooth on the highway as we took a recent two-hour trip that was very comfortable. In town we love how it handles in traffic with its peppy engine. It is not a luxury car, but a fun sports car. Our friends and family are surprised how roomy it is inside when they ride in it for the first time.

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  My Midlife Crisis Car - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By MSPT - July 18 - 5:30 am

  Im a big guy, and here I am celebrating my 40th with a Silver and Black VW New Beetle Convertible. Im still deeply in love with this car even five months after buying it. The semi-automatic roof is a must, but the sound system and XM radio sound great, even when the top is down. I bought this car knowing that the backseat would become my trunk, since both are so small, but since I dont have kids, its not a problem. The 6-speed with sport mode is wonderful and allows me to surprise some sports car drivers with its passing power. I plan on keeping this baby for a long-long time, and will only replace her with another like her.

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  Fun in the Sun! - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Bino Bug - April 17 - 5:13 pm

  Weve had nothing but a fine experience with out VW Beetle. We orginally went shopping for a Mini Cooper, but we fell in love with the VW. The performance and features as well as price were comparable to the Mini, but the available service in the U.S. were the turning point in our decision to go VW and we our so glad we did!

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  Love my Beetle! - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Laurie - March 9 - 6:33 pm

  I went from a 2003 Grand Am GT to the new Beetle and I am extremely happy with my decision. This car is extremely fun to drive, it has quite a zip to it! It is nice and roomy inside, everyone who has taken a ride with me cant believe they are in a Beetle because of how roomy it is. I have over 200 miles on it and still have a half a tank of gas! The controls in the car are very easy to use and i love the built in MP3 jack. The cup holder location is a little awkward, but nothing that would have changed my decision about the car. If you are looking for a quick, fun to drive car, look no further!

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  Its a winner - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By bgkelly - March 9 - 5:10 am

  Our 2006 Beetle convertible has been a pleasure to own. The comfort is excellent (Im 62"), the handling is right on, the engine (2.5L 5 cyl) is very responsive and the transmission seems very smart (6 speed auto). The convertible top fits like a glove and is easy to operate. The car is a blast to drive with the top down. The subtle exterior styling changes for the 2006 are perfect and really set it apart from the older models. I wish my wife would let me drive it more.

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  I Love My Bug.... : ) - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Jenny - March 4 - 9:46 am

  Hello. I am the PROUD owner of a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. I ADORE my new ride. The Aquarius Blue is such a GORGEOUS color. Every time I am driving my little " Bug " someone compliments on how much they like it...and how cute it is : ). Going "Topless" is so much fun... hehe : ). Indeed this car is one FUN ride!

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  All This Fun for Only $25,000 - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
  By Lender 1 - August 13 - 5:30 am

  My wife and I decided we wanted a fun convertible as a third car. The New Beetle is wonderful! It has lots of pep in Sport mode, the seats are very comfortable and the sound system is better than the one in my $84,000 Mercedes S Class. The top boot is easy to install and the interior has plenty of room in the front. It is fun to drive and is very stable and quite for a convertible (with the top up) at 80 MPH on the freeway.