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2009 Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe Quality Review

July 17, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

access to the back seat is easy
Car and Driver

the front seats are roomy
Edmunds

backseat legroom is limited
Cars.com

Editors at TheCarConnection.com find that the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle is pleasant in the front seat—but the rear seat is absolutely dismal for adults.

"The front seats are roomy," Edmunds reports of the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle, "but the same can hardly be said of the back." The backseat situation is exacerbated when the front seats are moved back; "the sloping hatch creates a nearly unusable rear seat," says Kelley Blue Book.

Cars.com reports what most of us already know by looking at the New Beetle: "Unfortunately, this design also infringes on rear headroom, and backseat legroom is limited." They do note "the rear seatback folds down for additional storage space." At least "access to the back seat is easy," thanks to a nifty seat mechanism, Car and Driver observes.

Trunk space is expectedly tight in the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle. This isn't a vehicle built for a road trip.

Build quality is good overall, and the convertible version of the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle manages to avoid some of the shaking that plagues similar vehicles due to a heavily reinforced body.

Conclusion

The 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle is tight in the backseat. Other than that, it's fairly comfortable.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:access to the back seat is easyCar and Driverthe front seats are roomyEdmundsbackseat legroom is limitedCars.com Editors at TheCarConnection.com find that the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle is pleasant in the front seat—but the rear seat is absolutely dismal for adults. "The front seats are roomy," Edmunds reports of the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle, "but the same can hardly be said of the back." The backseat situation is exacerbated when the front seats are moved back; "the sloping hatch creates a nearly unusable rear seat," says Kelley Blue Book. Cars.com reports what most of us already know by looking at the New Beetle: "Unfortunately, this design also infringes on rear headroom, and backseat legroom is limited." They do note "the rear seatback folds down for additional storage space." At least "access to the back seat is easy," thanks to a nifty seat mechanism, Car and Driver observes. Trunk space is expectedly tight in the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle. This isn't a vehicle built for a road trip. Build quality is good overall, and the convertible version of the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle manages to avoid some of the shaking that plagues similar vehicles due to a heavily reinforced body. ConclusionThe 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle is tight in the backseat. Other than that, it's fairly comfortable. 2009 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE STYLING | [7 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "a popular choice among those seeking a less conventional mode of transportation" Cars.com: "a wholly appealing automobile that still draws smiles" Edmunds: "a cute alternative to more traditional compacts" Reviewers ...

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Other Choices:

Few vehicles do retro quite as faithfully as the New Beetle, even if it has nothing in common mechanically with the original rear-engine car. However, for design mavens and small-car fans, there's the MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper Convertible. Both models are a thrill to drive, handle better than the New Beetle, and go much farther on a gallon of gas. The Ford Mustang hits the right styling notes and offers convertible and V-8 editions to boot. Volkswagen's own Rabbit hatchback has a four-door version, a rich interior, up-to-date equipment, and good crash-test performance. Or for just a few thousand more than the New Beetle Convertible, you could also step up to the Eos, which is a much more sophisticated, sporty convertible with an advanced folding hardtop.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By  matthew fernandes #1, Posted: 8/6/2009

    Thanks for sharing the information. I like the features of Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe. But I like the look of Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Range Car. Its so gorgeous and the second thing, it has so much features that makes me fan of this car.The most important feature is its safty measures available in the car. The Electronic Stabilisation Programme is launched in the car with the powerful device of ABS. This device makes the car stable even in all the gears and also on the shocks that can be felt while driving. For more details refer http://www.automotivecraze.com/new-volkswagen-beetle-cabriolet-range-car-review/

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