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Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle

1998 – 2010

The Volkswagen Beetle, also known as the Volkswagen Käfer, is a small family car introduced by Volkswagen in 2011 as the successor to the New Beetle launched in 1997. The goal was to create a design that pays homage to the original Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle while incorporating more aggressive and stylistic elements. The Beetle retains the overall shape of the original Type 1 Beetle but features a lower profile to distinguish it from the previous New Beetle model. Key points: 1. Introduction: The Volkswagen Beetle, also known as the Volkswagen Käfer, is a small family car manufactured by Volkswagen and introduced in 2011 as the successor to the New Beetle launched in 1997. 2. Design: The Beetle features a lower profile while maintaining an overall shape that pays homage to the original Type 1 Beetle. Volkswagen aimed to give the new model a more aggressive appearance with stylistic aspects reminiscent of the Type 1. 3. Platform: The second-generation Beetle shares the "A5" (PQ35) platform with the Jetta (A6) and is built alongside the Jetta and Golf Variant at Volkswagen's plant in Puebla, Mexico. 4. Successor: The new Beetle aimed to distance itself from the New Beetle, which was produced from 1997 to 2011 and did not achieve the same level of success as the original Beetle. Overall, the Volkswagen Beetle is a modern interpretation of the iconic original Beetle, blending classic design elements with modern

3 versions of the Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle

Version	Years	Engine	Power	Torque	0 to 100	Gearbox	Drive	Body
Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle Motion	1998 to 2005	6 cyl	167 kW (224 hp)	320 Nm	6.9s	Manual	AWD	HATCHBACK
Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle TDI	1998 to 2005	Turbocharged Inline-four	75 kW (100 hp)	240 Nm	12.4s	Auto	FWD	CONVERTIBLE
Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle Turbo	1998 to 2005	Turbocharged Inline-four	112 kW (150 hp)	220 Nm	9.5s	Auto	FWD	HATCHBACK