Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback

Volkswagen Beetle review

Volkswagen's iconic Beetle has traded cuteness for a sporty feel. But it can't match the MINI for driving fun

In-depth reviews

22 Jul 2019

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Used Volkswagen Beetle review

A full used buyer’s guide on the Volkswagen Beetle covering the New Beetle Mk2 (2012-2019)

Used car tests

4 Jul 2019

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Volkswagen Beetle LSR review

What's it like to drive the world's fastest VW Beetle? We get behind the wheel of 536bhp monster in Utah

Road tests

30 Dec 2016

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Volkswagen Beetle Hybrid review

We take to the streets of New York in Volkswagen's Beetle Hybrid

Road tests

3 Apr 2015

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VW Beetle GSR on sale

The Volkswagen Beetle GSR has been revealed, and it will be limited to only 100 models in the UK

News

10 May 2013

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Limited-edition VW Beetle Fender revealed

VW Beetle Fender has been created in conjunction with the guitar maker

News

20 Dec 2012

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VW Beetle vs Audi A1

Looking for an economical hatch with flair? We compare diesel versions of the Volkswagen Beetle and Audi A1 to see which does it better

Car group tests

15 Oct 2012

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VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

The retro Volkswagen Beetle now comes with a pokey 138bhp diesel engine - we've driven it

Road tests

24 Aug 2012

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Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 TSI

Is the new VW Beetle still an attractive choice with a smaller engine?

Road tests

14 Mar 2012

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Volkswagen Beetle

Beefier VW Beetle hits British roads. Is there any substance to the style?

Road tests

10 Feb 2012

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New Beetle vs MINI

The new Beetle has impressed on road, but does VW have what it takes to beat retro rival?

Road tests

15 Jul 2011

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New VW Beetle Driven

We drive the all-new sportier Bug, but can it do justice to its illustrious heritage?

Road tests

13 Jul 2011

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Volkswagen Beetle review

Now firmly established, the Beetle may exhibit many of the hallmarks of the original, but is, in fact, completely different

In-depth reviews

29 Dec 2006

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Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 1.8T

Even after seven years, it is obvious why Volkswagen has resisted the temptation to meddle too much with the Beetle.

Road tests

2 Nov 2005

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Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet TDI

Let's face it, no one buys a Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet to travel incognito. Despite the advancing years of the original design, the drop-top version…

Road tests

23 Mar 2004

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Bug bows out

All good things must come to an end. After a massive run of more than 21,550,000, Volkswagen is finally pulling the plug on the original Beetle, which…

Road tests

28 Oct 2003

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Volkswagen Beetle

It was the car that started the current trend for retro styling and it gave a new life to one of motoring's greatest icons

Used car tests

15 May 2002