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Volkswagen New Beetle
Volkswagen New Beetle
This article is about the Volkswagen New Beetle from 1997–2011. For the original Beetle from 1938–2003, see Volkswagen Beetle. For the car from 2011–2019, see Volkswagen Beetle (A5).
Overview
Manufacturer
Also called
Volkswagen Beetle (Mexico)
Volkswagen Bjalla (Iceland)
Production
October 1997 – July 2011
1998–2011
Assembly
1997–1999: Germany: Wolfsburg (Wolfsburg Volkswagen plant)
1999–2011: Mexico: Puebla (Volkswagen de México S.A. de C.V.)
Vietnam: 2011–2019: Hai Phong (CKD by World Auto)
J Mays (1993, 1995),
Freeman Thomas (1993, 1995),
Peter Schreyer (1993)
Body and chassis
Compact car (C)
2-door liftback
2-door convertible
front engine, front-wheel drive, 4motion all-wheel drive (RSi)
Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) platform
Related
Audi A3 Mk1
Audi TT Mk1
SEAT León Mk1
SEAT Toledo Mk2
Škoda Octavia Mk1
Powertrain
1.6 L I4
1.8 L I4 Turbocharged
2.0 L I4
2.3 L VR5 20 valve
2.5 L I5 20 valve
3.2 L VR6 24 valve (RSI)
1.9 L I4 TDI
5-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed automatic tiptronic(09G)
6-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic
Dimensions
2,515 mm (99.0 in)
Length
4,129 mm (162.6 in)
Width
1,721 mm (67.8 in)
Height
1,511 mm (59.5 in) (1998–2000),
1,498 mm (59.0 in) (hatch 2003–present),
1,501 mm (59.1 in) (convertible)
Chronology
Predecessor
Successor
The Volkswagen New Beetle is a compact car, introduced by Volkswagen in 1997, drawing heavy inspiration from the exterior design of the original Beetle. Unlike the original Beetle, the New Beetle has its engine in the front, driving the front wheels, with luggage storage in the rear. Many special editions have been released, such as the Malibu Barbie New Beetle.
In 2011 for the 2012 model year, a new Beetle model, the Beetle (A5), replaced the New Beetle. It is often referred to as the New Beetle as well. Various versions of this model continued to be made in Puebla, Mexico, until the final car left the assembly line on 10 July 2019.
History
History
Coupe (pre-facelift)
Cabriolet (pre-facelift)
Coupe (facelift)
Cabriolet (facelift)
Interior
At the 1994 North American International Auto Show, Volkswagen unveiled the Concept One, a "retro"-themed concept car with a resemblance to the original Volkswagen Beetle. Designed by J Mays and Freeman Thomas at the company's California design studio, the concept car was based on the platform of the Volkswagen Polo. A red cabriolet concept was featured at the Geneva Motor Show, also in 1994.
Production design approval was reached in mid-1995, with a design freeze resulting in 22 months of development time for production In October 1995, the Volkswagen Concept Two was shown at the Tokyo Motor Show, essentially an early preview of the production model due in early 1998.
Strong public reaction to the Concept One convinced the company that it should develop a production version which was launched as the New Beetle in 1997 for the 1998 model-year, based on the Golf IV's larger PQ34 platform.The New Beetle is related to the original only in name and appearance (including the absence of a car emblem script with the exception of the VW logo). For the 1998 model year, only the TDI compression-ignition engine was turbocharged; the spark-ignition engines were only naturally aspirated. In June 1999, Volkswagen introduced the 1.8T, which was the first turbocharged spark-ignition engine offered for the New Beetle. Volkswagen created a web site dedicated specifically to the 1.8T.[A convertible was added for the 2003 model-year to replace the Volkswagen Cabrio. However, the New Beetle Convertible was never offered with a compression-ignition engine in North America. The third-generation Beetle Convertible, the successor to the New Beetle Convertible, was offered with the TDI compression-ignition engine in the USA but not in Canada, though, making it possibly the only diesel convertible car offered in North America.
The New Beetle carries many design similarities with the original VW Beetle: separate fenders, vestigial running boards, sloping headlamps, and large round taillights, as well as a high rounded roofline. It was assembled in VW's Puebla factory in Mexico.
Specifications
Specifications
Dimension:
Length: 4,129 mm (162.6 in)
Width: 1,721 mm (67.8 in)
Height: 1,498 mm (59.0 in)
Wheelbase: 2,515 mm (99.0 in)
Curb weight: 1,230 kg (2,712 lb)
Luggage volume: 12 cu ft (339.8 L)
Luggage volume with rear seat folded: 27.1 cu ft (767.4 L)
Max speed: 177–210 km/h (110-131 mph)
Acceleration (0–97 km/h | 0-60 mph): 6.5-13.2 sec
Chassis code
Typ 1C
Typ 9C
Typ 1Y
Body type
Coupé
Coupé
Convertible
Region(s)
North America
Europe and others
World
Years
1998–
1997–
2001–
Engine choices
Engine choices
TDI diesel engine in 2006 New Beetle
Model
engine code(s)
engine type
max power at rpm
max torque at rpm
years
1.4
BCA
1,390 cc (1.39 L; 85 cu in) I4 DOHC 16V
75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 5,000
126 N⋅m (93 lb⋅ft) at 3,800
2001–
1.6
AWH
1,595 cc (1.595 L; 97.3 cu in) I4 SOHC 8V
101 PS (74 kW; 100 hp) at 5,600
145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) at 3,800
1999–2000
1.6
AYD / BFS
1,595 cc (1.595 L; 97.3 cu in) I4 SOHC 8V
102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) at 5,600
148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) at 3,800
2006–
2009
1.8 T
AGU
1,781 cc (1.781 L; 108.7 cu in) I4 DOHC 20V turbo
150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 5,700
210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) at 1,750-4,600
1998–2000
1.8 T
APH /AVC /AWC /AWU /AWV /BKF
1,781 cc (1.781 L; 108.7 cu in) I4 DOHC 20V turbo
150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 5,800
220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) at 2,000-4,200
1999–2002
1.8 T
AUQ
1,781 cc (1.781 L; 108.7 cu in) I4 DOHC 20V turbo
180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp)
235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft)
2001–2002
1.8 T
AWP
1,781 cc (1.781 L; 108.7 cu in) I4 DOHC 20V turbo
180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) at 5,500
235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) at 1,950-5,000
2002–2004
2.0
AEG
1,984 cc (1.984 L; 121.1 cu in) I4 SOHC 8V
116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) at 5,400
165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) at 2,800
1998–2001
2.0
APK / AQY
1,984 cc (1.984 L; 121.1 cu in) I4 SOHC 8V
116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) at 5,200
170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) at 2,400
1998–2001
2.0
AZJ /BDC /BEJ /BER /BEV /BGD /BHP
1,984 cc (1.984 L; 121.1 cu in) I4 SOHC 8V
116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) at 5,200
172 N⋅m (127 lb⋅ft) at 3,200
2001–2003
2.3 V5
AQN
2,324 cc (2.324 L; 141.8 cu in) VR5 DOHC 20V
170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) at 6,200
220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) at 3,300
2000–2005
2.5
BGP
2,480 cc (2.48 L; 151 cu in) I5 DOHC 20V
150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp)
209 N⋅m (154 lb⋅ft)
2006–
2.5
BPR /BPS
2,480 cc (2.48 L; 151 cu in) I5 DOHC 20V
150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 5,000
228 N⋅m (168 lb⋅ft) at 3,750
2006–
3.2 RSI
AXJ
3,189 cc (3.189 L; 194.6 cu in) VR6 DOHC 24V
225 PS (165 kW; 222 hp)
320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft)
2000–2003
1.9 TDI
AGR / ALH
1,896 cc (1.896 L; 115.7 cu in) I4 SOHC 8V turbo (Injection pump)
90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 4,000
210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) at 1,900
1998–2004
1.9 TDI
ATD /AXR /BEW
1,896 cc (1.896 L; 115.7 cu in) I4 SOHC 8V turbo (Pumpe-Düse)
101 PS (74 kW; 100 hp) at 4,000
240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1,800-2400
2000–2005
1.9 TDI
BJB / BKC / BXE / BLS
1,896 cc (1.896 L; 115.7 cu in) I4 SOHC 8V turbo
105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) at 4,000
240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1,800
2003–
1.9 TDI
BSW
1,896 cc (1.896 L; 115.7 cu in) I4 SOHC 8V turbo (Pumpe-Düse)
105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) at 4,000
240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1,800-2,200
2005–2006
Safety
Safety
The New Beetle achieved five stars in the 2011 Euro NCAP tests compared to four stars in the 2000 Euro NCAP tests scoring 25 points (33 to reach five stars).
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the New Beetle a Good overall score in their frontal crash test. 2004 models come standard with side airbags; however, the IIHS rated the Beetle Poor in their side impact test.
Engine choices include the 115 hp (86 kW) 2.0 L inline-four for the base model, the 100 hp (75 kW) 1.9 L TDI turbodiesel inline-four (discontinued after the 2006 model year due to more stringent emissions requirements), and the 150 hp (112 kW) 1.8 L turbo inline-four for the Turbo and Sport models.
The Turbo S model (sold 2002–2004) included the 1.8 L turbo but with 180 hp (134 kW). It also included a sport suspension, six-speed manual transmission, aluminum interior trim, revised front/rear fascias, and bigger wheels and tires. A close relative of the Turbo S was the 2002–2004 Color Concept. This limited edition variant was available in limited exterior colors, with interior door panel inserts, seat inserts, floor mat piping, and wheel opening inserts color-matched to the exterior paint. Wheel color inserts, diameter, and style varied with model year. It came standard with the 150 hp (112 kW) 1.8 turbo gasoline engine, 5-speed manual gearbox, speed-activated rear spoiler, power windows/sunroof/door locks, heated leather seats, and fog lamps.
All 1.8L Turbo and Turbo S inline-four models were equipped with a retractable rear spoiler which was not available on the 1.9 L TDI inline-4, 2.0 L inline-four and 2.5 L inline-five models.
For the 2006 model, the exterior was slightly redesigned with more angular bumpers and wheel wells, and these models were fitted with the 2.5 L 5-cylinder engine with 150 hp (112 kW) which was also fitted on the Rabbit and Jetta, later becoming the sole engine option. The New Beetle would not be given the upgraded 2.5 L engine (engine code CBTA/CBUA) that 2008 and later Jettas and Rabbits received.
Special editions
Special editions
Beetle RSi (2001–2003)
Beetle RSi (2001–2003)
VW New Beetle RSi
The RSi is a limited 250 unit version of the New Beetle. It included a 224 PS (165 kW; 221 hp) 3.2-litre VR6 engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and Volkswagen's four-wheel drive system 4motion, Remus twin-pipe exhaust. It was rumored Porsche tuned the suspension but the suspension tuning was actually carried out in-house at VW Individual. The suspension was greatly altered at the rear, with geometry more geared to the race track and a rear cross brace behind the rear seats, 80 mm (3.1 in) wider fenders, unique front and rear bumpers, a rear diffuser, large rear wing, and 18x9 OZ Superturismo wheels with 235/40ZR-18 tires. Inside, it was trimmed in carbon fiber, billet aluminum, and bright orange leather. The front seats were Recaro racing buckets. Notable disadvantages found were loud cabin noise and shorter rear tire life.
Ragster concept
Ragster concept
The VW New Beetle Ragster Concept at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show
At the 2005 North American International Auto Show, the Volkswagen New Beetle Ragster concept car was introduced. It was supposed to be a preview of the future design of the New Beetle. The base of the Ragster (the name denoting a cross between a "ragtop" and a speedster) was a New Beetle Convertible modified with a new roof, giving it a much lower roofline, and a unique paint job with silver double stripes. The interior differs from the original New Beetle, being a 2+2, and having distinctive control dials. The Ragster's rear-view mirror is mounted on its dashboard, a retro feature, reminiscent of the first Type 1s.
Wolfsburg Edition
Wolfsburg Edition
The Wolfsburg edition was first released in 2000 with a limited supply being distributed to a select few countries, including the USA, England, Australia, and Japan. These came in a limited color choice of white, black, and silver, all sporting a black roof and older styled alloy mag wheels styled off the original beetle steel wheels. They all came in the 2.0L 5-speed manual only, no automatic option was available. They also had the VW emblem in chrome on black which is similar to what was already being used in the USA, although other countries had chrome and blue VW emblems. They were priced at a higher price point than the standard (approx $3000 more depending on the country) which did not buy a lot of value other than a more stylish look. This model was soon dropped and later replaced with an unlimited IQ model in white and black.
Blush (2009)
Blush (2009)
New Beetle Blush Convertible, with its unique exterior paint and interior color combination
The Blush is a limited New Beetle convertible with a special "white gold" exterior paint and "Bordeaux red" convertible top, with burgundy leather seats matching the convertible top color. Neither the white gold exterior nor interior colors were available on other 2009 New Beetle convertibles. 1500 New Beetle Blush convertibles were produced.
Final edition (2010)
Final edition (2010)
Announced at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2010 Final Edition New Beetle features Aquarius Blue paintwork, with the hardtop receiving a black painted roof and the convertible sporting Campanella White painted side panels. In addition to unique 17-inch wheels, both models will be powered by a 2.5-liter engine mated to an automatic "Tiptronic" transmission. Other additions include sports suspension and "Final Edition" badging inside and out. Both models arrive with integrated fog lights and Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) as standard.
The "Final Edition" marked the end of production of the New Beetle. It was succeeded in 2011 by the Beetle
BlackOrange Edition (2010)
BlackOrange Edition (2010)
In 2010, Volkswagen Australia offered a final limited edition variant named as BlackOrange Edition. Two-color combinations are available: Black gloss exterior with silver mirrors, silver alloy wheels and silver decals for the lower flanks of the body, or Red Rock metallic exterior with black roof/mirrors, black alloy wheels and black decals for the lower flanks. All these BlackOrange Edition came with 17-inch alloy wheels, sports suspension, leatherette seat upholstery, cruise control, front fog lights, tinted rear side/rear windows, aluminium pedals and leather-bound steering wheel/gear knob.
Final Edition
Final Edition
The factory in Puebla, Mexico manufactured 3000 Final Edition versions. They were available as a coupe and as a convertible. "The Final Edition beetle features a special Aquarius Blue paint with a painted black roof on the coupe, and a two-tone Aquarius Blue and Campanella White paint scheme with a white top on the convertible. Both the coupe and the convertible have a full sport suspension and special 17-inch alloy wheels."[13]
Awards
Awards
The Volkswagen New Beetle was Motor Trend's "Import Car of the Year"[14] for 1999.
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