Super TestCar reviews - Volkswagen - Beetle - rangeVolkswagen modelsOverviewVolkswagen's much-improved Beetle is a more serious affair than the 90s version18 Feb 2013 SINCE the 1990s are fashionable again, Volkswagen is trying to revive the post-modern Beetle concept with the infuriatingly named “The Beetle” – another front-drive four-seater Coupe-cum-hatch based on outgoing Golf running gear. This time, though, the Germans are taking it more seriously, ditching the vase and adopting a longer, lower and meaner visage that tries to connect more authentically with the Typ-1 original. It’s an improved Bug in every area, for sure. But in an era of the multi-niche Mini, Honda CR-Z Hybrid, Hyundai Veloster and Toyota 86, is there even any call for such blatant nostalgia? GalleryClick to see larger images Model release date: 1 February 2013 to 1 March 2017 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelWITH much fanfare, VW released the long-awaited post-modern Beetle just weeks into the new millennium. |
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