| First introduced in 1938 by German automaker | | | | and a trunk-mounted 6-CD changer. A power sunroof |
| Volkswagen, the Beetle created an automotive craze | | | | is available on the coupe as a factory option. Unique |
| in America during the 1960s and 1970s that is unlike | | | | 17-inch wheels are available for the convertible as a |
| anything witnessed then or since. The Beetle had | | | | factory option, so if you're buying the convertible, and |
| created such an impact on the U.S. that it was still an | | | | want 17-inch wheels, you have the choice of either |
| integral part of pop culture even years after | | | | style. |
| Volkswagen had stopped selling them in the market. | | | | There is also a New Beetle Red Rock Edition |
| Rock n' roll, apple pie, and the VW Beetle aren't that | | | | package available on the coupe that adds 17-inch alloy |
| far from the truth, but for years, Volkswagen left that | | | | wheels, a black-painted roof, special Red Rock paint |
| potential untapped. Finally, in 1998, Volkswagen returned | | | | exterior, and fog lamps. The Final Edition package, |
| with an all-new VW Beetle for sale. | | | | which is available on either the coupe or convertible, |
| Now more than a decade after that heralded return, | | | | includes 17-inch wheels, fog lamps, and special |
| things aren't quite as exciting as we imagined they | | | | Aquarius Blue paint. On the coupe, this also includes a |
| would be. The return was cool, but excitement | | | | black-painted roof. On the convertible, it includes white |
| dwindled quickly, and it left consumers with a VW | | | | two-tone and a special white interior. |
| Beetle for sale that is competing in a highly competitive | | | | Under the hood of the front-wheel-drive 2010 Beetle, is |
| market with not much to distinguish it outside of its | | | | a 2.5-liter inline 5-cylinder engine. This motor produces |
| looks. Could Volkswagen do something about that for | | | | 150 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque. The |
| its newest edition? The short answer is no. If the | | | | six-speed automatic is standard on both the |
| Beetle look is appealing to you, then you might not mind | | | | convertible and the coupe, but the consumers can get |
| the drive. Otherwise, you'll find better value elsewhere | | | | the coupe with a five-speed manual transmission. The |
| in the market. However, let's take a closer look before | | | | EPA rates both the manual and automatic |
| writing it off so quickly. | | | | transmissions essentially the same. The manual rates |
| Volkswagen offers the 2010 VW Beetle for sale as | | | | at 20 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 23 mpg |
| either a convertible or a coupe-style hatchback. The | | | | combined. The automatic rates at 20 mpg city, 29 mpg |
| convertible comes with a power-folding soft top in the | | | | highway, and 23 mpg combined. |
| customer's choice of black or white along with a | | | | Returning to our original point, if a consumer loves the |
| body-colored boot. The standard equipment on both | | | | look of the New Beetle, then they're probably going to |
| models includes 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, | | | | be OK with the adequate performance and handling. |
| air-conditioning, full power accessories, remote keyless | | | | However, one is paying a premium for the look. |
| entry, heated front seats, a tilt-and-telescoping steering | | | | Consumers can spend less money and get much |
| wheel, and a premium CD/MP3 audio system with | | | | more value out of cars like the Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, |
| satellite radio and an auxiliary audio jack. | | | | Honda Civic, and Hyundai Elantra. |
| Dealer options include 17-inch wheels, a rear spoiler, | | | | |