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).
1999–2011: Mexico: Puebla (Volkswagen de México S.A. de C.V.)
Vietnam: 2011–2019: Hai Phong (CKD by World Auto)
Designer
J Mays (1993, 1995), Freeman Thomas (1993, 1995), Peter Schreyer (1993)
Body and chassis
Class
Compact car (C)
Body style
3-door hatchback[1][2] 2-door convertible[1]
Layout
front engine, front-wheel drive, 4motion all-wheel drive (RSi)
Platform
Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) platform
Related
Audi A3 Mk1 Audi TT Mk1 SEAT León Mk1 SEAT Toledo Mk2 Škoda Octavia Mk1 Volkswagen Golf Mk4 Volkswagen Jetta/Bora
Powertrain
Engine
petrol engines: 1.4 L I4 16 valve 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) diesel engine: 1.9 L I4 TDI
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
Volkswagen Beetle
Successor
Volkswagen Beetle (A5)
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. It was revised in 2005 and was in production until 2011, almost fourteen years since introduction.
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.[3]
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^"The Last VW Beetle Rolls Off The Assembly Line in Mexico This Week". NPR. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 10 July 2019. [T]here are no immediate plans to replace it," Volkswagen Group of America's then-President and CEO Hinrich Woebcken said last year. "I would also say, 'Never say never.'
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