| , the German car manufacturer Volkswagen | | | | enough to drive this small car for ordinary driving |
| introduced the world to the economy car that will later | | | | operations. The power from the engine is transferred |
| on become an icon in the auto industry. Throughout the | | | | to the drive wheels via a five-speed manual |
| years, the Beetle, or the Bug, has been accepted | | | | transmission which comes with the base model. A |
| warmly by car buyers. Its maker, to further increase | | | | six-speed automatic transmission is also offered for |
| the popularity of the Beetle, improved its features and | | | | the 2007 model year. While for some, the power |
| its looks in a couple small ways. In 1998, Volkswagen | | | | produced by the engine is a bit short and so |
| introduced the New Beetle which is the direct | | | | Volkswagen announced that they will be coming up |
| descendant of the famed Beetle of old. For the 2007 | | | | with a new turbocharged engine for the New Beetle |
| model year, the German car manufacturer markets | | | | convertible which will be able to provide as much as |
| the New Beetle as a convertible or a hatchback. Of | | | | 150 horsepower. |
| the two, the open top body style seems to be the one | | | | In terms of handling, Volkswagen designed the New |
| attracting more attention from onlookers and car | | | | Beetle to be strong so as to resist the cowl shake |
| buyers alike. | | | | which is common on convertibles. The reinforced pillars, |
| Since it comes from the classic Beetle, the New | | | | floor, doors, and other components reduce the risk of |
| Beetle with its roof up closely resembles the | | | | rollovers. The reinforcement of these components is |
| Volkswagen Beetle from decades past. With the roof | | | | complemented by the suspension setting of the vehicle |
| stowed away, the New Beetle looks better according | | | | which gives it good handling and stability. As far as the |
| to auto critics. The convertible is seen by the German | | | | interior is concerned, the VW Beetle gauge face and |
| car manufacturer as one of their vehicles that is | | | | dashboard gives the convertible a sense of class. Its |
| destined to help increase their popularity in the United | | | | roof can be lowered with ease, thanks to an optional |
| States and thereby increasing their sales. For this year, | | | | electrohydraulic system. By twisting a handle and |
| Volkswagen announced that they are aiming to sell at | | | | pushing a button, the roof can be lowered. A vinyl boot |
| least 30,000 units of the vehicle. | | | | is available with the convertible - this is used to cover |
| The New Beetle is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder | | | | the roof stack. |
| engine which can produce 115 horsepower which is | | | | |