| In 1938, the German car manufacturer | | | | four-cylinder engine which can produce 115 |
| Volkswagen introduced the world to the | | | | horsepower which is enough to drive this |
| economy car that will later on become an icon | | | | small car for ordinary driving operations. |
| in the auto industry. Throughout the years, | | | | The power from the engine is transferred to |
| the Beetle, or the Bug, has been accepted | | | | the drive wheels via a five-speed manual |
| warmly by car buyers. Its maker, to further | | | | transmission which comes with the base model. |
| increase the popularity of the Beetle, | | | | A six-speed automatic transmission is also |
| improved its features and its looks in a | | | | offered for the 2007 model year. While for |
| couple small ways. In 1998, Volkswagen | | | | some, the power produced by the engine is a |
| introduced the New Beetle which is the direct | | | | bit short and so Volkswagen announced that |
| descendant of the famed Beetle of old. For | | | | they will be coming up with a new |
| the 2007 model year, the German car | | | | turbocharged engine for the New Beetle |
| manufacturer markets the New Beetle as a | | | | convertible which will be able to provide as |
| convertible or a hatchback. Of the two, the | | | | much as 150 horsepower. |
| open top body style seems to be the one | | | | |
| attracting more attention from onlookers and | | | | In terms of handling, Volkswagen designed the |
| car buyers alike. | | | | New Beetle to be strong so as to resist the |
| | | | cowl shake which is common on convertibles. |
| Since it comes from the classic Beetle, the | | | | The reinforced pillars, floor, doors, and |
| New Beetle with its roof up closely resembles | | | | other components reduce the risk of |
| the Volkswagen Beetle from decades past. | | | | rollovers. The reinforcement of these |
| With the roof stowed away, the New Beetle | | | | components is complemented by the suspension |
| looks better according to auto critics. The | | | | setting of the vehicle which gives it good |
| convertible is seen by the German car | | | | handling and stability. As far as the |
| manufacturer as one of their vehicles that is | | | | interior is concerned, the VW Beetle gauge |
| destined to help increase their popularity in | | | | face and dashboard gives the convertible a |
| the United States and thereby increasing | | | | sense of class. Its roof can be lowered with |
| their sales. For this year, Volkswagen | | | | ease, thanks to an optional electrohydraulic |
| announced that they are aiming to sell at | | | | system. By twisting a handle and pushing a |
| least 30,000 units of the vehicle. | | | | button, the roof can be lowered. A vinyl |
| | | | boot is available with the convertible - this |
| The New Beetle is powered by a 2.0-liter | | | | is used to cover the roof stack. |