The New Volkswagen Beetle: A Test Review

Today, we tested the new Volkswagen Beetle, an all-new version of Volkswagens iconic car that costs between 16 to 21,000 pounds and promises to be sportier and more mature than ever. The team was excited to see if this latest model would live up to its predecessors.

We started by taking a look at the exterior design of the new Beetle. It's hard to believe it's been 73 years since the first Beetle rolled off the production line, but as one of the reviewers pointed out, it's still a beloved car that many people remember fondly. The current model is certainly better looking than its predecessor, but it's not necessarily my cup of tea. I think it's got a mature look to it, but it lacks the fun and playfulness that made the original Beetle so iconic.

One thing that did catch my eye was the interior fit and finish. It's still one of Volkswagen's strong suits, with fantastic attention to detail and a high level of quality. However, I do think they could have done more to make the cabin feel truly special. The reviewers also mentioned that while the Beetle is certainly fun to drive, it's not quite quirky enough for their tastes. They're over the retro thing, and that's fair enough.

So, what does the new Beetle look like on paper? It's available in a range of trim levels, from the 1.4 TSI sport with 158 horsepower, to the more powerful 2.0 TSI engine. The reviewers were impressed with how it handles, particularly when it comes to cornering and braking. And with an impressive 42.8mpg, it's certainly not bad on fuel either.

But what really sets the new Beetle apart is its ability to jump. Yes, you read that right - this car can jump! The reviewers were eager to put it through its paces and see just how high it could fly. And let me tell you, it was impressive. One reviewer even managed to get the car airborne with ease, much to the surprise of everyone in the audience.

Of course, there's always a downside to any car, and the new Beetle is no exception. The reviewers noted that the interior can feel a bit cramped at times, particularly for petite drivers like Vicky, who managed to squeeze into her seat despite being only 5'5". And while the handling is certainly impressive, it's not quite as much fun as some of its competitors.

Overall, I'd say the new Beetle is an average car that's worth considering if you're in the market for a fun and sporty ride. It's not perfect, but it's certainly not without its charms. And at a price point of around 16 to 21,000 pounds, it's certainly more affordable than some of its competitors.

The Test Scores

So how did the reviewers score the new Beetle? Well, let me tell you - they were fairly consistent in their praise for the car's handling and performance. However, there was a bit of a divide when it came to the interior design.

One reviewer gave the Beetle a score of 6 out of 10, citing its cramped interior as a major drawback. Another reviewer was slightly more generous, giving the car a score of 6.5 out of 10. And finally, there was one reviewer who was very enthusiastic about the car's performance and handling, giving it a score of 8 out of 10.

Overall, the team test scores for the new Beetle were fairly high, with an average score of 7 out of 10. Not bad at all!

Conclusion

The new Volkswagen Beetle is certainly a solid car that's worth considering if you're in the market for a fun and sporty ride. While it may not be perfect - particularly when it comes to its interior design - it's certainly got a lot going for it. And with its impressive handling and performance, it's sure to turn heads on the road.

Of course, there are always other cars out there that might suit your needs better. The reviewer mentioned that the Golf GTI is actually a bit better than the Beetle in terms of performance, although it's pricier. But for anyone looking for a fun and affordable car with great handling, the new Beetle is definitely worth considering.

And as one final note, the reviewers couldn't help but joke about how much they loved the "loop-the-loop" feature on the car. It may not be for everyone, but it's certainly a unique selling point that sets the Beetle apart from its competitors.

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it's just not proper beetle as usual VW fit and finish which is fantastic I do like all the buttons though I was a bit disappointed but they weren't more creative than supposin cabin instead of nice car it's not because in the beetle is such a sacred object such as sacred models because I wouldn't be seen denim in many ways I'm giving the car a hard time just because I don't like it and that's probably unfair but I don't like it Vicky's a petite lady fast at five and a half so as a result I do have enough knee room however you still got legs what do you know I'm doing I'm taking my mind off the pain of my knees because I've just found look I found a relic is the loop the grab loop which I love one of the big selling points for the beetle is that it now handles better so to prove that we had a hot lap around the hill route this beetle is a 1.4 TSI sport with a hundred and fifty-eight and brake horsepower well I hadn't expected this little roar changing sound it does not 262 in eight 2.3 seconds definitely an improvement from the old car and manages 42.8 to the gallon a little bit more dynamic good handling inspires confidence so we topped everything off by seeing how far we could fly with it I drag we jumped and I was the first one to do it I didn't want to overcook it because you could easily end in tears as soon as you land you basically have to do an emergency stop because he's a massive mound and then a forest if I'd done that in the old beetle let me tell you I would have been in that forest eating berries by now on my roof I thought that I would just about be able to match him or maybe oh that's good to be good landed a little bit on one wheel Jesus she she lapsed early found it round there Jason's jump was pretty good here we go I wrong he is serious he comes on that corner the chorus scrambling with its life unscientific but it clearly displayed it has has a nice suspension on landing that was that was way cool and it flies I'll carry this down for you then old noodles steps up to the plate and he was like Mad Dog Miguel he's a lunatic we've got a launch in as fast as you could see from the onset that he was fully committed over the gravel silence when he was in the air was magic it was peace it was heavenly that is fantastic he's off his head while the New Beetle is excellent at jumping and more fun than ever we reckon the similarly priced golf GTI is even better and there's no excusing the Beatles cramped and boring interior it's just not quirky enough and I think I'm over the retro thing so for me I'm going to give it a 6 it's not for me 6 I'm not quite sure whether to give it a 6 or 7 so I'm going to be well I'm gonna play it straight down if I'm gonna give it 6 and a half it's just a rather average five and that gives the Volkswagen Beetle a team test score of twenty three and a half out of 40 you\n"