Comments on: Next-Generation New Beetle More Like a Hatchback? http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/ Reviews, opinions and rants on all things Volkswagen Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:06:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: New Beetle | Game Glist http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/comment-page-1/#comment-256497 New Beetle | Game Glist Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:45:39 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/#comment-256497 [...] New Beetle volksbloggin.com [...] [...] New Beetle volksbloggin.com [...]

]]> By: mtaylor http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/comment-page-1/#comment-217075 mtaylor Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:34:10 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/#comment-217075 i hate it too!!! The current style of the beetle is what makes it so different to any other car in my opinion and if they change it, then its just going to look like any ol' small car out there. i can see the beelte-ness in it, but i think its ugly! Please dont let them make it look this way!! maybe they could make a hybrid model or a powerful model and just change it a little bit, but just not the body style. i hate it too!!! The current style of the beetle is what makes it so different to any other car in my opinion and if they change it, then its just going to look like any ol’ small car out there. i can see the beelte-ness in it, but i think its ugly! Please dont let them make it look this way!! maybe they could make a hybrid model or a powerful model and just change it a little bit, but just not the body style.

]]> By: Dan Volkens http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/comment-page-1/#comment-199286 Dan Volkens Sat, 16 May 2009 15:38:05 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/#comment-199286 Nice LRusso, I'm not sure what engine is in the newest beetle. If it's the 2.5, that's the new standard economy engine from VW. However, I think the Beetle is built on its own chassis (don't quote me though). The Golf/Jetta etc. are all built on that one chassis. Nice LRusso, I’m not sure what engine is in the newest beetle. If it’s the 2.5, that’s the new standard economy engine from VW. However, I think the Beetle is built on its own chassis (don’t quote me though). The Golf/Jetta etc. are all built on that one chassis.

]]> By: LRusso http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/comment-page-1/#comment-198197 LRusso Sat, 09 May 2009 01:14:38 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/#comment-198197 PS and oh yeah....I've got a 2005 Ford Focus, and it IS boring. Gets 35 mpg, tho. The Beetle gets 24 mpg w/the windows and sunroof open, and 30 mpg w/ the windows rolled up. I need to get a life, and not sweat the small stuff. (Isn't the engine in my 2006 New Beetle a modified Golf engine? (2.5) Is the chassis a Golf chassis? PS and oh yeah….I’ve got a 2005 Ford Focus, and it IS boring. Gets 35 mpg, tho. The Beetle gets 24 mpg w/the windows and sunroof open, and 30 mpg w/ the windows rolled up. I need to get a life, and not sweat the small stuff. (Isn’t the engine in my 2006 New Beetle a modified Golf engine? (2.5) Is the chassis a Golf chassis?

]]> By: LRusso http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/comment-page-1/#comment-198195 LRusso Sat, 09 May 2009 01:04:50 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/#comment-198195 I have had a 2006 VW New Beetle since Oct of '08 w/no problems. Loaded, Sunroof, MP3....so much fun to drive. Had a "lil red '66 w/the engine in the rear when I was younger; froze to death in the winter, but still had fun. Could turn on a dime :) A Beetle is a Beetle by any other name. None other like it. I have had a 2006 VW New Beetle since Oct of ’08 w/no problems. Loaded, Sunroof, MP3….so much fun to drive. Had a “lil red ’66 w/the engine in the rear when I was younger; froze to death in the winter, but still had fun. Could turn on a dime :) A Beetle is a Beetle by any other name. None other like it.

]]> By: Jason Foster http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/comment-page-1/#comment-152114 Jason Foster Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:46:44 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/#comment-152114 Kill the beetle (when sales finally run dry, or it's too expensive to build). Letting it die leaves room for what we really want....and retro Karhman Ghia. Kill the beetle (when sales finally run dry, or it’s too expensive to build). Letting it die leaves room for what we really want….and retro Karhman Ghia.

]]> By: jclick http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/comment-page-1/#comment-151242 jclick Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:44:59 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/#comment-151242 VW, Please don't change the Beetle design. You have a much desired car now. You are making a huge mistake here. VW, Please don’t change the Beetle design. You have a much desired car now. You are making a huge mistake here.

]]> By: Ken http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/comment-page-1/#comment-149021 Ken Sat, 03 May 2008 04:26:56 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/#comment-149021 I like the design it still retains aspects of the old but more of a modern feel. I would buy one in a minute. I like the design it still retains aspects of the old but more of a modern feel. I would buy one in a minute.

]]> By: oldvolk57oval http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/comment-page-1/#comment-147608 oldvolk57oval Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:25:48 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/#comment-147608 the new beetle stopped being a beetle when it became fwd. the whole point to the beetle was how much fun it was to drive with basic porsche technology. now its getting closer and closer to a golf.. might as well just bag the beetle unless they decide to bring it back to an adforable porsche version. a dope new beetle would be a boxter platform with classic bug styling from he 40's and 50's.. the current beetle looks like a 70's rip off which isnt the beetle its a beetle that copies a bug that aquired safety regulations.. i think they could pull off a design that is retro like the mini or mustang but is safe as well.. they failed and look to continue to fail.. the new beetle stopped being a beetle when it became fwd. the whole point to the beetle was how much fun it was to drive with basic porsche technology. now its getting closer and closer to a golf.. might as well just bag the beetle unless they decide to bring it back to an adforable porsche version.

a dope new beetle would be a boxter platform with classic bug styling from he 40′s and 50′s.. the current beetle looks like a 70′s rip off which isnt the beetle its a beetle that copies a bug that aquired safety regulations.. i think they could pull off a design that is retro like the mini or mustang but is safe as well.. they failed and look to continue to fail..

]]> By: K3lvinat0r http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/comment-page-1/#comment-144468 K3lvinat0r Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:39:39 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/#comment-144468 I can't belive my eyes. It sucks ! I can’t belive my eyes. It sucks !

]]> By: Phooey http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/comment-page-1/#comment-82746 Phooey Sat, 15 Sep 2007 13:53:19 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/#comment-82746 looks like someone morphed a ford focus and the current beetle. yawn looks like someone morphed a ford focus and the current beetle. yawn

]]> By: Char http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/comment-page-1/#comment-60964 Char Thu, 21 Jun 2007 23:51:52 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/#comment-60964 I HATE IT!!!! if anything was hoping they would do a retro vw bug theme with the hub caps, chrome trim and vent window,,,i have two new beetles, the 2000 gls and the 2003 convertible and love them both, this new design concept isnt the bug, agree with other comments referring to the sciroco and god forbid the Dodge Caliber,,, I HATE IT!!!! if anything was hoping they would do a retro vw bug theme with the hub caps, chrome trim and vent window,,,i have two new beetles, the 2000 gls and the 2003 convertible and love them both, this new design concept isnt the bug, agree with other comments referring to the sciroco and god forbid the Dodge Caliber,,,

]]> By: Dave http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/comment-page-1/#comment-50385 Dave Sun, 10 Jun 2007 18:09:38 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/#comment-50385 I hope they make it, I like the style, compared to what they have now. But it should defiantly not replace the beetle style. I hope they make it, I like the style, compared to what they have now. But it should defiantly not replace the beetle style.

]]> By: Dax http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/comment-page-1/#comment-18191 Dax Wed, 21 Feb 2007 13:22:42 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/#comment-18191 Hey Murph, they sure are. You can <a href="http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/08/25/volkswagen-releases-official-pics-of-the-iroc-concept/" rel="nofollow">see some pics of it here.</a> Hey Murph, they sure are. You can see some pics of it here.

]]> By: Murph http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/comment-page-1/#comment-18148 Murph Wed, 21 Feb 2007 02:58:05 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/#comment-18148 Definitely looks like the scirocco/corrado line. Isn't VW working on a new Scirocco...could this be a sketch for that design? Definitely looks like the scirocco/corrado line. Isn’t VW working on a new Scirocco…could this be a sketch for that design?

]]> By: Mrad http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/comment-page-1/#comment-18108 Mrad Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:37:39 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/#comment-18108 I think they've over committed to the Sirocco design. The presence and character of the Beetle gets diluted with each redesign. I think they’ve over committed to the Sirocco design. The presence and character of the Beetle gets diluted with each redesign.

]]> By: Patrick B http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/comment-page-1/#comment-17848 Patrick B Mon, 19 Feb 2007 18:15:49 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/#comment-17848 I can kind of see some Beetle in that second sketch, but definitely nothing in the first. I can kind of see some Beetle in that second sketch, but definitely nothing in the first.

]]> By: dave http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/comment-page-1/#comment-17846 dave Mon, 19 Feb 2007 18:10:27 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/#comment-17846 That kind of reminds me of a combination between a Dodge Caliber and a Honda Civic circa 2001. I rather like it, but I agree, not the typical Bug design. That kind of reminds me of a combination between a Dodge Caliber and a Honda Civic circa 2001.

I rather like it, but I agree, not the typical Bug design.

]]> By: Daniel MacDonald http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/comment-page-1/#comment-17833 Daniel MacDonald Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:16:11 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/02/19/next-generation-new-beetle-more-like-a-hatchback/#comment-17833 Looks more like an Audi TT to me. Looks more like an Audi TT to me.

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