2007 Volkswagen New Beetle - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 5 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2007 volkswagen new beetle Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Stand-alone options include a trunk-mounted CD changer and satellite radio. Powertrains and Performance: The New Beetle 2.5 hatch and convertible come with a 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder engine that produces 150 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque. Power is put to the front wheels through a standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional six-speed automatic. Safety: Standard on all VW Beetles are four-wheel antilock disc brakes, stability control, side airbags for front occupants, full-length head curtain airbags and active front head restraints. Convertibles have a rollover... |
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2007 Volkswagen Beetle OverviewSource: CarGurus...manual transmission or an optional six-speed automatic with the Tiptronic shift control feature.Standard features for the 2007 Beetle include power steering, power windows and doorlocks, heated power mirrors, a center console with storage, remote power door locks, cruise control, traction control, stability control, leatherette upholstery, anti-lock brakes, and a remote anti-theft alarm system.A few years ago, VW introduced MP3 playback capabilities into the Beetle's AM/FM/CD audio system, and for 2007 offers another innovation. For a limited time through December 2006, the automaker is... |
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2007 Volkswagen New Beetle Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Driving Impressions Other than its tight backseat, the New Beetle coupe is a wholly appealing automobile that still draws smiles. The manual transmission is easy to operate. Steering is quick and confident, and occupants can expect a generally comfortable ride; the firm suspension soaks up most road imperfections. New Beetle Convertible The New Beetle Convertible's development took place at the Karmann facility in Germany. The five-layer lined top features a glass rear window. One convertible trim is offered for 2007, and the sole engine offered is a 150-hp, 2.5-liter inline-five-cylinder... |
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2007 Volkswagen New Beetle Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...It's critical for a convertible top to be easy to operate, and the New Beetle's three-layer cloth top retracts electronically after releasing one latch. The three layers do a good job of absorbing sound when the top is up. When the top is folded, it stacks above the back seat so it doesn't intrude on the already small trunk. A folding mesh wind blocker can be attached over the back seat to keep wind from buffeting the driver and passenger. With the blocker in place and windows up, the cabin is almost draft-free at city speeds. Two aluminum posts behind the rear seats pop up for rollover... |
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2007 Volkswagen New Beetle Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...There are smoother, more spirited engines in the VW inventory, and even with a hard-working six-speed automatic transmission, acceleration was tepid. Fuel mileage is EPA-rated at 22 miles per gallon city, 30 mpg highway. Though the regular New Beetle convertible has a base price of $22,240, this one was the special "Triple White" edition, which started at $25,990 and had no options, only a $640 transportation fee. In automotive parlance, "triple white" means white car, white interior, white top, but the test model had a black top. "Double white," then. It comes with a "protective top cover"... |
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