2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible First Drive Review
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- Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2012
- ( www.TFLcar.com ) The brand new 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible debuted today at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show but we got to drive it before it broke cover along the ocean in California. The new Beetle Convertible carries on a decades long tradition of topless motoring and this newest Beetle plays on the VW Beetles reputation with three special addition cars that include a 50's 60's and 70's theme. Check out this first drive video review as we bring you the new car in all of its editions from the sunny beaches of Southern California.
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I had three Beetles, a 2009 bought used in 2010, we still have it, over 289,000 miles. My first diesel, a black sedan, it was found all by itself away fromm all the other Volkswagens, it had 22,406 miles in August of 2018. In July of 2021 I hit stalled car on an off ramp, totaled. It's replacement was a white diesel convertable. I loved it, it was a great car. In December of 2022 I hit a coyote at 68 MPH, the intercooler was ruptured and all the debris was ingested by the engine destroying it. I love thr Beetles, I just can't seem to hang on to them. I did find a white 2014 Eos however. This is my dream car, I just hope it doesn't turn into a nightmare. Its a great car. I'm a hardcore VW owner.
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I has this car.. 2013 wolkswagen beetle turbo, premium packaged. This car is beautiful I got it in blue, its got sport mode, and paddle shifters. My mom got it for me as a graduation gift.. and I totaled it 2 weeks later..
I got in my car after school, it had rained the night before, and my friend has a BMW m3, and he decided it would be funny if he tail gated me. he cut me off and brake checked me. when i slammed on my brakes my car skided and i slammed into a parked car... yup im no longer friends with him. he also left the scene of the accident.
that's so childish. i'm sorry that happened to you.
SkcxSilent put his address on 4chan
Wow. Gotta love the sound of that 2.5 at 2:10
Yes, VW is not selling it so much also in Europe. But here the reason is mainly the price. And, after all, I like the car, but I'm happy that they are not selling (this is my Fiat-Chrysler side that is coming out)
Good on VW for making some very cool and interesting wheels for the 50's and 70's version.
Holy hell, listen to that hood slam! Sounds like an M2 tank just fired a shell! Now thats quality.
When I see a Video from Roman, and or Nathan I get excited like a little kid getting a new TOY! And believe me I'm serious at age 50. I think I would get the 50's in Diesel, then again maybe the '70's in Turbo. Oh well, Thanks Roman!
I liked the cool shot of the new yellow Beetle followed by that vintage version earlier on in your review! Very informative review, as we've come to expect.
Some thoughts: the silver hubcapped-looking tire combo on that black Turbo Beetle is cool old school but it doesn't work with that model's hope of looking fast. Saw some nice car colors. Still, until VW stops making a puffy marshmellow and instead goes skinny like the People's Car,this new Beetle will remain a favorite mainly with ladies.
Is it just the different of the wheel in the 50s, 60s, and 70s addition?
I really want this car. I'm finally getting a job, and this is the car I want. I live in Connecticut however, and what about the snow? Will the soft top cave in? The 50's edition is the one I want :D
@Randy Seck yeah I love the 2006-2010 models of the new beetle. I have a triple white 2008 bug and 2006 convertible beetle. These models don't really catch my eyes. Although I I do like the 70's model.(blue one)
Can you only get the Diesel with a Manual?
Yep, I do actually agree: the last one looks a little bit "heavier" too. I probably like the fact that it's tail recals its Porsche heritage more than the New Beetle. And I also have to admit that I'm a little biased: even if I work for a competitor, this Beetle was designed in my home town so it's a little bit like a fellow citizen :-)
This video uploaded on my birthday...
I want it!
Roman, having watched other videos of yours reguarding the new beetle, it seems you are rather unimpressed with the car overall. Am i correct on this or is there something else? From my viewing chair, I would assume you prefer the fiat 500 and the Veloster and even the mini cooper coupe' over the new beetle.
Ha. Yes I like the features in it and I love that they are trying to evolve the new beetle but it seems to have just gone the wrong way sadly. Hoping next years model doesn't take after the same style...
What the wheel???
I like it!
I didn't think about that. Yeah it could be closer to the original but I love the new beetle design that was before this. I love the shape of it. The new one just looks deformed to me. =( It seems to be a little flashier and I love that they ditched the flower vase but I just like the old design. =(
I fully realize this has nothing to do with this video whatsoever, but as a fun, all around car, would you buy a 2000 Porsche Boxter, or a 2003 Audi TT?
So far it doesn't seem like there selling I rarely see them on the road!
But if you compare this beetle to the previous one, the current is closer, in proportions, to the original one. So I think that VW (and, most of all, Giugiaro) made a good job starting from a commercial failure. Of course it's just my opinion (we are still talking about esthetics, so there is no objectivity)
I want to see the 79
why is the mpg so low?
Matthew Bacchus it’s a heavy boi
This is fkn adorable!!!
i like these in isolation but could never imagine myself putting down money for one
It looks like a fun toy
i would drive it
we are a mile above sea level, so lets see how quickly the roof folds down
Ughhh nevermind. Just looked up the 2014, still the same design. =( Maybe later on they'll go back to the old style. The new design isn't growing on me one bit. I haven't seen one of them in town either and I live in a large town...
happy late birthday
I'm torn. I don't want them to thing the beetle is dead and stop producing it altogether. But if this is their idea- this weird new beetle or nothing. I guess i'll take nothing.... I don't like the new beetle no matter what the price sadly. They were right to think the beetle could use some different features and such but thats where it should stop. I don't like the new shape at all. Yes i'm very stuck on the shape. haha. I totally agree in the pricing though- they have always been high sadly.
Looks like a Porsche 356 in some ways.
BEAUTIFUL!! lol nooooo waaay
actually the fist beetle was made in 1938 so...
50's
dreaming the new bug ...
I agree. IF VW isn't trying to change the Beetle's look to make it more appealling to men, then this remains a good vehicle for VW to market to ladies. However, that won't increase sales of the new Beetle because 49.2% of the car-buying population (i.e. men) STILL won't be buying it.
It's not a good sign that whenever a 'real' i.e. old Beetle drives by in the video, that's the one I want to drive. This newest beetle is just a bit...boring?
i would of never of compared a beetle to a mustang XD
The regular one might be more masculine, but the convertible...
******To bad the engine is in the wrong location????? If VW want to sell a LOT of the new beetle's,They need to put a Subaru powertrain in the rear of the new beetle.Its that easy.!! ******** I wish the CEO of VW would get a F****** clue!!!!!!!!!
yah i guess you cant.
first
I love the new features, hate the new shape. They should have just made a whole different name for it if they were going to change it that much. The new shape of the car looks STUPID. I hate it. Sadly they have ruined the beetle for me. =(
No cookie for you.
Still for females
You want males to buy it? Three letters..... RWD !!!!!
It doesn't look any masculine to be honest!
Its because the damn things are UGLY. They shouldn't have messed with the design. Hoping the next model goes back to the same shape. I love more features being available but don't mess with the traditional shape!!!
It manages to lose female customers and not gaining any male customers.
it is a complete failure...gone!!
Im sorry, but that is a Woman car.....
I think i puked a little