Should You Buy a VW BEETLE? (Test Drive & Review 2012 Volkswagen New Beetle)
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Catches your attention when you see one on the road. Surprisingly good looking in the metal.
These are great little cars. In Australia they come with a 1.4L Supercharged + Turbocharged engine, and they rip along nicely. Pretty good handling. Build quality is also pretty good. I've got a 2014 model and it always makes me smile when I get in and start it up. For long distance stuff I've got a E-Class, but I use the Beetle as a 'town car' and it's perfect.
Thanks for the info!
@@HighPeakAutos there is one before that the split screen making yours a mark 4
They’re actually available with a 1.2 L engine a 1.4 L engine a 1.8 L engine a 2.0 L engine and a 2.5 L engine personally I recommend the 1.8 L engine and the 2.0 L engine and the 2.5 L engine, and if you have the 1.2 L engine or the 1.4 L engine and you like it that’s great but those are underpowered in my opinion but again if you like those ones that’s great.
@@velvetrooster5569 The turbocharged AND supercharged 1.4 is plenty quick. That's the only engine on offer in Australia.
@@spudboy1328 interesting
Those classic Beetle rims are a very nice touch, in my opinion.
I agree. They suit it well
I've loved the Beetles I've had. A 2009 sand coloured one, over 289,000 miles and still going. My first 3rd generation, a 2013 black Diesel-powered beast, giving me 42 to 48 miles per gallon, totaled in 2021, my second 3rd generation was a 2013 white Diesel-powered convertable. I lost it in December of last year. I now have a 2014 Eos.
The Belarussian General Election reference almost made me spit out my coke LOL!
Subarno Sinha absolutely brilliant line 😂
I've been in the business professionaly for getting on 40 years, so bought and sold more than my fair share of Beetles ( in all guises ) All of that Beetle bashing Is fine providing you make clear this is " just your opinion" the 1998 Beetle arriving here in UK in the spring of 2000, allegedly on the W reg plate and usually in Jade green metallic or Sun yellow ( although such was demand many people bought left hand drives ones just to say they owned one ) it proved an instant hit, and considering it was built on the legendary VW Golf platform it actually drove rather well indeed, people loved it when they could finally get there hands on one, and far from not fitting in the current VW line up it enhanced it ! .... in fact for much of the early to mid 2000's you couldn't get cheap beetles in the used car market for love nor money, more so if they were TDi's or rare as hens teeth high spec V5's ... yes, they had their faults, window regulators failed often, dashboards could light up like Christmas trees's ( show me a VAG car from this period that doesn't) and because of that feeling you mention of the car appearing large from the inside, body sills were very prone to getting damaged and squashed on a regular basis... BUT ... VW sold loads, and posh girls were indeed able to transport their bejeweled yappers in comfort, some even had the desirable and much sought after sunroof, and that's before we even touch on the convertible, the auto box versions were practically bulletproof, and the vase feature ( although silly and a pure design add on ) was also itself much missed if it happened to not be present when you sold one. The 2012 model is a different beast altogether, better built, more environmentally sound, and yes I'd agree, better looking in some respects, but to dismiss the retro Beetle it replaced as an awful or terrible car is to do it an injustice, it was, and remains one of the most recognizable pieces of automotive design at a time when the world went retro in a big way, paving the way for the likes of the Fiat 500 and BMW Mini etc: ......Mark Anthony, August 2020.
@@Broomehall yours should be a standalone comment, and not a reply to my comment.
@@subarnosinha8042 Yes, you're right, I have no idea how it turned up.in your comments section ????
Matt you need a slot on the telly, I'm binge watching cars I never want to buy. Good humored interesting reviews. Great stuff bud.
The dogs just sat there like what is he going on about ? 🤣
I don't mind the Beetle, just a Golf with a fancy hat on. A bit of a girly car,but still stylish
I have one now for 8 years and there is no problems! Great car. No mechanical issues and it drives really well. The boot space is huge.
It's not huge...
Alright bro, you are correct.
Have you taken roadtrips in it? How does it hold up?
Yes, I have. Done both urban and rural road trips and it holds up really well. It's also a fun car to drive. I live in Africa currently, so it has even gone to areas like Safaris etc. @@dontevenatme
I had this car, it's excellent. Very roomy inside and fun to drive. Definitely test drive one.
Should I drive a Beetle? Hell yes! I own my 6th and 7th watercooled Beetles, a 2002 6-speed manual Turbo S, and a 2013 Beetle TDI. I Love Beetles!
I have a 2012 Turbo and it gets up and goes. Have had it for 2 years and so far no problems.
Brilliant reviews this chanel keeps getting better and better brilliant presenter
The MkII also had weird styling you couldn’t tell whether it was coming or going 🤣
Haha thats right
I had a work one 2005-2008. It wasn't too bad. Lay the back seats down and there is loads of room in the back. I helped my daughter move house with mine. It could fit a lot in
I ran a 2013 Beetle Turbo for three years , had the big wheels so was a firm ride but the engine was from the Golf GTI so it 2as quick , and my name is Barry !
Cheers Matt, on top form today, love the co-presenter. You do realise those hippies are pushing 80 now !
Barry from Manchester
Haha yes they are. Didn't think of that
Hi Matt,
John in Norway here I went with V.W. when my wife and I moved here so to help the planet brought a GTE golf hybrid after 18 months V.W.stopped selling them.
Have we been had over gullible older generation etc ect. Would love you to Test and do your thing and along with the greater motoring public let us the benefit of your unrivalled candor.We are both over 21 so do hold back even if we made an error.
Your Venlig Norske Kompis John.
Good film. I fancy one of these myself. As I have no intention of buying an electric car or a petrol hybrid, a 2012-on Beetle diesel would suit me to drive on until Armageddon. They have a style which will look quite good in any decade. Alongside my boiler suit, steel toe caps and oily string vest.
Matt: farts, blames Kiki.
Kiki: leaves a 'present' in Matt's slippers during the night as retribution. Kiki wins.
Kiki: steals the show.
Another car that I can include in the category “I enjoy seeing it but I would never buy it”.
Haha yes. Its quite a big category I guess
Same here bro
Beetles are and always have been lame. The early ones are uncomfortable, slow and smelly.
The next ones are heavy and slow and try hard.
The newest ones look nice but i wouldnt entertain.
Good , honest review . Just bought a second hand one . Totally agree with your observations. Great work , thank you .
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I had an original beetle back in the 70s. It did have character and made a good noise but the handling was a bit tail happy, for a young man and it wasnt very comfortable. You were squashed inside it and it took forever to get any warm air into the cabin, so you were always wiping the screen. But people loved them, which is why they made so many i suppose. Mine was pretty rusty too. Not driven a new one but i dont mind this model. Totally agree about the previous gen. good vid.
Asking "have you trumped?" might confuse the US viewers 😀
Haha yes it will!
@@HighPeakAutos hi matt. do you buy older cars?
@@michysmelts4715 Yes - do you have something for sale? Email me matt@highpeakautos.com
Bettle 2018 Orange owner here. Yes, if you wanna a good looking style car; No, if you want more.
Looks good. Pleasant to ride in. Nice to drive, takes curves well without too much body lean, has adequate acceleration, manual transmission works very nicely, the brakes work well. Has a surprising amount of room inside for passengers, and cargo. Maintenance and repairs are a nightmare.
In 1978 the last VW classic Beetle made in Germany came out, but the car was still available and made in Brasil and Mexico. Brasil stops its production in the 90s and in Mexico they stoped it in 2003. In Mexico we love the car so much ❤️
1:53 The original Beetle that passed by sounded like a 911.
This is one of those cars that makes my list of possible used cars...but with reservations.
1.) I wouldn't buy one without putting the AAA on speed dial on my phone.
2.) The most dependable engine/transmission combo is the 5 cylinder with automatic transmission. (Was that combination even offered in European markets?)
3.) If possible, only as a convertible.
4.) VERY, VERY color dependant.
This channel just gets better and better!
Thanks!
I got a 2012 Turbo model in 2015. Still got her and she runs just fine as long as you maintain them.
I’ve had my 2018 VW Beetle 2.0L sense 2021 and and I love this car.
Officially this is the MK2 Beetle according to VW’s own website. They wait that the (1997-2011) New Beetle was its own thing. The New Beetle was a reboot while the (2012-2019) Beetle was a continuation of the Classic Beetle.
Looking forward to the review of your smoothie maker and your coverage of the forthcoming Belarus uprising 😃
Coming soon!
I have a 2.5l engine version and it’s fast as hell 🔥
I'd prefer a sciroco or a mk6 golf with a 2.0tdi engine
Great video and review. As usual fair and balanced. Love the indecent exposure of those knees and the dog so the car really suits Sir.
I remember one day I saw some kids getting off the school bus and they walked by my house as I was getting out of my car and they asked me is that a slug bug? I looked at those kids and I said yes it is absolutely a slug bug, and then he punched his brother in the shoulder which brought so much joy to my face because they recognized my car immediately and did exactly what me and my brother would do and that’s so adorable, and so endearing to know that this beetle carries on the legacy of slug bug punch him in the shoulder.
I've been watching your reviews for a while now. They're great, relaxed and thorough. I've subscribed from the 1st one i watched because I liked the format and your attitude, as you seem like a nice chap to grab a beer with. Keep it up! And also, could you ever do an Alfa Giulietta? Thx and have a great day!
Hi Matt, me and my wife watch your videos. We find it hilarious you're so negative in an endearing way! I counted once and you came up with 30 insults\slurs against a car slating it in one of your videos! Lol! On a serious note keep up the great content and please make more videos just completely ripping it! 👍🙂
Hi! Haha - thanks for watching :)
Sort of a perfect type of car to surprise a daughter on her 18th b-day 😄🎉🎉
That’s insulting to everyone else
Gotta love the North West "summer "weather . Good review thanks.
Beautiful summers day
Thank you for the video. I have a 2012 2.0 turbo 5 speed manual .She is absolutely my baby! Love the Beetles! Cheers to KiKi!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Skip this ad in 5 seconds......No watch an Ad......but seriously Sir I just want to say how much I enjoy your vids! Your “people” descriptions are Spot On!! Eg: Boring tracksuit ladies watching daytime TV on a brighthouse plasma, driving Nissan Duke on a school run! & the Manc Scallies who like to steal & abuse hot hatches! Your “words” would make great lyrics in song writing!!
Haha thank you!
Kiki the trumping frenchy lol🤣
I have a 1.8 turbo and a mk3 1.4tsi. Love them. The mk2 is a hobby car. The mk3 a real drivers car. Great Matt, best on internet.😊
I was in Denver a few years ago and in the corner of the serve yourself Alamo lot was a Beetle surrounded by Chrysler and GM dross. I had the Beetle for 3 weeks and it performed well with a 2.5 petrol engine. Nice to see you use the fine old Lancashire word for fart and of course now adopted by a US president.
Haha thanks. Yes I shouldve mentioned that bigger engine offered elsewhere
The original Beetle went to the mid '70's, followed by the Super Beetle (curved windscreen). New Beetle came in 2000 and the final version you're driving in 2012. One of the most unusual versions was the 2013 Fender edition that featured a killer sound system and a dash done in the sunburst guitar pattern....very rare and now sought after - selling for around $10kUS
I know that you don't really do car reviews on request but it'll be great to see you do a Gen 3 Mini Cooper S or SD. I adore mine but I'd love your take on driving one. Entertaining review as per usual.
I had one of those recently, a 5 door S D. I was going to film with it but it sold right away before I got chance
@@HighPeakAutos Mine's a 3 door SD. Power (171bhp) with economy (50 + mpg) You don't get much more space with a 5 door & although Mini tried hard, I don't think they quite pull off the styling either.
Mark Thompson i Agree. Quite ungainly as a 5 door
Still an iconic shape and has a lot of history, each to his/her own. Always good to see your reviews and take on things with the usual wit.
Thanks for watching!
i could not agree more with you on the cars looks and i adore the wheels!, i love the hub cap look
I have a 1.2 tsi manual shift. Bought in 2013, is still brand new, perfect, very silent also after 140.000km... Ok, some interventions during the years, changed injectors, changed chain, the rest only normal maintenance, the general quality is good. Maybe it depends how people preserve the cars, mine always in garage, all regular checks as written in the manuals. Not sure if worth the more powerful engines, as you have more noise and for sure more consumes... I think that is a very nice car to do some travel in couple. If you pretend to have a sport car maybe is better to go to another model. Ok, there is the 2.0 benzin version, but, the it remains quite big, heavy, big steering wheel and 4 seats... so... no, for performance drive better another models (Porsche? If you like classic design), leave the Beetle to who like to drive in relax, quite comfortable and have a car a bit different from all the other ones. My honest opinion. :)
Evening Matt
Loving the content keep it up mate and as for the VW beetle could never take them serious since Karen from accounts Stuck false eyelashes on one 😂
Was she a Karen karen
It's so funny how you all drive on the left side of the road.
It warps my brain. 😂
( Kiki was also the frog in Hector's House, which was a French production ). My 2nd car in 1975 was a 1966 Beetle, had a 6V system, which was a pain. I quite like the later versions.
The steel wheel look is definitely back. People have realised it's the last seam of nostalgia left that they haven't yet mined.
The Bluetooth pairing button is on the ceiling near the interior light buttons.
I now own a 1997 VW Mexican Bug and 2012 Beelte.... and Im happy with both of them :)
Like you I hate the original Beetle, but I do like these. Such a shame they axed it as it removed a genuinely different looking car in a sea of others that generally look the same/similar.
I agree
Also, I suspect the dog was trying to tell you something with the smelly farts....a fair critique.
I love the retro steel type wheel trims on the latter beetles.
Great video as always , especially love the co-pilot .
Thanks a lot!
The frog in hector’s house was called Kiki ...Christ I feel old 😁👍🏼
Never heard of that Im afraid haha
Hector and Kiki .... 😉
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And Zaza the cat
Beat me to it. Loved that programme.
Liking your reviews recently. Its nice to see some non-politically correct jokes , when everything on TV + social media is going all 'cancel culture'. Keep up the great work.
Haha thanks. I don’t try to be controversial but I’m just tired of the whole Woke and cancel culture
Only if it's called Herbie.
edit: smooth - blaming the trump on the dog. 😂
Yes, and it was quite telling that he opened the window on the driver's side. If it really was Kiki that farted, it would have been better to open the window on her side! 😂
I've just recently bought a 2012 beetle 2.0t 6 speed manual and it's a joy to drive will get mods to go faster
Just spoke to barry in manchester and he agrees with me . Wouldn't be seen in it . Great review
I'll have to have a word with Bazza
Good video. I love that you review left -field choices.
Funny Kiki farted just as the original beetle went past. She's helping with the review. 😃🐕🐕
Haha exactly. She was trying to tell me something
Well, in fairness, the Original Beetle design had only two features that a certain very short, and very unfunny man who wore an Oliver Hardy moustache; came up with that were incorporated into the vehicle's final design. People forget, he was a car guy. Obsessed with automobiles. Sad that folks think *he* designed the car entirely himself. And literally the only _good_ idea he ever came up with was the concept of a car that the masses could afford to buy. Just that one idea! That one and only noble idea.
The 3rd Gen. Beetle is just a nice-looking car. Wouldn't mind renting one during the times my car is in the shop for a few days. Though far from pragmatic to live with, on a daily basis.
I agree with you. Looks acres better than the predecessor. More Porsche like. Never been a Beetle/Kombi fan but this one is acceptable.
tbh if you want a beetle model of this beetle your best keeping the 1.2 turbo engine as the 1.4 is both turbo'd and supercharged and if it goes pop it costs a fortune and general maintenance is a fortune too
I think it’s a more stylish car than the previous “new” beetle and certainly the golf. Golfs are ten a penny on the roads these days. For me forsake some practically and take this model with it’s rarity and style at a bargain price. Could even be a future classic!!!. Nice review and keep up the good work. Oh be careful, you know what they say “ never work with children and animals “ lol
I have just bought a second hand 2012 TSI... watching this while I impatiently wait for it to be serviced and delivered
Malibu Barbie vs Manchester Barry! So hilarious 😂 Anyway, I’m in the US and I have a 2017 Beetle Dune with the 1.8T engine and it’s quite peppy. Not race car fast of course but not bad even by American standards. By that I mean people in America are more used to higher HP.
I had one just like this and I have to say the auto gearbox was just painful the kickdown could have been measured with a calendar
Not sure if anyone’s already asked but have you considered putting outtakes on (if you make any mistakes that is)? I’d be spewing words out in the wrong order and missing gears all over I imagine. Always good videos, great work. 👍🏼
I could do but they might be a bit to sweary...
Would love to see a review on the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe if you ever come across one. Possible next car choice but need to see if the boot would be any good for a dog...
Hi I love watching your you tube channel I have autism and love cars..listening to you talking about cars is fantastic thank you 🙏🏻
Thanks for watching
LOL he is completely spot on with the Gen 1 New Beetle, two types of buyer, rich housewives or rich school girls!
Haha thats what I noticed
Great video (as always)!! I think its a shame VW got rid of the Beetle and Scirocco :(
Yeah me too
Car makers slowly conforming too dull
@@johnwalton9009 True, mind your the T-Roc convertible came out of no where!
I always thought Corsa’s have long dashboards too like the beetle, giving the big car feel when driving it, with limited space
Top review - as usual. We got a little of everything in this one though, political satire, history, and the evergreen, "blame the dog" for the fart! And somewhere in there we also learnt that the mk 3 Beetle isn't too bad. Job well done!
Haha thank you!
Love the inside. Hate the outside. I have an 04 one. Love it.
I had a 2001 new beetle,2lt and I loved that car,and so did my girlfriend
Handled like a dream I. The corners when I took it to Scotland....although these new new beetles look great
Great cars for the ladies excellent patter 😂 another great review and such a cute wee doggy!💚⭐️
That guy in the beetle is always racing up and down New Mills (literally back and forth) I'm surprised you've not seen him before. Often catch him at the traffic lights music blaring revving it like him and herbie noir are waiting about to do a quarter mile.
I can definitely see VW make an electric Beetle based on the MEB platform. They can even make it rear engined, just like the VW ID.3.
Yes that’s right. That could happen to rival hondas new ev thing
I think we'll see a VW Beetle again, probably an EV to compliment the new EV Camper that's meant to be coming soon.
“A smoothie machine at home that produces more power”, lol 😂
Good video, thank you. I also think this Beatle is much, much better than the "Malibu Barbi" version. I think if I were in the market for a small VW car I'd get a Golf.
The beetle I like is the previous model in the RSI version, I have to have agree with Matt as in I like retro when it’s done tastefully. Anyway Matt you should be doing stand up and specialise in one liners.
Haha thanks. Yeah I like retro too
i drive a 1999 bmw E38 728i i love it. but im looking to get a qui,k beetle ,but dont know wi,h one to get ,ive heard there is a 3.2 .i need a bit of humph but realiable .
The best 3rd generation is the "70s" Convertible in copper brown and tan roof with
the 1.4l petrol engine , 160hp and an optional flatulent Frenchy
8:19 High Peak is in the rain just to deliver us some content . Good job !
Haha thanks! Glad it didnt go unnoticed. Kiki didnt like being out in the rain either
I was just waiting for Kiki to pee up the wheel which would have made the video, LOL
Brilliant video looking forward to your next video 👍
Thanks 👍
More Kiki please! Another great review thanks
Nice review... and that doggy, cuuuuuuute :D
Loving the non stop dad jokes 😂
usa version is a 2.5 5 cyl. Reliable and plenty of power. fun little cars