2006-10 Volkswagen New Beetle
Volkswagen hoped the new powertrain and revised styling would help revive interest in the New Beetle line. Retro design has its drawbacks, and Volkswagen's five-cylinder engine comes up somewhat [...]
Volkswagen hoped the new powertrain and revised styling would help revive interest in the New Beetle line. Retro design has its drawbacks, and Volkswagen's five-cylinder engine comes up somewhat [...]
Usefully roomier than its predecessor, the current Jetta just about sets the class standard for overall refinement, interior decor, and build quality. Also roomy, Jettas contain many laudable [...]
Rabbit and GTI offer many laudable standard safety features, and some uncommonly upscale conveniences, but options could lift their new-car sticker prices to the top of the class. High resale [...]
At first glance Phaeton has much going against it. Its lofty prices and limousine opulence don't square with Volkswagen's sensible-shoes image. Most rivals offer higher brand prestige, residual [...]
Though pricey for a Volkswagen, Touareg follows VW's formula of sophisticated interior decor, solid construction, and more-than-competent SUV road manners. Off-road, it's utterly exceptional. But [...]
Though priced at the top of the small-car class when new, even base models had plenty of features as well as solid build quality. No competitor offers a V6, and few provide as much driving [...]
For shoppers who favor strictly practical virtues, a EuroVan might be worth the price, though not many are on the used-car market. Those who seek stylishness, performance, or car-like comfort [...]
Corrado is fun to drive on winding roads, but so are the stylish Mazda MX-6 and Ford Probe. Rather expensive when new, Corrado was well equipped and relatively practical for a sport coupe--but [...]
Turbo fours with automatic don't have much strength for a modern family 4 door. If possible, try the different engine/transmission combinations to see which one fits your needs. Otherwise, VW's [...]
As sport coupes go, this one is actually quite practical. The New Beetle's driving and emotional appeal are strong enough too, to overcome its skimpy rear seat and visibility blind spots. New [...]