The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle is a two-door, 4 passenger, rear-engined economy car manufactured by German automaker Volkswagen. Although it looks the same basic shape as is done in an instantly recognizable icon for decades, the last Volkswagen Beetle is more masculine, refined and feature-packed than before. Like the open top Beetle Convertible offers an attractive interior and a wide range of trains. The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle base-model Beetle comes standard with power windows and locks, A/C and sound system with eight speakers USB / AUX input jacks, Bluetooth connectivity, Leatherette seat, alloy wheels of 17 inches and cruise control.

Designed to be both sporty and fuel efficient than before, the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle looks something like a flattened version of the previous model but the two cars have little in common. The “cathedral” vaulted ceiling of the previous Beetle has gone, replaced by a roof-Bug as more conventional but still characteristically. Bug-eyed headlights back, while the taillights have been stretched. The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle hatchback retains its shape and load friendly bulging fenders cartoonish.

2015 Volkswagen Beetle Interior

The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle interior has grown, too. Calibres accessories cabin is clean and well established and available mounted on top of the dashboard new found track car sportiness. A vertical glovebox mounted flush with the instrument panel goes back to the original Volkswagen Beetle, but the coupe has an extra unit mounted for extra storage. The vase outgoing model, considered incompatible with male and sporting nature of most current Beetle, has been dropped. Trunk space is actually up despite diminished roof line; Volkswagen says that about 10.9 cubic feet of luggage can be sequestered away behind the second row.

2015 Volkswagen Beetle Engine

A 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 170 horsepower and 184 lb-ft. of torque gradually replace aging 2.5-liter straight-five engine as the volume for the Beetle. Beetle engine performance is a 2.0-liter turbo optional gas, which is rated at 210 hp and 207 pound-feet of torque. The car gets 21/30 with six-speed manual or an optional six-speed dual clutch automatic. The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle base engine beetles have a beam rear suspension torsion cheap, while the R-Line sport model uses a more sophisticated multi-link setup. Both models also use different steering systems with standard Bug using an assisted hydraulics and R-Line using electric power steering.

Those looking for a more efficient beetle can opt for the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle TDI diesel model, which has a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel four-cylinder with 150 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. The burning oil mill returns 29 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission or six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

Physically, the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle TDI is identical to his brothers four-cylinder gas, but gains an additional pod on top of the control panel incorporating oil temperature indicators and level of turbo boost and a stopwatch. Underneath, the TDI Beetle keeps the standard front and rear suspension with torsion bar, although it has rack and pinion power steering turbo petrol model.

2015 Volkswagen Beetle Options and Features

The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line Sport model gets all the features of the 1.8-liter while adding alloy wheels 18 inch Twister, locking front differential called XDS improves traction speed, sports seats, pedals imitation aluminum and a rear spoiler. The R-Line models stand out thanks to aggressive bumper and turn lights framed in chrome.

The range-topping 2015 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line Sunroof and Sound adds 19-inch wheels alloy Tornado, flat-bottomed steering wheel wrapped in leather, sports pedals, bi-xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights, stainless steel frames and chrome vanadium panel to the dashboard.

The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle optional features that can be grouped together in multiple packages, depending on the model, include a panoramic sunroof, premium audio system defense, SiriusXM satellite radio, keyless entry system, a computer of a multifunction board, a camera rear view, a system of touch-screen navigation, leather seats and leather steering wheel with audio controls.

The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle models can be ordered with the system infotainment car-Net Volkswagen, which integrates entertainment systems, navigation and climate control car while delivering the notice of the accident, roadside assistance and stolen Vehicle Location assistance. Car-Net also has vehicle access distance and speed limit warnings and can provide a vehicle health report. Most of the features of the car-Net can be accessed via a smartphone.

2015 Volkswagen Beetle Competitors

The thriving small coupe segment offers no shortage of fun and low-fuel alternatives Beetle. These include the 40-mpg Hyundai Veloster, the Fiat 500, Scion tC, the Honda CR-Z, and the sports car group, the MINI Cooper.

2015 Volkswagen Beetle Safety

All 2015 Volkswagen Beetle are equipped with dual front and side combination / curtain airbags airbag. Other safety features include traction and stability control, and a Crash intelligent response that automatically opens the door, disconnect the battery terminal cable from the alternator, cuts the fuel supply and hazard warning lights and lights interior in a collision.

2015 Volkswagen Beetle Dune

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle is a four-figure, two-door hatchback is the first time available in four trim levels. The first three of the engine: Beetle 2.5L, Beetle R-Line (turbocharged 2.0-liter petrol) and 2014 Volkswagen Beetle TDI. Notes later in the model year 2.5L will be replaced by the 1.8T. The fourth cutting the GSR, which is a major integrated R-Line with a unique color scheme.

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L come standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, the heated windshield-washer nozzles, heated mirrors, the full power accessories, air-conditioning, cruise control, a leather-wrapped-and-telescoping steering car wheel, heated and height-adjustable front seats, leatherette upholstery, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, a trip computer and an eight-speaker system with a CD player, iPod interface and an auxiliary audio jack. Also standard is VW’s New Car Net telematics system.

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Sunroof package adds a panoramic sunroof, keyless ignition / entry, satellite radio and a corporate audio interface. The Sunroof & Navigation package with the above plus 18-inch wheels, the navigation system, a rearview camera and a Fender premium audio system with a subwoofer.

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line adds the following to the Beetle 2.5L equipment: a more powerful engine, 18-inch wheels, foglights, the rear spoiler, the sport-tuned suspension, sport seats, unique cloth upholstery, a work package, faux carbon-fiber accents and alloy pedals. The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line Sunroof and package adds the same items as the 2.5L Sunroof package along with the Fender audio system. The R-Line Sunroof, Sound and Navigation System adds 19-inch wheels, bi-xenon headlights, leather upholstery, LED running lights, a rearview camera and a system going to the above package.

The GSR is an important R-Line with Sunroof, Sound and Navigation along with a unique yellow-and-black paint scheme, the large rear spoiler and a black leather interior with yellow stitching accents and specific floor mats. The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle TDI with the 2.5L standard equipment along with keyless ignition / entry, satellite radio, a Bureau audio interface and a work package. It also offers the 2.5L’s most Sunroof, Sound & Navigation package.

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Interior

The 22014 Volkswagen Beetle to draw design inspiration from the original negative of the flower-power model, yet at the same features, controls and construction as modern Volkswagens. The cuts that runs across the dash and doors can be color-keyed to the exterior as the old bugs, while Turbo respectively dash-top criteria are available two-tone seats.

It is a beautiful quality manufacturing environment and not a Mini Cooper, it does not allow the sort of head-scratching that can come from odd placement and mobility control ergonomics. The most navigation system is easy to use, though its the small screen limits usefulness. The premium Fender system, on the other hand, is well worth extra cost and provides impressive sound quality.

Despite its seemingly low roof line, the Beetle still provide plenty of room for tall drivers, and many people will be in the front seat pretty cool. The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle backseat is also fairly roomy, though not as roomy as the related Volkswagen Golf. The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle 15.4-cubic-foot cargo hold is actually larger than the Golf’s with the 50/50 split-folding seat up. Lower the seat, however, and the Beetle only provide 29.9 cubes of maximum distance instead of the Golf’s 46 cubes

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Engine

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle is powering by 2.5L is a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine with 170 hp and 177 pound-feet of torque. Later in model year Volkswagen will replace the engine with a 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that generate 170 hp and 184 lb-ft. All Beetle is a front-wheel drive. For the 2.5L, a five-speed manual transmission is standard, while a six-speed automatic is cheating. In testing, a Beetle 2.5L with automatic go from zero to 60 mph in 9 seconds – about average for an automatic compact. Estimated EPA fuel economy for 2.5L is a disappointing 25 mpg combined (22 mpg city / 29 mpg for the automatic, 22/31 with the manual).

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line and 2014 Volkswagen Beetle GSR get a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that produces 210 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque. The six-speed manual is standard and a six-speed automated manual (DSG) is cheating. In performance testing, previous 200-hp Beetle Turbo with DSG go from zero to 60 mph in a quick 6.6 seconds. The uel economy with DSG is actually better than the five-cylinder is 26 mpg combined (24 city / 30).

A turbocharged 2.0-liter diesel engine with 140 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque capabilities B2014 Volkswagen Beetle TDI. As with the R-Line, buyers can choose between a six-speed manual and a six-speed DSG. The Fuel economy estimates stand at 32 mpg combined (28 city / 41 for the manual and 29/39 for the DSG).

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Safety

All 2014 Volkswagen Beetle comes standard with traction and stability control, the antilock disc brakes, front side airbags, side curtain airbags and Volkswagen’s Car-Net telematics system. This new work with crash notification, deflated assistance, stolen vehicle location, remote door opening and geo-fencing (which allows parents to set boundaries for girls drivers). A rearview camera (late availability) is cheating.

In brake testing , a previous Beetle Turbo with 18-inch wheels came to a stop in 129 feet: disappointing for a sporty small car. Surprisingly, a normal 2.5 model standing at 122 feet – a bit better than average.

In government crash tests, the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle received five out of five stars for overall crash protection, with four stars for overall protection and track total five stars for side-impact protection. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for its top “good” rating in its moderate-overlap frontal-offset, side-impact and roof-strength test. IIHS’s newest small-overlap frontal-offset test, the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle received a rating of “minimal,” the third lowest of the four, although not all cars have been subjected to this test and some have earned a “good “rating.

2014 Volkswagen Beetle TDI