Used Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback (2012 - 2018) Road Tests Review by Lewis Kingston on 22 Jul 2011 Last Updated: 22 Oct 2012 3.5 Following on from the successful Scirocco is another retro-inspired Volkswagen, the Beetle. Almost 22 million original Beetles were built, making it one of the most successful cars of all time. Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Road Tests (3) Gallery Road Tests The Parkers' test team have road tested the following versions of the Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback (12-18) Road Tests Version Date of Road Test Rating 1.2 TSI Design 3d DSG 19 Mar 2012 3.5 out of 5 1.6 TDi BlueMotion Tech Design 3d 28 Mar 2013 3.5 out of 5 2.0 TDI Design 3d 23 Oct 2012 3.5 out of 5 Back to: Facts & Figures Continue to: Gallery