Used Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback (1999 - 2010) Also Consider Review by David Ross on 24 Sep 2009 Last Updated: 16 Jun 2011 3 The 'new' Beetle was the car that started the retro trend when it was introduced in 1999, two years before the MINI came along. In terms of looks, it's very much in the same vein as the original model with a similarly distinctive rounded profile. Latest Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Gallery Also Consider 4 out of 5 MINI Hatchback (01-06) Slick handling, funky image, great fun to drive, unique interior design Cramped rear seats, miniscule boot, sluggish diesel engine Read full review 2.5 out of 5 Citroën C3 (02-10) Peppy diesel engines, economical engines, good value Bouncy ride, cramped rear, cheap interior, unrefined Read full review 2.5 out of 5 Chrysler PT Cruiser (00-08) Distinctive retro-styling, reasonably practical, earliest cars are very affordable Lacklustre engines, dated and poor quality interior Read full review Find other hatchback cars Back to: Owners' Reviews Continue to: Facts & Figures Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Volkswagen Beetle cars for sale We have 55 models like this for sale. Find Volkswagen Beetle cars for sale
4 out of 5 MINI Hatchback (01-06) Slick handling, funky image, great fun to drive, unique interior design Cramped rear seats, miniscule boot, sluggish diesel engine Read full review
2.5 out of 5 Citroën C3 (02-10) Peppy diesel engines, economical engines, good value Bouncy ride, cramped rear, cheap interior, unrefined Read full review
2.5 out of 5 Chrysler PT Cruiser (00-08) Distinctive retro-styling, reasonably practical, earliest cars are very affordable Lacklustre engines, dated and poor quality interior Read full review