Volkswagen New Beetle

The Volkswagen New Beetle is a compact car that Volkswagen introduced in 1998, drawing heavy inspiration from the exterior design of the original Beetle. Unlike the original, it has its engine in the front driving the front wheels, with luggage storage at the rear. It followed the Concept One, a retro-themed concept car that Volkswagen unveiled at the 1994 North American International Auto Show. The car received a facelift in 2005 and was in production until 2011, nearly fourteen years after its introduction, and it was assembled at the Puebla factory in Mexico. Engine choices included a 2.0 litre inline-four for the base model, a 1.9 litre TDI turbodiesel that was discontinued after the 2006 model year because of stricter emissions requirements, and a 1.8 litre turbo inline-four for the Turbo and Sport models. For the 2012 model year the Beetle (A5) replaced it.