What Is the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle?
Volkswagen’s iconic Beetle is in its last model year, as the automaker has announced it will end production in 2019. Offered as a hatchback or convertible, the retro-themed Beetle seats up to four people. All versions have a 174-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that works with a six-speed automatic transmission. Competitors include the Mini Cooper and Fiat 500.
What’s New on the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle?
A blind spot warning system and rear cross-traffic alert are standard. The base S trim level adds body-colored side mirrors with integrated turn signals, body-colored door handles and body-colored side sills with chrome trim. SE and SEL Final Edition cars mark the end of the road for the Beetle. Both have special exterior and interior trim, as well as alloy wheels (17-inch rims on the SE, 18-inch wheels on the SEL). The SEL Final Edition also has bi-xenon headlights and LED running lights and taillights, among other features.
What Features in the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Are Most Important?
The current Beetle is more about nostalgia and appearances than practicality, so its biggest claim to fame is its timeless design. In an age where SUVs dominate the market, though, it comes up short in interior and cargo space. On the plus side, fuel economy is decent, and the Beetle is agile and quick, though not truly exciting to drive.
Should I Buy the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle?
This is your last chance to buy a new one, though used models will be easy to find for years to come. You can’t count on the 2019 Beetle becoming a blue-chip collector car, however, so the best reason to buy one is because you really want it.
