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Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (Typ 9C) gallery (1997–2011)

The Volkswagen New Beetle revived the legendary Beetle style on a modern front-wheel-drive Golf IV platform.

All photos 488 I (Typ 1) 2 1938–2003 New Beetle (Typ 9C) 109 1997–2011 A5 339 2011–2019
volkswagen beetle pic #50001 1920 x 1440 69 New Beetle Convertible — 2008
volkswagen beetle pic #50000 1920 x 1440 62 New Beetle Convertible — 2008
volkswagen beetle pic #49999 1920 x 1440 72 New Beetle Convertible — 2008
volkswagen beetle pic #49998 1920 x 1440 82 New Beetle Convertible — 2008
volkswagen beetle pic #49980 1920 x 1440 69 New Beetle — 2008
volkswagen beetle pic #49979 1920 x 1440 61 New Beetle — 2008
volkswagen beetle pic #49978 1600 x 1200 65 New Beetle — 2008
volkswagen beetle pic #49977 1920 x 1440 69 New Beetle — 2008
volkswagen beetle pic #49976 1600 x 1200 63 New Beetle — 2008
volkswagen beetle pic #49975 1920 x 1440 62 New Beetle — 2008
volkswagen beetle pic #42282 1920 x 1440 79 New Beetle Convertible Triple White — 2007
volkswagen beetle pic #42281 1600 x 1200 73 New Beetle Convertible Triple White — 2007
volkswagen beetle pic #42280 1920 x 1440 79 New Beetle Convertible Triple White — 2007
volkswagen beetle pic #42279 1600 x 1200 68 New Beetle Convertible Triple White — 2007
volkswagen beetle pic #42278 1600 x 1200 72 New Beetle Convertible Triple White — 2007

The Volkswagen New Beetle (Typ 9C) made its debut at the 1997 Detroit Auto Show. Evolving from the Concept One design study, it pioneered modern automotive retro-futurism. Departing completely from its rear-engine predecessor, the New Beetle was built on the front-wheel-drive PQ34 platform shared with the Golf IV. Body options included a three-door hatchback and a soft-top convertible.

The interior featured retro cues including a dashboard flower vase. Powertrain offerings ranged from 1.4 to 2.5-liter gasoline engines (including a 1.8 Turbo and a limited-edition 3.2 VR6 RSI model) alongside 1.9 TDI turbodiesels. A minor facelift in 2005 refreshed headlamps and bumper trim.