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Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (Typ 9C) gallery / page 6
All photos 488 I (Typ 1) 2 1938–2003 New Beetle (Typ 9C) 109 1997–2011 A5 339 2011–2019
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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.