Images: Volksagen 9C-I New Beetle (2000-05)
Released in February 2000, the Volkswagen 9C Series I (9C-I) New Beetle was a three-door liftback. Manufactured in Puebla, Mexico, the New Beetle was initially available with either a 2.0-litre petrol engine (the ‘2.0i’ variants) or a 1.8-litre turbocharged unit (‘1.8T’). In January 2002, a 1.6-litre petrol engine was introduced, the 2.0-litre petrol engine was updated and a better-equipped Ikon edition was released. Please note that the 1Y New Beetle Cabriolet had been reviewed separately… Read full Volkswagen 9C New Beetle review
Images: Volkswagen 9C-II New Beetle (2005-10)
Released in October 2005, the Volkswagen 9C Series II (9C-II) New Beetle introduced a revised line-up, improved safety equipment and cosmetic changes. The 9C-II New Beetle range consisted of the 1.6i – available solely as a Miami edition – and the newly introduced 1.9 TDI variant. The Volkswagen 9C-II New Beetle could be identified by its polycarbonate headlights, tail lights (white circle inside a red circle), and new bumpers and wheel guards.
