Volkswagen New Beetle
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Background

The Volkswagen New Beetle is a compact car introduced by Volkswagen in 1997, drawing heavy inspiration from the exterior design of the original Volkswagen Beetle. Unlike the original Beetle, the New Beetle has its engine in the front driving the front wheels, with luggage storage in the rear. It received a facelift in 2005 and was in production until 2011, nearly fourteen years since its introduction.

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Specification
Produced
234,442 units
Dimensions
4,080 × 1,721 × 1,498 mm
Fuel
gasoline
Displacement
1.8–2.5 L · 4/5 cyl
Fuel economy
22–24 mpg combined — EPA 2003–2010
Sources
Wikipedia ↗Wikidata ↗ WIKIDATA · EPA