Volkswagen New Beetle (1998 to 2011)

In 1998, Volkswagen introduced the New Beetle. This new series of cars were available as coupes or convertibles, channeling the design and spirit of the Type 1 Beetle. The New Beetle was available with a variety of engines, including inline 4, inline 5, and VR5 configurations. A 3.2L VR6 engine was available on the limited production RSi. Another notable variant was the Beetle Turbo. Built until 2011, the New Beetle was replaced by the A5 Beetle.