Volkswagen Beetle hatchback review - CarBuyer

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 เม.ย. 2012
  • Volkswagen Beetle hatchback 2014 review: bit.ly/1hqD0ok
    Subscribe to the Carbuyer TH-cam channel: bit.ly/17k4fct
    Subscribe to Auto Express: subscribe.autoexpress.co.uk/cb
    The Volkswagen Beetle is a stylish hatchback that mixes modern mechanical parts with a look inspired by the big-selling original from the sixties. It's only offered as a three-door model and comes in standard, Design and top-spec Sport trims. There are two petrol engines available -- a 1.2-litre turbo and a 1.4-litre with turbo and supercharger. The Beetle shares its mechanical components with the Volkswagen Golf hatchback, but has a more flamboyant look.
  • ยานยนต์และพาหนะ

ความคิดเห็น • 346

  • @kshans
    @kshans 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    AYE!!! THE CARWOW GUY! Looking young there buddy.

    • @selcukeser1268
      @selcukeser1268 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did buy the beetle?

    • @papasheev2497
      @papasheev2497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You mean Matt Watson

    • @fish3461
      @fish3461 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@papasheev2497 from supermega??

  • @Fr4ncM
    @Fr4ncM 5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    _"You don't buy a car like this to be used as a taxi"_
    Mexicans: *"Hold my beer"*

  • @SarahKate365
    @SarahKate365 8 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    The smaller amount of head and leg room in the backseat isn't a problem if you're like under 5'10" or so.

    • @GTO20122012
      @GTO20122012 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sarah D. I’m 5-11 and I fit just fine in the Beetle, has plenty of room inside.

    • @larssmith404
      @larssmith404 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m 6’ 2” and there’s p-l-e-n-t-y of room. I have no complaint at all.

    • @conniecrawford6429
      @conniecrawford6429 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm only 5" tall. I love driving the 2019... I had a 1977 semi-automatic when I was in college..

    • @SarahKate365
      @SarahKate365 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GTO20122012 I meant the backseat

    • @SarahKate365
      @SarahKate365 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@larssmith404 My brother is the same height and is not comfortable in the backseat. It's definitely tight back there!

  • @joep4224
    @joep4224 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Mat hasn't changed much. Always had an engaging presentation style.

  • @stewartrood3633
    @stewartrood3633 11 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I bought one a Beetle Design and love it. It's fun to drive and handles as well. It certainly turns heads. There was a recall with regards to a window wind fault and I had the lights adjusted as they appeared to be too high and over to the right. The Fender system is something to die for and the Bluetooth is definitely a must have. I do not notice any wind noise and find it smooth and quiet. Average fuel consumption driving it sort of hurriedly is around 38mpg. Not cheap inside as suggested.

  • @kazesorany
    @kazesorany 12 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    These review are so unique, i just watch them for fun.

  • @ashwin007bond
    @ashwin007bond 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I just test drove this today. It is so damn fun to drive!

  • @bernardfrederick9462
    @bernardfrederick9462 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It's a lovely car! I wish they kept on producing them.

  • @MultiDavid182
    @MultiDavid182 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like the interior to my 2015 beetle especially with the red band matching the exterior colour, and it looks really cool in red with the retro alloys setting it off nicely. Personally I think it's really fun to drive very cumfertable fantastic interior a lot better than the old noddy bubble car version of it that was a girls car, this one on the other hand is more sportier very original you can see the old retro beetle in it it with a new twist mixed in. One thing that I do disagree with the bloke is that there isn't any wind noise coming into the cabin at the speed he mentioned to be honest there's hardly any noise coming in just a really nice smooth ride.

  • @Luisgtm95
    @Luisgtm95 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    it was part of the fun of getting to mexico city some years ago to ride on one, sadly there are no more of those anymore

  • @emirakbar8829
    @emirakbar8829 10 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    my dream car..

    • @leomullen6214
      @leomullen6214 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      emir akbar mine too :)

    • @silversurfer233
      @silversurfer233 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      emir akbar I've just ordered one of these in pure white 1.4 tsi design..takes up to 5 months for delivery because it needs to be built in Mexico.

    • @nicolascharalambous5164
      @nicolascharalambous5164 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Saaaame

    • @gametm4948
      @gametm4948 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Benimde ama bu yorumu yapalı 6 yıl olmuş la

  • @farhat2tube
    @farhat2tube 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just got my deep black pearl 1.2 delivered, in some design trim with better looking alloys that that. Comes extremely well equipped for a daily driving monster. Small, eco engine but the punch it gets and the roar amazes me. Driving it and looking at the interior is the best part. I cant really compare this to any other cars, maybe the mini, as its those unique, novelty kind cars.

  • @AsherPiesman
    @AsherPiesman 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I agree with you there, to be honest some people dislike cars that are unique and cool and prefer cars that are really generic and boring like Golfs and the Ford Focus

  • @claudiocilia
    @claudiocilia 10 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love your shirt in this video! :P

    • @maldova
      @maldova 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      But don't button all the way up

  • @happilycraftingkelly
    @happilycraftingkelly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is my dream car, I'm 28 and have my test booked soon, the only thing that I'm apprehensive about is if I were to have children in the car, I'd love to know people's experiences with car seats.

    • @robovac3557
      @robovac3557 ปีที่แล้ว

      You pass that test and get that Beetle yet Kelly?

    • @MR0316S
      @MR0316S ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robovac3557 fr

  • @cartouchator
    @cartouchator 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    finally matt puts a nice review. everything mentionned and good points. much better than rebecca crap reviews

  • @dunnockdan
    @dunnockdan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Still cool, I have a 1966 one, still rocking at 50 years old 😎

  • @autonathan
    @autonathan 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like this new Beetle. It definitely looks a lot more masculine than the last one.

  • @robocopvn
    @robocopvn 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    i always watch your review, because of hour funny way of infroducng cafs, keep it !

  • @MitchDenham
    @MitchDenham 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting. Here in Australia, there is only one engine; 1.4L 118TSI Twincharger. And the colour coded interior is standard. They're a lot of fun to drive.

  • @iridius001
    @iridius001 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review, thx. Do you guys ever have a sunny day over there? how depressing.

  • @shoelace510
    @shoelace510 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:56 the car in the background going by at first I thought it was a shiny effect they added in when it stopped! haha

  • @123thepokemonmaster
    @123thepokemonmaster 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt, what type of cars do you like better? DSG, automatic or manual?

  • @TRbeybifeyz
    @TRbeybifeyz 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review

  • @ewanwallace1
    @ewanwallace1 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it really safe to have the elasticated straps on the door? If a smaller bottle were to slip out it could end up under a pedal

  • @TheStrictlyAwesome
    @TheStrictlyAwesome 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 2005, 2.0 litre beetle convertible, bit old but fun

  • @viandisto
    @viandisto 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mat, what watch do you use in this review ?

  • @blueg8731
    @blueg8731 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's one fine-looking car.

  • @steveyeo9949
    @steveyeo9949 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beetle never fail to attract attention

  • @carenthusiastlover453
    @carenthusiastlover453 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    VW Beetle the best car in the world. I love Beetle very much.

  • @Emil-Roma
    @Emil-Roma 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the interior.

  • @BlueFatalis
    @BlueFatalis 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    They should have made the dash glovebox open downwards so it can be used as a small table surface like you can in my 67' beetle.

  • @detsto
    @detsto 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    lovely car, it's so cute!

  • @eternalhalloween1
    @eternalhalloween1 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    This car has its charm and style. I don't deny that it has its fans as well as a cult following.
    But because it has problems for even practical usage, it's hard to suggest.

  • @thimmee.948
    @thimmee.948 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @tomas599
    @tomas599 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review. I hate it when the reviewer get too picky, " at 658 rpm, there seems to be a slight turbo lag".. you didn't do that, awsome. my review of your review, two thumbs up.

  • @adelalsadi4349
    @adelalsadi4349 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's awesome

  • @mieguistumas
    @mieguistumas 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    There was a car, which had gap between back seats - Matt reviewed it but I can't find it now. Someone remeber it?

  • @FiredEmpire
    @FiredEmpire 10 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I sat in one of these but I just couldn't believe the awful interior quality of this car.
    That was simply unbearable and unjustifiable for a car that costs 3 million+ yen ( about USD30,000), no matter how iconic the VW beetle is.
    I have no idea why VW didn't do the same nice job to this car as their Audis or other VW brothers which are known to have one of the highest quality interiors in the industry.

  • @ehchutechute
    @ehchutechute 12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    1:49...
    Loved that air guitar solo..

  • @_chan.burn.21_
    @_chan.burn.21_ 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    They should bring the 1.2 TSI to the U.S. VW lineup in both the Golf & Beetle (and maybe the Jetta) since they don't have the TDI models here. Both the 1.2 TSI & 2.0 TDI get similar gas mileage.

  • @oigres223
    @oigres223 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    i lived in mexico city and i remember flying in and seeing hundreds of green and white taxis.

  • @michaelmccloskeyooi
    @michaelmccloskeyooi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Am I the only one who wishes more car manufacturers would bring back retro designs and things like the flat dashboards

  • @cassandraa143
    @cassandraa143 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i want that car when i grow up :)

  • @balogovmail
    @balogovmail 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    great rims!

  • @fuzinho1
    @fuzinho1 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exactly, since boot is so small now, it wouldn't matter if engine was in the back and boot in the front :)

  • @coppu38
    @coppu38 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really really want this car! I have a sudden love at first sight of this. I don't know why, but it attracts me so much :3. But in where I live including all the tax, the price is $60,000 and trust me it'd go a little more than that. So...worth the money?

  • @Kuraushi
    @Kuraushi 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Because of the color. You get it in black and it is niiiiice. Really classy I think.

  • @juxonix8
    @juxonix8 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:22 made my day

  • @JundaComputersGmbH
    @JundaComputersGmbH 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For all you people who ask why isn't the engine in the back, the reason is because if the new VW Beetle has Rear engine, Rear wheel drive would be too similar to a Porsche 911, and that would severely hurt Porsche Boxster and Cayman sales, the Boxster and Cayman are considered the "Poor man's 911", but with a Rear Engine Rear Drive VW Beetle, more and more people would buy that instead, since it is very similar to a 911 and cost 1/3 the price.

  • @arian6346
    @arian6346 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mat has gone insane eversince he started his own channel

  • @Fedotdotdot
    @Fedotdotdot 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the rims :)

  • @wcrfish7233
    @wcrfish7233 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dream car

  • @Amp1771
    @Amp1771 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    fender speakers i'm impressed.

  • @chanelpadilla29
    @chanelpadilla29 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want this car

  • @sparkss4
    @sparkss4 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this car is mainly aimed at the US market which explains the cheap interior and rear suspension.
    moving swiftly on...

  • @zynan
    @zynan 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    No sunflower vase or vase holder?

  • @ridgoro
    @ridgoro 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    i see that elastic band on the door sagging in about a year

  • @juxonix8
    @juxonix8 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:22 :DD made my day

  • @captaincrumpet5558
    @captaincrumpet5558 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The only thing I like about that car is the mood lighting :/

    • @karsenwall2772
      @karsenwall2772 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      try a mini cooper the mood lighting in theres is way better and brighter

    • @bigmacdaddy1234
      @bigmacdaddy1234 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Then you are an idiot. The whole car is very cool.

    • @Whiponized
      @Whiponized 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bigmacdaddy1234 no not really...

    • @bigmacdaddy1234
      @bigmacdaddy1234 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Whiponized Yeah really.

    • @Whiponized
      @Whiponized 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bigmacdaddy1234 nah are you gay? Not an insult just a question

  • @Mr330d
    @Mr330d 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could not agree more

  • @cleanupinaisle3
    @cleanupinaisle3 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Matt, please do air guitar riffs in all subsequent reviews. Thank you. Sincerely, your entire audience.

  • @_Sadik
    @_Sadik 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG I LOVE THE GOLF MK3 VR6 ON MINUTE 2:34 :3

  • @ghalibabubaker88abubaker87
    @ghalibabubaker88abubaker87 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok new car new features but still can't beat the old beetle never forever😎

    • @namelessman6426
      @namelessman6426 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ghalibabubaker88 Abubaker wish the company renew the classic beetle with new engine and electric stuff and comfortable chairs

  • @DIZAZZO
    @DIZAZZO 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:49 i realy wasn´t expecting that...

  • @90HP_Reviewsofficial
    @90HP_Reviewsofficial 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1:47
    I never knew Matt plays air guitar 😂

  • @LVmartins96
    @LVmartins96 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful car :)

  • @venom5809
    @venom5809 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great idea, Ferrari 458 Spider review, combo review with Mat and Rebecca, make it happen.

  • @stephen-ryanbridgett4796
    @stephen-ryanbridgett4796 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love my beetle.... I got a golf as a courtesy car, the golf felt tinny and unsafe..

  • @linamolano9242
    @linamolano9242 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    i like it

  • @Zenpachi_HM
    @Zenpachi_HM 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MAT please do all the reviews on your own.

  • @TRonlyOne
    @TRonlyOne 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Look cool....

  • @RealRaynedance
    @RealRaynedance 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It technically could be, but you would have to have driven one of the original models because they became cool and cutesy back when the New Beetle (the old new one) came out. :P

  • @Stitchpunk9
    @Stitchpunk9 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:49 Yeah, dude! \m/

  • @mightyOmouse
    @mightyOmouse 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mat. A car. Air guitar. Enough said. The best.

  • @cheesletterbox
    @cheesletterbox 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love this car i'm only 13! but i would total buy this car if i was 17!! ( i would prefer it in blaxk though!

  • @deidrelee7107
    @deidrelee7107 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt Watson is just the best

  • @ilovesheryterry
    @ilovesheryterry 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Review the alfa romeo mito!

  • @MAISTAAAA
    @MAISTAAAA ปีที่แล้ว

    Mat Watson is now in the Carwow channel

  • @shomatsu19
    @shomatsu19 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    omg this color is so cute!!

  • @binio28
    @binio28 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why did not Rebeca review this car?

  • @marijnkuijlman
    @marijnkuijlman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have to watch this video in mirror mode to match my country... :-D

  • @t_rex8767
    @t_rex8767 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    can you do a review of the old beetle, want one of those :)

  • @crazygamingyt7245
    @crazygamingyt7245 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You could pop up in a mood ring, rock a stack perm, roll a doobie and crash the stock market. Or, for a faster 70s vibe fix, you could just purchase the Beetle. Some fashions are timeless.

  • @mustsilm
    @mustsilm 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wasnt talking about practicality and what you say is wrong. There is more head and knee room in 2 door Golf.

  • @MAXXFIGO
    @MAXXFIGO 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:50 best part of the review!!!like his face...

  • @boy638
    @boy638 12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I understand that VW wants to keep the Beetle name alive. But when that meant making a more odd-looking Golf with less practicality, then I can't see the point.
    Come on VW, at least make it rear-engine like the original Beetle!

  • @koolyman
    @koolyman 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:49 Excelleeent

  • @MrHaydenximba
    @MrHaydenximba 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    pause the video @ 2:32 Golf 3 VR6 sexiest ,loudest and fastest golf of all time.

  • @name3626
    @name3626 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    My car!!!!!!

  • @81giorikas
    @81giorikas 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where are the racy dials exactly? Because all I see is a hard dash that would be severely criticisized as "cheap and nasty" in other brand cars.

  • @mrabd2512
    @mrabd2512 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think it's be alot better if Rebecca reviews such car and you review ones like the Passat CC and the Audi TT, instead you had it the other way round which doesn't make sense

  • @hgmoyle
    @hgmoyle 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Why does he complain that one must upgrade to get the colour coded interior trim (which you want) but then complain in the Up! video that the colour coded exposed metal interior trim (which is obviously standard) is dated looking?

  • @DJzSith
    @DJzSith 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, I actually like it. Much better than the horrid old one!

  • @Narrowcros
    @Narrowcros 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This car reminds me of Mr Bean

  • @stevieb620
    @stevieb620 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    would look good with two tone paint.

  • @mohammedhussain4907
    @mohammedhussain4907 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wait, VW invented the DAB?

  • @00kirbyd
    @00kirbyd 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    but it has big round headlights that will attract more skirts than trousers as buyers, it's always been that way.

  • @lffit
    @lffit 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    groovy!

  • @lovesgibson
    @lovesgibson 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    i think that VW is really stepping their game up. all of their newer cars are looking great. i wouldnt ever think about driving the older beetle because it looked so girly. they made it a lot more masculine