Should You Buy a VW BEETLE? (Test Drive & Review 2012 Volkswagen New Beetle)
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Today I'm in the 3rd generation Volkswagen Beetle. Lets see how this compares to the original and the number two.
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Catches your attention when you see one on the road. Surprisingly good looking in the metal.
Those classic Beetle rims are a very nice touch, in my opinion.
I agree. They suit it well
The dogs just sat there like what is he going on about ? 🤣
These are great little cars. In Australia they come with a 1.4L Supercharged + Turbocharged engine, and they rip along nicely. Pretty good handling. Build quality is also pretty good. I've got a 2014 model and it always makes me smile when I get in and start it up. For long distance stuff I've got a E-Class, but I use the Beetle as a 'town car' and it's perfect.
Thanks for the info!
@@HighPeakAutos there is one before that the split screen making yours a mark 4
They’re actually available with a 1.2 L engine a 1.4 L engine a 1.8 L engine a 2.0 L engine and a 2.5 L engine personally I recommend the 1.8 L engine and the 2.0 L engine and the 2.5 L engine, and if you have the 1.2 L engine or the 1.4 L engine and you like it that’s great but those are underpowered in my opinion but again if you like those ones that’s great.
@@velvetrooster5569 The turbocharged AND supercharged 1.4 is plenty quick. That's the only engine on offer in Australia.
@@spudboy1328 interesting
The Belarussian General Election reference almost made me spit out my coke LOL!
Subarno Sinha absolutely brilliant line 😂
I've been in the business professionaly for getting on 40 years, so bought and sold more than my fair share of Beetles ( in all guises ) All of that Beetle bashing Is fine providing you make clear this is " just your opinion" the 1998 Beetle arriving here in UK in the spring of 2000, allegedly on the W reg plate and usually in Jade green metallic or Sun yellow ( although such was demand many people bought left hand drives ones just to say they owned one ) it proved an instant hit, and considering it was built on the legendary VW Golf platform it actually drove rather well indeed, people loved it when they could finally get there hands on one, and far from not fitting in the current VW line up it enhanced it ! .... in fact for much of the early to mid 2000's you couldn't get cheap beetles in the used car market for love nor money, more so if they were TDi's or rare as hens teeth high spec V5's ... yes, they had their faults, window regulators failed often, dashboards could light up like Christmas trees's ( show me a VAG car from this period that doesn't) and because of that feeling you mention of the car appearing large from the inside, body sills were very prone to getting damaged and squashed on a regular basis... BUT ... VW sold loads, and posh girls were indeed able to transport their bejeweled yappers in comfort, some even had the desirable and much sought after sunroof, and that's before we even touch on the convertible, the auto box versions were practically bulletproof, and the vase feature ( although silly and a pure design add on ) was also itself much missed if it happened to not be present when you sold one. The 2012 model is a different beast altogether, better built, more environmentally sound, and yes I'd agree, better looking in some respects, but to dismiss the retro Beetle it replaced as an awful or terrible car is to do it an injustice, it was, and remains one of the most recognizable pieces of automotive design at a time when the world went retro in a big way, paving the way for the likes of the Fiat 500 and BMW Mini etc: ......Mark Anthony, August 2020.
@@Broomehall yours should be a standalone comment, and not a reply to my comment.
@@subarnosinha8042 Yes, you're right, I have no idea how it turned up.in your comments section ????
Brilliant reviews this chanel keeps getting better and better brilliant presenter
I've loved the Beetles I've had. A 2009 sand coloured one, over 289,000 miles and still going. My first 3rd generation, a 2013 black Diesel-powered beast, giving me 42 to 48 miles per gallon, totaled in 2021, my second 3rd generation was a 2013 white Diesel-powered convertable. I lost it in December of last year. I now have a 2014 Eos.
Great video and review. As usual fair and balanced. Love the indecent exposure of those knees and the dog so the car really suits Sir.
Matt you need a slot on the telly, I'm binge watching cars I never want to buy. Good humored interesting reviews. Great stuff bud.
Good , honest review . Just bought a second hand one . Totally agree with your observations. Great work , thank you .
I had this car, it's excellent. Very roomy inside and fun to drive. Definitely test drive one.
Good video. I love that you review left -field choices.
I have one now for 8 years and there is no problems! Great car. No mechanical issues and it drives really well. The boot space is huge.
It's not huge...
Alright bro, you are correct.
Have you taken roadtrips in it? How does it hold up?
Yes, I have. Done both urban and rural road trips and it holds up really well. It's also a fun car to drive. I live in Africa currently, so it has even gone to areas like Safaris etc. @@dontevenatme
Cheers Matt, on top form today, love the co-presenter. You do realise those hippies are pushing 80 now !
Barry from Manchester
Haha yes they are. Didn't think of that
Hi Matt,
John in Norway here I went with V.W. when my wife and I moved here so to help the planet brought a GTE golf hybrid after 18 months V.W.stopped selling them.
Have we been had over gullible older generation etc ect. Would love you to Test and do your thing and along with the greater motoring public let us the benefit of your unrivalled candor.We are both over 21 so do hold back even if we made an error.
Your Venlig Norske Kompis John.
Should I drive a Beetle? Hell yes! I own my 6th and 7th watercooled Beetles, a 2002 6-speed manual Turbo S, and a 2013 Beetle TDI. I Love Beetles!
I've been watching your reviews for a while now. They're great, relaxed and thorough. I've subscribed from the 1st one i watched because I liked the format and your attitude, as you seem like a nice chap to grab a beer with. Keep it up! And also, could you ever do an Alfa Giulietta? Thx and have a great day!
1:53 The original Beetle that passed by sounded like a 911.
The MkII also had weird styling you couldn’t tell whether it was coming or going 🤣
Haha thats right
Great video as always , especially love the co-pilot .
Thanks a lot!
I had a work one 2005-2008. It wasn't too bad. Lay the back seats down and there is loads of room in the back. I helped my daughter move house with mine. It could fit a lot in
Gotta love the North West "summer "weather . Good review thanks.
Beautiful summers day
This channel just gets better and better!
Thanks!
I ran a 2013 Beetle Turbo for three years , had the big wheels so was a firm ride but the engine was from the Golf GTI so it 2as quick , and my name is Barry !
Good film. I fancy one of these myself. As I have no intention of buying an electric car or a petrol hybrid, a 2012-on Beetle diesel would suit me to drive on until Armageddon. They have a style which will look quite good in any decade. Alongside my boiler suit, steel toe caps and oily string vest.
Great cars for the ladies excellent patter 😂 another great review and such a cute wee doggy!💚⭐️
Brilliant video looking forward to your next video 👍
Thanks 👍
I have a 2012 Turbo and it gets up and goes. Have had it for 2 years and so far no problems.
Brilliant review mate.
i could not agree more with you on the cars looks and i adore the wheels!, i love the hub cap look
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Nice styling inside and out. Thanks for putting this review up.
Thanks for watching
7.18 😂 love the edit!!!!!!! Brilliant Matt!!!!!!
Looking forward to the review of your smoothie maker and your coverage of the forthcoming Belarus uprising 😃
Coming soon!
Fantastic review as always
Thanks
Well done Matt, great review 👍👍
Thanks! 👍
Thank you for the video. I have a 2012 2.0 turbo 5 speed manual .She is absolutely my baby! Love the Beetles! Cheers to KiKi!
Glad you enjoyed it!
More Kiki please! Another great review thanks
I love the retro steel type wheel trims on the latter beetles.
I had an original beetle back in the 70s. It did have character and made a good noise but the handling was a bit tail happy, for a young man and it wasnt very comfortable. You were squashed inside it and it took forever to get any warm air into the cabin, so you were always wiping the screen. But people loved them, which is why they made so many i suppose. Mine was pretty rusty too. Not driven a new one but i dont mind this model. Totally agree about the previous gen. good vid.
In 1978 the last VW classic Beetle made in Germany came out, but the car was still available and made in Brasil and Mexico. Brasil stops its production in the 90s and in Mexico they stoped it in 2003. In Mexico we love the car so much ❤️
Great video Matt, my mother had one whe I was a kid.. I used to get travel sick in that car.I saw a video on TH-cam some years ago it was the worst car for travel sickness.. Now thay tell me.. was that Barry in Manchester me..lol
Nice review... and that doggy, cuuuuuuute :D
Spot on, as always. Thank you.
Matt: farts, blames Kiki.
Kiki: leaves a 'present' in Matt's slippers during the night as retribution. Kiki wins.
Kiki: steals the show.
It's so funny how you all drive on the left side of the road.
It warps my brain. 😂
As always, great to watch and listen to. My 1964 Beetle had a sliding sunroof ✔ and the 1200 engine 😢, which wouldn't pull a greasy stick from a parrot's a...hole. However, replace the exhaust pipes with non muffled copper pipes and it SOUNDED like a Porsche 🤣 ... I won't go on except to say it was a bit of fun for a 20 year old!
Skip this ad in 5 seconds......No watch an Ad......but seriously Sir I just want to say how much I enjoy your vids! Your “people” descriptions are Spot On!! Eg: Boring tracksuit ladies watching daytime TV on a brighthouse plasma, driving Nissan Duke on a school run! & the Manc Scallies who like to steal & abuse hot hatches! Your “words” would make great lyrics in song writing!!
Haha thank you!
Bettle 2018 Orange owner here. Yes, if you wanna a good looking style car; No, if you want more.
Thanks for another great review. I’m looking to change the wife’s car at the minute & was seriously considering that model of beetle. I think the massive wheels spoil them. I’d only considered the 2.0tdi (I think the 1.6 is torquey enough for a car that size). In the end she’s gone all practical on me & wants something with 5 doors 😬
5:17
The windscreen wiper glitched there 😆
I was in Denver a few years ago and in the corner of the serve yourself Alamo lot was a Beetle surrounded by Chrysler and GM dross. I had the Beetle for 3 weeks and it performed well with a 2.5 petrol engine. Nice to see you use the fine old Lancashire word for fart and of course now adopted by a US president.
Haha thanks. Yes I shouldve mentioned that bigger engine offered elsewhere
Excellent review as always Matt. Think Kiki trumped to express general disgust as being ferried around in a VW. Gotta keep up the old canine standards wot? 🤣🤣
The steel wheel look is definitely back. People have realised it's the last seam of nostalgia left that they haven't yet mined.
How do you manage to have & review my dream cars and guilty pleasures alike..... Get out of my head :D
I got a 2012 Turbo model in 2015. Still got her and she runs just fine as long as you maintain them.
The original Beetle went to the mid '70's, followed by the Super Beetle (curved windscreen). New Beetle came in 2000 and the final version you're driving in 2012. One of the most unusual versions was the 2013 Fender edition that featured a killer sound system and a dash done in the sunburst guitar pattern....very rare and now sought after - selling for around $10kUS
I have a 2.5l engine version and it’s fast as hell 🔥
Would love to see a review on the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe if you ever come across one. Possible next car choice but need to see if the boot would be any good for a dog...
The smoothie comment 😂😂 great brutal review as always
Nice dog review bro,,, looking forward for more 🤪
I have a 1.8 turbo and a mk3 1.4tsi. Love them. The mk2 is a hobby car. The mk3 a real drivers car. Great Matt, best on internet.😊
I've just recently bought a 2012 beetle 2.0t 6 speed manual and it's a joy to drive will get mods to go faster
Good video, thank you. I also think this Beatle is much, much better than the "Malibu Barbi" version. I think if I were in the market for a small VW car I'd get a Golf.
I’ve had my 2018 VW Beetle 2.0L sense 2021 and and I love this car.
Officially this is the MK2 Beetle according to VW’s own website. They wait that the (1997-2011) New Beetle was its own thing. The New Beetle was a reboot while the (2012-2019) Beetle was a continuation of the Classic Beetle.
( Kiki was also the frog in Hector's House, which was a French production ). My 2nd car in 1975 was a 1966 Beetle, had a 6V system, which was a pain. I quite like the later versions.
Still an iconic shape and has a lot of history, each to his/her own. Always good to see your reviews and take on things with the usual wit.
Thanks for watching!
I have just bought a second hand 2012 TSI... watching this while I impatiently wait for it to be serviced and delivered
Hi I love watching your you tube channel I have autism and love cars..listening to you talking about cars is fantastic thank you 🙏🏻
Thanks for watching
Must have one. . soon!
Somehow you always review the car I want to know about!
Haha cheers
Asking "have you trumped?" might confuse the US viewers 😀
Haha yes it will!
@@HighPeakAutos hi matt. do you buy older cars?
@@michysmelts4715 Yes - do you have something for sale? Email me matt@highpeakautos.com
Looks good. Pleasant to ride in. Nice to drive, takes curves well without too much body lean, has adequate acceleration, manual transmission works very nicely, the brakes work well. Has a surprising amount of room inside for passengers, and cargo. Maintenance and repairs are a nightmare.
U would be so good on top gear good job again keep the good work 👍👍
Maybe one day! Thanks for watching
The Bluetooth pairing button is on the ceiling near the interior light buttons.
Nice looking car to be fair, good vid matt as usual
Thanks! 👍
Hi Matt, me and my wife watch your videos. We find it hilarious you're so negative in an endearing way! I counted once and you came up with 30 insults\slurs against a car slating it in one of your videos! Lol! On a serious note keep up the great content and please make more videos just completely ripping it! 👍🙂
Hi! Haha - thanks for watching :)
Also, I suspect the dog was trying to tell you something with the smelly farts....a fair critique.
Loving the non stop dad jokes 😂
I know that you don't really do car reviews on request but it'll be great to see you do a Gen 3 Mini Cooper S or SD. I adore mine but I'd love your take on driving one. Entertaining review as per usual.
I had one of those recently, a 5 door S D. I was going to film with it but it sold right away before I got chance
@@HighPeakAutos Mine's a 3 door SD. Power (171bhp) with economy (50 + mpg) You don't get much more space with a 5 door & although Mini tried hard, I don't think they quite pull off the styling either.
Mark Thompson i Agree. Quite ungainly as a 5 door
Hi matt cool video the pouch is adorable be honest I'm not keen on them just reminds me of a receptionist car lol....al tho it looks like to have a cd player i wish they put them back in and auto changers
I think the mk1 is just fantastic and it has gracefully aged as the new generations evolved
Sort of a perfect type of car to surprise a daughter on her 18th b-day 😄🎉🎉
That’s insulting to everyone else
I always thought Corsa’s have long dashboards too like the beetle, giving the big car feel when driving it, with limited space
I remember one day I saw some kids getting off the school bus and they walked by my house as I was getting out of my car and they asked me is that a slug bug? I looked at those kids and I said yes it is absolutely a slug bug, and then he punched his brother in the shoulder which brought so much joy to my face because they recognized my car immediately and did exactly what me and my brother would do and that’s so adorable, and so endearing to know that this beetle carries on the legacy of slug bug punch him in the shoulder.
Brilliant and witty review. Cheers
Thank you! Cheers!
Great review. I could pickup the wind noise!
Thanks for watching!
I now own a 1997 VW Mexican Bug and 2012 Beelte.... and Im happy with both of them :)
Top review - as usual. We got a little of everything in this one though, political satire, history, and the evergreen, "blame the dog" for the fart! And somewhere in there we also learnt that the mk 3 Beetle isn't too bad. Job well done!
Haha thank you!
I don't mind the Beetle, just a Golf with a fancy hat on. A bit of a girly car,but still stylish
Evening Matt
Loving the content keep it up mate and as for the VW beetle could never take them serious since Karen from accounts Stuck false eyelashes on one 😂
Was she a Karen karen
Haha love the Kenan & Kel reference :D
Its mad that I still remember those kinds of references
@@HighPeakAutos soon as you said Kiki that popped into my head straight away!
This is one of those cars that makes my list of possible used cars...but with reservations.
1.) I wouldn't buy one without putting the AAA on speed dial on my phone.
2.) The most dependable engine/transmission combo is the 5 cylinder with automatic transmission. (Was that combination even offered in European markets?)
3.) If possible, only as a convertible.
4.) VERY, VERY color dependant.
Another car that I can include in the category “I enjoy seeing it but I would never buy it”.
Haha yes. Its quite a big category I guess
Same here bro
Beetles are and always have been lame. The early ones are uncomfortable, slow and smelly.
The next ones are heavy and slow and try hard.
The newest ones look nice but i wouldnt entertain.
Love the Dog!!!!
Not sure if anyone’s already asked but have you considered putting outtakes on (if you make any mistakes that is)? I’d be spewing words out in the wrong order and missing gears all over I imagine. Always good videos, great work. 👍🏼
I could do but they might be a bit to sweary...
Where are the flowers on the dash ? I always liked the mk i new bettle, looks cute
I had a 2001 new beetle,2lt and I loved that car,and so did my girlfriend
Handled like a dream I. The corners when I took it to Scotland....although these new new beetles look great
“A smoothie machine at home that produces more power”, lol 😂
Nice humor mate ! :)
Thanks! 😀
Just spoke to barry in manchester and he agrees with me . Wouldn't be seen in it . Great review
I'll have to have a word with Bazza