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• 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe Review Summary
• 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe Review Handling
• 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe Review Safety
• 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe Noteworthy

2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe Review Summary
The Volkswagen New Beetle, ranked ___by ACG in the Affordable Small Cars class, is all about style and retro pizzazz. Consumers in the market for a fun ride above all else may be willing to overlook the many shortcomings of this car, but certainly at a cost. Among these shortcomings is low fuel economy for its class, mediocre safety scores, and a poor ranking of 5/10 predicted reliability from JD Power and Associates. Space and visibility are also issues for the New Beetle, since the same design that gives it its distinction is not the most functional design. Pricing for the coup starts at $18,690, and pricing for the convertible starts at $26,390.The exterior styling of the New Beetle is unmistakably unique and has a wide range of appealing color options. However, reviewers noted that there is only one engine choice: a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine that generates 150 horsepower, although this makes for adequate power and acceleration. The ride is generally smooth, and, while not the most nimble car on the market or in its class, reviewers like both the steering and braking of the New Beetle. The interior boasts an extensive dashboard, but unfortunately it takes up too much space in already cramped quarters. In terms of safety, the 2010 Volkwagen New Beetle is weak in side-impact crashes, and the government gave it its lowest rating of 3-stars for rear-passenger protection in a side collision. The insurance industry echoed the government’s sentiments when it doled out the lowest rating of ''poor'' for side-impact testing. Reviewers also note that parking aides, which are not available, would help with issues of limited visibility. Despite its obvious many shortcomings, the 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle is still a fun, quirky car that will have loyal customers for some time to come.

2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe Review Handling
The New Beetle handles very well and has adequate power and acceleration, and the steering and breaking are solid features. The tight structure of this car absorbs bumps rather well, despite a tight suspension.

2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe Review Safety
Standard safety features include driver and front passenger airbags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stabilization control, tire pressure monitoring, and anti-slip regulation. The government has rated it 4 out of 5 stars for front-end protection in a rollover crash, and 5 out of 5 stars for driver protection in side-impact crashes. However, rear passenger protection in side crashes gets a red-flag rating of 3 stars. The insurance industry gave the coup a top rating of ''good'' for front-impact collisions, but the lowest score of ''poor'' for side-impact collisions. The industry did not test the convertible model.

2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe Noteworthy
The New Beetle is mostly noted for its unique style, somewhat cramped interior space, and superb handling for its class.