Posted on the Car Lounge, thought others might not frequent there, so thought I'd post a link here.

Looks just like the Ragster without the flat roof line.

SOWO '10
May 14-16, 2010
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http://dubdojo.com/forum/index...f9064

I'm just posting the photos here for easy viewing.

Modified by Lorem at 7:37 PM 5-23-2005

Black tail lights?

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Black tail lights?

Black Headlights:

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will that be the only engine option?

The 1.9 PD TDI will still be available as well...the 2.0 and 1.8t are gone. Too bad they aren't putting the new 2.0 FSI engine in it!

This is very evolutionary...sort of like the Super Beetle was to the Beetle. I seriously doubt most people will even notice the difference in design. Personally, I don't like it and am glad I bought an '05 NBC.

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If they are still on the MKIV platform, what's the point? How long will VW be making these, 2-3 more years? I'd be surprised if the Beetle ever makes it to the MKV platform. Is the New Beetle going to become VW's Cavalier???

I predict the bug will NEVER move to the golf V platform, and when sales die off, it will get killed completely (for the next 20 years or so).

What were the interior changes? I don't have one, but I can't detect any obvious change..

The NB should be around until 2009 or 2010.

The interior changes are subtle but noticeable if you look at that one pic - chrome around the air vents, a new instrument cluster (bigger, different fonts & design) with a new digital display (perhaps an MFI?), an all-new center console from the Ragster which moves the cupholders to the middle between the seats and places a large storage bin where the cupholders used to be.

I highly doubt it..even the limited function displays take up more space. And the lack of changes with the HU and climate controls just nails that coffin shut.

As it is, I have a Mini Cooper S automatic on order.

Oh well, timing is everything.

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The Car looks nice....I don't like the tail lights, I like the cluster, but I think that the big headrests inside the car are a mistake.

I wonder if this car having the 150HP 2.5 engine means that the 1.8T will be bumped to 180hp or will it be dropped entirely?

The 1.8t has been dropped for the '06 and beyond.

00 GLX Cyber Green / Cream, 5sp (Click for pics!)
07 A3 S-Line, Lava Gray Pearl, 6sp (Click for pics!)

This is the first time this has happened in two years....

Dub Dash 7
10-4&5-08
Dayton, OH.

Personally the NB is just about the right size for what it is - imho I think VW nailed the retro concept much better than MINI. The current MINI, although larger than the original, is still "too small" (once again, imho) for today's roads and traffic. The NB, on the other hand, is a decent size and has good crash tests, good visibility (for the driver and to other drivers), good mileage, and is light years ahead of my '67 VW Beetle. I'd like to have the storage space of my Golf but then, well, it'd be a Golf.

The only thing I'd like to see them do is drop the ancient, underpowered (but reliabe) 2.0 4 cylinder in favor of something non-turbo but with at least 150 hp and torque. It would also be nice to have something competitive to the 5 speeds auto trannies in the Camrys and Accords these days.

No wait, that's exactly what they are doing for '06!

Dub Dash 7
10-4&5-08
Dayton, OH.

Youll be happier with the mini cooper s