2015 Volkswagen Beetle Review - Tallahassee, FL

Performance

If the 1.8T is not powerful enough for you, there is the 2015 Beetle-R, this model comes equipped with a turbocharged 2.0 liter four cylinder producing 210 horsepower and 207 pound feet of torque. This powerhouse comes with a six speed manual gearbox, but you can also purchase your new Beetle with a six speed automatic.

If the 1.8T is not powerful enough for you, there is the 2015 Beetle-R, this model comes equipped with a turbocharged 2.0 liter four cylinder producing 210 horsepower and 207 pound feet of torque. This powerhouse comes with a six speed manual gearbox, but you can also purchase your new Beetle with a six speed automatic.

For maximum fuel economy there is always the 2015 Beetle TDI which comes with a turbocharged 2.0 liter four cylinder diesel engine putting out 150 horsepower and 236 pound feet of torque. Whether you choose the standard six speed manual transmission or the optional six speed automatic transmission, the diesel Beetle averages 34 combined miles per gallon according to the EPA.

Comfort and Convenience

Although the 2015 Beetle available at Capital Volkswagen may get a lot of its inspiration from the original model, inside you will find that it includes a host of features found in the rest of the Volkswagen models in our dealership. When you buy a new Beetle, you will find that unlike its 1960s counterpart, it is a truly classy automobile. For example you can now color match the interior trim to match your choice of exterior colors.

For those who opt to buy the 2015 Beetle-R model you get optional dash top gauges and two tone seat covers. You can also order an optional navigation system and a premium grade Fender audio system. Looking at the Beetle from the outside can fool you into believing that it is a bit short on interior space. However, once you settle into the driver's seat you will find there is plenty of head and leg room for taller drivers. Even the rear seats have plenty of headroom and enough leg room for most adults.

Safety Features

Volkswagen has long been known for producing some of the safest vehicles on the roads. While the traffic in and around Tallahassee and Quincy, FL, and Valdosta, Thomasville, and Bainbridge, GA may by heavy, the 2015 Beetle is loaded with safety features designed to keep your family safe. Among the many standard safety features found in the new Beetle are front side airbags, side curtain airbags, four wheel antilock disc brakes, and Volkswagen's Car-Net telematics system.

This system offers crash notification, stolen vehicle location, roadside assistance, remote door unlocking, and geo-fencing that lets you set limits for your teenage drivers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle a full five stars for overall safety. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives it their best rating of "Good" in several important categories.