2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Review
Introduction
The 2004 New Beetle is manufactured in MEXICO for Volkswagen. It is Volkswagen's entry into the HATCHBACK 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $16,330 USD in 2004.
Fuel Economy
This year's normal 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V engine weighs in at 24 miles/gallon city driving using a 14.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The New Beetle retails for $16,330 USD with a invoice price of $15,618 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $575 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The New Beetle comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2743 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
New Beetle Dimensions
The 2004 New Beetle has standard length of 161.10 inches and a width of 67.90 inches. The New Beetle rides 59.00 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 4.60 inches. Front headroom is 41.30 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the New Beetle a radius of 35.80 inches. It uses 205/55R16 tires with a wheelbase of 98.70 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Front Side Airbag. New Beetle optional equipment may include Vehicle Stability Control System, CD Player, CD Changer, Telematics System, Load Bearing Exterior Rack.
Exterior color choices include Black, Blue Lagoon Metallic, Campanella White, Cyber Green Metallic, Galactic Blue Pearl, Platinum Grey Metallic, Reflex Silver Metallic, Sundown Orange, Sunflower Yellow, Uni Red with interior choices of Black Cloth Interior, Black Leatherette Interior, Cream Cloth Interior, Cream Leatherette Interior, Gray Cloth Interior, Gray Leatherette Interior. The New Beetle seats 4 people with 39.40 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also comes with a 60 month/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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