
Originally only available with the 2.0-litre GTi engine, a cheaper 1.6 followed. Two new higher performance versions are now also available, powered by either a 150bhp 1.8T, or 2.3-litre V5 with 170bhp. Buyers wanting diesel power will have to wait until early 2002 when a 105bhp TDi PD engine will be made available. While the small engine seems a bit underpowered, all the other engines give the Beetle some real get-up-and-go. The higher performance versions are visually little different to the 1.6 and 2.0-litre, though gain bigger alloy wheels, driving lights and rear spoiler above the rear window that raises at speed. Despite being a hatchback the boot is small, and getting things in and out is back wrenching. As are the back seats, headroom being particularly tight, but space and comfort for those in the front, is ample.
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