The 2013 Beetle seats five with two front bucket seats and a folding rear bench. When folded down it boasts 10.9 cubic feet of cargo space. It comes loaded with high-tech options including a touch-screen CD audio system and navigation, an upgraded sound system from Fender, and keyless entry with push-button start.

The car also dispenses with the word "New" in its name -- probably a good idea since the modern Beetle had been around since 1998. This Beetle drives decently, but doesn't excel anywhere and shows penny-scrimping compromises. Handling is no more than ordinary. There are 7 recalls on this vehicle.

The need for a people's car (Volkswagen in German), its concept and its functional objectives were formulated by the leader of Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler, who wanted a cheap, simple car to be mass-produced for his country's new road network (Reichsautobahn).

Storage space In short, the Beetle has as much storage as a two-door Golf making it a lot better in that regard than rivals such as the Fiat 500.

The Beetle was the chosen car for the 1960s Disney classic Herbie which brought it to a wide audience and in many respects, this was an early form of synergy; with the families heading to watch the film, being happily enthralled by the car on screen.

Volkswagens aren't typically considered luxury vehicles. But the Volkswagen Group does make luxury car brands.

According to carcomplaints.com, here are the best years for the VW Beetle:

• 1962 VW Beetle.
• 1969 VW Beetle.
• 1972 VW Beetle.
• 1998 VW Beetle.
• 1999 VW Beetle.
• 2002 VW Beetle.
• 2005 VW Beetle.
• 2008 VW Beetle.

Specifically, many believe that the 2012 VW Bug was by far the most stable and reliable of the entire Beetle group. (Remember this fact, because later you'll question it.) The VW Beetle years to avoid include 2000, 2004 and 2008.

In 1977, however, the Beetle, with its rear-mounted, air-cooled-engine, was banned in America for failing to meet safety and emission standards.

There are many reasons for the popularity of the Volkswagen Beetle. It was inexpensive, cute, reliable, and fun to drive. The air-cooled engine made it good for both hot and cold climates. The rear engine gave it good traction on most terrains including snow.

In 1964, the 100,000th Beetle arrived in the UK and in 1971 the 14 millionth followed. The original Beetle was built for 65 years, from 1938 to July 30, 2003, and is the longest-produced vehicle in history. Shells of the last two Beetles made in Germany are preserved in wax at Volkswagens Milton Keynes parts store.