These somewhat petty platitudes aside, I really enjoyed motoring in
VW's happiest little car. They say a smile is infectious. For 2006, Volkswagen has freshened the Beetle's styling and plastered an even more infectious smile on its front face, and I've caught the virus. Ah what the heck; hat and glasses be gone. The cute 2006 Beetle soft-top puts me in my happy place and I'm no longer ashamed to be seen behind its wheel, although a flower in its dash-mounted vase remains a challenge not yet overcome.
Specifications:
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| So cute it's infectious. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press) |
Specifications:
- Base Price: $29,880 - $34,295
- Body Type: 3-door hatchback
- Layout: front engine, FWD
- Engine: 150 hp, 170 lb-ft of torque, 2.5L, 20-valve DOHC I-5
- Transmission: 5-spd manual (opt. 6-spd auto w/ manual-mode)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS, BA, EBD
- Dimensions (L/W/H/WB): 4,091 / 1,724 / 1,498 / 2,508 mm (161.1 / 67.9 / 59.0 / 98.7 in)
- Curb Weight: 1,436 kg (3,166 lbs)
- Tires: 205/60R16
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 10.8 / 7.2 L/100 km
- Warranty (mo/km): 48/80,000 comprehensive; 60/100,000 powertrain
- Competitors: Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible, MINI Cooper Convertible, Pontiac G6 Convertible
- Website: www.vw.ca
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