Despite all the nostalgia, Volkswagen engineers recognized they couldn't get away with making the New Beetle an old car. Buyers might have some fond memories of the Bugs they drove in their youth, but with so many other great products on the market, they want performance and looks.The good news is that this is precisely what the New Beetle delivers. It's cute, but it's competitive. It's a no-excuses automobile that you'll be proud to show off and drive.
So if you're one of the many who've been waiting for the return of the Beetle, your wait is over-if you can find a dealership that can keep the car in stock. They'll only make 50,000 for the U.S. this year. It might be a challenge to find one.