Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Model Years and History

The New Beetle has been an icon for a decade now, and Volkswagen is giving it another year without any substantial changes.

The New Beetle has been an icon for a decade now, and Volkswagen is giving it another year without any substantial changes.

For 2009, gone are the Triple White and Black Tie Edition models, as well as the SE trim level. This leaves only the S trim New Beetles for 2009 in both coupe and convertible, though many features from the SE cars have made their way into the S cars. Convertibles are available only with the 6-speed automatic transmission. Candy White is available on coupes and convertibles, while discontinued colors include Platinum Gray, Reflex Silver, Laser Blue, and Sunflower Yellow. Volkswagen's electronic stabilization program (ESP) is now standard.

For 2009, gone are the Triple White and Black Tie Edition models, as well as the SE trim level. This leaves only the S trim New Beetles for 2009 in both coupe and convertible, though many features from the SE cars have made their way into the S cars. Convertibles are available only with the 6-speed automatic transmission. Candy White is available on coupes and convertibles, while discontinued colors include Platinum Gray, Reflex Silver, Laser Blue, and Sunflower Yellow. Volkswagen's electronic stabilization program (ESP) is now standard.

Volkswagen added a new trim to the 2008 New Beetle lineup and renamed the base trim the S. The SE trim is a mid-range offering, and it includes a number of desirable items, most notably 17-inch alloy wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and a sunroof on the coupe. The Triple White Beetle is no longer orderable on the convertible, but it is newly available on the coupe.

Volkswagen added a new trim to the 2008 New Beetle lineup and renamed the base trim the S. The SE trim is a mid-range offering, and it includes a number of desirable items, most notably 17-inch alloy wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and a sunroof on the coupe. The Triple White Beetle is no longer orderable on the convertible, but it is newly available on the coupe.

For 2007, the Volkswagen New Beetle gets a number of minor changes to its features and options. There's also a new finish offered on the 16-inch alloy wheels. The leatherette seating has been revised for a new look, and the auxiliary input jack for the sound system has been relocated. Two new colors are available with the convertible: Laser Blue, Black, Sunflower, and Gecko Green.

For 2007, the Volkswagen New Beetle gets a number of minor changes to its features and options. There's also a new finish offered on the 16-inch alloy wheels. The leatherette seating has been revised for a new look, and the auxiliary input jack for the sound system has been relocated. Two new colors are available with the convertible: Laser Blue, Black, Sunflower, and Gecko Green.