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2012 Volkswagen Beetle consumer reviews

$18,495–$18,995 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Beetle Volkswagen
(109 reviews)
72% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.0
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Love this little bug

The Beetle Turbo is a blast to drive, This car combines styling of the older generation beetle with good enough turbocharged power, making it a fun and exciting ride. Its 2.0l engine delivers a pretty quick acceleration, and the handling is surprisingly agile for a compact car. The interior is both somewhat stylish and comfortable, with a touch of the classic Beetle design. Plus, it's got a pretty good sound system. Overall, the 2012 Beetle Turbo is an amazing choice for a unique, fun car that puts a smile on anyone’s face every time they drive it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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First car

Just recieved it have not much time to drive much. So far it is going good. I like the interior of it. Rating reflects not being owner of the car long.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I love this 🚘 it’s sneaky fast and fun to drive

So far so good.I just bought it only had it for a week and it’s been just amazing and and all so fun with good gas mileage and performance 🎭.A great combination

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Not Impressed!

I’ve always been a big Volkswagen fan, but this car has really disappointed me. I may have just gotten the bad one of the bunch, but I’ve had nothing but problems! I purchased it with 116k miles and within 5,000 miles the turbo needed to be replaced. I’ve had issues with the rear calipers locking up, all 4 ignition coil packs needed to be replaced and the check engine light is on just about every other week. When the temperature dropped outside, an electrical issue suddenly started that causes the speakers to ‘thump’ repeatedly unless the power to the stereo is turned off. This over time has caused both front door speakers to become blown, which is frustrating as well! I can’t give a bad review overall because I’m sure other Beetles are great, but this definitely was not the vehicle for me.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Super Fun Car

My second VW Beetle. First one was a 2006 New Beetle, current one is a 2012 Beetle Turbo. Both are super fun to drive but I like the 2013 Turbo best. The shape resembles more closely the 1st generation Beetle and the interior is more retro than the 2nd gen. The Turbo model is sporty and the back seats go down without taking the seat/head rests apart. You can’t go wrong with the Beetle but this 3rd gen Beetle Turbo is the bomb!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable, fast, and sexy

This car handles really well and is really fast. Not only that it’s super comfortable with the leather seats. The driver seat is power. The paint is a little faded

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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The most fun car I owned.

This is the most unique vehicle I ever owned, is a 1957 VW Bug, with oval window, Ragtop, with semaphores, right hand drive, matching numbers, with clean title in hand.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Perfect city commuter car

I've own this car for over 3 years now. I love it. It is great to drive on the city and given it's size you can park almost anywhere. The quality of the interior and the exterior design is perfect. I love the heated seats during the winter.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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EXCELLENT CONDITION ,FUN TO DRIVE IN SUMMER WITH

PLENTY OF LEGROOM ,,, GOOD POWER WITH 5 CYLINDERS,,, RUNS GOOD,,, 2006, YEAR OF CAR,HEATED LEATHER SEATS ARE GREAT IN WINTER,, AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER WORKS GOOD,,,

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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The sunroof leakes in headliner

I was not aware that the frame around the sunroof would peal off and crack around the top, took it to the dealer he ask if something was hauled on the roof. the car has only 16000 miles on it but put your trunks on wet days. Now why did the dealer ask if I hauled something on top he did not have a fix for this problem sent me to body shop so I would have to eat the repair. I still have it and drive it on dry day's

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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