when did the volkswagen beetle come out
This article is about the Volkswagen New Beetle 1997â2011. For the original Beetle 1938â2003, see Volkswagen Beetle. For the 2011 car, see Volkswagen Beetle (A5) . The Volkswagen New Beetle is a compact car, introduced by Volkswagen in 1997, drawing heavy inspiration from the exterior design of the original Beetle.