Initial Quality Ratings by JDPower.com
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| Initial Quality Ratings- Mechanical |
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| Overall Quality - Mechanical |
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2.5 / 5 |
| Powertrain Quality - Mechanical |
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3.5 / 5 |
| Body & Interior Quality - Mechanical |
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2.5 / 5 |
| Features and Accessories Quality - Mechanical |
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2.5 / 5 |
| Initial Quality Ratings - Design |
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| Overall Quality - Design |
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4.5 / 5 |
| Powertrain Quality - Design |
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5 / 5 |
| Body & Interior Quality - Design |
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2.5 / 5 |
| Features and Accessories Quality - Design |
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5 / 5 |
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What's New for 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle
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What's New for 2009
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Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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Reliability History for Volkswagen New Beetle
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Reliability History for Volkswagen
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