Build Dates
Jul 1999 - Nov 2009
On Sale Dates
Jul 1999 - Nov 2009
Applies To
3 door hatch
Vehicle Type
Small Car
Engine/Fuel Type
Petrol / diesel vehicles
Price Bracket
Under $35,000
Rating Year/Datestamp
2001
ANCAP Safety Rating
Rating Expires
N/A
The Volkswagen Beetle (LHD) was introduced in Europe late in 1998 and released in Australia in 2000.
The left-hand-drive European model was tested by EuroNCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.
Dual front and side airbags are standard equipment. The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pretensioners are fitted to front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a severe crash.
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