2019 VW Beetle Wolfsburg / Final Edition Review - The Last Beetle

[@TheStraightPipes]

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[@harrismi7]

My old Beetle story - When I became driving age my mom had a 5-speed Camry and I begged her to teach me to drive it. I could shift the gears once I was moving, but I had trouble taking off smoothly (or stalling) from a start until a family friend let me practice in his Beetle. We just drove around the neighborhood starting and stopping until I figured it out. I love the sound of those old Beetles.

[@AndietheLab]

This is truthfully one of the better ones you guys have done of late. LOVED it. Also, kudos for outputting the amount you guys do.... it’s mind blowing... I can barely get one out every two weeks... would love to connect and just hear out your process and stuff. Next month tho I have a vehicle every 6 days..... no idea what I’m gonna do if I just keep to my normal posting schedule.

[@valdish4369]

I think manual and electric dont fit together 🤣

[@benvernick]

I was “conceived” in a 1971 Super Beetle, or so am I told.

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

I'm glad this murderous car is almost gone. An original one (old beetle) had a parking brake that failed and almost took out my baby sister when we were growing up....seriously though, it is a bit sad to see an icon be temporarily retired. A RWD electric manual version is totally doable and sounds amazing!

[@LemonViper00]

These guys could review a Walmart shopping cart, and it would be interesting.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Don't get me started on the broken shopping cart wheels

[@tallll70]

Target shopping carts are so much better

[@Blacklightdtb]

tallll70 agreed

[@ArgueWithTheMajority]

I just realized that this is basically the last car I would ever buy, and I'm having a good time

[@flammablewater1755]

"Ok, now it's my turn to push."

[@sir3612]

They'll probably bring it back as a crossover

[@hsvcommodore4111]

Samuel Fernandes *as an Electric Crossover

[@prezhenz6969]

Still, please don’t. My first car, as well as current one is a Beetle-straight 5 gasser, and now a tdi. I love the car because it’s still a (sub)compact *car* with its own unique look. Maybe make a Gti crossover

[@tyian6728]

LOL

[@jyotiradityaguleria907]

*NO*

[@morton_slc]

I don't want no damn crossover

[@maxxas5067]

I ain't gonna lie, I'd drive a new beetle. The design are pretty cool

[@chauncey_vw5015]

Maxxas Crow agreed

[@tikijojo]

I agree too. They're kinda hip

[@Pokkarix]

I have heard that theyre simmilar to the golf. Ill rock any vw beettle

[@Dropkickpunk76]

@@Pokkarix The Beetle uses the Golf Chassis.

[@thatonefenderedition]

I inherited my Grandfathers 13 Beetle. It’s one of those Fender Editions. Pretty sweet ride bro…

[@grantbwilson]

VW has brought a concept bus to every car show for the last 20 years, and never releases any of them. Shit or get off the pot, VW.

[@JonMeFree]

@@EnochLindeman Close. It was part of their settlement, so they were forced to bring it out.

[@motormusique]

You guys should go on a hunt for the first car ever with sliding visors...earliest pass so far is your 2001 GS

[@Kerleem]

I just got a 2014 Beetle (same generation) and damn this wolfsburg final version looks so nice. It's such an iconic car, I hope they bring it back some day. RIP Beetle.

[@BWG05]

Thanks straight pipes for this energetic review! Thank you for enlightening my day with the love for the beetle.

[@kamalporter706]

The Beetle will be missed, a truly ionic automobile ❤

[@Mcstikman]

The cross-shop with wrangler makes perfect sense!. Well off daughter's first car....need I say more.

[@user-os8sq3uh4n]

Look at me. Look at me! 👸🐷

[@joshbacon8241]

*R.I.P. Volkswagen Beetle...* _(1938-2019)_

[@ColonelFrontline1152]

I can't believe it's been there for like 81 years.

[@BoldOne8760]

It'll be back

[@jonaeusebio7065]

Josh Bacon :(

[@gcalazansf]

In Brazil, we had a Beetle with the Golf GTI drive train. It was amazing!!

[@gwcrispi]

2014 Beetle GSR. We had it too. Didn't sell well.

[@legostarwarsrulez]

I’ve got one. It’s great. The R line has the GTI engine as well, but iirc the GSR has stiffer suspension and a few other performance features that the r line doesn’t have

[@chadmack1633]

shut your face! Nah. The R Line and the GSR and essentially the same vehicle (engine, the sportier suspension) only difference was the paint color, badging and gear shift lever. I have an R Line and did hella research because I didn’t want that paint job of the GSR. Lol

[@chadmack1633]

Gabriel Calazans Franco it sure is! Have it in the states and it’s a true sleeper.

[@NubNeb]

Beetles and *COFFEE* ??? They coulda done much better. Beetles and Breakfast, Beetles and Brunch, Beetles and Bagles, Beetles and Bacon, Beetles and Yeetles.

[@TheStraightPipes]

It was beetles and breakfast I think lol

[@jodyleder5406]

I found you guys on Reddit a couple of months ago, & I'm glad I did! You guys quickly have become my favorite channel. Keep up the amazing work!

[@jjj4888]

We've got Tim Horton's in Minnesota. But Minnesota is the Canada of the United States so I guess it makes sense

[@davidnievesjr.9478]

The best car review channel.

[@kondareddy4231]

I'm starting to believe that piano black is a bad texture for cars. Thanks haha

[@TheStraightPipes]

Excellent

[@KuyaArbee]

Heyyyy straightpipes!! Y’all make amazing reviews! And as always your exterior rolling shots are amazing! Also please review the 2019 golf GTI rabbit in cornflower blue please!!!!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Ok we'll try

[@Affalterbach1967]

The Golf R review did not cover paint color enough. Hope you can get the GTI Rabbit in Toronto Grey (aka Urano Gray) @@TheStraightPipes

[@erichunter6984]

That steering wheel is straight out of my 2010 GTI. The simplicity of it is wonderful, drove around an Alltrack with the new style and it doesn't feel nearly as simple or easy to use.

[@Siickman33]

My fiancee bought a 2018 Beetle Dune in the Sandstorm Yellow colour because she heard rumors that the beetle was no longer being made. She's pretty happy she got it and it's actually a great car

[@bothamcityrz]

Great video, guys. I'm the proud new owner of the beige hardtop with the style packing (including "those amazing wheels") and I couldn't be happier with it. For what it's worth, I'm 6'2" and my knee doesn't hit the steering column. I guess it's all in seat positioning.

[@tomwebber9377]

My first car was a 1974 british racing green Super Beetle. Indestructible. Had a bad muffler, a shot steering gear ($85 wholesale + $110 to install it in 1982) and a blown head gasket. It ran for 6 years. LOL! It had a sunroof and only left me stranded after a crooked mechanic screwed up the brakes so they didn't release after a few uses. Probably wouldn't go as far to say I regret not having it, but it was almost a right of passage in my day. Nice video guys. I hope you got to drive the '78 convertible that was in the background.

[@babajungLA]

Welcome to California! You are in my neck of the woods and yes I'm Canadian! I love driving down PCH it's so relaxing.

[@virginiagorg6921]

Had a ‘68. Loved it. Now I have a 2012. Hopefully the Beetle will be back and still affordable!!!!

[@jjj4888]

The Portofino at 10:14 was saying "Hey StraightPipes, when you gonna review me?" Listen to it guys

[@LanzysReviews]

Ive watched at least half of your videos, you guys always make my day.

[@powershin12]

Goodbye Beetle. You are the icon

[@nevermore311]

Lots of fun memories in a beetle from about 17 years ago. My cousin had one of the old style ones from Mexico, and he was the cool older person who drove me and my high school friends all over the place. I remember cramming people into the back seat of that thing, and the lack of windshield defrosting, and the heat only coming through some weird vents just under the doors (which could get clogged with leaves), and the crazy loud rear engine. You didn’t even need a tach because you got used to the vibrations under your ass telling you when to shift.

[@imp3rialKiller]

I was waiting for “Punch buggy” LOOOOL Mannn im satisfied

[@benvernick]

Love the music in the beginning of this video, spot on! Surfs up dudes!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Cowabunga

[@davidtaylor5811]

You boys gave it a nice sendoff! RIP Beetle. I hope you drove the Dune Buggy and are saving it for an end of the year surprise.

[@sangha1115]

Hey straight pipes, loved the vid and I’ve come across afew of your vids of older cars and I love BMW’s so can u guys please try and review a BMW E46 M3 (I don’t mind if u review a regular E46 M3 or M3 CSL Cos both are awesome cars and I promise you’ll love them) or a BMW E39 M5, with it’s awesome sleeper looks but that unsuspecting V8. Keep up the good work guys👍🏽

[@J.I.R.A]

10:14 That Ferrari Portofino peak ;)

[@erikhertzer8434]

That Dune Buggy was the Meyer’s Manx. Great show! Lets all hope the bug returns...I still wish I still had my ‘74 Uber Beetle...the lower fascia on the 2019 Beetle almost looks like a grab off the later 911’s...

[@likeitorloveit2069]

This is exactly the video I needed for information! Great video!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks

[@ericrolv]

amazing content as always keep it up guys!

[@Dropkickpunk76]

I have a 2012 Turbo which has the 2.0 4 cylinder engine with 200 HP. It is a little rocket on the highway with the turbo. Extremely fun to drive as a daily driver. Just maintain them with regular tune ups and they'll last you.

[@richrnndz2]

You guys were here recently! For the most part its gorgeous, I still haven't taken my Mini on PCH.

[@Desertfox92308]

The dune buggy is a Meyer's Manx! Classic, Mr Meyer's was on Jay Leno's garage:)

[@andrelima5124]

Here in Brazil we have a 220hp 6 speed DSG version called " Fusca TSI" and it's really quick.

[@BeesonsCars]

André Lima we used to have the Beetle Turbo with 210 hp in North America.

[@unknownmystery8557]

Does anyone else remembers Herbie when you see the old Beetle models?

[@stephenhendricks103]

My second car was a '61 Beetle with a folding sunroof. (My first was a '54 Kaiser with a back seat large enough for two teenagers to lie down in. :) ) The Beetle met its end when it threw a rod through the engine block on a trip from Oklahoma to Chicago. Nevertheless, happy memories.

[@carpenterfamily6198]

BTW, we do have Tim Hortons here in NE PA.

[@carpenterfamily6198]

JustinJS Way up in the northeast corner of PA, off I-81 - just before crossing into NY state. My kid went to college way out in NW PA ( Bradford, PA ) - I think she said they have them out there too.

[@vigneshj7468]

3 videos a week in recent times. Keep up the good work

[@VWkid4life]

Love the Beetle. I've owned a ton of them. I have a Dune and a TDI right now. Really sad to see it go and hope they bring it back electrified.

[@FEVERNOVAA]

This car had soo much potential

[@williamriley2489]

Love my Beetle! Great review as usual! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@steeltimberwolf]

Sad to see this car go. I had a 2004 VW Beetle Turbo S that was lime green that was fast as hell. After it was chipped was the prefect sleeper. Best part of the car was the lifestyle package which but the lime green into the leather with a center panel and green stitching on the black leather, also had green inserts between the spokes of the wheels which made it a very unique vehicle around town.

[@shaunchristensen4386]

TheStraightPipes I love your guys channel!! You two are so entertaining!! Keep up the amazing work!!! Have a merry Christmas!! 🎄 God bless!!😀😀😀

[@TheStraightPipes]

Merry Christmas

[@TheFoxyy18]

That's funny, I thought the cross shopped car would be a Mini for sure. Also, the power symbol for the radio turning with the knob would drive nuts.

[@kathryncollins6643]

Can't WAIT to get my beetle convertible this summer 😍

[@9rows]

"Punch buggy"? Must be a Canadian thing, eh? SLUG BUG.

[@Braselton21]

Southern Hemisphere says Punch Buggy

[@b4804514]

Hey it was SLUG BUG NO RETURNS at my house

[@ingriddubbel8468]

No it isn't.

[@chauncey_vw5015]

Punch Buggy 🇨🇦

[@user-os8sq3uh4n]

Wha? Also a Vermont thing apparently

[@rare6499]

I probably shouldn’t like this car but I really do...it looks great! Fantastic review as always guys 😎

[@jacobskaalen9794]

10:14 They really wanted to get that 812 in shot XD

[@fracturedmind8124]

My friend has a yellow 2000 1.9 TDI Beetle and it’s a great little car it’s actually really fun especially for the TDI.

[@briandutch5289]

I love cars that are unique. This convertible in this combination is really nice especially at this price! C’mon, $30,000?! Great value. Btw Yuri and Jakob, you CAN get the safari beige on pepper beige/titan black interior. It’s a great cruising car, and I don’t give a s... about the hairdresser/girlie car comments. It’s a CAR with loads of personality and style which is fun. To each his own!

[@satnitcboy]

Finally I see a visor pass your test and now know what it is.

[@dougf94912]

Omitting the roll-down windows on the coupe is an epic fail by VW, IMO...Thanks both of you for all the fun and entertainment you've given us this year!

[@xoxoxar]

Most coupes don't allow the rear Windows to go down...

[@ArthurEmbleton]

Any chance you two could do a multi day road trip? Combine car review and travel.

[@TheStraightPipes]

That might be fun

[@duweydang]

TheStraightPipes It WILL be fun!

[@ubayyd]

@@TheStraightPipes I second that!

[@Affalterbach1967]

@@TheStraightPipes Gears & Gasoline collab !

[@frankforbes8534]

How do you guys have so much great content? Keep it up eh!...

[@TheStraightPipes]

We're really tired

[@mattk04]

The steering wheel buttons are the same as on my 2010 Passat wagon. Switching back and forth with my 2018 Golf, I'm now confused in either car.

[@jeffruebens8355]

Good review. Also, don't go to a public library to look at Consumer Reports magazines. The Beetle, Wrangler, and Mini Cooper do not score well for reliability surveys, even though many like the looks and how the Mini Cooper handles. My choice is a cheaper hardtop for a more reliable model from a different company, and a motorcycle with a lot more of a convertible view and wind feel.

[@marcymiller3287]

If the beige and black seats are uncomfortable, then I’m heartbroken. Dang it. You two are a hoot though, thanks for the informative review.

[@Tahvyy]

🤔I’ve always liked this body style Beetle 🐞, it looks Bentley GT ish (2012) if you squint 😬. Turbo manual only if available 🤗. 🎄

[@jasonr1598]

the beetle is eh, but you guys make anything enjoyable to watch....any chance you guys are planning to release a review on the alfa romeo giulia by the new year? on the fence about getting one and I have until Jan 2nd to snag it...if not no worries, i'll still be tuned in :)

[@TheStraightPipes]

We won’t be able to by then. Sorry!

[@jasonr1598]

@@TheStraightPipes that means its on the list! all I was looking for haha

[@TheStraightPipes]

In the next year yes but probably not soon!

[@gothops154]

My video froze at 6:49 and it made me realize the white wheels end up looking like white wall tires when in motion

[@guillermosanchez2783]

The Beetle had a cool version for rally competitions, there was no street version of it to profit from the victories. It could have been the sports car from VW. A manual version with a punchy boxer engine would have been amazing. Today if the company wants to sell it, they have to say that is an SUV or a CUV. Congratulations guys on bringing good vibes on a car where evolution showed that wrong choices are harmful. There is no other car that started as close to a 911 than the Beatle. One is the car that every car enthusiast loves, the other one could have been the one that everyone bought, but it went on directions that brought its life to an end. Which is fine. Happy Holidays! ;o)

[@alexstava]

I'm 6'4 and never cared about hitting the steering column and I love resting my leg on the side of the dash

[@trevorfromengland]

The Wolfsburg 2019 edition is a true biege colour...... the 2003/4 last air-cooled bug was a cream shade that was called Harvest Moon Biege

[@jev2867]

Under 23k US for convertible and appearance package is well priced. And as always, you guys delivered with your review.

[@joespittle1]

The front diamond quilted seats are from a second generation TT

[@MissNatalie55555]

I have the 2005 limited edition convertible (flint grey / burgundy). I love that car. It’s a bad ass.

[@leeprice2849]

My Mom had a 2001 Mossy Metalic Green with Beige Leather interior. Just a fun car certainly nit fast or dynamic but fun.

[@danielreigada1542]

Since its being sold in the USA, I would think of it as more throwback to the 1979 VW Beetle convertible which was the last of the old Beetle sold in the USA. The Mexican Beetles were unknown to most Americans.

[@abdokallab5996]

The Beetle will be missed. Thats for sure! I cant believe the visor test failed in the convertible. Merry Christmas guys!!!

[@zacharypower3292]

Some serious blazer action happening at that auto show

[@CPUspeed]

Ha you saw our fire damage. Thats one fire out of many, the vast acreage of devastation is jaw dropping. Here's hoping that cliche corner never turns into Mordor.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yeah its wild. Smelled it first then saw it

[@yubeeeep]

great review guys. yea california is going insane right now sadly. Still i didnt know the beetle had such gangster wheels as an option.

[@waynerhea6649]

I went to the ny auto show and there was a denim edition with denim interior and denim top

[@davidcoro27]

Rocking as always! Good job.

[@grantapalooza998]

I'm usually a Miata guy and sorts csrish guy but damn am I obsessed with the new beetles recently for some reason.

[@blitzbbffl]

I'll wait for the electric RWD Drift Missle!

[@LIFEOFSTUFFEDANIMALS]

Can you guys maybe review a base Audi A4?

[@briskinner1405]

I personally love the piano black, I don’t understand what’s the problem with it

[@jakubmalarz7482]

As always a good review of cars.... but did anybody notice the Grand Theft Auto V background in the video?!?!

[@BrunoFracassa]

I feel like VW missed an opportunity with the revamped Beetle. In my opinion, it was too big. Build the Beetle on the Polo platform. It should be more akin to a Mini Cooper than an inflated Golf.

[@bh2155]

I agree.

[@CourtneyMarmo]

wow this car is beautiful.

[@loganmakesthings]

Am I the only person that noticed the gta v radio stations a 10:43 ?

[@Exluto]

Coolest Beetle imo is the Beetle RSI

[@alansmilealot]

I always like the look of the original beetle, my old English professor had a red one. The later generation looked horrible imo

[@dcorbitt2493]

Why did they take away the comfort close feature on the 2019...my 2002 had it. Great for rainy Oregon. Now I have go out with keys, turn on accessories and roll up the windows and sun roof.. Back seats do not flip forward and back of seats lay flat...2019 only the back flops down ¾ the way down.

[@DabidRobinson]

I have a 2014 Beetle and love it

[@alecsynowicki4154]

Is that the @roadkill muscle truck in the background at 3:51?!?

[@sodapopshoppe]

Boys are so insync with eachother its awesome

[@Jeremy_Hill_2020]

R.I.P beetle 😢

[@MisakiLeasim]

OMG you got Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2 as a playlist??? I fukcn love you guys lol

[@TheStraightPipes]

🤷🏼‍♂️❤️

[@atticus6572]

Jakub's all grown up; from an SKX007 w/formal attire to a Rolex GMT Master w/casual attire.

[@valmarzz696]

Girls at my school always have a modded out jeep theyll never go offroading in, a corolla, or a beetle.

[@BWG05]

6 days ago 45 views. KZbin is on meth again.

[@TheStraightPipes]

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[@BWG05]

TheStraightPipes will do

[@lyubomirgeorgiev1465]

@@BWG05 no, they meant that patreon videos are uploaded sooner. But you can also subscribe to their patreon, yeah.

[@BWG05]

@@lyubomirgeorgiev1465 Ok thanks for letting me know! :)

[@Azeria]

"I hope they put [a volkswagen concept] into production" they won't, they never bloody do