Overview Released in February 2013, the Volkswagen A5 Beetle was a small, three-door hatchback. Manufactured in Puebla, Mexico, the front-wheel drive VW Beetle was powered by a 1.4-litre ‘twincharged’ (i.e. turbo- and super-charged) four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed manual or double clutch transmission (DCT). 1.4 TSI engine The Beetle’s 1.4-litre […]
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Recalls & faults: Volkswagen A5 Beetle (2013-16)
Recalls: Volkswagen A5 Beetle Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]
Images: Volkswagen A5 Beetle (2013-16)
Images: Volkswagen A5 Beetle (2013-16) Released in February 2013, the Volkswagen A5 Beetle was a small, three-door hatchback. Manufactured in Puebla, Mexico, the front-wheel drive Beetle was powered by a 1.4-litre ‘twincharged’ (i.e. turbo- and super-charged) four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed manual or double clutch transmission (DCT)… Read full Volkswagen […]
Videos: Volkswagen A5 Beetle (2013-16)
Euro NCAP: 2011 Volkswagen A5 Beetle 1.2 TSI – crash and ESC testing In Euro NCAP crash testing, a 2011 Beetle – fitted with the 1.2-litre engine – received a five star safety rating, including a 92 per cent adult occupant protection rating and a 90 per cent child occupant protection rating. For more information, […]