The Volkswagen Beetle is, without doubt, one of the most iconic cars to have ever been created. As one of the oldest nameplates around, there has been plenty of different models of the car throughout time. While not all of them have been perfect or popular, the Beetle remains a classic car that enthusiasts love to this day.
Within this list, we will be looking back at the different models of the Volkswagen Beetle, ranking the 10 most iconic in history.
8 The Convertible Returns
7 The Original
Whilst Volkswagen might have created countless different models of the Volkswagen Beetle, the success of the entire car all boils down to its original, which happened to stay in production in Mexico until 2003.
This car was so popular because it was so simple to maintain. People felt relaxed while driving it and because of that, word of mouth spread and the car became what it is today.
6 Baja Beetle
5 The Convertible
Even though the car wasn't quite as popular as a standard Volkswagen Beetle, the company opted to slightly enhance things when they created the convertible version in the 1960s.
The car was incredibly unique and actually helped spawn the convertible revolution that would follow later. While many have done it better than the Beetle since, this is still a brilliant car. The model enticed people who were deterred by the lack of convertible top on the vehicle originally; the fact it performed as well as it did certainly helped.
4 Herbie The Love Bug
Whilst the Bug itself is an incredibly iconic version of the Volkswagen Beetle that we will cover in more detail later on in this list, Herbie The Love Bug certainly warrants an entry all on its own.
When it comes to cars in movies you will struggle to find a more iconic vehicle than Herbie, who just so happens to be a Volkswagen Beetle. The classic 1968 film featured the Beetle as the main character and helped make this car incredibly popular. The Walt Disney company chose the car knowing just how popular it was amongst the general public.
3 New Beetle
In the late 1990s, the Volkswagen Beetle came back in a big way with the New Beetle. It went perfectly with the retro craze amongst car shoppers at that time.
The Volkswagen Beetle concept has people incredibly excited and when the brand new, sleeker version arrived in garages, it became an instant sensation that sold incredibly well. The New Beetle had plenty of modern touches, with a 7.3 second zero to 60 time which was incredibly impressive for the brand.
2 Turbo S
1 A Modern Look
Earlier in the article, we mentioned that we would return to the Bug, and here it is, with this version of the Volkswagen Beetle easily being the most iconic and classic look of the famous car.
This was the Volkswagen that really took the Beetle to new heights. It still remains one of the most popular cars in the history of Volkswagen, if not motoring in general. Volkswagen may have drastically improved the car since then, but this still remains the firm favorite and is certainly an incredibly iconic vehicle.