When you talk about iconic Volkswagen vehicles, there are two that arguably rise above the rest. Step back, GTI fans – we're talking about the Bus and Beetle here. Hot hatchbacks are certainly fun, but the classic VW Beetle and Microbus are legendary nameplates with legacies reaching well over half a century. We're already getting a new electrified bus in the form of the ID.Buzz, but what about the Beetle?
The classic Type 1 bug remained in production for an incredible 65 years, with over 21 million produced. The New Beetle wasn't nearly as popular, nor was the most-recent A5 generation that ended production in 2019. Rumors have percolated in recent years about a new electric Beetle on the horizon, but further details have never surfaced. That's still the case today, but the rumors do have new life with an interesting statement straight from the top of VW's hierarchy. In a recent Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) session, CEO Herbert Diess responded to a question about bringing back the Beetle with a rather optimistic statement.
