Volkswagen Type 1
The Volkswagen Beetle, officially the Volkswagen Type 1, is a small family car produced by the German company Volkswagen from 1938 to 2003. A global cultural icon known for its bug-like design, the Beetle is widely regarded as one of the most influential cars of the 20th century. Its production period of 65 years is the longest for any single generation of automobile. With 21.5 million units produced over twenty locations worldwide, the Beetle is the best-selling car of a single platform in history and the second best-selling car nameplate of the 20th century.
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1936 |
| Body type | Hatchback |
Generations
Other Volkswagen models
Similar Hatchback models
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Volkswagen Type 1 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volkswagen recalls.