2014 Volkswagen Beetle GSR Review

    You might think the only fast little car VW makes is the Golf GTI, which is totally not true. The Beetle GSR isn't as popular or well-known, but is still pretty fast for a car of this size. I like them equally as much, but the GTI has way more heritage and is a little bit more efficient, where as the GSR is louder and less practical. The figures are impressive, with 210 hp, a 6.3-second 0-60 time, and a $29,995 base price (I guess this isn't a positive point, but is about as expensive as a Subaru WRX). If you're wondering what GSR stands for, it's an abbreviation of Gelb Schwarzer Renner, which translated into English means "Yellow Black Racer." I think the idea of an abbreviated foreign term is more interesting than the every-other-sports-car "GT" badging. I think this car is a perfect example of what's so great about Volkswagen, ranging from the nicely designed interior to the great dynamics. But the classic VW problem remains: it isn't reliable at all. But the saddest part of all is that production of the 2014 GSR is limited to 3500 units, so it won't become the new practical hot hatchback.

Here's the link to the VW site:
http://www.vw.com/

Love the yellow accenting on the seats and steering wheel