1970 Volkswagen Beetle Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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For 1970, the Volkwagen Beetle was available with a new engine -- the 1600 four-cylinder air-cooled engine, which provided 57 horsepower. Like all VW Beetle engines, it was mounted in the rear to provided traction for the rear wheels, and was relatively easy to maintain for do-it-yourself auto owners.
Other new features for the 1970 Beetle were larger turn signals, larger tail lights with side reflectors on the housing, dual air intake slots on the engine lid, and reconfigured third and fourth gears on the transmission (a late-year upgrade). In addition, a buzzer sound alerted drivers when the doors were left open and the key was left in the ignition.
Standard features included swiveling sun visors, coat hooks, assist straps, an automatic windshield washer, an overhead light, folding rear seats, and luggage space under the front hood and in a three-foot carpeted compartment behind the rear seats. A convertible top was optional.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle
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by Anonymous
Oct 28, 2014
One of the most fun cars I've ever owned. Great car to teach my kids to work on. Parts are cheap and easy to find. I'm sure this will not be the last bug i own. I've been wanting to try a baja version of this car.Oct 28, 2014
by Gene O
May 03, 2010
Love the style, the fun,the attention given whereever I go, comfort not primery here, long life if maintained,attention to valve adjustment every 3000 miles is not an option, a must do for long life along with oil changes,easy engines to rebuildMay 03, 2010
by Sherif G
Apr 03, 2010
performance: handling is good
Build Quality: strong body & suspension
Appearance: Poor in interior & Strange shape in exterior
Cost of Ownership: Gas mileage is Mid ,Maintenance need more than any car to take good performance.
Fun Factor - It is very fun car to drive and has a good style.
Apr 03, 2010
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by Anonymous
Oct 28, 2014
One of the most fun cars I've ever owned. Great car to teach my kids to work on. Parts are cheap and easy to find. I'm sure this will not be the last bug i own. I've been wanting to try a baja version of this car.Oct 28, 2014
by Gene O
May 03, 2010
Love the style, the fun,the attention given whereever I go, comfort not primery here, long life if maintained,attention to valve adjustment every 3000 miles is not an option, a must do for long life along with oil changes,easy engines to rebuildMay 03, 2010
by Sherif G
Apr 03, 2010
performance: handling is good
Build Quality: strong body & suspension
Appearance: Poor in interior & Strange shape in exterior
Cost of Ownership: Gas mileage is Mid ,Maintenance need more than any car to take good performance.
Fun Factor - It is very fun car to drive and has a good style.
Apr 03, 2010
by Chad K
Jul 08, 2009
Mine was rusted completely out. But so cool anyway. I love driving them. They are very different from anything else I have ever driven. Kind of sporty, but not fast. They are very cheap to own and very reliable. They are great fun!Jul 08, 2009
by David B
Apr 11, 2009
Likes:
Engineering, build quality, durabillity, fun-ness, efficiency, ease-of-use and repair, classic appeal and popularity, space considering it's actual width/length, layout of the dash and space-saving simplicity of the whole car design, light weight, easy to handle and light steering
Dislikes:
Being worried about the cooling efficiency on a hot summers day.
The rattles the engine makes.
Being easy to break into
Being blown off the road by a strong gust of wind
Apr 11, 2009
by Kirsten B
Nov 14, 2008
I love my bug since puting the 1835 engine in it its a lot more fun to drive although it does need a full resto. When you drive a bug your always happy even when they break down t can stll make you smile all in alll i love my beetle.Nov 14, 2008
by Mark W
Sep 24, 2008
This car is fun to drive and has a huge amount of character. It is cheap to buy and run. It is easy to work on and almost faultlessly reliable. The Australian-delivered 1500 Beetle came with front disc brakes, so the car stops very well. My only criticisms are understeer in low speed corners and the fact that it is a little bit slow and could use another 25 or 30 horsepower, but that's nothing that a new hotted-up engine won't fix!Sep 24, 2008
by Anonymous
Apr 18, 2008
I like the small size, but wish mine had better gas mileage.Apr 18, 2008
by Ed P
Mar 04, 2008
Iconic and probably the most reliable car of all time. No electronic crap, just what you need to go.Mar 04, 2008
by Suzy H
Jan 05, 2008
Great Original piece of history.... He Looks Good For 38 Years Old!!Jan 05, 2008
by Anonymous
Oct 17, 2007
1970 vw bug, just purchased vehicle. love the gas mileageOct 17, 2007
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