Few cars command the loyal following of Volkswagen Beetle. Pull up to a gas pump in one and you’ll find that everyone seems to have a story about a Bug, a story that is usually told with a beaming smile. While The 2010 Beetle captures the look and attitude of the original, beneath the sheet metal you’ll find a modern chassis, a modern powertrain, and modern safety components.The 2010 Beetle is a Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV), and in normal driving you can expect average fuel economy of mid-to-upper twenties, with conservative highway cruising delivering 32 mpg or better. The 5-cylinder engine paired with the automatic transmission provides good performance. Ride and handling is exactly what you'd expect from Volkswagen...superb.Inside, there are quite a few creature comforts...leatherette seating, an awesome AM/FM/CD stereo system, all power features, heated exterior mirrors, and the list goes on. And just in case you need reminding that the New Beetle is intended to change your outlook on life, every car comes with a “blumenvasen” mounted on the dash right next to the steering wheel. That’s a “bud vase” for those who don’t speak German. Blumenvases were popular accessories on the original Beetle and having a fresh flower (or reasonable fake) in your field of view as you drive down the road definitely sets the tone for a lighthearted trip. Peace out!This Beetle is the complete package with a huge head-turning quotient thrown in.