the Beetle RSi proved, according to contemporary reports, a joy to drive with loads of grip – thanks to VW’s 4Motion all-wheel drive set-up – and a tactility modern cars sometimes lack.

Volkswagen’s fastest Beetle is now on sale. The 2.0-litre TSI model shares its engine with a number of VW group hot hatchbacks from SEAT, VW and Skoda. It boasts 197bhp and whisks the Beetle to ...