When you settle into the broad driver's seat, you quickly discover one fundamental downside to the swoopy exterior styling, namely limited rearward vision because of the extreme angle of the rear window. (autocar.co.uk)
Just as with previous Beetle convertibles, the top stacks behind the rear seats, which impedes rearward vision somewhat but allows the trunk to still be fairly accommodating. (edmunds.com)
The car's other, biggest drawback is the lack of rearward vision when the soft top is up. (automobilemag.com)