Motor Trend reports the rumor that Volkswagen is in the early stages of creating a New Beetle MK II. This new design is inspired by the Volkswagen Golf. By the images, it has the same oval shape as we have become so familiar with the Beetle design. One of the biggest differences is the lack of the Beetle’s signature wheel fenders. Instead, the Baby Beetle takes on smaller car design influences to appeal to economic friendly compact car seekers.

In the same report, it is also speculated the Beetle will arrive in 2010 with a hybrid version in the works.