The term TYPE OF VOLKSWAGEN can be answered with the 6-letter word BEETLE. The Volkswagen BEETLE, also known as the Volkswagen Type 1, is an economy car produced by the German automaker Volkswagen from 1938 until 2003. It was the first car to be mass-produced using the assembly line technique and was designed to be affordable for the average German family. The BEETLE was one of the most iconic cars of the 20th century and has been featured in many films, television shows, and video games.