Volkswagen Thing
Type 181 · 1969–1980 · 2 model years · 1 trim
Unverified
Photo: 1974 Volkswagen Thing, front left, 09-30-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: TC 24, Essen (TCE43031) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Orange all-terrain vehicle — VW 181 of German civil defense by Jacek Rużyczka, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1974 Volkswagen Thing, rear left, 09-30-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Volkswagen Thing interior (5889887040) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1974 Volkswagen Thing, front left, 09-30-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: TC 24, Essen (TCE43031) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Orange all-terrain vehicle — VW 181 of German civil defense by Jacek Rużyczka, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1974 Volkswagen Thing, rear left, 09-30-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Thing interior (5889887040) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | |||||
| 4MT | 1.6L air-cooled OHV flat-4 | — | — | 4-speed manual | RWD |
| 1974 | |||||
| 4MT | 1.6L air-cooled OHV flat-4 | — | — | 4-speed manual | RWD |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.