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Overview
After a brief hiatus, the New Beetle returns for 2012 as just
the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. The new Beetle sports a more aggressive,
masculine design more true to the original people's car than the New
Beetle. With its Porsche 911-esque profile, the 2012 VW Beetle is
longer, lower, and wider than the outgoing model while still remaining a
compact coupe.
At its debut, the 2012 Beetle will have two models, two engine
options and four engine options. The base engine in the Beetle 2.5 is a
2.5-liter I-5 producing 170 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque. The standard
transmission is a five-speed manual, while a six-speed automatic is
available. The base engine in the Beetle Turbo is the same 2.0-liter
turbocharged I-4 found in the Volkswagen GTI. The turbocharged I-4
produces 200-hp and 207 lb-ft of torque in the Beetle Turbo. A six-speed
manual transmission is standard on the Beetle Turbo, and a six-speed
dual-clutch automatic complete with paddle shifters is optional. A
2.0-liter turbodiesel is slated to join the lineup in late 2012.
The 2012 Beetle's interior gets redone for 2012 too. The 2012
Beetle loses its flower-power vase, and instead features a
retro-inspired cockpit that includes a painted dashboard, an extra glove
box (dubbed the "Beetle Bin"), and optional center console-mounted
auxiliary instruments including an oil temperature gauge, clock, and
boost gauge, on turbo model
| Engine | MPG | Base Price | Internet Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Hatchback | 2.5L 170hp | 20 city, 28 hwy | $19,795 | Get My Price | |
| 2.0T White Launch Edition Hatchback | 2.0L 200hp | 20 city, 28 hwy | $23,395 | Get My Price | |
| 2.0T Hatchback | 2.0L 200hp | 20 city, 28 hwy | $23,395 | Get My Price | |
| 2.0T Black Launch Edition Hatchback | 2.0L 200hp | 22 city, 30 hwy | $24,950 | Get My Price | |
