2012 New Beetle, more sporty and younger

Written by oppis182 on 22 April 2011

Volkswagen New Beetle 2012 Front Site View

At New York Auto Show 2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2011Volkswagen release, this vehicle has been redesigned. The first Beetle debuted in 1938. By the name of the New Beetle, Volkswagen hopes will be successful as previous product. Volkswagen Beetle claimed that this generation’s most fuel-efficient and sporty ever. With the exterior to maintain the proportion of round but with a longer hood with a sloping rear left. In the interior more sporty and solid.

Volkswagen New Beetle 2012 Interior View

For engine performance, there are two choices of petrol and diesel. Engine offered will be familiar straight-five VW 2.5L, 2.0L 2.0L TDI turbodiesel and petrol TSI four-banger. The 2.5L five is good for 170hp and 177 lb-ft of torque with a choice of five-speed manual or six-speed automatic, giving the new Beetle 22/31 city / highway mpg for manual and 22/29 mpg respectively. The 2.0L TSI Frog is good for about 200hp and 207 lb-ft of torque so that the Frog sportiest ever.

Volkswagen New Beetle 2012 Rear Site View

The 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel will also be the most efficient fuel Frog ever, good for 140hp and 236 lb-ft of torque strength. Fuel economy estimates are 29/40 for the estimated 33 mpg combined cycle.