Maybe you are hard not to smile when you see the physical shape of this new VW car, especially when you see the wheels. Physically, this VW is longer, lower, wider, and more amazing for a new generation. VW Beetle is the third generation of the VW Beetle 2012. VW has made the third generation is becoming more sporty and masculine.
This VW Beetle is also a touch of first-year legacy of 1938-1973, which is equivalent to the Jeep icon or Mustang. Compared with the second generation VW in 1998, this third generation of such products in 1960's Detroit, which is longer, lower and wider. This third-generation 185 mm longer, 84 mm wider and 25 mm lower. Especially on the hood and roof are more flat, and more upright windshield, the view is evocative of the original version of the 1930's. VW turbo models only have samples in Berlin. This car has a 2.0 liter engine and turbocharged 4-cylinder producing 200 HP and 281 Nm of torque. Both front wheels are driven through a 6 speed manual transmission or DSG 6 speed.
To markets worldwide, providing a half-dozen VW engine and transmission choices, but the American market will get a 2.5-liter turbo engine 5 cylinder in line, and 2.0-liter turbodiesel. VW claims the turbo will produce DSG combined fuel consumption of 9.4 km / liter in the city and 12.8 km / liter for the highway. Great for a sporty car. Surprisingly, the 2.5-liter version can only 9.4/12.3 km / liter, although it certainly cheaper. Kabih VW is very convenient. Dashbor and instrument panel is quite appealing, especially if the appropriate body color. Dashbor settings appear to have a destination with high quality and VW claims like the original version. Still there are few Kaferfach, or a beetle bin, glovebox both are in the same location as the original version. Although the roof is made more flat, still left room for the head, that would have added an optional sunroof.
Following the German tradition that has long existed, cupholder is useless. When driving on the street is quite flat, a few bottles of water could be flying around the cabin. But the bottle is bound firmly in place thanks to elastic straps on both doors, instead of a bag for the map. For the strength to hold the goods, upholstery terbaut also strong. Steering wheel appears flat on the bottom. In appearance, it looks typical Teutonic trunk fat. In fact, lingkarnya supple, slightly elegant. Although made entirely of plastic, DSG rod behind the wheel works well. Right to raise the gear, left to lower gear. Because the windshield is more upright, so much the sound of the wind. Tire noise was also felt.
