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2012 Beetle at NYIAS
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Posted On: 4/23/2011 9:42PM
66Mope

Seemed like VW had painted themselves into a corner with the car that appeared in 1998, and obviously, it took them a long time to decide to attempt a redesign. But what might at first appear to be a mild refresh is in fact a major overhaul of the icon, which brings it closer to the original Herbie spirit. The new car is longer and wider and looks very good in person. I was especially glad to see a more upright windshield and a dash that isn't so deep. VW was going for a more masculine look this time--they don't want the Beetle to just be a woman's car anymore--and I would say they mostly succeeded. More pics after the jump!

 

 

Comments (12)
Avatar By: athronos
4/23/2011 10:34 PM

"Im a Passat wait no im a Beatle, aw hell im both"

 
Avatar By: cknarf
4/24/2011 12:26 AM

They still put the engine in the wrong place.

 
Avatar By: usnrocker
4/24/2011 1:24 AM

i want to bag one... on some classic style Beetle wheels...

 
Avatar By: SuperSilvi
4/24/2011 2:20 AM

When are we going to get the sirocco in the US.

 
Avatar By: Apex Elite
4/24/2011 7:39 AM

wow it's every 40yo gay guys dream come true. oh ya and 16yo spoiled rich girls too. that or a orange v6 mustang

 
Avatar By: Fordguy66
4/24/2011 9:24 AM

Dare I say that I even liked the "previous generation" Beetle? Turbo S model with 6 speed, really whats wrong with it? And apparently the new Beetle, Jetta, and Passat come with an all new Fender sound system. Yes Fender, that makes musical instruments and amps. As a guitarist/bassist, makes me want to make a sexy time with a new VW.... I want to hear one of these sound systems in person ASAP.

 
Avatar By: retroman
4/24/2011 3:26 PM

Hard to believe that in almost 70 years, this is only the 2nd redesign to the car. Impressive, now can we get a factory baja package to go with it??

 
Avatar By: Mau-Ek-2k-Si
4/25/2011 12:25 PM

ehhh. my sister wants one lol

 
Avatar By: DodgeAdict
4/25/2011 12:59 PM

The ultimate "I’m a stupid girl, get out of my way kuz I don’t know how to drive" machine

 
Avatar By: oldsmobile1000
4/25/2011 5:36 PM

this is the hotes girl car ever

 
Avatar By: TDWPgtp
4/25/2011 7:33 PM

the most incredible feeling ive ever had came over me upon seeing this car. i realized that i dont HATE a VW beetle. its incredible. i never thought i would say it! lol. these actually dont look horrible, and i feel will make a good competitor for that new fiat thats out. additionally, some cool photoshops have been floatin around on the VW forums. these could make cool customs

 
Avatar By: 2digits
4/26/2011 1:59 PM

The car looks as if it was born from a Porsche (997) GTS father, and Hot Pink (New) Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, and was the runt of the litter, due to go on sale confused of it's origins / gender. Watch it go on sale and become more fun to drive and cheaper then a MK6 GTI, and ultimately end up with me wanting one just for questions the VW Gods

 

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